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Strengths and Opportunities
The section that follows is a self-assessment performed by the department for each core
service.
1. Maintain and extend the useful life of the transportation system in order
to protect and preserve neighborhoods and support economic prosperity.
3.1 - Upgrade the condition of major roads and neighborhood streets
3.4 - Thoroughly plan for future capital investments and associated costs
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Strengths Asphalt and concrete contract repair programs are in place that
provide for responsive minor repairs to the streets, curbs, gutters,
sidewalks and handicap ramps in the city.
The City partners with Tarrant County each year to rehabilitate
roadways in Colleyville; this partnership saves the City more than
$200,000 per year as the County provides all labor and equipment and
the City pays only for the cost of materials.
Emergency preparedness for severe winter weather with state of the
art equipment and action plans are in place.
A proactive preventive street maintenance program is established to
maximize the life of the street infrastructure.
Standard construction specifications and details have been created to
ensure quality construction of City infrastructure.
A regular program to evaluate the street network has been
implemented which helps in identifying when and where to use
available funding for maintenance and reconstruction.
The City utilizes a pavement management software package to model
and forecast future maintenance needs.
Street signs are replaced on a regular basis.
Delivery of high quality customer service in a timely manner is an
absolute standard.
Emergency situations are addressed quickly.
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Opportunities Ensure staffing levels and equipment on hand are adequate to
optimize efficiency and effectiveness of in-house resources.
Continue a systematic rehabilitation program of the street system.
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