The Public Works Division is responsible for planning, designing and maintaining Fort Wayne's streets, sidewalks and street lights. The Solid Waste Department, which manages the City's garbage and recycling collection, and the City's Fleet Management Department also are within the Public Works Division.

• For more information about the Public Works Division, please call (260) 427-2693.

• To see the Public Works Division organizational chart, click here

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE

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The Public Works Director and staff administer and support the various Public Works divisions, manage neighborhood improvement petitions, accept parade and public assembly permits.

To contact the Board of Public Works Manager, call (260) 427-1112 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

CITY ENGINEER

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The City Engineer's Office coordinates the transportation project development and includes the Flood Control Coordinator, who manages flood protection for the City.

To contact the City Engineer, call (260) 427-1172 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SERVICES

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This department provides civil engineering functions which support the design and construction of street, curb, sidewalk and other transportation-system improvement projects.

To contact this department, call (260) 427-1172 or e-mail . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

RIGHT-OF-WAY

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This department includes the Right-of-Way Permit Office, where barricade and other construction-related permits are obtained for using or building in City-owned right-of-way property. The City's cable television franchise and cable TV franchise fees are also administered in this department.

To contact this department, call (260) 427-1172 or e-mail . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

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Designing traffic flow improvements and maintaining traffic-related infrastructure are part of this department's duties. This department is also in charge of the Sign Shop, the Signal Shop and Banner Display.

To contact the Traffic Engineer, call (260) 427-1172 or e-mail . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Street Light Engineering
This department designs & maintains the City's street lighting system.  

To contact us, call (260) 427-1172 or e-mail . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

STREET DEPARTMENT

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The Street Department provides street and alley maintenance, picks-up leaves and plows snow.

To contact the department, call (260) 427-2332 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

FLOOD CONTROL

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This department is responsible for implementing flood fighting strategies by constantly monitoring and maintaining 11 plus miles of flood protection to ensure Fort Wayne residents & property are protected during flood emergencies. This department also helps fund the acquisition of properties to turn into flood storage areas.

To contact this department, call (260) 427-1250 or e-mail . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

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This department administers the City's three solid waste-related contracts for garbage, recycling and yard waste pick-up. It also promotes recycling and other important environmental issues.

To contact this department, call (260) 427-1345 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

FLEET MANAGEMENT

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This department administers the contract for the maintenance of most of the City's fleet of vehicles and equipment. The Fleet Director also helps develop policies for the use of city vehicles and helps departments develop vehicle replacement programs.

To contact this department, call (260) 427-5291 or e-mail . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it