| The Engineering
Bureau is responsible for the planning, designing and constructing of the public
improvement projects of the City of Akron. Our goal is to produce high quality
projects, on schedule and within budget. To do this, we must establish accurate
project scopes and estimates, design for economy while maintaining high standards and
clarity, and administer our construction contracts with efficient and effective
procedures. While doing this, we must also maintain cooperative working
relationships with the public, City Council, the administration, other City divisions,
consulting engineers, utility company representatives, contractors, developers, suppliers
and federal, state and municipal agencies. While accomplishing our mission, we are expected to maintain the highest level of
ethics and professionalism. |