| Grounds Maintenance
In general, this division has
responsibility for maintaining the grounds of all City-owned property and
rights-of-ways.
It is responsible for the following tasks: - Mows over 285 acres of turf
in parks and around City buildings.
- Provides maintenance for 2,265 street
trees.
- Maintains 35 miles of City rights-of-ways
including streets and ditches.
- Maintains 65 flower beds throughout the City.
- Removes snow from 3-¾ miles of sidewalks on City property.
- Provides
set up for special events such as Carolling on the Green, Spring/Summer Performing
Arts Series, Festival of Lights, Old Dover Days, etc.
- Decorates trees on
Loockerman Street and The Plaza, and other City properties for the holiday
season.
- Provides herbicide spraying for weed
control on 137 miles of City streets.
- Maintains safety surfaces under City playground equipment.
- Edges
sidewalks and curbs on City properties.
- Controls
vegetation in 20 miles of alleys.
- Reviews Landscape Plans of Developers for
the Dover Advisory Committee (DAC).
- Assists Electric Department in bioremediation
projects.
- Assists both the Electric and Public Works Departments with yard
repairs.
|
|
