Departments

Building & Neighborhood Services

City Manager

The City Manager reports directly to the City Council and is responsible for implementing the policy direction of the City Council.

Engineering

The Engineering department is responsible for planning, designing, administering, inspecting and overseeing the construction of bridges, streets, traffic signals, sewers, water mains, and drainage projects. Activities include project pre-planning and initiation, design review, right-of-way and utility coordination, estimating, contract administration, project financing, and engineering advice for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and city departments. Engineering also supports the Planning Commission on development issues, monitors traffic, and responds to the general public on engineering questions.

Finance

Learn more about Hutchinson's Finance Department, which helps manage budgets.

Fire Department

The Fire Department works to save lives and protect property through prevention, preparedness, education and response.

Human Resources

Employee benefit programs, policies and procedures, recruitment and selection, evaluations and all personnel records and files.

Law

Find departments and offices that deal with legal matters. Please note that the City Attorney does not provide legal advice to individuals regarding private matters which do not involve the City of Hutchinson.

Parks & Facilities

The Park Maintenance construction crews do all the remodeling, additions, and building maintenance for all City buildings including the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

Planning & Development

The Planning & Development Department works with citizens and community leaders to identify and plan for the preferred future of Hutchinson; and works to help achieve that future. The Planning & Development Department’s role for implementation is largely accomplished through the coordination of a variety of land planning functions including zoning and subdivision. The Planning & Development Department supports the Planning Commission.

Police Department

The Hutchinson Police Department's mission is to foster trusting relationships while utilizing advanced law enforcement strategies to build a safer community.

Public Works Department

Welcome to the Hutchinson Public Works Department. We are responsible for constructing, operating, and maintaining vital infrastructure that contributes to the health, safety, economic development, image, and quality of life of the Hutchinson Community. We have 91 employees that work every day and when called upon overnight to protect and serve those who work, live, and play in Hutchinson.

Resident Emergency Alert System

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Staff Directory

Find contact information for City staff.