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Overview
Department of Public Services
City Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Roger Rousse, Director of Public Services
Phone: 248-656-4685
Fax: 248-656-4758
E-mail: dps@rochesterhills.org
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The following is a press release from Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
MDOT launches new winter safety campaign: "Ice and Snow, Take it Slow"
Nov 29, 2007
November 29, 2007 - - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced a new safety campaign which reminds motorists to use caution when faced with winter driving conditions. MDOT's "Ice and Snow, Take it Slow" campaign plows into high gear as public service announcements begin airing next month on the radio and posters appear in rest areas.
"Each winter, drivers are the cause of many crashes - crashes that can be prevented," said MDOT Director Kirk T. Steudle. "The secret to safety is anticipating what the road conditions will be like and adjusting your speed accordingly. Taking more time to get to your destination can make a big difference, too, sometimes between life and death."
The new MDOT campaign also highlights various road conditions available online at www.michigan.gov/roadconditions (http://www.michigan.gov/roadconditions).
Steudle continued, "Motorists should accelerate or brake slowly during winter weather events, slow down when visibility is poor, wear safety belts and make sure children are buckled up properly. Remember, maintain a safe distance from snowplows."
Ice and Snow, Take it Slow Remember: Don't Crowd the Plow!
Some Interesting Facts About Our Department.............
The department consists of nearly 72 employees, and over 125 vehicles and pieces of construction equipment. Unlike many other public works departments, our resources are utilized amongst and between the many areas of our operations, allowing the ability to shift resources to best address our needs.
We provide many of the services that the community has come to expect, and which have become important to the quality of life in Rochester Hills. We provide drinking water and sanitary sewer disposal;
We maintain neighborhood roads and several miles of main roads, as well as pedestrian pathways; We manage the City's cemeteries; We maintain the City's fleet of vehicles to assure that we are ready to provide fire protection, utility service, road maintenance, and many other services.
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Current City Projects
The City of Rochester Hills recommends to it's citizens to call the Miss Dig system before digging on their property. [If resident is working in the Right Of Way (ROW) within so many feet from a City/County Road, a ROW Permit will be needed from the Engineering Department (248-656-4640) before the work is to be started.] The Miss Dig system's representative will call it out to their member utilities to stake the area that has been specified. Each Utility company will "stake" or mark the approximate location of their underground public utility lines at no charge. Below are Michigan's Utility Color Code for thier member utilities.
Which Color Flag Represents Which Utility Company?
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Electric |
| Orange |
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Telephone; Cable TV; Fire & Police Communications |
| Yellow |
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Gas & Oil |
| Green |
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Storm Drains |
| Blue |
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Water Systems |
| Brown |
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Sewer Systems |
| Pink |
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Surveying |
Funds/Departments:
Water Department
Operating & Maintenance Fund
The mission of the Water Department within the Department of Public Service is to provide
quality, fair priced water to the City's customers. The Water Department is responsible for municipal water supply services to more than 22,000 residential and business customers. Water and Sewer Fund revenues are collected exclusively from fees and user charges. The water supply system consists of over 400 miles of water main, over 4,200 isolation valves, four master meter facilities and over 31,000 water meters. Water is purchased wholesale from the Detroit Water and Sewer Department, and distributed throughout the City's water supply network to customers.
GOALS:
• Provide seamless services to protect the health, safety and welfare of our customers.
• Respond to customer requests in a prompt, courteous, efficient manner.
• Expand the system to provide water service to neighborhoods not currently served.
• Improve the reliability and performance of the overall system through preventative maintenance,
technological enhancements and capital improvements.
