Public Works

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The Public Works Department consists of Engineering, Traffic and Transportation, Development Engineering, Water, Solid Waste, and Energy, PW Maintenance Services Yard, and the Salinas Municipal Airport.

Engineering and Traffic/Transportation Divisions

The Engineering and Traffic/Transportation Divisions provide management of the City's public infrastructure, plans and implements public capital improvements, examines private development plans and proposals with associated CEQA documents to ensure responsible growth as it relates to public infrastructure and transportation issues, administers programs, and enforces governmental regulations. The Engineering Division also manages the use and development of City properties and special projects.

Development Engineering Division

The Development Engineering Division is responsible for engineering reviews of private development plans/proposals as well Inspection services for new subdivisions and public improvements, and the issuance of permits for street vendors and encroachment into the public right-of-way.

Water, Solid Waste, and Energy Division

The Water, Solid Waste, and Energy Division is responsible for implementing the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES), solid waste, water, and sustainable energy programs.

PW Maintenance Services Yard Division

The PW Maintenance Services Yard Division protects the health and safety of Salinas by providing maintenance services for all City infrastructure, vehicles and equipment, and also ensures NPDES compliance in the field.

Salinas Municipal Airport

The Salinas Municipal Airport is a general aviation facility occupying 763 acres, with two runways serving single and twin engine aircraft and helicopters, as well as an increasing number of turbo-propeller and turbine-powered business jets. The airport has an air traffic control tower in operation 12 hours/day, 7 days/week.

What's Happening for Public Works

Salinas NOW Episode 9: Building a New Police Headquarters

In this October 5th episode, City Manager Ray Corpuz talks to Assistant Public Works Director Don Reynolds about building the new Salinas Police Department Headquarters.

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New Salinas Police Services Headquarters!

The City of Salinas is leading an effort to engage a broader cross-section of community members to discuss the development of the new Salinas Police Services Headquarters planned for 312 East Alisal Street.

What: Salinas Police Services Headquarters Merchant Meetings When: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Where: Los Dos Potrillos Restaurant, 301 E. Alisal Street, Salinas

Please join us at one of the merchant meetings to share your thoughts on the new Police Service Headquarters. Bilingual staff will be present to cover key issues in Spanish.

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RFQ: CIVIL ENGINEERING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): 2017-2022 ON-CALL CONSULTANTS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The City will be launching many design projects over the next 5 years and is looking for a minimum of five qualified Civil Engineering Consulting Firms. It is estimated that the City will be receiving approximately $50 Million dollars from Local Tax, State Funds, and Grants to design and construct projects.

Deadline to submit Statement of Qualifications is 12 noon on Monday August 21, 2017 .

Click on the link below to connect to PlanetBids website. Prospective...

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Salinas Creek Cleanups

October 4, 2018

Events every Saturday in October, 9am-12pm!

Join SavetheWhales.org and the City of Salinas in their efforts to clean up Salinas’ creeks! Creek cleanups will be hosted every Saturday in October in order to increase clean acres of creeks by 20% before the first rain! All cleanup supplies will be provided, but please wear appropriate clothing and bring a mobile device if you have one. Please see flyer below for more information.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF CLEAN UP

October 3, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE CLEANUP AND REMOVAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY BEING ILLEGALLY STORED. Please see attached notices for dates, times, locations, and a comprehensive list of Monterey County service providers.

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September is National Preparedness Month

2017 photo of flooding in Salinas. Photo courtesy of Nic Coury, Monterey Coast Weekly

September 11, 2018

Photo courtesy of Nic Coury/Monterey County Weekly

Are you prepared for a flood? #FloodSafety

You do not have to live in a flood zone to be impacted by a flood. Approximately 30% of all flood insurance claims occur outside of Special Flood Hazard Areas . Property owners can insure their buildings and contents and renters can insure their possessions. Discounted flood insurance is available to you because the City of Salinas is an NFIP member and has a Floodplain Management Program.

To obtain flood insurance contact your local...

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