Frequently Asked Questions | Public Works | Clay County, Florida

Find answers to frequently asked questions about Clay County Public Works services, including road maintenance, pothole repairs, drainage easements, storm drains, tree evaluations, sidewalks, dirt road grading, and reporting roadway concerns through Clay Connected.

Does the County evaluate trees located in county-owned easements or rights-of-way?

Can I request the removal of trees due to the fear of an upcoming storm or hurricane?

Do drainage easements have restrictions?

Yes, improper care of a drainage easement can cause damage to properties. A drainage easement may have a storm water line buried beneath it or it may be the intended pathway for surface water to flow. Some drainage easements have streams running through them all the time and some only have water after a rain. Some drainage easements are also intended to detain water after a rain to avoid flooding of other areas.

Does the county maintain driveways of private citizens?

Does the County use inmate labor in its Public Works Department?

Yes. Clay County utilizes inmate labor in accordance with Florida Statutes 946.002, which mandates that “every able-bodied prisoner imprisoned in any institution” perform “faithful labor” during their incarceration. The Clay County Public Works (CCPW) Inmate Work Squad program is designed to:

Save taxpayer dollars through the use of cost-effective labor.
Enhance the work ethic of selected inmates.
Provide inmates with a productive outlet during their court-ordered sentences.

The CCPW Inmate Labor Section comprises three supervised units:

Two state inmate crews from Lawtey Correctional Institute, each overseen by a certified inmate foreman.
One jail crew from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), supervised by a correctional deputy.

All inmates assigned to these crews are low-risk, non-violent offenders. They are carefully selected and supervised to ensure public safety and high-quality work performance.

Inmate labor crews assist with a variety of manual tasks, including:

Collecting and removing trash and debris.
Mowing and trimming grass.
Removing sediment from stormwater ditches and structures within county road rights-of-way.

This program allows for the efficient maintenance of public spaces while giving inmates a chance to contribute positively to the community.

How can I tell if a road is maintained by the County or another entity?

How do I get a pothole fixed?

How do I get my dirt road graded?

How do I get the ditch in front of my house cleaned?

How do I report a down or broken street sign on my road?

How do I report a reduced line of sight issue?

How do I report a water or sewer problem?

How do I report an issue with a sidewalk?

How do I report landscaping in the median that is dead or needs attention?

How do I report the need for median maintenance?

How to report overgrown vegetation in a county-owned easement?

I have an easement shown on my property survey. What does this mean for me?

An easement gives an entity a right to cross or otherwise use someone else’s land for a specific purpose. The most common types of easements found in real estate are those that grant road or utility access. There are many types of easements including Drainage Easements, Conservation Easements and Utility Easements (telephone, electric, cable, gas, water, storm sewer, etc.) The Utility Easement may be underground or overhead. Once created, the location of the easement cannot be changed without agreement.

I have an issue with the storm drain in front of my house. Who do I contact?

Is an easement still my property?

The storm drain in front of my house does not drain. Who do I contact?

The street has potholes that need to be repaired. Who do I contact?

What can I do with this land designated as an easement?

What do I do if my neighbor has constructed something in or doesn’t maintain their easement?

Please contact your neighbor first. Often citizens are unaware of the easements on their property or may be renters who have never seen the survey of the lot. Most citizens do not intentionally obstruct easements or intend to cause excess water to stand in their neighbor’s yard. If this does not resolve the issue you will need to contact your HOA (Homeowner’s Association). If there is no HOA, you will need to contact county Code Enforcement through Clay Connected.

Where can I get information about when sand/sandbags are available?

Who should I contact about debris or items in the roadway?

Will the County clean or regrade my drainage easement?

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