Nestled between the banks of the Mississippi and Rock Rivers in the heart of the Midwest, the City of Moline invites you to Take Time to Support, Take Time to Live, and Take Time to Discover. The ninth-largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area is home to nearly 43,000 people and was recently named among the most affordable places to live in the country.  The Public Works Department builds and maintains Moline’s infrastructure to protect the health and welfare of residents, businesses, and visitors and provides quality, timely, and efficient services to the community within available resources. With an annual operating budget of just over $5.53 million and 58 employees, the department provides solid waste collection, roadway maintenance and repair, snow rem