Accreditation
Public Works and Environmental Services first achieved accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA) in June 2013. The APWA accreditation program recognizes governmental agencies that go beyond the requirements of the management practices established nationally in the public works industry.
Both departments achieved reaccreditation in 2017 with 100% compliance. APWA Region VI Director Chuck Williams presented the reaccreditation to the departments in October, noting that two practices in Springfield, the departments' emergency management program and traffic operations, were identified as model practices.
"That's unusual," Williams reported. "Our evaluators hold that up to very high standards. Public Works and Environmental Services should be commended for achieving model practices and for their dedication to excellence and professionalism."