Public Services Employees Recognized as Public Works Week Takes Place 

City staff gave a presentation to the City Council at Monday’s work session about Richardson’s Public Services Department, which includes Utility Systems Operations, Solid Waste/Recycling, and Street Maintenance. The presentation is one of several activities the department is undertaking to celebrate National Public Works Week, being held this week with the theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community.” Staff noted the many ways the department serves the community “invisibly” to keep Richardson safe, connected and thriving.  

Other celebration activities included the annual Equipment “Road-E-O,” a fun competition among Public Services employees using heavy equipment to complete challenges, and an “I Love Public Works” campaign in which blank notes were left at municipal facilities for the public to provide feedback on what they love about public works.  

Several Public Services employees were present for a City Council proclamation at Monday’s meeting that followed the presentation, designating May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week in Richardson.  

Monday’s presentation: Video 
Road-E-O 5/21/26: Video 
“I Love Public Works” Campaign: Video