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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Department Mission To continually provide effective and efficient essential services to the public; including safe drinking water, environmentally sound wastewater collection and treatment, storm water management, solid waste collection, recycling and disposal, fleet maintenance, and safe well managed streets, parks, and public facilities. The City of Reedley Public Works Department is dedicated to maintaining a high standard of health, safety, and quality of life for our Reedley residents. The Department is comprised of 49 employees and the following divisions and duties: Russ Robertson, Public Works Director Water Division: Operates and maintains all of the City’s water wells, over 83 miles of water main pipeline, 793 fire hydrants, 6,060 water meters, and 2 water towers. Solid Waste Division: Provides solid waste and green waste disposal services for the City as well as street sweeping services and hosting spring and fall city wide clean up events. Waste Water Division: The Division maintains over 72 miles of sewer main pipeline, 4 sewer lift stations, a certified laboratory, monitoring of the industrial pre-treatment program and the 5 million gallon per day Waste Water Treatment Plant facility. Roads & Grounds Maintenance Division: The Street Maintenance Division maintains over 89 miles of streets and alleys, City parking lots, 34 miles of storm drain pipeline, all city sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ponding basins, City-owned trees, signage, street striping; and provides landscape maintenance for the City’s 10 parks plus the 2.6 mile Rails to Trails parkway, government buildings, median islands, and sports fields for community sports. Fleet Maintenance: The Fleet Maintenance shop consists of three full time mechanics and maintains approximately 120 city vehicles, garbage trucks and equipment. Electrical: The Electrical operation is charged with maintenance of the City’s 1,294 streetlights, signal lights, security cameras, parks and government buildings electrical, generators, lift stations, and water well electrical. Graffiti Abatement: The Public Works Department has one full time staff member in charge of documenting and removing graffiti throughout the City. Landscape & lighting Maintenance Districts: The Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance and oversight of the City’s 19 Landscape Districts. Page 122 CITY OF REEDLEY ADOPTED BUDGET 2013-2014

Building Maintenance: The Government Building Maintenance operation is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Police Headquarters, Fire Station, City Hall, Royal Valley, and Community Center buildings. Downtown Streetscape Committee: The Public Works Department also provides staff oversight and support to the Downtown Streetscape Committee. Accomplishments for FY 2013-14 Administration • Completed the Public Works bi-annual strategic plan. • Began the ADA Transition Plan development. • Completed the grant funded project at Kingswood Parkway. • Negotiated new uniform services contract. • Continued working with KCUSD personnel in an effort to secure funding for the Central Valley Transportation Center. • Submitted Public Benefit Grant application for electric vehicles for the City. • Advertised for Request for Proposals and awarded a new contract for solid waste transfer station services. • Procured and took delivery of three new CNG garbage trucks. • Extended the residential curbside recycling contract for one year with Sunset Waste. • Brought the City current on the annual Storm Water Management Reports. • Awarded a Safe Routes to School grant for sidewalk at Jefferson School. Page 123 CITY OF REEDLEY ADOPTED BUDGET 2013-2014

Building Maintenance: The Government Building Maintenance operation is responsible for<br />

the maintenance and repair <strong>of</strong> the Police Headquarters, Fire Station, <strong>City</strong> Hall, Royal Valley, and<br />

Community Center buildings.<br />

Downtown Streetscape Committee: The Public Works Department also provides staff<br />

oversight and support to the Downtown Streetscape Committee.<br />

Accomplishments for FY 2013-14<br />

Administration<br />

• Completed the Public Works bi-annual strategic plan.<br />

• Began the ADA Transition Plan development.<br />

• Completed the grant funded project at Kingswood Parkway.<br />

• Negotiated new uniform services contract.<br />

• Continued working with KCUSD personnel in an effort to secure funding for the Central<br />

Valley Transportation Center.<br />

• Submitted Public Benefit Grant application for electric vehicles for the <strong>City</strong>.<br />

• Advertised for Request for Proposals and awarded a new contract for solid waste transfer<br />

station services.<br />

• Procured and took delivery <strong>of</strong> three new CNG garbage trucks.<br />

• Extended the residential curbside recycling contract for one year with Sunset Waste.<br />

• Brought the <strong>City</strong> current on the annual Storm Water Management Reports.<br />

• Awarded a Safe Routes to School grant for sidewalk at Jefferson School.<br />

Page 123<br />

CITY OF REEDLEY<br />

ADOPTED BUDGET 2013-2014

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