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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Engineering Department is to direct and manage the design and construction of all
public street, drainage, water and sewer improvements as well as to review and inspect the design and
construction of all similar public improvements associated with residential and commercial development.
The Engineering Department is also responsible for establishing and updating the master plans for the
roadway and utility infrastructure systems as well as all associated design and construction standards.

Department at a Glance

The Engineering Department monitors all street, utility and drainage projects from the conceptual stage
through the preparation of construction plans, contract documents, completion and final acceptance of
construction projects. The Engineering Department includes the Director of Public Works, City Engineer,
five engineers, four inspectors, one technician and one secretary. A portion of the salary and benefits are
allocated to the Street, Utility and Drainage Construction funds. The Engineering budget decreased 9.80%
in FY 2018-2019 due to the reallocation of staff to the Street Maintenance Department.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Improve streets, drainage and utility infrastructure through design and construction of public
improvement projects.

Objectives:
• Continue to direct and manage the design and construction of the 2018-2019 Street Bond Fund
and Utility Bond Fund projects. Target and monitor specific project schedule milestones for
South Main St and Holland Road projects.
• Continue to review and inspect the design and construction of public improvements associated
with residential and commercial development.
• Conduct regular-specific meetings with all franchise utility companies to better facilitate
infrastructure relocations to accommodate street and utility projects.

Goal 2
Provide specific opportunities for training and professional development of engineering staff.

Objectives:
• Provide training for the new staff engineer.
• Continue to provide supervisory training for Construction Inspection supervisor.
• Schedule in-house group professional development training once a quarter in conjunction with the
Environmental Services department.

Goal 3
Document all frequently used policies, procedures and checklists within the department to facilitate
thorough reviews, inspections and consistent application of requirements.

Objectives:
• Update Standard Construction Details and facilitate approval by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.

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