Public Works Divisions

The Public Works Department provides vital services to the Miami Shores Village residents, businesses, and visitors. Each division strives to provide exceptional customer service to each and all that they serve.

During the past year, the Public Works Department continued to provide the residents with an exceptional level of service, while experiencing many Covid-19 related absences. The cross-training provided to the employees allows for coverage of all areas at any given time. 

Public Works is most proud of being able to support other municipal departments, allowing them to continue to operate throughout the pandemic. For the Building Department, a Covid-19 preventative waiting area was set-up. For the Recreation Department, a holiday float was created during the winter season to safely transport Santa Claus bringing cheer throughout the Village.

The Public Works Department in Miami Shores Village consists of 42 employees across nine divisions:

Solid Waste Division: Responsible for collecting household garbage, recycling, and bulk waste to over 3500 homes twice a week. This is accomplished with 3 garbage trucks, 2 bulk waste grabber trucks, 2 bulk waste loaders, and 5 bulk waste dump trucks.
Fleet Division: Includes three certified mechanics and 1 assistant mechanic that maintain a fleet of over 125 vehicles & trucks and various small tools. They also fabricate many specialized items as needed.
Streets Division: Has 3 employees that maintain approximately 4 sq. mi. of Village roads and all the Village-owned signs and warning devices.
Citizens Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) Division: Has 2 employees that keep the streets clean and neat throughout Miami Shores Village. This is accomplished with the use of 2 Street Sweeping trucks and at times a manual refuse pickup. Local Option Gas Tax (LOGT) Division: Has 2 employees that maintain all the trees throughout the Village.
Stormwater Division: Has 2 employees who maintain the vast labyrinth of on-street drainage pipes and catch basins. They also monitor and exercise a drainage pump station located on Bayshore Drive and NE 93rd Street. And a newly purchased Vactor truck.
Parks Division: Consists of 5 employees who maintain 6 parks located throughout the Village as well as the landscaped medians, barricaded street closures, and grounds at the municipal facilities. Recreation Maintenance Division: Has 2 employees that are responsible for maintaining the recreation fields and tot lot grounds at the Recreation Department.