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FEMA APWA (American Public Works Association) Environmental Protection Planning PDM (Permits and Development Mgmt)

Department of Public Works

Edward C. Adams, Jr., Director
County Office Building
111 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 307
Towson, Maryland 21204

410-887-3300
FAX 410-887-3406
e-mail publicworks@baltimorecountymd.gov

Flood Insurance Rate Map Information.  Call 410-887-3984.

Utilities 

Emergencies - call 410-887-7415.  Maintains and repairs sanitary sewer pipeline; sewage pumping stations; permitting and monitoring of industrial and commercial wastewater discharge, etc.

Highways

Performs snow removal; roadside mowing and tree maintenance; storm debris removal; road resurfacing; pot hole repair; street sweeping; driveway access and concrete replacement; curb, gutter and sidewalk repair and replacement; etc.

Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning

Installs and maintains traffic signals; traffic signs; traffic calming program; ensure safe & efficient operation of county's highway system; plan for anticipated transportation needs, etc.

Solid Waste Management

Coordinates and oversees collection of trash and recycling; overseeing disposal of County's trash and recycling; promoting recycling; etc.

Metropolitan District Financing and Petitions 

Provides information on water and sewer benefit, metro charges, sewer services, and water distribution charges, etc.

Engineering and Construction

Designs county infrastructure; administers prequalification and selection of engineers and contractors; bridge inspections; administers construction contract bidding, processing and inspection for public roads, sewers, water lines, alleys, buildings, storm drains, bridges, shoreline protection, dredging & parks; property surveys; City/County project coordination; etc.

Building & Equipment Services

Maintains and repairs all County government owned and leased facilities; provides custodial services; internal mail delivery; surplus equipment; provides county equipment maintenance and repair.

Other Items of Interest

Bridge and Road Closures - View information on roads closed due to bridge repair or replacement.

Cuba Road - Find out about proposed changes to the intersection with Shawan Road.

• Decision (PDF) - Public Works makes a decision on the Cuba Road - Shawan Road Intersection.

Owings Mills Boulevard Extension - Find out more about this project.

Water Issues

Directory of Services - An alphabetical listing of county services

Road map to Public Works (PDF) - Get additional help searching for who does what in Public Works.

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Revised September 20, 2009