Master Proposed Book FY2023

Recent Accomplishments: • Patched approximately 4,960 potholes and replaced 138 street panels in fiscal year 2021 • Leaf program picked up 635 loads totaling 1,715 tons in fiscal year 2021 • Replaced 1,486 street signs in fiscal year 2021 to comply with Federal retro-reflectivity requirements. • Completed five street sweeping passes of the entire street network. • Street sweeping program picked up 157 loads totaling 1,256 tons in fiscal year 2021 • Sprayed all pavement markings including a second fall application on major streets. • Assisted with the cleanup after the 8-10-2020 Derecho Event. • Responded to City needs during the protests. • Assisted other Divisions and Departments with tasks such as; sign installations, water main breaks, traffic control setup, erosion control, tree removal, and concrete projects. • Moved into the new PW building. • Brine maker and blending station completed. Upcoming Challenges: • Limited road use tax revenues inhibit adequate preventive street maintenance. • Deferred maintenance will result in poorer pavement quality and increased demand for patching and temporary repairs. • Completing existing work assignments such as pavement repairs, leaf collection, and snow plowing with current revenue and resource levels

• More bike lanes and cross walks to maintain. • Maintenance on the new Public Works Facility • Integrating brine into the snow removal/ice control operations. • To construct covered bunkers to store sand/salt • Upgrading unsupported Autoscope controlled intersections • Additional specialty lighting and banners to manage and maintain • To install PTZ cameras at all signalized intersections.

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