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Community Development

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1. How do I participate in the Backflow Valve Program?

Obtain an application from the
Community Development Director
City Hall
300 North Coal
Mexico, Missouri 65265
573-581-2100, ext 315. More...

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Economic Development

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1. What is the Mexico City's population?

11,321 citizens.

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Engineering Department

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1. How does the City decide which streets are to be overlaid with asphalt each year?

In order to be fair and scientific about these important decisions, the City employs a rating system for each street to prioritize the order of when a particular street will be overlaid. The system we use looks at the condition of the street and the volume of traffic. Each year, the street overlay program is compiled for the next three years using this system. Then it is simply a matter of providing a sufficient budget for each year of street overlays.

2. How long does a typical asphalt overlay last?

The rule of thumb for this question is seven to ten years. The use of paving fabric can increase this figure by as much as five to seven years, and the City uses paving fabric on most of our overlay projects. Our experience so far indicates that our overlay program will last an average of twelve years before needing another overlay. This figure, of course, is dependent upon proper maintenance (e.g., crack sealing) during the life of the overlay, as well as traffic volume and drainage issues.

3. I remember a time when the City sealed the streets every four or so years. Why don't you do that anymore?

We have had tremendous success with our hot-mix thin overlay program, and have looked at life cycle costs of performing an overlay followed by slurry sealing every four to five years to prolong the life of the pavement. In general, we have found that the slurry seal does not provide any additional structural strength to the pavement, is difficult to lay in heavy traffic since it requires road closure for a day or more, looks inferior, and rides inferior to hot-mix. In the long run, the life cycle cost is essentially the same as the superior hot-mix overlay program. We still rely on crack sealing to keep water from getting under the pavement, but in general, we do not perform slurry sealing anymore.

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Public Safety

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1. How do I obtain a copy of a police or accident report?

Copies of police reports and traffic accident reports may be obtained from The Special Activities Office
Mexico Public Safety Department Station in the basement of City Hall 300 N. Coal
Mexico MO 65265

Office hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday (except holidays).

Copies are $0.10 per page. Please note access to police reports is controlled by appropriate state statutes.

2. How can I license my bicycle?

Bicycle license can be obtained at the Special Activities Office. Bicycle license are $0.50 each and require a bicycle license application.

Please do not request patches, articles of uniform clothing, emblems, photographs, etc. We are unable to respond to such requests.

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Public Works Department

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1. What are the snow routes?

Snow routes are marked throughout the City along the major roads. Snow Route Information