Public Works

Administration

Provides administrative support to the Operations Division, Solid Waste Division, Engineering Division and Fleet Maintenance Division.

Community Involvement

Get Involved! Adopt-a Street, Road-E-O, and Community Cleanups help keep North Port Beautiful!

Engineering

Design, analysis, inspections, right-of-way permits, infrastructure inventory, maintenance and more.

Fleet Management

Ensures City services are delivered using safe and reliable equipment.

Flood Information

Information that may assist you in the evaluation of the potential risk of flooding for your property and help you better prepare, or mitigate flooding.

Infrastructure and Facilities

Road maintenance, traffic control,mowing, stormwater drainage, groundskeeping, event operations.

Road and Drainage Online Request Form Center

Roadside Memorial Marker Program

Road Rehabilitation Project

Information on current and upcoming road resurfacing projects for the Department of Public Works.

Special District Information

Provides information to the residents and citizens of North Port regarding their Special District status.

Stormwater Management

North Port is unique in that the Stormwater drainage system collects rainwater which the City uses as its main potable water supply.

Street Lights

Street lights throughout our beautiful City are owned and maintained by the City of North Port or Florida Power & Light (FPL).

Low Wire

Do you have a downed or damaged Power Line or Wire?

Our Mission Statement

To efficiently maintain the public infrastructure and provide services to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of our customers

Our Structure

The Department of Public Works is comprised of five separate Divisions which perform services for the residents of North Port.

• Administration
• Engineering
• Fleet Management
• Infrastructure and Facilities (Road and Drainage)
• Solid Waste

Each Division Manager reports directly to Chuck Speake, Public Works Director. You can reach our offices or any member of our staff through our main Customer Service telephone number which is 941-240-8050. Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Walk-in service hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

What big projects are we working on?

The Department of Public Works has several projects around the City of North Port. To view a map, list and late updates on these projects, please visit the Public Works Performance Dashboard and scroll to the bottom of the page.

PAWS PRINT now available for FREE!

PAWS PRINT(PDF, 4MB) is a 12-page children's newspaper (grades K–5) that contains stories, fun facts and illustrations for students to learn about Public Works.

PAW PRINTS Newspaper(PDF, 4MB)

Habitat Sightings App

Try our Habitat Sightings App!

Request a Speaker

Interested in having Public Works staff speak at your school, HOA, or other organization? Submit a speaking engagement request.

Code of Ethics and Standard of Professional Conduct

The Code of Ethics and Standard of Professional Conduct establishes standards and guidelines for ethical conduct and principles of public service that strengthens public confidence in the integrity of the Department of Public Works.

We are committed and dedicated in the conduct of our duties:

• To make decisions that are fair, unbiased, and honest and in the interest of the department and community.
• To not take personal advantage of privileged information or relationships relating to our employment.
• To provide services for the public good and not for personal or private gain.
• To consider public safety and health in every aspect of our work.
• To conduct ourselves with personal integrity in a manner that enhances and honors the reputation of our department, occupation, and community.
• To perform in a manner that respects the environment and maintain sustainability through wise use of natural, financial, and human resources.

Contact Us

Public Works Department
1100 N. Chamberlain Boulevard
North Port, FL 34286

(941) 240-8050 Office
(941) 240-8063 Fax

Public Works Organizational Chart(PDF, 86KB)

The City of North Port Department of Public Works is a proud accredited agency of the American Public Works Association.