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Sue Polka, PE
<br />Interim Assistant Director of Public
<br />Works/Assistant City Engineer
<br />Sue is a registered Professional Engineer with over 30 years of experience in the
<br />public sector. Sue's municipal knowledge involves managing engineering and public
<br />works departments including oversight of capital improvement programs as well as
<br />operations and maintenance of municipal infrastructure. Her experience includes all
<br />phases of design and construction management of a variety of projects ranging from
<br />highway interchange improvements, street and utility reconstruction, public buildings,
<br />water and wastewater facilities, parks and trails.
<br />PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
<br />Director of Engineering and Capital Projects, City of Pearland, TX
<br />Sue supervised the Engineering and Capital Projects Divisions, managing a $400
<br />million, five-year capital improvement program. Sue worked with consultants who
<br />designed and provided construction management for street, facilities, parks, storm
<br />drainage, wastewater and water supply projects. She managed projects funded by
<br />the Texas Department of Transportation, reviewed consultant qualifications for a
<br />variety of capital projects, and oversaw development-related infrastructure projects.
<br />Public Works Director/City Engineer, City of Port Arthur, TX
<br />Sue supervised the Engineering, Drainage, Solid Waste, Landfill, Electrical (traffic
<br />signals, signing, striping, streetlights), and Equipment Divisions. She handled flooding
<br />issues due to a 100-year storm event including emergency procurement. Sue
<br />prepared the department budget for 2015 with assistance from staff, worked with
<br />consultants who design and provide construction management for over $20 million of
<br />street, drainage and water supply projects, managed projects funded by the
<br />Community Development Block Grant, Texas Water Board and State Hurricane
<br />accounts, and reviewed consultant qualifications for a new wastewater treatment
<br />plant.
<br />Deputy City Manager/City Engineer, City of El Mirage, AZ
<br />Sue directed and supervised the personnel and functions of Engineering, Planning,
<br />Economic Development, and Community Services. She oversaw and directed
<br />development-related issues and versaw all municipal infrastructure in the areas of
<br />capital project design, procurement, and construction. Sue coordinated assigned
<br />activities with other city departments and outside agencies. She was the project
<br />manager for the construction of a police station, recreational facility, and a city-wide
<br />water meter replacement program. Sue provided professional and technical support
<br />to the City Manager, City Council, and Planning and Zoning Commission.
<br />Additionally, she implemented 400-acre foreign trade zone designation in the city’s
<br />industrial park. Sue oversaw the development and ongoing expenditures of the
<br />department budget ($1.5 million), attended all City Council and Planning and Zoning
<br />Commission meetings, prepared and conducted presentations, and resolved citizen
<br />complaints.
<br />Education:
<br />Bachelors of Science in General
<br />Engineering, University of Illinois,
<br />1981
<br />Registrations:
<br />Minnesota #21715
<br />Arizona #24004
<br />Texas #117891
<br />Florida #77201
<br />Memberships:
<br />APWA
<br />American Society of Civil
<br />Engineers (ASCE)
<br />Institute of Transportation
<br />Engineers (ITE)
<br />American Water Works
<br />Association (AWWA)
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