The Public Works Department, located in the City Service Center at 110 West Progress Circle, is responsible for street repair and maintenance, water treatment and distribution, trash collection, recycling, and GIS.
Bids for any Public Works projects are listed under Businesses/Bids.
Public Works has established fees to cover expenses for materials and cost of services. They can be viewed in COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 47, SERIES 2009.
Information on the various divisions of the Public Works Department is available on the following pages, or by phone at 970.565.7320.
- Geographical Information System (GIS) maintains a complete set of geospatial data within the City limits and beyond.
- Recycling consists of weekly curbside collection service and a drop-off station.
- Refuse Division works to keep the services strong and is always looking for ways to keep costs down and maintain service at least to current levels.
- Street Management includes planning future streets, capital construction needs, street repair, signage and traffic markings, snowplowing and sanding, street lighting, and cleaning.
- Water Division is responsible for delivering high quality water to the citizens of Cortez for household uses, yard irrigation, and business uses.
REMEMBER: Before you dig, call UNCC to request a line locate. They can be reached toll-free at 1-800-922-1987 or just dial 811. Right-of-way Construction Permits are required if any work will be done within the City street or alley right-of-way. Call the City Service Center at 970-565-7320 for more information.
Public Works News!
- See the 2010 Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report for Calendar Year 2009)
- See the 2010 Water Conservation Brochure
- The City of Cortez 2009 Construction Design Standards and Specifications, as adopted by City Council on June 9, 2009, through Ordinance No. 1125, Series 2009, are now available on line.