As the City is far more expansive than it may appear, the Department of Public Works has a lot of ground to cover while keeping up with their numerous responsibilities. Sometimes this can make it difficult to handle issues as promptly as we'd like. There are many things that our citizens can do to help out, which will free up time for us to spend on those tasks which matter most. Some of the things you can do to help include keeping your sidewalks clean, having leaves raked and ready for pickup, cleaning out catch basins near your property, and being mindful of what may be flowing into storm drains to prevent future issues. Remember, some catch basins drain directly to the river.