Beautification and Facilities List of Responsibilities
The Beautification and Facilities Division encompasses several elements of the Public Works Department, to include, but not limited to:
Park Facility and Grounds – perpetual maintenance and care
Athletic Facility and Grounds – perpetual maintenance and care
Urban Forestry Program / Tree Beautification
Aesthetic Improvements – trimming, pruning, planting, removals, and stump grinding
Streets Maintenance
Asphalt Work – pothole repair, utility cuts, and large patching
Concrete Work – sidewalk repairs including reconstruction and replacement
Asphalt Striping
Snow/Ice Control – brine and other salt applications based on conditions
Right-of-Way Maintenance
Mowing, edging, hedge trimming, and weed control
Mosquito Control – application of adulticides and larvicides city-wide for abatement and control
Gateway Enhancement Projects – aesthetic improvements to City entry-ways and gateways
Downtown District Beautification - including street trees, landscape beds, and pocket parks, plazas, alleyways and breezeways
Sign Shop Operations – maintain, install, and repair all street signs and traffic control signs
Special Events – Planning and setup of events and festivals in cooperation with other City Divisions, Local Organizations, and the Florence Downtown Development Corporation
Special Construction Projects – maintenance, repairs, and construction of new City facilities, gathering places, and green spaces
Maintenance and Operation of the Jayne Boswell Animal Shelter