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City of Bedford
Program Summary
FY 2019-2020

Fund: Stormwater
Department: Public Works Division: Administration

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Stormwater Administration Division is responsible for providing adequate collection and transportation of stormwater with the least
amount of damage to real or personal property. This is accomplished by maintaining the drainage channels and the stormwater
collection system through debris removal and erosion control throughout the City. The Division is also pro-active in the treatment of
standing water to combat mosquitoes and rodent control in the drainage channels and at City facilities. Division staff members oversee
the multiple outreach programs offered to residents and visitors of the City.

FY 2018-2019 HIGHLIGHTS

∗ Completed repairs that were reported on the Texas Department of Transportation bi-annual bridge report.
∗ Reshaped the creek channel along Woodmont Court, from Wayne Drive to Michael Sean Drive, and placed rap on the channel banks
to prevent future erosion.
∗ Repaired damaged asphalt, removed the existing guardrail and installed a Type III barricade at the dead end of Michael Sean Drive.

FY 2019-2020 DIVISIONAL GOALS
(AS RELATED TO COUNCIL STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS)

Transformation
∗ Continue with erosion control of creek channels to reduce the amount of real or personal property damage.
Organizational Excellence
∗ Take a regional approach to mosquito control.
∗ Continue routine maintenance and repair of drainage channels and the storm sewer system.
∗ Remain in compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Stormwater Management Plan.

Communicate & Engage with Citizens
∗ Respond to customer requests quickly and resolve in an effective manner.
∗ Build on public education and awareness of mosquito control and the Stormwater Management Plan.

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