2013-2014 budget - City of Syracuse

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DEPARTMENT OF WATER
PLANT SECTION
I. Program Responsibilities:
The Plant Section performs all maintenance, operation and construction activities of the water distribution system. The
work includes repair of leaks and breaks in the distribution and conduit system; replacement of customer side lead
services; operation of the conduit system, reservoirs and distribution system on a 24-hour basis; repair to pavement and
sidewalks damaged by maintenance work on the system; maintenance of buildings and grounds on the property at
Skaneateles Lake, the conduit lines, reservoirs, water shop and pumping stations; and maintenance and repair of
hydrants and water meters. The Plant Section is also charged with keeping a complete accounting and record system.
II. Major Functions
III. Cost of
Function as
a % of Total
Budget
IV. Activity Indicators
V.
2011/2012
Actual
VI.
2012/2013
Estimate
VII.
2013/2014
Anticipated
Water System Maintenance
Policy Development
56% Repairs to Mains, Conduits & Services
Hydrants Inspected
Broken Hydrants Repaired
Broken Hydrants Replaced
Hydrant Locks Installed
Main Gates Replaced
Main Gates Repaired
Water Services Renewed
Water Services Thawed Out
Curb Boxes Repaired or Replaced
Street Cuts Repaired
309
2,813
430
72
9
27
65
20
4
309
101
360
2,600
250
40
20
60
70
100
10
350
150
320
3,000
400
70
15
40
75
50
5
300
150
Management of Site Restoration 20% Number of Street Cuts
Number of Square Feet
Value of Restoration
Sidewalks, Driveways & Curbing:
Number of Cuts
Number of Square Feet
Value of Restoration
264
42,000
$772,000
97
28,500
$134,687
250
50,000
$800,000
150
20,000
$150,000
250
50,000
$850,000
150
20,000
$150,000