Public Works Department
Public Works Department
The Public Works Department performs professional and technical engineering duties for the Township in planning and coordinating the management of sewer, water, and storm water projects. Additionally, the Public Works Department provides sidewalk, path, and road construction and maintenance oversight for the Township. The department provides staff assistance to the Capital Improvements Committee on behalf of road maintenance and capital improvement project goals.
Public Works Staff includes:
- Marc Elliott, P.E. – Public Works Director melliott@oshtemo.org
- Anna Horner, P.E. – Public Works Deputy Director ahorner@oshtemo.org
Updates: (Last Updated 7/15/2021)
The Public Works Department has the following duties:
- Review of all development proposals for water, sewer, and stormwater compliance
- Plan and manage water and sewer extensions
- Road construction and maintenance oversight
- Sidewalk and path construction and maintenance oversight
- Provides counsel to all departments on matters of engineering and surveying
- Maintains infrastructure and public works records
Capital Infrastructure Planning Presentations – April and May 2021
- Part 1: Road Needs & Long-Term Planning
- Part 2: Road Funding
- Part 3: Infrastructure Needs & Long-Term Planning
- Part 4: Capital Infrastructure Project Funding
- Part 5 Capital Infrastructure Funding (Roads and Prop Sewer)
Roads
- 2021 Road Preventive Maintenance Projects
- 2021 PASER Map (Road Surface Condition Ratings)
- MDOT 5-Year Construction/Paving Plan Map (select years on left side to show projects on map)
- 2021 Local Primary Construction Season Projects Update
- Sign up for RCKC Connect for Construction Updates Around the County
- 2021-2025 RCKC Primary Road Capital Improvement Plan Map
- 2021 RCKC Primary Road Capital Improvement Plan Projects Description Listing
- Roads/Sidewalk/Shared-Use Path Assessment Policy
Sewer
- 2021 Oshtemo Sewer Survey Results
- $634,000 SAW Grant Application for Sanitary Sewer Asset Management approved by MDEQ for 2018.
- SAW Grant Evaluation Presentation
- SAW Grant Summary of Wastewater Asset Management Plan
- SAW Grant – Financial Report
- Mandatory Connections
Sewer Expansion
- Proposed Sewer Expansion FAQ
- 2021 Letter to Registered Voters on Notice to Sell Bonds
- 2021 Letter to Registered Voters without Sewer Service
- 2021 Letter to Registered Voters exist or proposed Sewer Service
- USDA Financial Assistance – Home Improvement Programs Brochure
Non-motorized
- Complete Streets Policy
- Sidewalk Construction Standards
- Sidewalk and/or Non-Motorized Facilities Maintenance Agreement
Public Works Documents and Forms you may find helpful:
- Sewer Connection Fee Explanation
- Water Connection Fee Explanation
- Disclaimer Regarding Sewer and Water Infrastructure
- Groundwater Protection Standards
- Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Measures Acknowledgement
- Kalamazoo County Drain Commissioner
- Kalamazoo County Environmental Health Department (responsible for wells and septic systems)
- Kalamazoo County Road Commission – Service Request
- Water and Wastewater Rate Schedules (3/1/2021)
- City of Kalamazoo – New Water Service Installation Prices
