Public Works
The Public Works Department provides a wide range of essential community services that improve quality of life here in Crescent City. Staff of this department are committed to making Crescent City a beautiful, livable and sustainable city. The Department is divided into six main divisions:
- Engineering, which includes Administering public infrastructure contracts, transportation, stormwater, project management, inspection of utilities installation, encroachment permit review and inspection, quality assurance and inspection for Capital Improvements
- Field Operations, which includes, road maintenance, and utility maintenance
- Fleet Management, maintains the City's fleet including critical public safety vehicles such as fire and police
- Building and grounds, maintaining the City's buildings and beautiful parks
- Electrical Maintenance, maintains and installs streetlights, water distribution, and lift station maintenance
- Water Quality Lab, providing Del Norte County with various water quality tests.
TO REPORT A PROBLEM CLICK HERE or
- Call (707) 464-9506 during normal business hours Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.
- Water and sewer emergencies can be reported after hours on the non emergency dispatch line at (707) 464-2133.
Fun Facts
The Public Works Department of Crescent City maintains: 23 miles of roads and 5 downtown parking lots. 4,500 water connections, 2,300 valves and 492 Hydrants along 60 miles of water line. 3,850 sewer connections and 21 lift stations along 51 miles of sewer line inside the City and in the Community Service Areas. 800 Streetlights. 70 Acres of park land and 7 public restrooms.
Current Construction Projects:
Current Measure S Asphalt Replacement Project Fall 2025 - Project locations can be referenced in the maps below:.
Summary of Measure S Asphalt Repair Projects
Front Street Storm Drain Project - Spring 2026 = Play St. through L St. and K St. from Front St. to Second St. The City secured a Community Block Development Grant and a Clean California Grant to help reduce flooding of residential properties. The Project also includes street improvements, ADA compliant curb ramps, sidewalks and curb and gutter on the affected streets. Will also include improvements to the Cultural Center entrance and gateway elements to Beachfront Park.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Review Record (ERR) can be reviewed at City Hall located at 377 J Street; Crescent City, CA 95531 or at this link.
Documents:
City Of Crescent City ADA Complaint Procedure
Del Norte Region SB 743 Implementation Plan (2020)
Quality Assurance Program (For Materials Sampling and Testing) 2020
Regional Systemic Safety Analysis Report (2019)
Resolution 2021-36 - SB1 Project list
RAISE Grant Documents:
Attachment B Beachfront Park Master Plan
Attachment B Prop 68 Grant Application
Attachment C Supporting Documents
Attachment D Letters of Support
Attachment E Budget and Project Schedule
Attachment F Environmental Documents
Attachment G Design and Engineering Documents
Attachment H Public Input Summary
Attachment J Recently Completed Projects
Attachment K Gateway Signage and Tolowa Cultural Points of Interest
Attachment L Benefit Cost Analysis - Technical Notes
Attachment M Benefit Cost Analysis - Tables
Helpful Links
- The official website for Caltrans' Last Chance Grade Project is www.lastchancegrade.com. The project is being developed by Caltrans District 1.
- Del Norte County is a county at the far northwest corner of the state of California along the Pacific Ocean adjacent to the Oregon Border.
Del Norte Local Transportation Commission:
- Del Norte Community Map is a community input tool belonging to the Del Norte Local Transportation Commission that compiles and organizes comments regarding transportation facilities.
Native American Tribes:
- The www.rebuildingca.ca.gov website provides transparency for all City, County and State SB1 Projects. The projects from each agency are listed by agency and fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). SB 1 is referred to by several names including SB 1 (Senate Bill 1), Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (RMRP), and Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA).