Departments

To better serve our residents and guests, the city has 15 distinct departments to maintain its infrastructure.

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Administration

Home to City Clerk, City Management, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Human Resources, Procurement & Risk Management divisions.

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Building & Permitting Services

Ensures safety, health and general welfare of properties through education and enforcement of codes, ordinances and state laws.

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Communications

Publicizes, promotes & markets Winter Park to residents, visitors & the community.

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Electric Utility

Maintains superior electric service by improving electric reliability & providing excellent customer service.

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Finance

Responsible for the city’s accounting & financial information, and is home to the Utility Billing Division.

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Fire-Rescue

Protects and enhances the city’s quality of life through the effective and efficient delivery of emergency & non-emergency services.

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Human Resources

The Human Resources Department is responsible for hiring the most qualified, highly-trained individuals for staff positions.

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Information Technology

IT is responsible for the operation, security, and integrity of the city’s technology infrastructure.

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Management & Budget

Oversees the budget development and execution, procurement of goods and services, economic development and the Community Redevelopment Agency.

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Natural Resources & Sustainability

Responsible for the overall management and operations of all sustainability, urban forestry and lakes management activities and regulations.

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Parks & Recreation

Maintains city parks, cemeteries, fields and trees while managing athletic programs, recreation centers and events.

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Planning & Zoning

Guides the process that result in the orderly and efficient development of real property within city limits that enhance the city’s character, along with working to improve and enhance our multi-modal transportation systems.

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Police

Protects city life and property by providing professional, high-quality, effective law enforcement-related services.

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Public Works & Transportation

Maintains streets, sidewalks, parking lots, lakes, storm drains, city buildings, traffic control & more.

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Water & Wastewater Utilities

Responsible for the treatment and distribution of potable water, as well as the collection and treatment of wastewater & distribution of reclaimed water.

Our Vision

Winter Park is the city of arts and culture, cherishing its traditional scale and charm while building a healthy and sustainable future for all generations.