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.
The Public Works Department consists of a Public Works Director and a Public Works Technical Specialist.
Updates: (Last Updated 7/7/2020)
- Sewer Connection Notices
- $634,000 SAW Grant Application for Sanitary Sewer Asset Management approved by MDEQ for 2018.
- 2020 RCKC Road PASER Map (shows condition of local roads)
- 2020-2024 RCKC Planned Road Maintenance Projects and Future Road Maintenance Plans for Primary Roads
- 2020-2024 RCKC Primary Road Capital Improvements Plan – Map
- 2020 Local and Primary Construction Project Updates
- MDOT 5-Year Construction/Paving Plan Map (select years on left side to show projects on map)
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
Public Works Documents and Forms you may find helpful:
- 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan
- Sewer Connection Fee Explanation
- Water Connection Fee Explanation
- Complete Streets Policy
- Sidewalk Construction Standards
- Sidewalk and/or Non-Motorized Facilities Maintenance Agreement
- 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 (3/2/2020)
- City of Kalamazoo – New Water Service Installation Prices
Public Works Staff includes:
- Marc Elliott – Public Works Director melliott@oshtemo.org
- Colten Hutson – Public Works Technical Specialist chutson@oshtemo.org
