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Goal 43: Increase Effectiveness and Efficiency The Public Works Department is committed to establishing performance measures that demonstrate our efficiency and effectiveness. We will utilize the latest technology and equipment. We strive to be innovative and provide leadership in the field of public works. Action Plan Existing Resources ➢ Utilize the Maintenance Support Specialist position to provide support to the operations area in analysis, performance measures, service delivery, and communications. ➢ Leverage technology to add to efficiency and effectiveness. ➢ Evaluate programs for opportunities to improve service delivery by contracting or privatization. ➢ Continue implementation of Automated Meter Reading using the latest technology for greater billing efficiency and enhanced customer service. ➢ Implement Neighborhood Traffic Management Policy. ➢ Explore and implement tiered water & sewer rate structure for Residential & Commercial. New Funding Needed ➢ Add an additional mechanic to the Central Garage area to ensure minimal downtime for all city operations. ➢ Implementation of asset management to allow additional connecting data to Geographic Information Systems for managing infrastructure and services and for providing information to the public. ➢ Restructure of our right -of -way management under a single position. Consolidate utility locating, erosion control and right -of -way permitting efficiency and effectiveness. Budget Program: Estimated Cost Additional funds needed for added mechanic position, including training and uniform costs and for additional resources for asset management implementation. New funding is also needed for the partially re- allocated right -of -way management position, as well as computer and supplies. 2014 2015 2016 2017 Personal Services $36,000 $36,720 $102,454 $104,203 Supplies & Materials $2,000 $2,000 $3,500 $3,500 Other Services & Charges $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 Capital Outlay - - - - Total $ 58,000 $58,720 $125,954 $127,703 Additional funds needed for added mechanic position, including training and uniform costs and for additional resources for asset management implementation. New funding is also needed for the partially re- allocated right -of -way management position, as well as computer and supplies.