Department of Public Works

Our Mission

The Mission of the Public Works Department is to provide quality service in the areas of engineering, traffic, streets, planning, building, water pollution control, facility maintenance, and code enforcement in order to contribute to the physical, social and economical growth of the City of Sheridan.

The Public Works Department is committed to providing a safe working environment for it's employees. It goes towards enhancing the quality of the environment through the application of innovative management practices, the use of the best available technology, sound conservation principles, and teamwork.

Administrative Staff

Administrative staff are located on the 2nd floor in the City Hall Building. Staff is involved with reviewing and approving plans and specifications for city projects and proposed developments. Administrative staff also performs long range planning for improvements to the City infrastructure and operations to ensure that the changing needs of the community are met. Public Works Administration manages the department by providing leadership, policy development, administrative and technical support, career development and training opportunities. The Public Works Department has a number of divisions. To visit specific division web pages and learn more about what each one does for the Sheridan community use the list on the left side of this page to navigate to each division.

 

Public Works Division Organizational Chart           

          Created November 30, 2009 -- Click Here for PDF

 

Important Contact Information

Beverly Silbernagel, Administrative Assistant

307-674-6483 extension: 232
Contact the Public Works Department

- Street & Alley opening permits
- Project Updates 
- Administrative questions & duties

We Are Responsible For:

• Issuing street opening permits
• Issuing permits for temporary use of street, alley or sidewalk
• Providing information on all City projects past and present
• Providing Engineering information
• Completing, submitting and administering federal, state and local grant applications
• Administering Capital Improvement Plan
• Administering all City improvement projects
• Inspecting all City projects and private development projects
• Working with government funding agencies (i.e. WWDC, SLIB, DEQ, WYDOT)
• Working with various local organizations (i.e. DSA, Chamber of Commerce, SADA, Housing Authority, Forward Sheridan)

Sheridan Storm Drainage Design Criteria

Sheridan Storm Drainage Design Criteria CLICK HERE (PDF file 7MB)

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Sheridan Engineering Design Standards

City of Sheridan Engineering Design Standards for Public Improvements CLICK HERE (PDF file 2MB)

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Sheridan Transportation Policy Plan

City of Sheridan Transportation Policy Plan CLICK HERE (PDF file 2MB)

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Forward Sheridan RFP for a Conceptual Plan for the Sheridan High-Tech Business Park:

All information must be received by 5:00 PM, Mountain Time, on Friday, January 15, 2010
City of Sheridan & Forward Sheridan RFP for Sheridan High-Tech Business Park -   click here

Exhibit click here

 

Photo from The Sheridan Press Friday January 5, 2007 By Ryan Brennecke

Photo from The Sheridan Press Friday January 17, 2007 By Ryan Brennecke

Click on image for a PDF of the Snow Route Map