OBJECTIVES:
• Utilize the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) to develop an asset management program
• Work with RCOC to replace the existing water main along Crooks Road from the south side of
M-59 to South Blvd. as part of the Crooks Blvd. Project
• Under the Bioterrorism Security Act of 2002, all water systems were required to assess the
vulnerability of water systems to acts of terrorism. After completing the study, a project will be
prepared to upgrade the security of key locations throughout the City
• Implement automatic meter reading technology within the City
• Implement a program to check, test and repair 2" and larger water meters at commercial sites to
assure that correct revenues are being realized from high-volume users. All large compound
meters will be checked every two years
Capital Improvement Fund
The mission of the Water Department - Capital Improvement cost center is to provide a funding source for various new improvements to the water system.
Capital Replacement Fund
The mission of the Sewer Department - Capital Replacement cost center is to provide a funding source for various replacements to the sanitary sewer system.
Sewer Department
Operating & Maintenance Fund
The mission of the Sewer Department within the Department of Public Service is to maintain the wastewater collection sanitary sewer system in order to ensure uninterrupted service to its customers. The Sewer Department is responsible for providing wastewater collection services to more than 22,000 residential and business customers. Water and Sewer Fund revenues are collected exclusively from fees and user charges. The sanitary sewer system consists of over 343 miles of sewer pipe, with approximately 8,140 manholes for maintenance and access. The wastewater is disposed of through a direct contract with the Oakland County Drain Commissioner, who subsequently contracts for ultimate disposal through the Detroit Water & Sewer Department's Wastewater Treatment Plant.
GOALS:
• Provide seamless service to protect the health, safety and welfare of our customers.
• Respond to customer concerns in a prompt, courteous and efficient manner.
• Expand the system to provide sewer service to neighborhoods not currently served.
• Improve the reliability and performance of the overall system through preventative maintenance, technological enhancements and capital improvements.
• Continue to provide on going safety training.
OBJECTIVES:
• Implement maintenance and rehabilitation of system deficiencies identified in the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation System (SSES) infiltration/inflow studies
• Utilize the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) to develop an asset management program
• Clean approximately 476,000 feet of the sanitary sewer system as part of an on-going preventative maintenance cleaning program, while inspecting and flushing known problem areas after storms in order to prevent sewer blockages and assure properly functioning sanitary sewers
• Provide confined space training for all employees who may be required to enter a manhole, wet well, or lift station.
• Move forward with the Grant Pump Station improvements.
• Provide updated equipment and training for personal protection.
Capital Improvement Fund
The mission of the Sewer Department - Capital Improvement cost center is to provide a funding source for various new improvements to the sanitary sewer system.
Capital Replacement Fund
The mission of the Sewer Department - Capital Replacement cost center is to provide a funding source for various replacements to the sanitary sewer system.
Pathways
Pathway Construction Fund
The mission of the Pathway Construction Fund is to construct new and rehabilitate existing aging pathway segments in accordance with the Master Plan and Engineering Standards and to preserve existing pathways through rehabilitation and high-level maintenance.
In November of 1995, voters approved a dedicated millage for up to 0.2000 mills for the care and construction of pathways for ten years. Revenues budgeted in excess of expenditures for maintenance, have historically been transferred from the Pathway Maintenance Fund to this Pathway Construction Fund, to support the additions to and rehabilitation of the pathway system. Approximately 82 miles of the City's planned 118-mile pathway system have been completed with City funding and private development.
GOALS:
• Provide a safe pathway system for the use and enjoyment of the public, along major road segments throughout the City in accordance with the City's adopted Pedestrian and Non-motorized Pathway System Master Plan accepted by the City Council
• Preserve the integrity of the existing pathway system through appropriate rehabilitation of existing pathway segments
• Enhance the usefulness of the pathway system through installation of additional segments in accordance with the City's adopted Pedestrian and Non-motorized Pathway System Master Plan accepted by the City Council
OBJECTIVES:
• Prepare ballot language for voters to choose whether to renew a 10-year millage for construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of the City's pathway system
• Prepare contract documents and bidding specifications for a pathway rehabilitation project of approximately $150,000, largely consisting of bituminous overlay work
• Continue the planning design, construction and, if necessary, right-of-way acquisition for improvements based on the following projects listed in the CIP:
PW-06 Auburn Rd. Pathway (Section 28)
PW-07A Adams Pathway (Section 31)
PW-08B Tienken Pathway (Section 3)
PW-09 Pathway System Rehabilitation Program
John R Pathway (Submitted after CIP Process)
Pathway Maintenance Fund
The mission of the Pathway Maintenance Fund is to provide for ongoing maintenance of the citywide pathway system.
