Engineering Department

Department Overview

The Engineering Department is responsible for project management for various elements of the City's Capital Improvement Program. This includes stormwater, environmental, engineering design, and contract award. The Department is also responsible for traffic planning, design, and operations and the administration of the 4,000+/- space Parking System. Engineering consists of four divisions: Engineering Production, Environmental & Stormwater Management, Traffic Operations, and Parking System.

The Engineering Department is responsible for the selection, administration and management of multi-year Professional Engineer/Architect of Record contracts with architects, engineers, landscape architects, and land surveyors as specified by state law. Any consultant interested in being considered for future contracts should contact the Engineering Department at (727) 562-4750, the office located at 100 S. Myrtle Ave., Room #220, Clearwater, FL 33756.

Mission Statement

To provide engineering expertise to implement the transportation, parking, utility, and general engineering segments of the Capital Improvement Program; and to optimize the function of the City’s traffic operations and parking systems affording the maximum benefit and convenience to our residents and visitors.

News and Announcements

• 7/24/2008 - A new Plan Room Program tutorial video is now available online, detailing how to use the "Invitation to Bid" program.
• 5/1/2008 - The City of Clearwater implemented a new, easy way of obtaining the bid packages for advertised projects. We also provide the information about the Closed Bid Tabulation after the bid opening date.
• 12/05/2007 - Enhancing Urban Sustainability in Clearwater (633 KB) - report prepared by University of South Florida
• 10/20/2007 - 2007 Coastal Cleanup - Final Report
• 3/15/2005 - Stormwater Management posted online version of Storm Drainage Design Criteria