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Goals and Objectives

16 Public Works

Strategic Theme & Objective(s)
Theme ~ Exemplary Service & Governance
Objective(s) ~ Improve Technology, Facilities, & Equipment
Maximize Efficiencies & Effectiveness

Department Contact Information
Troy J. Meyer Director tmeyer@westlake-tx.org 817-490-5735
Kory Kittrell Superintendent kkittrell@westlake-tx.org 817-490-5733
Paul Andreason Technician pandreason@westlake-tx.org 817-490-5731
Dianna Orender Assistant dorender@westlake-tx.org 817-490-5732

Program Broad Goals
Maintain streets and shoulders in safe travelable condition.
Maintain water and waste water infrastructure to provide safe and reliable potable water to Town
customers.
Maintain accurate inventory of streets and their current condition.
Manage all Public Works capital projects to be on schedule and within budget.
Regularly schedule utility billing and apply payments properly to customer accounts.

Program Service Description
The Public Works Department is responsible for: the operation, maintenance, repair, and installation
of the Town’s traffic signs, signals, roadway markings, and approximately 10 miles of street
pavement and storm drainage; maintaining public records and regulatory requirements; maintaining
utility billing
Public Works also assists other departments, the Academy, and volunteer groups as needed:
 Setting up for community events
 Providing traffic control devices for Department of Public Safety use
 Supervision of community service workers
 Provide back-up coordinating/inspecting work for facility maintenance

Program Trends
The Town’s population continues to increase (see Planning & Development Section), which also
generates a significant increase in the demand for Public Works services.
With the continued influx of new residents, we experience a demand for services that rivals
surrounding municipalities, as many are accustomed to receiving a broad base of public services.
Staff manages these expectations and provides an accessible department that values the personal
relationship with our residents.
Commercial and residential developments will require staff attention as our community continues to
expand within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
Completed signalization projects at FM 1938/Solana and FM 1938/Dove intersections.

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