The Street Maintenance Division is responsible for: the repair of streets and alleys and weed abatement in the street right-of-way and on private property inspected by the Fire Department; repair and/or replace curb and concrete sidewalks as well as asphalt road surfaces; cleaning spills of various materials, except hazardous waste, in the public right-of-way; responding to emergencies with lighted barricades and signs. The Division shares responsibility with the Engineering Division for Public Works permit inspections.