Engineering/Public Works

Engineering

Engineering

The Engineering Department provides support services to guide the planning, design, management, maintenance, and construction of the City's infrastructure. The primary focus of infrastructure is related to those items located within the public right of ways and easements. Typical infrastructure items include, but are not limited to, streets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer collection, water distribution, street lighting, sidewalks, and trail

Public Works

Public Works

The Public Works Department provides for the operation and maintenance of the City infrastructure systems. There are many characteristics of the right-of-way, parks, and other publicly owned properties that require the enhancement of Public Safety. Our responsibility to the public is to listen with an open ear. We encourage you to contact us.

Additional Information

Franchise Chalkboard Franchise Fee The City Council is evaluating the option to fund the street improvement management program through the collection of a franchise fee in lieu of property taxes.                              WHAT IS A FRANCHISE FEE? Read More
Snow Plowing Notifications

The City of Grand Rapids will be implementing a Community Alert System email notification for alerting residents when public works will be plowing.  Residents will be able to sign up online via the City’s website, and will receive an email the evening prior to the plowing event.  The goal is to provide an easy and efficient system that is available to everyone.  To sign up for the Community Alert System,

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Citizen Reporter Citizen Concern Reporter App

This application was developed as a means for Citizen Engagement to allow the Reporter App as a way for the public to communicate specific concerns to City Departments. To find out more about the application and what you can report click here.

 

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Permit Portal Permit Portal now open

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, all City of Grand Rapids buildings have been closed to the public until further notice. In an effort to continue to provide essential services, various City applications are now online. Applications for Building permits, Stormwater permits and Right-of-Way permits are available to be submitted online. Additionally, we have a downloadable app that allows Citizen Requests to be sent directly to the Public Works Department. Click on the links for more information.

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Grand Rapids MPCA Permit

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requires the City of Grand Rapids to apply for an MS4 permit due to our population and proximity to the Mississippi River, which is included on the MPCA Impaired Waters List. The MS4 permit regulates how the City must document, monitor, and manage stormwater discharge before entering the river. The City provides an opportunity to view the MS4 Permit that has been approved by the MPCA (click the link below). If you would like to submit comments, click here.

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Supporting Documents

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