The Fort Wayne Board of Public Works is a multi-purpose board with policy and administrative responsibilities covering a comprehensive range of municipal functions.  Its primary functions lie in its policy direction of the Division of Public Works and Utilities, responsible for, among other things, all city thoroughfare construction and maintenance, traffic engineering and street lighting, and municipal water, sewer, and storm water services through the Stormwater Management Board. Barrett Law and Contract Compliance are also integral partners located within the Board of Public Works office.

Division of Public Works

Board of Public Works / Stormwater Minutes

Public Bidding Information

Public Assembly Permit/Block Party Permit Revised.doc

Contracting with the City of Fort Wayne (general information, requirements, examples, etc)

Petition Process - Click here to petition for neighborhood improvements.       

Barrett Law provides a convenient method of time payments for affected property owners for improvements such as new streets, curbs, sidewalks, street lights, alleys, and sewers.  The Indiana Code I.C. 36-9-37-8.5 authorizes and determines the method for municipalities to levy assessment for certain improvements against benefited properties.

 Barrett Law Online Payments
  Frequently Asked Questions 
 Sample Notice of Assessment and Notice to Property Owners/Preliminary Hearing  

Contract Compliance monitors construction and procurement contracts to ensure that local, state and federal regulations are followed by all City contractors. In addition, the Department monitors the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contracts with private agencies. 

Contract Compliance Information/Forms