Department Mission Statement/Purpose
The mission of the Engineering Department is to build and maintain Harlingen’s drainage and street infrastructure. In doing so, the Department manages the city’s drainage and street capital projects and ensures new infrastructure, and private development, adheres to City Code. Additional services include traffic control plan review, grant application management, coordination with internal staff and external agencies, floodplain administration, hazard mitigation planning, emergency operations command, permit review, citizen assistance and updating of City Ordinances.