This program is responsible for the upkeep of the City’s public works including street and alley surfaces; regulatory, warning, and street name signs; pavement and curb markings; storm drain system maintenance; weed abatement of City and Redevelopment Agency properties; airport pavement and perimeter care; and maintenance and repair of City’s off-street parking lots and meters. Sweeping provides services to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of all streets, alleys, and parking lots through debris, rubbish, and leaf removal, and enhances storm drain facility operations. The program assists other departments with projects by providing manpower and equipment, completing abatement projects on private property as deemed necessary by the Fire Department, and collecting repair costs for damaged property within its area of responsibility.