The City of Rochester Hills has approximately 82 miles of pathways that have been constructed through private development and public funding. Pathway maintenance includes mowing, patching, sealing, repairing, plowing, tree trimming, sweeping and other efforts to keep the system in a safe condition for the public's use and enjoyment.
GOALS:
• Provide a safe pathway system for the use and enjoyment of the public along major road segments throughout the City.
• Preserve the integrity of the existing pathway system through appropriate maintenance programs, including pavement repair, crack sealing, trimming of trees / bushes that intrude upon the pathway, along with other proactive maintenance programs.
• Enhance and preserve the aesthetics of the immediate surrounding areas as well as improve the pathways' safety by keeping grass and weeds appropriately mowed.
OBJECTIVE:
• Improve safety throughout the pathway system with a proactive program to locate and correct deficiencies by implementing a conditional survey performed by staff members.
Major Roads
Major Road Fund-Administration
The Major Roads Fund - Administration cost center is responsible for overall planning, administration, and oversight of all Major Roads Fund activities that affect the traffic conditions on the City's major road network. This includes meetings with other jurisdictions to identify and resolve concerns as they arise.
GOALS:
• Provide for the administration of the major road system in order to promote safe, well-maintained roads along the major thoroughfares of the community. A safe and adequate major road system is vital to preserving the quality of life in the City and enhances the attraction and retention of residents.
• Coordinate all aspects of major road construction, maintenance and permitting practices in order to maximize the resources available to the Major Road Fund, as well as with other capital projects / funds.
OBJECTIVES:
• Improve practices of the City through employee training programs, community involvement and input, and dedication of the necessary resources to successfully address needs.
• Provide proactive planning and programming of road related activities in order to maximize the use of available resources dedicated to the major road system.
• Improve customer response and ability to implement planned / budgeted programs by providing adequate personnel and / or professional service resources.
Major Road Fund-Revenue
The mission of the Major Road Fund is to maintain the major road system and rights-of-way in such a manner as to ensure safety for vehicular and pedestrian traffic as well as presenting an attractive roadside environment in accordance with State Act 51 of the Public Acts of 1951 as amended.
The City of Rochester Hills currently owns and operates approximately 35 miles of major roads. This Fund accounts for the maintenance, planning, design and construction improvements of the major road network, and coordinating improvements to the road system of Oakland County and the State of Michigan within the City limits in accordance with State Act 51 of the Public Acts of 1951 as amended. This Fund recognizes needs as determined by the City's comprehensive 1998 Master Thoroughfare Plan and the City's pavement management system.
The City of Rochester Hills performs yearly routine maintenance on major roads. The typical causes for needing to perform road maintenance include:
The age of pavement
Poor drainage, including catch basin failures
Poor compaction of road base materials
Too many overweight vehicles using the roads.
The types of maintenance repair strategies include: slab replacement (concrete roads); damaged pavement replacement (asphalt roads); curb replacements; temporary joint / crack repairs with patching materials to prevent water from reaching road base; installing road under drains to collect sub-surface water; ditching; catch basin repair; and finally stricter enforcement of overweight vehicles.
Our Traffic Division performs traffic studies including school-walk routes, traffic counts, turning movements, traffic signal placement, street sign fabrication and installation, pavement striping and marking placement, and bridge inspections on the City's major road network.
