Director of Public Works: Kirk Peters Emergency Telephone Number 214-471-3764. The Public Works Department has the responsibility of maintaining city streets, as well as the maintenance of the City's water and sewer system.  Water and Sewer operations are funded through the City's Water and Sewer Fund which, through the established rate structure, provides for maintenance of existing lines and infrastructure improvements.  Federal and State grants also assist with these projects.  There is a licensed operator on duty during working hours and on call after hours.  Customers with water or sewer problems should notify the City Hall during business hours and call the emergency number after hours.  The emergency number is:  214-471-3764 Street maintenance and repairs are done mostly in-house with assistance from the County.  If you notice a problem or have a request or complaint, please notify City Hall at 972-843-8282.    Water Clerk:  Robin Tiller                                                                            Current Water & Sewer Rates       Water Tap Fee: $1,500.00 In City Limits or $2,250.00 Outside City Limits   Residential        Water Deposit: $100.00 (Refunded when account is closed)   Water Deposit on Rent Houses or Lease to Own:  $200.00        Water Iniation Fee: $25.00 (Non-refundable)  Water Transfer Fee:  $25.00 (Non-refundable)        Sewer Tap Fee: $800.00          Sewer Iniation Fee: $25.00(Non-refundable)  Sewer Transfer Fee:  $25.00 (Non-refundable)        Water bills are due on the 10th of the month and late after the 15th of the month.         If paid after the 15th, a $20.00 late payment fee will apply.                Residential Rates        The following is the monthly water and sewer rates per gallon:        Water       0-3000                                       $24.00                        3000-10,000                                     $4.00 per 1,000 gallons                  All over 10,000                                  $5.00 per 1,000 gallons         Sewage        0-1,000                               $14.50                      1,000-9,000                               $1.44 per 1,000 gallons         Max. billing per month                              $25.00         Surcharge (Outside City)                          $14.00