首页 Departments Public Works PUBLIC WORKS Quick Links Road Construction Projects Street Sweeping Trash Pickup Local Utility Providers The Public Works Department is dedicated to providing high quality public facilities and services to the Lake Forest community. The Department serves the community by developing, constructing, and maintaining the public infrastructure, which includes all public streets, sidewalks, storm drains, traffic signals, landscaping, parks, buildings, and solid waste collection services. In addition, the department checks plans, inspects grading and infrastructure construction for new developments, and implements the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP is responsive to our community by delivering construction projects that enhance the quality of life in Lake Forest. Services The Public Works Department's goal is to provide a wide range of maintenance and repair services to the community while providing excellent customer service. The department consists of five divisions: Administrative: Overall operation of the department, administering and overseeing the City's five Maintenance Divisions. Maintenance and Landscape: Maintenance of City buildings and facilities including the Civic Center facility, Lake Forest Sports Park Recreation building, Etnies Skate Park and all other public buildings. Maintains the City's parks, medians, publicly owned trees, and other landscaped areas such as city facility landscaping. Maintains the City's streets, roadway signs, sidewalks, traffic signals, streetlights, and storm drains. Engineering: Responsible for preparation of plans and specifications, solicits bids and monitors construction work for City infrastructure. Traffic: Responsible for operation and maintenance of traffic signals and installation of traffic signing and striping, including parking controls, on public streets. Environmental Compliance: Implements the City’s Pollution Prevention and Enforcement program. Capital Improvement Projects Get the details on current, recent, and upcoming projects. Expand The Forest This program encourages citizen participation in tree planting and urban forest enhancement. Graffiti Removal Find out how to report graffiti in your community. eLakeForest Apply for permits, monitor existing permit status, or request building inspections for existing permits. Maintenance Access information on landscape and park improvements, street sweeping and maintenance, and graffiti removal. Parking Get information on parking permits and restrictions. Traffic Access information on traffic projects, road construction, and how the City is working to get you where you need to go more efficiently. Trash & Recycling Find out more about residential and commercial trash pickup, as well as local recycling services. Utility Services Get information on the utility providers that service Lake Forest. Environmental Compliance View guidelines and fact sheets on water usage, gutters and storm drains. Volunteers in Parks Volunteers assist in surveying all parks quarterly. DEPARTMENTS City Clerk City Manager Communications and Marketing Community Development Community Services Lake Forest Economic Development Finance Human Resources & Employment Opportunities Fire Management Services Police Public Safety Public Works