GOALS:
• Improve the overall quality and safety of the major road system by increasing the capacity and relieving congestion whenever possible
• Construct and/or rehabilitate segments of the City's failing roads and implement traffic safety improvements
• Implement a comprehensive major road maintenance plan to provide for the motor vehicle travel needs along the major thoroughfares within the community
• Minimize the City's exposure to risk by promoting sound traffic planning and improved safety of existing and proposed major roads
• Provide an organized snow and ice control program based on designated priorities in order to maintain safe, passable streets
• Coordinate all aspects of major road construction, maintenance and permitting practices in order to maximize the resources available to the Major Road Fund
Major Road Fund-Traffic Service
The Major Roads Fund - Traffic Services cost center is responsible for planning and performing traffic studies including school-walk routes, traffic counts, turning movements, traffic signal placement, street sign construction and installation, in addition to pavement marking and bridge inspections on the City's 35-mile major road network. This cost center also is responsible for issuance of permits to work in the City rights-of-way.
GOALS:
• Provide for major road system maintenance of signs, traffic signals and pavement markings to provide for safety and awareness by motor vehicle operators along the major thoroughfares within the community. A safe and adequate major road system that includes traffic signs, signals and pavement markings is vital for preserving the quality of life in the City, which enhances the attraction and retention of residents.
• Preserve the City's existing infrastructure through permit issuance, monitoring and compliance enforcement.
• Minimize the City's exposure to risk by promoting sound traffic planning and improved safety of existing and proposed major roads.
• Complete evaluation and proper placement of street lighting on major thoroughfares in the City.
OBJECTIVES:
• Improve traffic-safety related activities of the City through employee training programs, community involvement and input, and dedication of the necessary resources to successfully address needs.
• Provide proactive planning and programming of traffic-services-related activities such as signing, street lighting, school-walk routes, signalization, work zone safety, and permit oversight in order to maximize the use of available resources dedicated to road activities.
• Improve customer response and ability to implement planned / budgeted programs by providing adequate personnel and / or professional service resources.
• Continue program of remodeling, replacing, or installing street lights for improved intersection visibility and crosswalk locations.
Major Road Fund-Transfer Out of Funds
This Cost Center transfers funds collected by the City's General Fund to various special purpose funds. Some of the receiving funds have an established funding source, but the specific source(s) may not be adequate to provide full funding of the desired community services.
GOALS:
• Provide a mechanism for the purpose of transferring money to different funds as necessary to provide community services
OBJECTIVES:
• Provide dollars to different funds to continue ongoing programs
• Fund Improvement debt service obligation, and infrastructure projects
• Evaluate the level of funding from General Fund to support funds such as: Special Police, Roads, Facilities, Capital Improvement, Fleet and LDFA Funds. The evaluations will review several funding options and seek implementation for future budget periods
Major Road Fund-Construction
The Major Road Fund - Construction cost center is responsible for planning, designing and constructing improvements to the City's 35-mile major road network, and coordinating improvements to the road systems of Oakland County and the State of Michigan within City limits. This is done by recognizing needs as determined by the City's comprehensive 1998 Master Thoroughfare Plan Update and the City's pavement management system.
GOALS:
• Improve the overall quality and safety of the major road infrastructure, increase capacity towards meeting traffic demands and relieve congestion where deficiencies exist.
• Construct and rehabilitate segments of the City's road system, and implement safety improvements as presented in the Capital Improvement Plan, while balancing the sometimes conflicting interests of safety, mobility and environmental impacts.
• Recognize that the community wants a safe transportation system, but is willing to endure a measure of congestion, even after major road improvements are made, to preserve the natural features that help make Rochester Hills unique.
Major Road Fund-Routine Maintenance
The Major Roads Fund - Routine Maintenance cost center is responsible for planning and performing routine maintenance to the City's 35-mile major road network. Because all of these roads are paved, data is available from the City's pavement management program that indicates the level of work to be performed, which generally involves crack sealing, concrete slab replacement or limited asphalt overlays / repairs, shoulder and boulevard maintenance, ditching and storm sewer / catch basin cleaning.
