Mission: To ensure the storm water dispersing capacity of the City infrastructure is capable of preventing or reducing flooding when storm conditions put us at risk.

Operations:

Canal personnel are responsible for the maintenance of 30.5 acres of canal banks, two flood control structures.

Drainage personnel are responsible for storm drains and interconnecting storm water lines in the form of pipes ranging in size from 12 inches to the eight foot in diameter, that are strategically located under the streets of the City. This unit ensures the lines free of blockage from debris and roots intrusion or repairing and replacing sections of pipe. They also fabricate new manholes and water basins.

Duties:

Canal group works toward sediment removal, mowing of turf, weeding, erosion control, and spraying invasive aquatic vegetation along canal banks.