Budget Request 2019-2020
Detailed Decision Package
Public Works - Stormwater
1 FTE - Stormwater Lead Worker
Create a position for and hire a Stormwater Lead
Worker to lead a standalone Stormwater Division.
Background
The Streets maintenance workers are currently combined
with the Stormwater maintenance workers under one Lead Worker on a
Streets/Stormwater Division. With a
combined Division, history has shown that the crew’s primary focus has been on
Streets, often leaving little to no time for operation and maintenance of the
City’s stormwater system.
Current situation
The City has an NPDES Permit issued through the
Department of Ecology that mandates certain maintenance activities for the
Stormwater system that the City is currently struggling to complete.
Proposed solution
To meet the
requirements of the City’s NPDES Permit, create a separate Stormwater
Division. Hire a new Lead worker to help
manage the Stormwater operations and lead the Stormwater Division.
One new vehicle is assumed to be purchased with the hiring of this FTE.