Public Works
Public Works
Monday - Thursday 8 am to 5 pm call 719-852-2692
After Hours: 719-852-5111 (Dispatch will contact on-call personnel)
After Hours: 719-852-5111 (Dispatch will contact on-call personnel)
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Public Works is to provide high quality streets, water, and sewer services to the community, while maintaining the safety and well-being of our citizens and employees.
Responsibilities
The Public Works and Utilities Department of the City of Monte Vista provides a diverse range of important services to the community, including:
- Treatment of water and sewer
- Airport maintenance
- Inspect and repair water and sewer lines
- Parks maintenance
- Snow removal
- Storm drainage
- Street and sidewalk maintenance
- Traffic signs and marking
- Utility system components
The Department identifies long-term water supply requirements and treats wastewater to State and Federal Standards.The department also provides vehicle and equipment maintenance services for all other city departments. We also implement and administer the City’s Master Infrastructure Plan and Capital Improvement Program.
The Public Works Department is responsible for the landscape and maintenance of approximately 72 acres of city owned parks. Maintenance of these parks include aerating, fertilizing, spraying for weeds, proper watering, mowing, weed eating, and daily trash removal.
The Public Works Department is responsible for the following parks and grounds:
The Public Works Department is responsible for the following parks and grounds:
- Tennis Courts
- Chapman Park and Trail
- City Hall - Building and Grounds
- Fullenwider Park
- Island Park - (Park at Junction near Safeway)
- Carnegie Public Library Monte Vista Branch
- Marsh Park - 2 parks
- Montez Park - 3 parks
- Monte Vista Country Club
- Sanchez Park
- Softball Fields
- Downtown Parking Lot N. Adams St.
- Skeff Trail