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Hamilton County Public Works Division - Engineering Department |
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Engineering Department
Suite 3050 DRC
1250 Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
423-209-7810
FAX 423-209-7811
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The Hamilton County Engineering Department provides engineering and
administration services to the properties and projects of Hamilton County. Reviews all subdivisions to make sure all subdivision
regulations are met with respect to roadway construction and drainage; reviews subdivision
plats for correctness; prepares cost estimates and plans for traffic signs, signals
and striping; maintains a record of all County
roads and publishes a yearly road book; issues road cut permits for utilities in county roads and inspects cut-ins; responds to and investigates storm drainage complaints;
maintains
a computerized accident record system; testifies in lawsuits with respect to various
Public Works problems; prepares all necessary documents for long range transportation
planning for the Metropolitan Planning Organization; prepares design
plans and specifications
and provides construction administration of miscellaneous projects in Hamilton County; administers design contracts
by outside consultants. |
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- Provide surveys, designs, plan preparation and construction documents for County
road projects, recreation projects, bridge and storm drainage needs, sewer
projects, industrial parks, office building renovations, small building projects,
traffic improvements, etc.
- Provide for the administration of architect and engineer contracts and of construction
contracts, both grant funded and non-grant funded.
- Administrate County contracted architect and engineering services to provide the
most cost effective way to construct roads, bridges, buildings, etc.
- Provide solutions to drainage problems; coordinate troubleshooting of drainage problems
with the Highway Department and Water Quality Program, schedule field inspections as necessary to assure that
the recommended solution is carried out.
- Monitor the construction of new subdivisions to assure compliance with subdivision
regulations. Work in conjunction with the Planning Commission in reviewing subdivision
plats.
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