Mission

The mission of the Public Works Department is to maintain a clean and attractive community by maintaining functional streets, sidewalks, parks and municipal facilities.

Functions

Street & Sidewalk Management: construct and repair municipal roads and sidewalks as required.

Park Management: Ensure municipal parks are clean, safe and attractive.

Brush Collection: Provide regular collection of brush from commercial and residential properties.

Facility Management: Maintain public buildings and sites in safe and functional conditions.

Right-of-Way Management: Safeguard public rights-of-way (ROW) such as alleys and drainage easements.

Special Projects: Assist other departments with preparation, support and tear-down for special events.

Links

• American Public Works Association (APWA)

• National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA)

• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

• Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)

• Texas Public Works Association (TPWA)

Director

Fernando Guerra, a native Rio Grande City resident, has received training in Work Zone Area Traffic Control, Work Zone Area Flagger and Arc Welder certification from the Texas A&M University System. Guerra has also trained with in Liquid Field Petroleum Gas from the Texas Railroad Commission and Road Crack Field training from the Texas Department of Transportation.

Contact

Fernando Guerra

Rio Grande City Public Works Department

203 W. Water Street

Rio Grande City, Texas 78582

Off: 956/488-8382

Fax: 956/716-6007