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U. S. Geological Survey, and neighbor cities. Enhancements include improved data reliability and
communication through software upgrades and the addition of twenty new weather gaging stations.

A preliminary erosion hazard warning map has been prepared. Stormwater Management has identified areas
within the city that could potentially impact residents and public infrastructure through damaging erosion.
These areas were developed with a Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis of parameters identified to be
significant for erosion in the Fort Worth area. Improvements to the map in terms of detail and usability for
interested parties are planned in the next 1-2 years.

Operational efficiency and improvements included two major improvements that were made in the way capital
projects are managed. A planning process was developed that focuses on the identification and management of
uncertainty that can derail projects or make costs exceed budget. Once in the implementation phase, increased
efficiency has been achieved by carefully monitoring potential roadblocks and reducing complicatons, resulting
in savings of time and money. Integrated all Transportation and Public Works development permitting functions
within a single organization to improve customer service. A new Stormwater Development Services customer
interface was initiated to improve customer service.

FY2019 DISCUSSION

The FY2019 Adopted Budget includes an adjustment to the FY2018 AP and FTE counts. The counts decrease by 1
AP and 0.25 FTE due to the transfer of an IT position incorrectly deducted from the General Fund in FY2018, an
increase of 0.50 FTE for a capital allocation and 0.25 FTE missing from the FY2018 counts. There is no financial
impact to the fund.

There are no significant changes in service level represented in the FY2019 Adopted Budget.

HORIZON ISSUES
The city and co-permittee Tarrant Regional Water District, were recently issued a new Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer System (MS4) Permit by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the Environmental
Protection Agency. The permit identified Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements to address bacteria in
stormwater runoff in one watershed. Based on the new permit requirements, the city is updating the MS4
Stormwater Management Plan and working with TCEQ to determine what additional efforts may need to be
undertaken to improve water quality within the impaired watershed.

Stormwater’s participation in the Citywide Customer Relationship Management (CRM) initiative, scheduled for
February 2019, will make it easier for citizens to access government services by initiating a request for service
through mobile applications using their smartphone or PC. The easier access, improved routing and transparency
of communication will improve the city’s responsiveness to citizen requests and allow process efficiencies.

There are several activities on the horizon that will affect private development activities. The Stormwater
Development Services (SDS) team initiative begun in FY2018 to improve the customer interface will continue into
FY2019. Another near term initiative includes an update to the 2015 Drainage Criteria Manual. Longer term
initiatives include identifying ways to better manage impacts associated with new development in known flood
prone areas, and improving how city owned drainage studies, data, models, etc. can be shared with the private
development community.

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