From the peaks of the eastern hills to the city's pristine shoreline, 150,000 people call Hayward home and nearly 65,000 pursue their education in the Heart of the Bay. Find the resources you need here.
Today's Bay Area is arguably the most competitive business environment in the United States. We get that. A "business friendly" location isn't enough; you need a partner who shares your goals. Luckily, you picked Hayward.
Chances are, you're not here to hang out. When you visit our website, you're trying to get something done, like report graffiti, pay your water bill or find out how to get a building permit. We're working hard to make the services we provide accessible, understandable and easy to use.
Our council-manager form of government combines the strong civic leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience of an appointed city manager. Beyond all else, we are a service organization, and we are here to serve you, the public. We're doing our part to drive Hayward forward.
We need everyone's involvement to protect and strengthen Hayward’s environment. This site is a one-stop shop for the resources you need to go green at home, at work, and in your community. Thank you for everything you do to keep Hayward great for future generations!
Voter approved Measure B, Measure BB ½ cent sales tax, and the $10 Vehicle Registration Fees for vehicles registered in Alameda County fund improvements to Hayward roadways and bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and are administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC).
Public Works & Utilities
To plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain the City's public infrastructure, facilities, environment, and related services, including the City's roads, airport, water service, wastewater service, recycled water service, stormwater management, solid waste and recycling in a safe, reliable, innovative, and efficient manner, in full compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations; to manage City-wide-ranging environmental sustainability activities and climate change issues, and to design and construct all new buildings and parks.
Police
In partnership with the community, we will create and maintain neighborhoods capable of sustaining civic life. We commit to reducing the levels of crime, fear, and disorder through community-based, problem-oriented, and data-driven policing
Fleet Management
Fleet management staff are responsible for operation, maintenance, repair, acquisition, and disposal of the City's fleet of 430 vehicles and equipment.
The City of Hayward Fleet Management Division of Maintenance Services is an Alameda County Certified Green Business. That means that the operation meets all of the County's green criteria, including reducing waste streams, recycling, conserving water and electricity, using dry cleanup methods for hazardous material spills, and containing chemicals to prevent storm water drain contamination.
Facility Management
The Facilities Management division manages the operation, maintenance, and repair of City facilities.
Facilities Management keeps City buildings in good condition by providing comprehensive maintenance, including routine repairs, long-term fixes, and general building upkeep. The division also prepares, protects, and cleans up City facilities for special events.
If a City building needs fixing or you'd like to hold a special event at one of our buildings, Facilities is the division to call. A list of the facilities we maintain include:
Allen Koscinski joined the City of Hayward in 1993 as a Service Maintenance Worker, and was promoted shortly thereafter to Electrician. He became the Facility and Building Manager in September 2015.
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Allen is the youngest of six children. After high school, Allen went into the electrical field by enrolling in an Electrical Apprenticeship Program, where he earned journeyman status. After working in the electrical field for about 8 years, he applied for an opening at City Of Hayward, in Facilities Maintenance.
Landscape Maintenance
The Landscape Maintenance Division includes the Landscape Maintenance Program, Tree Maintenance Program, and Landscape Water Conservation Program.
Landscape Maintenance Division preserves and enhances the City’s infrastructure, protects public health and safety, and keeps the City looking clean and green.
Richard Nield began his career with the City of Hayward in 1990 as a Laborer in the Landscape Division for the Maintenance Services Department. Rich has remained loyal to the Landscape Division for over 25 years.
In 1995, he was promoted to a Groundskeeper I. In 2000, he was promoted to a Groundskeeper II. He was recently promoted to a Groundskeeper III in December 2014. Since November 2015 he has been acting in the Landscape Supervisor capacity.
Streets Maintenance
Serving Hayward with Pride and Purpose
The Streets Maintenance Division is committed to keeping Hayward’s streets and public spaces clean, safe, and accessible for all. Through routine maintenance and rapid response services, we help protect the city’s infrastructure—including roadways, sidewalks, traffic markings, and storm drains. A major part of our work focuses on the prompt removal of illegal dumping and graffiti.
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