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What this does

Residents rely on this department for essential daily services including pothole repairs, traffic signal maintenance, flood investigation, and mosquito management.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Hillsborough County residents

Residents receive maintenance and infrastructure services and use the department's reporting tools for local issues.

Property developers

Developers are subject to inspections by the Capital Programs division for subdivision infrastructure and land alteration.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

The Hillsborough County Public Works department manages local transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and traffic signals, while also overseeing stormwater systems and mosquito control. The department operates through two main divisions: Capital Programs for construction and planning, and Engineering & Operations for ongoing maintenance.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I report a pothole or traffic signal outage?
Residents can report these issues through the 'Frequently requested services and information' section on the Hillsborough County Public Works website.
What does the Capital Programs division do?
They handle the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects like roads, parks, libraries, and fire stations, as well as inspecting developer construction.
Who manages mosquito control in the county?
Mosquito management is handled by the Engineering and Operations division of Public Works.

Why It Matters

Residents rely on this department for essential daily services including pothole repairs, traffic signal maintenance, flood investigation, and mosquito management.

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Discoveries

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Post-Disaster Infrastructure Funding

The department is actively utilizing FEMA funding for specific infrastructure repairs related to Hurricane Irma, indicating ongoing recovery efforts for public assets.

Connected Entities

organizationFEMAFederal agency providing funding for hurricane-related repairs.Map →
otherHurricane IrmaThe event causing damage to culverts and headwalls requiring FEMA funding.Map →
locationHillsborough CountyThe local government entity providing public works services.Map →
organizationPublic WorksThe department responsible for infrastructure and maintenance.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.hillsboroughcounty.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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