Public Works
| Public Works staff maintains, buildings, grounds, right-of-ways, and park facilities in Forest Park. |
The Public Works Department has four divisions: street maintenance, park maintenance, building maintenance and equipment maintenance. These divisions perform the following services:
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Street/Sidewalk Repair
Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of all streets and roadways in Forest Park.
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Permits are required for the installation or repair of your sidewalk and driveway. All work must meet City specifications. In addition, the City must receive 24 hour notice before you pour concrete. For the proper procedures and specifications, please call 595-5246.
Our principal goal during a snowstorm is to keep major thoroughfares open. During heavy snowfall, crews will salt and plow continuously, beginning with primary routes and proceeding to residential streets. Citizens are encouraged to remove parked vehicles from city streets when snow is predicted.
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All property owners and building occupants are required by City Ordinance to keep their sidewalks clear of snow. Sidewalks must be cleared within 72 hours after the snow ceases to fall. Please do not shovel snow into the street.
Garbage Collection
Residents are required to contract with a private hauler to pick up their garbage. As a special service, Public Works sponsors a large appliance pick-up each year in April; which is free to all residents.
Trees
Since 1991, the City of Forest Park has received an annual Tree City USA Award presented by the National Arbor Day Foundation. One requirement for this award is that the City celebrate National Arbor Day. Residents must trim their trees to an eight foot clearance above the sidewalk or roadway.
Recent News
- Emerald Ash Borer Guide
Published: Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Emerald Ash Borer Guide
Functions and Services
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Related Pages of Interest
| Emerald Ash Borer Guide | Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan | Right-of-Way Permit |
