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Norwalk Department
of Public Works
Room 225 - Norwalk City Hall 125 East Avenue Norwalk, CT 06856 Phone: 203-854-7791 - Fax: 203-857-0143 |
| Director of Public Works |
Harold F. Alvord, P.E. |
| The mission of the Department of Public Works (DPW) is to provide the safest and most efficient and effective operation of City services and the most efficient maintenance, repair and capital improvement of City infrastructure in the most courteous, professional and citizen-responsive manner. |
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Department
of Public Works Services
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Engineering and Construction Division
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Principal Engineer |
Richard P. Linnartz, P.E. |
| Structural Engineer |
Brian Sweeney, P.E. |
| Building and Facilities Manager |
Alan Lo |
| Senior Civil Engineer |
Michael Yeosock, P.E. |
| Senior Civil Engineer |
Drew Berndlmaier, P.E. |
| Assistant Civil Engineer |
Paul Sotnik, P.E. |
| Assistant Civil Engineer |
Marissa Diaz |
| Assistant Civil Engineer |
Olga Berenstein |
| Traffic Engineer |
Fred Eshraghi |
| The Engineering and Construction Division: prepares, reviews and evaluates the design of capital improvements, performs survey functions, and inspects construction projects for conformance to plans and specifications; issues permits for and inspects work done in City right-of-way; operates and maintains the traffic management system; performs traffic studies; reviews development plans for subdivisions, commercial and industrial site plans and reports; operates and maintains certain City buildings; and, maintains the City’s maps and Geographic Information System (GIS). |
Operations
Division
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Operations Manager |
Elisabeth O. Bardon, P.E. |
| Superintendent of Operations |
Chris Okafor |
| Assistant Superintendent |
Dwayne Sullins |
| Wastewater Systems Manager |
Ralph K. Kolb, P.E. |
| Fleet Services Manager |
Joel Grant |
| Road Supervisor |
John Krysiuk |
| Road Supervisor |
Chris Torre |
| Road Supervisor |
Jose Lopez |
| Waste Programs Manager |
Laura Panciera |
| The Operations Division: maintains City streets, sidewalks, and storm drainage infrastructure; maintains trees located in City right-of-way; collects and disposes of solid waste, to include recyclable materials and yard debris; operates the City transfer station; collects and treats wastewater; and, maintains the City fleet of vehicles and equipment (except for fire fighting equipment). |
Administrative Services Division
| Administrative Services Manager |
Kathryn Hebert, Ph.D. |
| The Administrative Services Division: provides administrative support to all elements of DPW; prepares and monitors budgets; oversees the Department’s risk management program; and, oversees the operation and maintenance of parking facilities. |
| Customer Service Manager |
Connie Blair |
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Permits, Safety &
Encroachment:
People who have
questions on DPW Permits, Ordinances, Restrictions or any other topics listed
below are encouraged to call the DPW’s Permit Inspector, at (203)
854-7791.
For permits or approvals needed outside of the Public Works Department, click
here.
Types of Road Excavation and Encroachment
Permits
(fees, bonds & ins. apply):
Road Opening Driveway (Commercial & Residential) Sidewalks Sewer Capping (Prior to Demolition) Sewer Connections Dumpsters (Street or Sidewalk) Filling of Land (Over 50CY, NOT Wetlands-see Conservation) Drainage Connections Pay Phones Telephone Poles Scaffolding |
Road Closings Parades Other Ordinances, Restrictions, Services & Policies: Solid and Liquid Waste Restrictions Pollution / Littering Construction Safety Call Before You Dig (1-800-922-4455) Covered Vehicles Noise Ordinance Sidewalks (Snow
& Ice Removal / Repair & Cleaning) |
Attached is a listing
of various fees and fines within the Public Works Department.
*Fees and Fines are subject to change upon Council authorization.
Click here for List of "Department of Public
Works Fees"
Click here for List of "Water Pollution Control
Authority Approved Fees"
Click here for List of "Parking Authority
Approved Fees"
Some Norwalk roads are maintained by private owners or the State Department of Transportation (DOT). Below is a link to a listing of all of the Norwalk roads and whether those streets are private, maintained by the State, or are the responsibility of the City. To contact the Connecticut DOT for roadway maintenance, traffic and drainage of State roads, you can connect to their web site at: http://www.dot.state.ct.us
Click here to view
"Listing of all Norwalk Roads"
Parking:
Click
here for all Parking Information
Snow Removal / Street
Sweeping:
If
anyone has specific questions with regard to plowing or street cleaning,
please call the Norwalk Highway Garage at (203) 854-3200. The City does
not maintain Private or State roads. For a listing of streets and their
maintenance responsibility, see
the "City, State
& Private Road Listing".
