City of Mansfield Engineering Department

Jim DeSanto
Chief City Engineer
Robert Bianchi
Chief Deputy City
Engineer

Overview

The Engineering Department oversees the development and maintenance of the city's infrastructure. The infrastructure includes the Mansfield Lahm Airport, street resurfacing, water distribution lines, sanitary and storm sewer collection systems, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and traffic signalization. The department manages approximately $6-9 million of capital improvements within the city each year.

The Department staff is comprised of the City Engineer, the Chief Deputy City Engineer, six project planners, and a secretary. Together the staff addresses inquiries from the administration, city council, and citizens.

2007 Major Accomplishments

  • Replaced the Bowman Street Bridge over Norfolk & Southern and Ashland Railways Picture here
  • Completed a citywide curb replacement program with Ohio Public Works grant funds
  • Completed the 2007 street resurfacing program
  • Constructed a new salt storage building for the street department
  • Constructed new pavilion, parking areas, and lake/spillway improvements at North Lake Park Picture here & here
  • Completed the renovation of newly acquired building at 99 Park Avenue East, and moved the utility collections department into this new building,  including drive-through service.
  • Completed a major drainage project at Mansfield Lahm Airport.
  • Accomplished the rehabilitation of sanitary sewers in several areas
  • Took delivery of new digital color aerial photography and 2’ terrain contours for use in the Geographic Information System.
  • Extended a 24” waterline to complete a loop for the industrial park and service future development at the airport.
  • Completed sidewalk repairs on the square.

 

Current Major Projects

  • New industrial park and support of expansion of the Ohio Air National Guard at the Mansfeld Lahm Airport
  • Illinois Avenue grade separation project
  • Downtown and major corridor traffic study and signal improvement projects
  • New fire station on South Main Street
  • Roof replacement at the Water Treatment Plant
  • State Route 13 / Hanley Road traffic improvements
  • Orange Street bridge over the Rocky Fork River – bridge replacement

 

Department Duties

  • Plan major infrastructure improvements and rehabilitation projects.
  • Develop preliminary and final design plans for infrastructure projects.
  • Develop specifications and prepare projects for competitive bidding.
  • Inspect and oversee construction of infrastructure and subdivision improvements.
  • Administer quarter percent income tax street resurfacing program.
  • Oversee operations of water treatment and wastewater treatment plants.
  • Prepare specifications and contracts for purchase of materials and consulting services.
  • Prepare five year capital improvements plan.
  • Prepare applications for State Issue grant monies.
  • Maintain city sewer and water index maps, zoning maps, ward/precinct maps, and city base map.
  • Review annexation plans and subdivision plans.
  • Coordination of infrastructure improvements with the Economic Development Department.
  • Coordination with Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio. Environmental Protection Agency, United States Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Respond to city council and citizen inquiries.

Phone: 419-755-9702
E-mail: Engineering Division