Department of Public Works

Building, maintaining, and repainting the Republic. The DPW is responsible for national roads, crosswalks, parks, playgrounds, and, through the National Oak Service, every protected oak in Bobmania.

Overview

The Department of Public Works (DPW) keeps the infrastructure of the Republic of Bobmania safe, clean, and in good working order. Our services include:

Maintenance of national roads, sidewalks, and the national crosswalk
Upkeep of public parks, benches, and playground equipment
Streetlight repair and replacement
Protection and care of national oaks, through the National Oak Service
Collection of the annual Tree Appreciation Fee

Current Projects

Project	Location	Status
National crosswalk repainting	Oak Avenue, Administrative Capital	Complete
Swing lubrication program, Phase II	All public playgrounds	In progress
Streetlight bulb replacement	Administrative Capital	In progress (bulb 3 of 7)
Acorn collection and sorting	National parkland	Seasonal; ongoing
Installation of a second national bench	Central Park, Administrative Capital	Awaiting approval by the Grand Assembly

National Oak Service

The National Oak Service (NOS), a division of the DPW, protects and cares for the oaks of the Republic. The oak is the national tree of Bobmania and appears at the center of the national flag. All protected oaks are the property of the Republic.

Permits

A permit is required for the following activities beneath or near a protected oak:

Permit	Covers	Fee
Sitting Permit	Sitting beneath a protected oak for up to 2 hours	Free
Admiration Permit	Standing near a protected oak and admiring it	Free
Photography Permit	Taking photographs of a protected oak for personal use	1 Bob
Picnic Permit	Eating a meal in the shade of a protected oak	1 Bob
Climbing Permit	Climbing a protected oak	Separate application required

Oak Activity Permit Request

NOS Form OAK-3 · OMB No. 0031-BOB

Full name *

Permit type *

Oak location *

Date of visit *

I agree to treat the oak with respect, to leave all acorns where they fall, and to watch overhead during acorn season. *

Permit approved

Permit number:

Permit holder
Permit
Oak
Valid on

Please carry this permit during your visit. A National Oak Service ranger may ask to see it. The oak will not.

Tree Appreciation Fee

Every household in the Republic of Bobmania pays an annual Tree Appreciation Fee of 3 Bobs. The fee is collected by the DPW and supports the upkeep of the national forest, the protection of national oaks, and the annual Oak Week celebrations.

Payment deadline: The fee is due by the first day of Oak Week. Late payments incur a surcharge of 50 Bobbles and a disappointed look from a National Oak Service ranger.

Payment registered

Payment reference:

Household
Amount: 3 Bobs
Payment method
Status: Awaiting receipt of 3 Bobs

Please quote your payment reference when you pay. The DPW and the trees of the Republic thank you.

Report a Public Issue

Help the DPW keep the Republic in good repair. Use this form to report potholes, broken streetlights, damaged benches, or swings that squeak at an unacceptable volume.

Report received

Ticket number:

Issue
Location
Priority

Thank you for your civic diligence. A DPW crew will be assigned to your report in the order it was received.