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About Us
The Public Works Department is under the supervision and direction of Allen McDonald. He is responsible for the overall management of the department, coordination with other agencies and with other City departments, and provides highly responsible administrative support to the City Manager.
Our goal is to ensure the highest quality infrastructure, and place public welfare above all other considerations, while providing high performance and the most efficient and responsive service possible for the City's residents and community as a whole.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the Public Works Director or a member of his staff.
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Allen McDonald
Public Works Director
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Dolores Hennesy
Office Supervisor/Administrative Assistant
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Candace Storey
Administrative Assistant
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Public Works Department
Physical Address
104 W. Hird Street
Gainesville, TX 76240
Phone: (940) 668-4540
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Where do I get a Moss Lake Boat Permit?
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Moss Lake Boat Permits may be purchased at 104 W. Hird Street, Monday -Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. They can also be purchased at "The Bait Stop-N-Shop Store" located at Moss Lake by the south boat ramp. The store is open everyday except Tuesday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. and the phone number is 940-580-9093. If you have any question please call the Public Works office at 940-668-4540.
- How do I get a missing or damaged street/traffic sign(s) replaced?
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Public Works, Streets Division is responsible for replacing or repairing City street and traffic signs. Please call (940) 668-4540 to report missing or damaged sign(s).
- How do I get a pothole fixed?
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Public Works, Street Division is responsible for repairing potholes in City owned public streets. Please call (940) 668-4540 to report a pothole. California Street, Grand Avenue, Highway 82 and the Frontage Roads are maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) . Please call (940) 665-5312 to report a pothole at these locations or
- How do I find out who is responsible for maintaining or replacing the sidewalk in front of my home/business?
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Per City ordinance the adjacent property owner is responsible for maintenance and/or replacement of the sidewalk. Please call (940) 668-4540 if you have any questions.
- How do I get a streetlight fixed?
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Streetlights are owned and maintained by Oncor Electric.To report street light outages contact Oncor Electric at 1-888-313-4747 or click the link.