Keeps the Boca Raton Inlet navigable by clearing sand from the inlet west to the A-1-A bridge.  The sand is then transferred to the beaches south of the inlet where, historically, erosion has been a problem.

Provides high quality, cost effective, landscape architecture, engineering and surveying professional services to the citizens and all City departments including project development and management services, design and survey services, project planning and development, construction project management and inspection services.  A few current projects include: 4 laning of Spanish River Boulevard, Pearl City improvements (drainage, lighting, landscaping, repaving, and sidewalk), 6 laning of Yamato Road, South Beach Park (new restrooms, pavilions, playground, landscaping and paver brick entrance ($1.6 million)), South Beach and Red Reef Parks (5 new lifeguard towers), Spanish River Park (new recreation/Police boat docks), Hughes Park (new shelter, playground, landscaping, lighting, fence, and demolition of ball field.

Maintains all City buildings and related systems.  Services include, but are not limited to, carpentry, electrical, air conditioning, painting, and plumbing.  In addition to normal maintenance activities, Facilities Maintenance undertook special projects in the past year that included the relocation of City Hall’s main entrance and renovations to City Hall’s 1st floor restrooms, 1st floor conference room, and Human Resources.

Repairs and maintains 556 automobiles, 45 specialty vehicles, and 400 pieces of equipment, that require fuel management.  This equipment ranges from golf carts to Class 8 large trucks.  Recommends replacement vehicles, purchases and prepares new vehicles.  Fleet Maintenance also maintains fueling equipment and monitors fuel for the various fuel sites throughout the City.

Provides for the collection and disposal of solid waste, vegetation, and recyclable materials for City residents including quarterly bulk trash collection.  This year Sanitation will collect approximately 68,367,240 lbs. of garbage, 16,812,400 lbs. of recyclables, and 19,724,120 lbs. of vegetation generated by approximately 78,900 residents.

For Sanitation Service inquiries please call the dispatcher between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at
(561) 416-3367.

Addresses both water quality and water quantity improvements to the City’s infrastructure system.  Works to maintain the federally mandated Stormwater System for the City of Boca Raton.   Stormwater Engineering responsibilities include program development and administration.  Stormwater Maintenance responsibilities include the sweeping of streets and right-of-ways, cleaning and repairing of storm drains, and controlling aquatic vegetation in canals and lakes.

Maintains of 219 miles of asphalt/concrete roadways, 25 miles of bike paths, and 360 miles of concrete sidewalks.  Activities include pothole repair, vehicular accident cleanup, concrete sidewalk repair, barricade setup/takedown, graffiti removal, citywide furniture moving, and paver block maintenance.

Maintains the City’s traffic circulation system including traffic signals, signs, and markings.  Responsibilities include daily traffic operations as well as planning activities to accommodate growth and an ever-changing system, including traffic calming and bicycle/pedestrian functions.  A state-of-the-art traffic control room will be completed by the end of August to enable real-time traffic monitoring and traffic signal control.

Please call (561) 416-3372 for questions related to signals, signs, roadway markings and requests for new or additional street lights.