Chief engineer Sabah H. Yousif and his staff oversee the design and construction of new city subdivisions, road construction and resurfacing projects, parking structures, utilities, and environmental projects. Residents of an area of the city that lacks an adequate sewer or a paved street can request improvements from this office or from the Water Utilities Department. Requests should be made in writing and mailed to the appropriate department at P.O. Box 8647, AA 48107-8647. Home owners who want a tree larger than those normally supplied can have one planted on their lawn extension at an additional cost. Call the office for information about plantings.
Foresters examine leaves, bark, or twigs brought to the clinics and provide information and advice.
Specimens may also be brought to the forestry office for diagnosis. The horticulture crew also plants and maintains public flower and shrub beds. This division of the Public Services Department is responsible for street repairs, snow removal, and leaf collection. Changes in on-street parking regulations can also be requested by petitioning the parking offices. Street Maintenance s snow desk can be reached at 994 2359.