Department of Public Works/Parks and Grounds Operations
Thomas J. George, Director
Mr. George has over 33 years of experience in the Transportation field while working for the State of Florida,
Department of Transportation, Seminole County Road Operations and most recently, the City of Sanford. While with
Seminole County he was nominated for Seminole County’s Manager of the Year Award for three consecutive years (1997-1999),
receiving the award in 1998. Mr. George is an active member of various organizations, the APWA, Florida Association
of County Engineers and Road Superintendents, International Municipal Signal Association and the Sheriff
Departments Citizen Advisory Council.
Mission Statement
To provide effective, efficient, and safe levels of service to our residents and customers and responsible
stewardship to the City of Sanford public infrastructure, vehicles, and facilities. To be perceived as a dedicated,
responsive, and professional organization. "Going beyond the extra mile."
- Administration Division
- Inter-Department and Divisional Coordination and Support
- Coordinate with various Regulatory Agencies for Permitting & Compliance
- Project Coordination
- Review and Approve Commercial Site Plans
- Contract Administration
- Prepare Grant or Participation Letters
- Review and Recommend Purchasing and Contract Awards
- Plan and Review Projects
- Provide Commercial Inspections
- Title Search *
- Master Planning, Design, and Permitting *
- Geotechnical Services *
- Asphalt Rehabilitation *
- Surveying *
- New Construction *
- Administration - Solid Waste Services Division
- Contract Administration
- Complaint Resolution
- Commercial/Residential
- Invoicing
- Roll-off/ Compactors
- Solid Waste Services *
- Street Division
- Structure Demolition
- Brick Street Rehabilitation
- Tree Trimming/ Removal
- Pothole Repairs
- Materials Hauling
- Code Enforcement-Row/Lot Mowing
- Heavy Equipment Services/Operations
- Grading and Repair, Maintenance of 185 Miles of roads, 80 miles of sidewalk
- Alley Maintenance
- Road Construction
- 25,000+ Street Signs
- Litter/Weed Control
- Traffic Control Services
- Emergency Response
- Shoulder Repairs
- Road Stripping *
- Sidewalk and Curb Re-Construction *
- Engineering Inspection *
- Specialty Sign Manufacturing *
- Fleet Division
- Major service / repair for all equipment
- Preventive maintenance program
- Automated 24 hr. fuel facility
- Welding and fabrication for all Departments
- Parts and inventory control for vehicles and equipment
- 24 hr. Emergency Road Service
- Maintenance of vehicle and minor equipment
- Maintain records, licenses and hazardous waste manifest
- Equipment storage for repair or recycle
- Transmission Rebuilds *
- Aerial Bucket Truck Repairs and Inspections *
- Tire Repairs *
- Engine head Resurfacing and valve jobs *
- Alignments *
- Clutch Resurfacing *
- Fabrication of Hydraulic Hoses *
- Starter and Alternator Repairs/Rebuilding *
- Towing for Heavy Trucks and Equipment *
- Windshield and Glass Replacement *
- Radiator Cleaning and Repair *
- Seat Covers and Repairs *
- Building Maintenance Division
- Boarding Condemned Buildings
- Maintenance of 35 buildings and various Structures and sites
- City Mail Delivery
- City Decorations
- Custodial Services
- Electrical/Trades/Plumbing/AC Systems/Carpentry/Mechanical
- 3,500+ City-Owned Street Lights
- Event and Stadium Lighting
- 25 Traffic Signals with Seminole County *
- Major Construction, Renovation, and Maintenance (i.e., Roof and Carpet Replacements, HVAC) *
- 3,500+ Street Lights with Florida Power & Light *
- Janitorial Services for City Hall, Main Street Office and Public Works Compound *
- Elevator Maintenance and Repair *
- Public Health Division
- Midge Control Program/Count
- Mosquito Spraying
- Stormwater Division
- Drainage Construction-New and Repairs
- Street Sweeping
- Planning and Design-Drainage Structures
- 50 miles of Drainage Ditches
- NPDES Drainage Control Structures
- Cleaning/Maintenance of Drainage Structures
- Slope Mowing
- Master Planning, Design and Permitting *
- Surveying *
- Engineering Inspection *
- Soil Testing *
- Title Search *
- Geotechnical Services *
- Parks and Grounds Maintenance Division
- Landscape maintenance of City properties, including lake treatment in all city parks
- Maintenance and renovation of play equipment, and facilities in city parks
- Monitor Landscape contractor at Mall rights-of-way and Seminole Crossings, Municipal Cemetery, and other park areas
- Nursery Facility Maintenance
- Indoor Pest control of City properties
- Clean-up response to emergency weather conditions
- Set-up/Breakdown and manpower for Special Events
- Cemetery Management
- Rental of Park Facilities
- Special Projects (historic trees, street rights of way beautification)
- Liaison to Scenic Improvement Board and Cemetery Advisory Board