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E. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS <br />The Department of Public Works is organized into five divisions. These are <br />Engineering, Environmental Services, Transportation, Water and Equipment <br />Services. Unlike other departments, however, the services provided by this <br />department are quite varied, with each division having several bureaus that can <br />have potential specific involvements for annexation. Because of these <br />considerations, each division is individually reviewed below. <br />1. Division of Engineering <br />a. Services Provided <br />The Bureau of Design and Administration is responsible for the <br />administration of the City Engineer's office, engineering recordkeeping, <br />including plans and specifications, plan review for new development, <br />in-house design, interfacing with the public on engineering matters, <br />and other similar tasks. This bureau is also responsible for developing <br />consultant contracts for engineering design and the administration of <br />those contracts through the bidding and award of a construction <br />contract. Permits for work in public street right-of-way are processed <br />through this bureau. <br />The Bureau of Public Construction is charged with the oversight of <br />construction activities within the public right-of-way and City -owned <br />buildings in South Bend. This work can include a new driveway being <br />constructed, a utility working in the street, a major street rehabilitation <br />project with extensive utility reconstruction or stormwater <br />management structures. Bureau personnel may also participate in <br />in-house design projects. <br />The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting is charged with the operation and <br />maintenance of traffic signals within the City of South Bend and, by <br />contract, for certain Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) <br />signals within the City and certain County signals outside the corporate <br />limits. This bureau is also responsible for traffic and street signs. Other <br />responsibilities include signal timing, intersection signal and sign <br />warrant analysis, traffic counting for both warrant analysis and design, <br />and providing support for engineering design and construction <br />inspection. Barricades and traffic control are provided for major events. <br />The Bureau of Communication is charged with the maintenance and <br />repair of the radio communication system owned and operated by the <br />City. Technical information is provided for the purchase of new <br />equipment. <br />30 <br />