City Departments:  General Services Administration

The General Service Administrator reports directly to the City Manager.  The General Services Department consists of Roads and Streets, Facility Services, Cemetery and the Solid Waste; they also oversee the rental of the Newberry Municipal Building.  The Administrator coordinates development activities, GIS Mapping, city reports, staff assistance and future developments for the City of Newberry.  This department is responsible for the daily implementation of Roads and Streets, Facility Services, Cemetery and the Solid Waste.  The General Service Superintendent coordinates the staff on daily activities and insures the safety and welfare within the City of Newberry.

Connie Goode has been employed by the City of Newberry for nine years; first as Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief, Code Enforcement, Building Department and the Planning Department.  Before coming to Newberry, Mrs. Goode worked as an Administrative Assistant for over twenty years.

                     Connie Goode 

         General Service Administrator

              E-mail Connie Goode

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As the administrator of the building department Ms. Goode coordinates and supervises the efforts of the department; builds and executes the department budget, work orders to the appropriate division within the department and authorizes all personnel actions.  Meets with the public and personnel on  a daily basis to minimize complaints and create a seamless operation within all divisions by providing leadership, administrating oversight, and regulatory enforcement.  General Services is located at 120 NW 260th Street, Newberry, Florida 32669;

telephone number - 352-472-8149

Building Department

The Building Division provides three different services: building plans review and inspections, code enforcement and issuance of the local business tax. General Building Division Information can be answered by calling (352472-3927 x124,126, or 133. 

Permits and Inspections  

The Building Division receives building permit applications for all structures ranging from office buildings to homes to fences and reviews the construction plans to assure that they meet requirements of the Florida Building Code, other ordinances in effect; checks contractors for required licenses; and maintains records. Field inspections of buildings are conducted to make sure they are being constructed in accordance with approved plans and all applicable construction codes. Inspectors are state certified in their respective areas. Permits for water and sewer connections are also issued through this office. For further Information, please contact Marsha Lee at 352-472-3927

Streets and Roads Division

   In order to have Mosquito spraying at your residence or business you will need to call the General Services Administrator’s office at (352) 472-8149 and have your name put on the list. If no one is available to take your call please leave your name, address and phone number and we will be glad to add you to our list.

The Streets and Roads Division performs functions related to street right-of-way maintenance including paving, sidewalk and curb repair, traffic regulatory signage, street lighting, tree trimming, mowing, edging and roadway identification signs

Cemetery Division

  Cemetery Permit

  Cemetery Code

Provides the maintenance and beautification of the City Cemetery along with the marking, identifying and maintaining the sites within the cemetery.  The maintenance consists of the cutting and trimming of grass areas shrubs, trees and  landscape material as well as the fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides that may be required.

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Facilities Maintenance

Maintains all City Facilities and grounds.  Assists community organizations in the preparation of community vents such as holiday festivities and City parades.  Responsible for the security and general appearance of City facilities.

Municipal Building Regulations

Fleet Maintenance

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of all City vehicles and equipment including the Fire Department Vehicles.  This division strives to furnish all City vehicles with a comprehensive vehicle maintenance program in an effort to minimize down time and ensure safe road worthy transportation.  Maintenance is performed at the city yard or by contract when necessary.

Solid Waste/Sanitation

• Any questions or concerns about Garbage Collection should be directed to:

          WASTE PRO at 386-462-2500

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Inmate Program

The City established an agreement with the Florida Department of Corrections to provide inmate labor for the many projects throughout the City  This program has been highly successful and has saved the City thousands of dollars in labor in addition to performing a variety of special projects

Special Taxing Unit Office

This office is responsible for establishing and tracking all project funding mechanisms such as:  Community Development Districts, Municipal Services Taxing Unit, Municipal Services, Bonding Unit, and Special Districts