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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
water, sanitary sewer, storm water and roadway 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 roadway
and utility infrastructure master plans, 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,
three engineers, four inspectors, one technician and one administrative assistant. A portion of the salary
and benefits are allocated to the Street, Utility and Drainage Construction Funds. The Engineering budget
decreased 0.58% in FY 2019-2020 due to operational savings in fuel and contractual services.

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 2019-2020 Street Bond Fund
and Utility Bond Fund projects. Target and monitor specific project schedule milestones for the
South Holland Road and Day Miar Road projects.
• Continue to review and inspect the design and construction of public improvements associated
with residential and commercial development.
• Conduct regular project-specific meetings with all franchise utility companies to better facilitate
infrastructure relocations accommodating Roadway and Utility projects.

Goal 2
Provide training for current and new staff engineers.

Objectives:
• Provide training for new commercial development staff engineer.
• Provide training for current commercial development engineer to transition to capital
improvement program engineer.

Goal 3
Develop and use Engineering Department Policies Documentation Manual and Procedures Manual.

Objectives:
• Document and organize state and local policies and standards that are significantly applicable to
the function of the Engineering Department.
• Continue developing and documenting all significant Engineering Department procedures.

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