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Public Works
Strategic Objective
The City of Brenham Public Works objective is to enhance Brenham's quality of life, and through sound management, innovation, teamwork, and vision, provide dependable, high-quality, responsive services, consistent with community values and at a reasonable cost to Brenham's citizens, businesses, institutions, and visitors.
Vision
The City of Brenham Public Works Department's vision is to be a recognized leader in the delivery of public services; known for our responsiveness, reliability, good stewardship of fiscal and human resources, and caring attention given to everyone we encounter.
Staff
- Director Dane Rau 979-337-7407
- JoAnne Hynes 979-337-7428
- Director of Engineering Services Richard O'Malley - 979-337-7227
- Parks Superintendent Casey Redman 979-337-7235
- Streets Superintendent Brian Smith 979-337-7222
- Facility/Fleet Superintendent Stephen Draehn 979-337-7541
- Aquatics & Recreation Superintendent Tammy Jaster 979-337-7246
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About Public Works
The City of Brenham Public Works Department delivers various services that Brenham's citizens rely on daily. The Public Works Department is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of 7 departments consisting of approximately 47 employees. Those departments are:
Parks - This department is responsible for operating and maintaining 183.5 acres of Parkland. Facilities include 15 soccer fields, 12 baseball/softball fields, 3 community kitchens, 2-walking/jogging trails, 1 antique carousel, 4 pavilions, and 1 hike and bike trail.
Streets - This department is responsible for operating and maintaining over 81 miles of streets and drainage within the City of Brenham. The Street Department is also responsible for keeping tree limbs out of the roadway, installing/replacing street signs, and managing right-of-way vegetation within the City of Brenham limits.
Facility/Fleet Maintenance - This department is responsible for managing and maintaining the City of Brenham's municipal facilities along with its fleet. Facilities that are maintained by this department include City Hall, Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library, Brenham Municipal Airport, Donald G. Austin Memorial Animal Shelter, Blue Bell Aquatic Center, Boys and Girls Club, Brenham Heritage Museum and all other facilities that are owned by the City of Brenham.
Sanitation - The Sanitation department has four divisions that allow the City of Brenham to quietly and efficiently manage solid waste for final disposal or reuse. These divisions include the Brenham Transfer Station, Brenham Collection Station, Residential Collection, and the Brenham Recycling Center.
Public Works Value
We believe the employees of the City of Brenham are our most valuable resource. Each employee's contribution is the key to our success.
Respect
We will be fair, tolerant, patient, courteous, and value diversity
Trust
We will do the right thing with honesty, openness, integrity, and impartiality
Teamwork
We are all one team united in the constant pursuit of our purpose. We will promote a spirit of cooperative effort from all employees within the organization
Communication
We will give and accept open, honest, timely, and constructive information
Responsibility
We will be accountable for our actions and deliver on our commitments to our customers and co-workers.