Public Works/Engineering Department

The mission of the Public Works/Engineering Department is to provide timely and cost-effective services and programs that ensure the community's health, safety, and welfare; protect and enhance the environment; further orderly development of the City's infrastructure; and exemplify a total commitment to customer service. The Department is responsible for all aspects of the City's engineering and public works operations and provides a wide range of services for nearly any aspect of land development activities. The Public Works Department consists of three divisions: Engineering, Street Maintenance and Parks and Facilities Maintenance.

The Engineering Division is responsible for the construction of all improvements occurring in public rights-of-way or easements. The Division develops and administers the Capital Improvement Program and the Annual Pavement Rehabilitation and Maintenance Projects. Staff reviews and provides input for all development projects and checks all maps and improvement plans for conformance with regulations. Staff also issues all permits and inspects all construction within the public rights-of-way. (reference City of Yucaipa Standard Design Guidelines)

The Street Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance of all street and drainage facilities located within public rights-of-way. The Division is funded by gas tax receipts, solid waste franchise fees, and a portion of Measure I revenues. The Annual Pavement Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project and payments for street lights and traffic signals are major expenses for the division.

The Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining 160 acres of developed park land and daily maintenance of all City facilities. This division is also responsible for the City's motor pool operations, maintenance and upkeep of the municipal swimming pool, and ball field preparation.