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1. What services are provided by the Facilities Division?

The Facilities Division provides corrective and preventative maintenance for over 80 City of Eureka buildings and facilities.

2. What are some of the major facilities under your responsibility?

Major facilities include City Hall, Eureka Police Department, Eureka Fire Headquarters, Municipal Auditorium, Adorni Recreation Center, Wharfinger Building, the Economic Development Association Plant and the Sequoia Park Zoo Entry Pavilion.

3. What service functions are provided by the Facilities Division?

Service functions include custodial, carpentry, plumbing, painting, building electrical, traffic system, electrical and festival or event site preparation.

4. Are all major City buildings accessible to wheelchairs?

Yes.  All significant public facilities are accessible including City Hall, Eureka Police Department, Eureka Fire Headquarters, Adorni Recreation Center, Municipal Auditorium and the Wharfinger Building.

5. What are the staff positions of the Facilities Division?

The Facilities Division is made up of nine regular full time positions and one 10-month regular part-time position.  The positions include a Harbor and Facilities Maintenance Manager, Facility Maintenance Specialist, Electrician, Facilities Maintenance Technicians, Senior Custodian and Custodians.

6. Does the City have a Street Tree Program?

The City has over 1,400 street trees and includes trees and landscaping as a component of any major city development project.  In 2002, the City Council passed a resolution establishing the City of Eureka as a “Tree Lined City.”