Richard Hedrick, Public Works Director
The Alachua County Department of Public Works provides stewardship of assigned county-owned infrastructure and equipment, and works with the community to support growth that balances environmental, social and community development.
The Alachua County Public Works Department has six functional divisions: Administration, Animal Services, Fleet Management, Engineering & Operations, Transportation & Development, and Waste Management. |
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ADMINISTRATION DIVISION |
Kenneth Fair, Administrative Support Manager
The Administration Division provides centralized administrative support for departmental procurement, personnel, fiscal and budgetary operations; provides information systems / telecommunications support; administers and operates the Santa Fe Hills Water System; and manages the warehousing and supply distribution. |
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ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION |
Vernon Sawyer, Animal Services Director
In addition to handling lost and abandoned animals, Alachua County Animal Services offers a wide range of services. You can view adoptable animals online and keep an eye out for that perfect pet from the comfort of your own home. |
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ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS |
David Cerlanek, Assistant Public Works Director
The Engineering and Operations Division is made up of the Offices of Engineering, Surey, Real Property, Development Review, Construction Inspections and Road & Bridge. |
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FLEET MANAGEMENT DIVISION |
Gerald Bailey, Fleet Manager
The Fleet Management Division ensures that the Alachua County fleet is obtained, maintained and utilized in a manner that provides for a safe and cost-efficient operation through environmentally responsible management. Fleet Management provides the following core services to its customers: fleet asset management, procurement of vehicles and equipment, storage and dispensing of fleet fuels, repair and maintenance services, and vehicle replacement fund management. |
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PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION |
Rob Avery, Parks/Open Spaces Superintendent
The Alachua County Parks Office is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the County park system. Additional responsibilities include the administration of state and federal grants, maintenance agreements, management and securities agreements, construction contracts, and programmed recreation contracts. The park system consists of 25 parks with a total of 1306 acres and an additional 11 acres of Gainseville Regional Utilities' (GRU) property known as Chapman's Pond. |
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TRANSPORTATION & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
Michael Fay, Development Program Manager
The Development Review administers and prepares engineering, surveying and construction documents; inspects the construction of driveways, utility work, subdivisions, commercial sites, and transportation projects; acquires all County real property; and provides the review and recommendation related to all plat vacations and road closures. |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION |
Sally Palmi, Assistant Public Works Director
The Waste Management Division provides clean, efficient, economical and environmentally sound management of solid waste resources in Alachua County. |
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