Winter Haven Engineering Services Manages City Infrastructure

The Winter Haven Engineering Services Division oversees technical reviews, inspections, and design for city capital improvement projects. The division ensures all construction complies with city codes and regulations, contributing to community safety and functionality.

Key responsibilities include in-house design, permitting, and bid document preparation for specific capital projects. The division also administers the city's Community Rating System program, maintains floodplain management data, and assists in implementing the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System-Stormwater Program. These functions manage environmental impact and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

The Engineering Services Division supports other city departments by calculating utility service impact fees for new developments and providing technical assistance for capital and transportation improvement projects. The division offers field survey support, reviews surveying documents, and maintains records of development activities and city projects through as-built drawings.

Residents and developers can access services and information from the division, including technical information for the Development Review Committee, processing of commercial utility service applications, and right-of-way use permit applications. The division provides Elevation Certificates and floodplain management information, referencing Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Studies by FEMA dated December 22, 2016. Forms and guidance on developing parcels in floodplains and Community Rating System certifications are available.