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Public Works Department

MISSION:  The mission of the Public Works Department is to provide and maintain the most desirable environment for the community by ensuring that all City property is maintained to the highest standards possible, all buildings within our community are safe, sound, and of high quality, and that all City facilities are designed, constructed, and function to the highest degree of safety and utility in a cost-effective manner.

The department consists of three divisions - Building Inspection, Engineering, and Maintenance.  We are committed to ensuring all our customers receive prompt, courteous, and efficient service.  Public Works recognizes the value of our employees and is committed to providing a safe, clean, and attractive community for all who live, work, or visit the City of Newark.

Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that cities, counties, and special districts have a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to be eligible to receive hazard mitigation grants and to have the 6.25 percent local match waived for Public Assistance money after a disaster. A Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is a document that identifies natural hazards that impact the City, identifies actions and activities to reduce any losses from those hazards, and establishes a coordinated process to implement the plan. The City of Newark has, in concert with the Association of Bay Area Governments, developed a plan. A draft copy of that plan can be viewed by licking on the link below. If you would like to offer comments on the plan please e-mail your comments to Ray Collier, Chief Building Official/City Architect, at ray.collier@newark.org.