Public Works

Learn about cell tower deployment and siting requests.

Discusses city authority and steps to levy special assessments for local improvements like streets, waterworks or sanitary sewer.

Learn about setting rates for municipal utilities, on what basis cities may make charges, and method for collecting payments due.

An overview of key risk management concepts and specific advice for managing many common park or recreational programs and events.

Learn how to divest the city of dedicated public streets, alleys, and other public ways and grounds.

Learn about city gas and electric utility franchising authority, especially authority to charge franchise fees.

Avoid sanitary sewer backups through improved system maintenance and limit your liability with improved documentation if a backup does occur.

Outlines how cities establish and finance new city streets and maintain existing street infrastructure.

Learn why cities should manage their streets by enacting a right-of-way ordinance.

The Coalition provides help to cities in implementing various federal and state stormwater requirements.