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1. Does the City of Cedar Falls have a mission statement?

Yes, the mission statement for the City of Cedar Falls is: "Maintain and improve the safety and desirability of Cedar Falls through the efficient delivery of public services, and the ongoing practice of open communication among council, staff, mayor and the citizens."

2. Does the Public Works Department have a fax machine?

Yes, the number is (319) 273-8632 and is capable of receiving messages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

3. What functions, within the city, is the Public Works Department responsible for?

• Snow plowing, street sweeping and the maintenance of the streets as well as the plowing and maintenance of the city owned parking lots.


• Maintenance of storm sewers, intakes, sanitary sewers and manholes.


• Refuse, yard waste, recycling, and the operation of the Water Reclamation Facility.


• The purchase and maintenance of all city vehicles and equipment.


• Operation of the Cedar River dam gates.


• Cleaning and bank maintenance of the creeks and streams within the City.


• Traffic signals, street signing, pavement painting, parking stall markings and the painting of city owned parking lots.


• Maintenance and custodial services for the Cedar Falls Library, Hearst Center, City Hall, City Hall Annex, Recreation Center, the Cedar River boat house, as well as the buildings associated with the Public Works' complex located at East 15th Street and State Street.

4. Who is responsible for operating the flood gates in Cedar Falls?

The Operations/Maintenance Division of Public Works monitors the river level when high water is a concern, then opens and closes the gates as needed.

5. Who can I contact about removing/replacing an unhealthy tree in the parking lot?

Contact the City Arborist at (319) 268-5576 for further information.