Public Works       

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The City of Elkhorn Department of Public Works (DPW) is under the direction of the Director of Public Works, Terry Weter.  DPW is responsible for overseeing the Streets Department and Utilities.  It currently holds 14 full-time positions, which include the Director, DPW Secretary, and 12 field operation personnel, excluding the Electric Utility staff (click here for more information on City Utilities).  Among the field staff, four employees are assigned to the Water Utility, seven employees to the Streets Department, and a mechanic provides support for all of the functional units of DPW. 

The responsibilities of the Public Works Department include the maintenance and repair of the City infrastructure, property and equipment.  The Department also provides emergency services such as snow and ice control, water/sewer main breaks, and windstorm damage pick up. 

The DPW administration office is located at City Hall, 9 S. Broad Street.  All questions concerning the DPW functions should be directed to the main office at (262)723-2223.  Staff will be able to answer questions on topics such as brush collection or garbage pick-up, or will direct you to the appropriate person that can help you.