The City of Winter Haven Public Works Department was established to align service and maintenance-related elements to the City. There are four divisions consisting of management, administration, and a dedicated staff of frontline workers.
Streets, Drainage, and Traffic Ops - Maintenance of the City's public rights-of-way including streets, sidewalks, trees, signalized intersections, and highway lighting. Maintains and manages the City's stormwater conveyance system.
Natural Resources - Management of the City's public lakes, waterways, and natural areas.
Solid Waste - Collection of refuse, recycling, yard debris, and bulk material for residential and commercial customers.
Fleet Maintenance - General maintenance and repair of all the vehicles in the City's fleet inventory.
Ever noticed there’s no “tap to pay” when police or fire respond? That’s by design. City Manager T. Michael Stavres explains how property taxes fund the services we rely on and what choices we face as conversations about property tax changes move forward. Read on...