Public Works

Public Works

Providing Critical Infrastructure Services

The Department of Public Works is responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of City-owned facilities, including public streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drains, city street trees, medians, street lights, signs and public buildings.

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FAQs

What building facilities does the City maintain?

Here is the list of the building facilities:

  • City Hall
  • Community Hall
  • Creekside
  • Jollyman
  • Kennedy
  • Library
  • McClellan Ranch
  • Mercedes Tank Site
  • Monta Vista
  • Portal Park
  • Quinlan Center
  • Senior Center
  • Service Center
  • Simms House
  • Sports Center
  • St. Joseph Tank Site
  • Stocklmeirs House
  • Traffic Maintenance Yard
  • Wilson

What do I do if I find a dead animal in the park?

For dead animals in the park, go to the San Jose Animal Care and Service Department (SJACS), or contact SJACS at 408.578.7297.

Who do I contact when I'm having problems with my storm drain?

Storm drains flow directly to creeks and the Bay without treatment. Never pour anything into a gutter or storm drain.

Motor oil, paint products, pet wastes, and garden chemicals are washed into neighborhood Gutters and Storm Drains by rain and other runoff becoming the leading cause of water pollution in the San Francisco Bay.

Please try to keep Storm Drains clear of leaves to prevent stoppage, and flooding in the streets during the fall and winter seasons.

For illegal dumping, flooding and sand bags, contact the street department at 408.777.3275 or call service Center at 408.777.3269.

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