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Public Works –

Storm Drain

Division

Mission Statement

The mission of the Storm Drain division is to protect public health and safety by performing ongoing maintenance
and repair of the storm water system, mosquito testing in partnership with Tarrant County Health and mosquito
control utilizing multiple proven strategies.

Department Overview

• Perform maintenance on concrete and earthen channels, as well as the maintenance of ditches in the
City owned right of ways to keep City in compliance with MS4 Stormwater Management.
• Clean and maintain curb and gutters, storm drain inlets, junction boxes and underground storm system
boxes.
• Operate Street Sweeper to sweep each street a minimum of 2 times annually.
• Place and retrieve mosquito traps for West Nile and Zika virus testing in coordination with Tarrant County
Health Department.

Highlights/Achievements for FY2025

• Developed Stormwater Management Plan MS4 in accordance with TCEQ with in-house staff.
• Converted part time positions to one full-time position.
• Added Maintenance Worker I position to division.
• Swept all city streets two times annually in compliance with Stormwater Management Program.
• Manage contracted maintenance areas and maintain right of ways and channels with city staff.
• Cleared all city flumes of overgrowth and vegetation, improving storm runoff, continuing maintenance.
• Placed and retrieved mosquito traps for West Nile and Zika virus testing in coordination with Tarrant
County Health department.
• Developed more face-to-face safety training protocols that include daily safety briefings.

Goals/Objectives for FY2026

• Staff Recruitment for vacant positions and retention.
• Manage contracted areas of mowing for right of ways and drainage channels.
• Maintain multiple channels and other right-of-way areas with City staff.
• Add Crew Leader position to division - PEP Submitted
• Sweep all city streets on an alternating monthly schedule.
• Maintain channels, repair erosion areas and coordinate repairs for damaged walls.
• Place and retrieved mosquito traps for West Nile and Zika virus testing in coordination with Tarrant County
Health department.
• Apply for grant opportunities for sidewalk such as Safe Routes to School.
• Assist Street Division with operational needs including emergency storm response.

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