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CITY OF HURST

GENERAL FUND PUBLIC WORKS 0663 ENGINEERING

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide for effective administration of Public Works activities that ensures safe and
efficient roadway systems and to ensure that all City public paving improvements are
designed and constructed in accordance with City regulations and accepted engineering
and construction principles and practices.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for the overall
supervision and administration of streets, drainage, engineering, and construction activities. The
Engineering Division is responsible for reviewing and/or preparing construction plans, issuing
permits, and inspecting new construction of all sidewalks and street systems. The Geographical
Information System (GIS) staff within the Engineering Division prepares and maintains a street
inventory classification system, prepares long-range planning for street improvements, and
maintains and updates all street maps.

PRIOR YEAR RESULTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Completed construction of the 44 Year CDBG Grant Project/Sheri Lane from Reed to
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Cavender.
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 Began design of the 46 Year CDBG Grant Project/Livingston Drive from Pipeline Road
to 665 feet south.
 Completed ROW acquisition for Pipeline Road Phase 3.
 Notified franchised utility companies of conflict/adjustments for Pipeline Road Phase 3.
 Completed design for Pipeline Road Phase 3 and advertised to bid.
 Completed design of 2020 Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction Program.
 Applied for Safe Routes to School 80/20 grant funding through the North Central Texas
Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for sidewalk construction near three elementary
schools.
 Review of numerous private development projects.

FUTURE INITIATIVES

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 Complete design and begin construction of the 46 Year CDBG Grant Project/Livingston
Drive from Pipeline Road to 665 feet south.
 Begin construction of 2020 Miscellaneous Street Reconstruction Program.
 Complete 2021 Annual Street Rehabilitation Program with Tarrant County and
contractors.

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