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Public Works

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Board Members

  • Michael L. Suggs, President
  • Ellis Dumas, Vice President
  • Carla Morgan, Secretary
  • Nate George, Clerk of the Board

Report a Problem

Report all street and sidewalk problems using the online help form. Report problems such as:
» Potholes
» Ice on streets or sidewalks
» Debris on the street
» Icy Sidewalks

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Our Mission

It is the mission of the Division of Public Works to deliver high quality, cost-effective, efficient and safe services as we build, maintain and operate the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Gary citizens, businesses and visitors.

Who We Are

The Division of Public Works is comprised of departments that function collectively to maintain and operate the City’s infrastructure. Our staff works hard to make your commute safe and efficient, your neighborhood more attractive, your streets and sidewalks clean and well-maintained, among other services. Our responsibilities include road maintenance and repair, design and construction management of streets, bridges, and public buildings and operations offices, snow removal, lawn maintenance, tree cutting, cleanup of illegal dump sites, and protection of our urban environment through year-round clean-up of debris. We are committed to our mission and to addressing the concerns of our citizens.

What we do

The Board of Public Works and Safety (Board of Works) is responsible for oversight of fund appropriation for all matters related to City resources as well as permit approval for Disabled Parking Signage and Street Cut Permits. The Board of Works has charge of all property belonging to the City except where the custody of the property is by Law or Code placed under a different control.

When we meet

Meetings are held in-person at City Hall (401 Broadway) in the Cleo Wesson Lounge (2nd Floor) Wednesdays at 2:00pm (CST).

You can view meetings on Facebook (ReImagine Gary Page) & Zoom.

Zoom Meeting Link

The Zoom log in information is:

Phone: (312) 626.6799

Meeting ID: 960 9195 5916

Passcode: 425701

Office

401 Broadway, Suite 105
Gary, IN 46402

(219) 881-1310
fax (219) 882-7371

General Services

The City of Gary is responsible for repairs and improvements of public streets such as pothole patching, grading of unimproved streets and alleys, as well as maintenance tasks such as tree cutting, clean up of debris and snow removal. This also includes 24-hour snow command post, which coordinates citywide snow and ice control operations and disseminates weather-related information.

General Services Operation Locations

900 Madison Street
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 882-8445

Harlan Smith, Deputy Director Public Works
Phone: (219) 882-8445
Email: rhall@gary.gov

Permit Applications

GOLF CART PERMIT
Golf Cart Permit Application

OPEN AIR PERMIT
Open Air Permit Application

Disabled PERMIT
Residential Disabled Parking Sign Application

Please complete the forms and return in person to City Hall, Ste 105 or email to Genesis Burris, Executive Assistant gburris@gary.gov

To email, please save a copy of the forms and attach them to an email.

Public Meetings

Meetings are held in-person at City Hall (401 Broadway) in the Cleo Wesson Lounge (2nd Floor) at 2:00pm (CST).
You can view meetings on Facebook (Greater Gary Page) & Zoom.

Zoom log-in information:
Phone: (312) 626.6799
Meeting ID: 960 9195 5916
Passcode: 425701

Meeting Link:
https://zoom.us/j/92128732101?pwd=bUIxa0VVL3J1bU11VjFZb2lnYkQ2QT09

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Traffic Department

The Traffic Engineering Department maintains and installs most traffic, street lights and parking signs on the public way throughout the city. These signs include, street name signs, regulatory signs, directional signs, parking signs and warning signs. The Traffic Department is also responsible for the posting of temporary parking restrictions and the delivery of security barricades and other temporary structures used for traffic and crowd control.

Traffic signals are top priority for the Traffic Department.  Our signal technicians work around the clock to keep the signals functioning properly.
Residents can report streetlight outages to the City's 3-1-1 online system or Traffic Foreman Vanessa James at vjames@gary.gov

Permits

  • Disabled Parking Permit Fee – There is a ($25.00) fee for all Disabled Parking Signs that are erected within the City of Gary. (Ordinance No – CPO 2013-111-8756)
  • Disabled Parking Permit Renewal Fee – There will be an annual renewal fee of ($25.00) for all Disabled Parking Permits. (Ordinance No – CPO 2013-111-8756)

Deputy Director Public Works

Phone: (219) 882-8445

Harlan Smith

Superintendent

hsmith@gary.gov

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Administrative Staff

Rachelle Morgan Ceaser
Executive Director
Harlan Smith
Deputy Director
hsmith@gary.gov