The Director of Public Service shall have the responsibility for construction, improvement, and maintenance of all public works, buildings, grounds, cemeteries, parks, roads, streets, and all other public places of the Municipality, and the collection and disposal of waste. He shall have charge of, and shall supervise the maintenance of all Municipal property and equipment, and the storage of all materials and supplies. He shall be responsible for the issuance of all building and zoning permits, supervise the administration and enforcement of the zoning and building ordinances, and perform such other duties as Council may require.

The Service Department has 10 full time personnel to provide the necessary services in areas of water, sewer and streets. Cortland has joined with Trumbull County to provide adequate sewage treatment in response to the city's continued growth. Also, the city continues to expand its capabilities to provide an adequate water supply. 
 
One common objective exists throughout all departments of the City...to provide the best possible service to the community