Public Works
Public Works maintains City streets, storm drainage, and City facilities, and handles snow removal and street sweeping.
What Public Works Maintains
- City streetsIncluding fallen trees, glass, or debris blocking a City street.
- Storm drainageCity storm drainage.
- City facilitiesMaintenance of City facilities.
- Snow removalSee the Snow Removal Plan.
- Street sweepingSee the Street Sweeping Routes.
Where Should I Report a Problem?
| Problem | Who handles it | How to report |
|---|---|---|
| Fallen tree, glass, or debris blocking a City street | Public Works | (859) 987-2115 during business hoursAfter hours: (859) 987-2100 (calls roll to Dispatch). |
| Pothole or damaged street | Public Works | Hometown Grid, 24/7Or call City Hall at (859) 987-2110, and staff will report it for you. |
| Damaged street sign | Public Works | Hometown Grid, 24/7Or call City Hall at (859) 987-2110. |
| Sidewalk issue | Report through Hometown Grid | Hometown Grid, 24/7Or call City Hall at (859) 987-2110. |
| Storm drainage problem | Public Works | (859) 987-2115 during business hours |
| Snow or ice on a City street; street sweeping questions | Public Works | (859) 987-2115 during business hours |
| Streetlight out | Report through Hometown Grid | Hometown Grid, 24/7Or call City Hall at (859) 987-2110. |
| Power outage or downed power line | Electric Department | Hometown Grid, 24/7Downed line: stay far away and keep other people and pets away. Do not touch the line or anything it may be contacting. If there is a fire or immediate danger, call 911. |
| Water leak or main break | Field Operations | Hometown Grid, 24/7After hours, water or sewer problems: (859) 953-2041 (Field Operations). |
| Sewer backup, blockage, or overflow | Field Operations | (859) 987-2110, ext. 3150 weekdays 7:00 AM – 4:00 PMAfter hours: (859) 953-2041. |
| Water or sewer meters; utility locates | Field Operations | See the Field Operations page |
Hometown Grid · 24/7 reporting line
866-974-2110
Call or text, 24 hours a day.
Is Something Blocking a City Street?
Fallen tree, glass or debris, or anything else blocking a City street:
For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Public Works and Other Departments
Public Works
- City streets
- Storm drainage
- City facility maintenance
- Snow removal and street sweeping
- Street obstructions
Field Operations
- Water and sewer line maintenance
- Meters
- Utility locates
Other contacts
- Electric Department: power outages and downed lines
- Utility Billing: bills and service
- Hometown Grid: 24/7 reporting line
Contact Public Works
- Phone(859) 987-2115
- Fax(859) 987-2087
- Business hoursMonday – Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Mailing address525 High Street, Paris, KY 40361
- Delivery address4 Legion Drive, Paris, KY 40361
- After-hours Public Works issues(859) 987-2100Calls roll to Dispatch. For example, a fallen tree or debris blocking a City street.
- Water or sewer problems after hours(859) 953-2041Field Operations.
- Telephone relay serviceDial 711For callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability.
Snow Removal and Street Sweeping
About Public Works
Public Works maintains City streets, storm drainage, and City facilities, and handles seasonal street services: snow removal and street sweeping. Water and sewer lines, meters, and utility locates are handled by Field Operations, and power outages and downed lines by the Electric Department.
Department Leadership
Mike Smith
Superintendentmsmith@paris.ky.govKyle Boling
Foremankboling@paris.ky.gov
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Page last updated: October 19, 2026