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GENERAL FUND

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
DIVISION / ACTIVITY: FACILITIES MAINTENANCE – FUND 01-098
LOCATION: HOURS OF OPERATION:
7800 Virgil Anthony Sr. Blvd. Monday – Friday 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Watauga, Texas 76148
Phone Number: 817-514-5844
MISSION / PROGRAMS / SERVICES:

To provide citizens and staff with safe and accessible facilities. To maintain the city’s investment in
facility structures both interior and exterior and building equipment.

Facilities Maintenance is a section of the Public Works Fleet & Facilities Division. It provides the
maintenance and operation of all city owned facilities, buildings, and structures which totals over
120,000 square feet.
x Minor and major remodeling and construction as needed.
x Provides an efficient and effective preventative maintenance program to maintain and upgrade
city owned buildings to an acceptable condition compatible with city codes.
x Provides and maintains a pleasant and secure environment for all visitors and city employees in
the buildings under city jurisdiction.

FY2019-2020 HIGHLIGHTS / ACHIEVEMENTS:

x Upgraded the Animal Control dog run to energy efficient LED lights to reduce heat over the dogs
and conserve electricity.
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x Remodeled Water Tower 4 floor into a meeting room area.
x Built and installed sneeze shields and other safety related items city wide due to COVID-19.

FY2020-2021 GOALS/ OBJECTIVES:

x Provide a safe and comfortable working environment for all city personnel.
x Continue with the equipment replacement programs to ensure the integrity of city buildings.
x To maintain the highest level of cleaning with green products.

MAJOR BUDGETARY ISSUES AND OPERATIONAL TRENDS:

x Continuing increase in energy costs.
x Increasing maintenance costs due to aging facilities and systems.

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