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DRAINAGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FUND

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Environmental Services Department is to oversee and implement the City’s Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), provide operational oversight of solid waste and recycling
programs, develop and implement the Drainage Capital Improvement Program, maintain the City’s
existing storm sewer system, and deliver an engaging and effective mosquito control program.

Department at a Glance

The Drainage and Environmental Services Fund is managed by one department within the Public Works
Division. The department is funded through fees assessed to residential and commercial customers. The
department includes one Storm Water Manager, one Storm Water Inspector, one Hazardous Waste
Coordinator, one Education Specialist and one Environmental Health Specialist. Partial allocations of
salary and benefits for the Public Works Director and one Inspector are also included in this fund. The
Drainage and Environmental Services budget increased 1.58% in FY 2018-2019.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1:
Full implementation of the City’s MS4 Permit pledges for the year.

Objectives:
• Conduct inter-departmental training of applicable personnel and develop standard operating
procedures for applicable facilities using materials developed through the North Central Texas
Council of Governments.
• Further development of post-construction water quality program.
• Conduct inspections throughout the community to detect potential discharges and repair when
necessary.
• Continue to engage the community through the use of various media campaigns.

Goal 2:
Provide operational oversight of solid waste and recycling programs.

Objectives:
• Identify effective communication and education messages to continue to increase materials
collected for recycling and divert from landfill.
• Oversee municipal efforts related to new collection contract or existing contract extension.

Goal 3:
Implement the Drainage Capital Improvement Program through the use of available funds and prioritized
list of projects. Increase drainage maintenance capacities and capabilities.

Objectives:
• Begin work on Day Miar Road, Hogpen Branch re-study, and Watson Branch study using either
operating budget or issued debt funds.
• Identify any equipment that could be useful for drainage maintenance operations and rent or
purchase these items as the budget permits.

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