Solid Waste &
Recycling:
Responsible for the collection, disposal and regulation of solid waste, including recyclables and household hazardous waste in the City of Norwalk. The Division's four municipal collection crews provide once-weekly collection services for all residential and commercial properties in the 4TH Taxing District. Business in the Central Business District recede six morning collections each week. The Division manages the privately contracted weekly citywide curbside collection of recyclables for residential and commercial properties. Also manages the use and administration of the Crescent Street Solid Waste Transfer Station and Yard Waste Drop-Off, and Waste Oil Drop-off In addition, administers all related tipping fees and permits charged to users. For more information on Solid Waste and Recycling call (203) 854-3228.
Click here for Transfer Station / Solid Waste Information
Click
Here to view Acceptable / Not Acceptable Transfer Station Items
Click here for Garbage / Recycling Holiday Schedule and Guidelines
Click here for Yard Waste Collection Schedule
Click
here for Household Hazardous Waste Days Schedule
Click
here for Bulky Waste Collection Schedule
Map Information:
The Public Works Department
is currently working on means to make some maps accessible on-line. Some
of the maps accessible to the Public Works Department are Tax Maps, Topographic
Maps, GIS/CAD Maps, Aerial Photographs and various Construction Plans and
As-Builts.
See "Fees & Fines" for amounts charged
for copies made within the
Public Works Department.
For more information
on currently available maps and topography, please call Mike Yeosock, P.E.,
Senior Engineer of Design at (203)
854-7791.
Roadway Maintenance
and Drainage:
Any inquiries or complaints regarding roadway maintenance or failed City drainage systems should be brought to the attention of Superintendent of Roadway Maintenance at (203) 854-3200.
Some typical maintenance issues include:
Potholes
Cleaning Catch Basins
Clearing Water Ways
City Tree Removal or Trimming
Cutting Back Brush (site line improvement)
Mowing Islands
Sanitary
Sewers:
What do I do if I get a sewer backup in my house?
Norwalk sanitary sewers are privately maintained by OMI, Inc.. First, call OMI at (203) 854-3217 and provide your name, address, phone number and nature of the back-up. OMI will dispatch a crew to check the main sewer line in the City’s right of way. If the sewer main is flowing freely without any obstructions, OMI, Inc. or the City will notify the resident that the problem must be within their own private line (somewhere between the sewer main, where the lateral connects, and the plumbing within the resident’s home). Homeowners are responsible for any work needed on the sewer, from the sewer main, up to and including their house.
Also call OMI to investigate
any sanitary sewer odors that may exist in your area. Any inquiries on issues
related to sanitary sewers can be made
at (203) 854-3217
Who do I call if a traffic
signal is malfunctioning (i.e. out or on flash)?
During office hours, Monday
through Friday, 8am – 4:30pm, call the Public Works Department at (203)
854-7791 and ask for the Signal System Technician. If there is an emergency
after hours or during the weekend, call the police department at (203)
854-3000.
Who do I call if I have
a question on Pavement Markings or
Traffic Signs?
All questions on public signs and pavement markings should be directed to Frank Mauro, Traffic Analyst of Public Works at (203) 854-3205, Monday through Friday, 7am – 3:30pm. Questions on State Roads* should be brought to the CT DOT’s attention at http://www.dot.state.ct.us/.
How is the list of roads to be paved each year determined?
The Public Works Department
investigates the condition of roads independantly and through contracted paving
consultants (currently Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc - VHB). Paving consultants
conduct a complete inventory of every street in Norwalk every 4 years (25%
of the City's streets each year). DPW conducts a Budget Analysis utilizing
Pavement Management software provided by VHB. DPW then conducts visual inspections
and directs their consultant to perform Project Level Surveys on select streets.
The Department recommends specific repairs on select streets and prioritizes
them in the most economically efficient order. These lists are also often
influenced by recently completed work or plans for future improvements (municipal,
utility or otherwise). Each year's list is finalized, pending budget approvals
and Council authorization.
Click here to
view the current list of Common Council Members.
Direct any questions on roads to be investigated or current paving contracts
to Drew Berndlmaier, Senior Civil
Engineer at (203) 854-7791, Monday through Friday,
8am - 4:30pm.
Below are listed all of the
roads proposed to be paved :
The street names indicate at least some portion of the
street is proposed for paving, not necessarily the entire street
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