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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) permit, 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 a Storm Water Manager, Storm Water Inspector, Hazardous Waste Coordinator,
Education Specialist, Environmental Health Specialist, and two Equipment Operators added in FY 2019-
2020. Partial allocations of salary and benefits for the Public Works Director and one inspector are also
included in this fund. The Drainage/Environmental Services budget increased 0.83% in FY 2020-2021.

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 deploy 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; repair as necessary.
• Develop and refine in-house street sweeping program to more efficiently remove pollutants from
the environment.
• Implement new Stormwater Management Program in compliance with the new MS4 permit.

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 diverted from landfill.
• Oversee municipal efforts related to a new collection contract or existing contract extension.
• Create an education and outreach program to address litter.
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:
• Continue work on Day Miar Road, Hogpen Branch, and Watson Branch capital projects.
• Implement in-house maintenance of drainage areas to better serve affected residents.
• Increase experience for equipment operators by expanding abilities with existing equipment or
use of new equipment for drainage maintenance purposes.

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