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General Fund

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION: Mindy Carmichael, Director

Department Narrative
Goals and Objectives
The Department of Public Works and
Transportation is responsible for the design,  Goal: Plan, Manage, & Maintain Public Transportation
construction, maintenance and operation of Infrastructure
streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, streetlights, o Objective: Optimize Effectiveness & Efficiency of
and stormwater collection system. To Existing Transportation Systems
effectively accomplish this work, the o Objective: Complete Construction Projects in a Timely
department is comprised of the following Manner
divisions: Business Services, Construction  Goal: Utilize Targeted Initiatives and Industry Best Practices
Services, Engineering Operations, Floodplain and Policies to Foster a Safer Environment
Management, Information Services, o Objective: Protect Public Well-Being
Operations Support, Stormwater Compliance
and Education, Stormwater Engineering, Revenue Highlights
Stormwater Operations, Street Maintenance,
Traffic Engineering, and Traffic Operations. In  Bond Fund Reimbursements 2,196,000
support of the City’s mission, Public Works and  Street Cuts 160,000
Transportation has adopted a mission to  Total $2,356,000
provide and maintain public infrastructure and
assets, improve mobility, and promote a
sustainable environment to enhance the
quality of life for Arlington’s residents and
visitors. The budget for the Department
includes funds from the Street Maintenance
Fund, Stormwater Utility Fund, General Fund,
and General Obligation Street (Capital) Bond
Funds.

At A Glance
 54 Authorized Positions
 Budget Break Down
Personnel Services $5,832,812
Operating Expenses 1,445,759
Total $7,278,571

City‐wide Budget Impacts

FY 2019 expenditures are impacted by a targeted 2.5% - 5.7% compensation adjustment depending on their job classification
effective February 2019. Additionally, the city’s contribution to employee health coverage will increase by 4% in FY 2019.

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