Welcome to Girard. On behalf of the Girard Public Works Department I would like to welcome you and your family to Girard. We have a staff of five employees trained in the operation of streets, sewer, and facility repair. Listed below is some information that answers a few of the more common questions:

• For pothole repair, call 724-4511 and leave a message. It is our goal to respond to requests within 48 hours.

• When we plow snow, our first priorities are the major roadways, hospital, school, and other emergency offices. We make every attempt to plow the minor streets as well. Unfortunately, we don't have the manpower to clear driveway entrances. It is the homeowner's responsibility for the clearing of their driveway. Also, it is greatly appreciated that you don't park in the road, if possible, while our equipment is plowing.

• It is the homeowner's responsibility for their sewer lateral. If you feel however, that there is a problem in the sewer main, please contact 724-4511.

• Each year, we have a city-wide clean up day. This is usually scheduled on one Saturday in April. We offer a location which you may bring items for disposal. Certain items such as tires, batteries, paint or appliances with Freon are not allowed.

• Each fall, we offer a leaf pick up. This is usually in late November or early December, depending on scheduling. At this time, we will come by and pick up leaves set at the curb. Both the clean up day and leaf pick up will be announced in the Girard Press.

• We have a beautiful park and swimming pool. Our park offers shelter houses and modern play equipment. Our pool was built in 1996 and offers a very inexpensive entertainment alternative. The pool is located at Carbon and Magnolia streets. We also have basketball and tennis courts located at the corner of Ozark and Carbon streets.

If you have any questions regarding the above topics, please don't hesitate to contact my office at 724-4511, or City Hall at 724-8918. I hope that you will become as proud of our community as I am.

Sincerely,

Dave Crumpaker

Public Works Superintendent