Board of Public Service

The Board of Public Service has authority over permits for use of public places, permits for private businesses as provided by ordinance, grants and dedications of property, establishment of (road) grades, and City engineering, construction, and re-construction.

The Board of Public Service is defined by Article XIII of the City Charter. By Charter, the Board of Public Service has authority over "permits for use of public places", for "permits for private businesses...as provided by ordinance", "grants and dedications of property", "establishment of (road) grades", and "City engineering, construction, and re-construction".

Meeting Materials

Agenda documents are posted 24 hours before the meeting.

BPS Agenda and Minutes July 8, 2025
BPS Agenda and Minutes July 1, 2025
BPS Agenda and Minutes June 24, 2025
BPS Agenda and Minutes June 17, 2025

Upcoming Events

These events are coming up soon. You can also View past meetings

Tuesday, Jul 15, 2025

Weekly Board of Public Service Meeting
Board of Public Service | Meeting | 1:45 PM

Tuesday, Jul 22, 2025

Weekly Board of Public Service Meeting
Board of Public Service | Meeting | 1:45 PM

Members of the Board

The Board of Public Service is composed of the Board President and the Directors of these City Departments:

Richard T. Bradley, P.E.
President, Board of Public Service
(314) 589-6645
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Jim Suelmann
Interim Director, Department of Streets
(314) 647-3111 Ext. 2816
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Shawn Dace
Director, Department of Public Safety
(314) 622-3391
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Niraj S. Patel, P.E.
Director, Department of Public Utilities and Water Commissioner
(314) 592-8204
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Adam Pearson
Director, Department of Human Services
(314) 612-5900
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Greg Hayes
Director, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry
(314) 289-5300
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Secretary of the Board

Michele Knox
Secretary, Board of Public Service
(314) 622-4627
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