FY26 Proposed Budget

Engineering

The Engineering Division exists to provide the technical expertise for the design and construction management of the public infrastructure to enhance the quality of life of our residents. The Division also manages the public right-of-way to maintain the health, safety, and welfare of our community, and operates the stormwater utility.

General Fund Activities: •

Engineering performs work in connection with all municipal public works improvements, including bridges, roads, sidewalks, water mains, sanitary sewers, and stormwater systems. Engineering staff review subdivision plans, design public works improvement projects, perform survey work, and inspect the construction of public works projects and subdivision improvements. Division staff also aid other departments in the design and construction of public improvement projects. Stormwater Operations exists to provide safe, clean, and healthy waterways for our community. We do this by using education, outreach, community involvement, volunteers, capital projects, and enforcement of our City’s Ordinances that provide for and protect our watersheds. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a federal program that regulates stormwater discharge into waterways. To comply with the federal requirements, the City of Iowa City received a permit to discharge stormwater and develop programs to reduce the discharge of pollutants carried by stormwater into our local waterways. • Stormwater Capital Reserves account for stormwater funds that are set aside for the replacement of stormwater and storm sewer infrastructure and to provide for the repair and restoration of public stream banks. Substantial completion of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2024 Project • Substantial completion of the Mormon Trek PCC Patching Project • Substantial completion of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project • Substantial completion of the Rochester Avenue Reconstruction Project • Substantial completion of the Gilbert Street Bridge Project • Substantial completion of the Sturgis Ferry Park Improvements and Southside Recycling Center Project • Substantial completion of the Iowa Avenue Bridge Trail Underpass Bridges Project • Substantial completion of the High Street and Southgate Avenue Sidewalk Infill Project • Substantial completion of the Hwy 6 Water Main Project • Substantial completion of the Equipment Shop Roof Replacement Project • Completion of the Fire Station 1 Apparatus Bay Slab Reconstruction Project • Completion of the Kirkwood Avenue CRANDIC Railroad Crossing Project • Completion of the ADA Curb Ramp 2023 Project Recent Accomplishments: • Stormwater Fund Activities: •

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