GOAL:
• Develop a comprehensive major road system maintenance plan to provide for the motor vehicle travel needs along the major thoroughfares within the community. A safe and adequate major road system is vital to preserving the quality of life in the City, which enhances the attraction and retention of residents.
OBJECTIVES:
• Improve maintenance practices of the City through employee training programs, community involvement and input, and dedication of the necessary resources to successfully address needs.
• Provide proactive planning and programming of maintenance activities in order to maximize the use of available resources dedicated to road maintenance activities.
• Improve customer response and ability to implement planned / budgeted maintenance programs by providing adequate personnel and / or professional service resources.
• Encourage other jurisdictional agencies to improve programming of maintenance activities on their thoroughfares within the City.
Major Road Fund-Winter Maintenance
The Major Roads Fund - Winter Maintenance cost center is responsible for planning and performing winter maintenance activities, such as snow and ice removal on the City's 35-mile major road network, in addition to being contracted by the Road Commission for Oakland County for winter maintenance on five miles of county roadway within the boundaries of the City.
GOAL:
• Provide a major road system winter maintenance program that addresses motor vehicle travel needs along the major roads under the jurisdiction of the City during winter months. A safe and adequate major road system, including prompt and efficient snow removal and de icing, is vital to preserving the quality of life in the City and enhanced attraction and retention of residents and businesses.
OBJECTIVES:
• Improve winter maintenance practices of the City through employee training programs, community involvement and input, and dedication of the necessary resources to successfully address needs.
• Provide proactive planning and programming of winter maintenance activities in order to maximize the use of available resources dedicated to winter maintenance activities.
• Improve customer response and ability to implement planned / budgeted winter maintenance programs by providing adequate personnel and / or professional service resources.
Local Roads
Local Street Fund-Administration
The Local Street Fund - Administration Cost Center is responsible for overall planning, administration, and oversight of all Local Street activities that affect traffic conditions on the City's local street network. This includes meetings with subdivision groups, homeowner associations, and other concerned citizens as situations warrant.
GOALS:
• Provide for the administration of the local street system in order to promote safe, well-maintained neighborhood streets in the community.
• Coordinate all aspects of local street construction, maintenance and permitting practices in order to maximize the available resources.
• Increase community involvement in developing and implementing programs and policies to provide for the long-term funding and management of the local street infrastructure.
OBJECTIVES:
• Improve practices of City activities through employee training programs, community involvement and input, and dedication of the necessary resources to successfully address needs.
• Provide proactive planning and programming of street-related activities in order to maximize the use of available resources dedicated to the local street system.
• Improve customer response and ability to implement planned / budgeted programs by providing adequate personnel and / or professional service resources.
Local Street Fund-Revenue
The mission of the Local Street Fund Revenue activity is to facilitate funding for the development and maintenance / operations of the local street system through accepted engineering standards to meet the community's needs for safe, efficient, cost-effective local street system.
In 1999, a Five-Year Street Improvement Plan was developed to fund major road and local street projects in the Capital Improvement Plan and the City Council Road Policy through 2003. Revenue sources included Michigan Transportation Bonds, Special Assessment Bonds, the Capital Improvement Fund, additional support from the General Fund, and fund balance from the Major Road and Local Street Funds.
In 2005, City Council, Administration, the Community Development & Viability and the Financial Services Committee worked to develop a new road funding strategy to appropriately address local street needs. Since some of the aforementioned revenue sources have been exhausted, the challenge will be to identify new resources to develop a new plan. A ballot proposal request for 2.9213 mills was turned down by voters in November of 2004.
GOAL:
• Identify long-term funding sources to implement the Local Street Improvement Plan that provides for a consistent maintenance, repair and rehabilitation program for all neighborhood streets.
OBJECTIVES:
• Increase community involvement and public education to promote the need for an adequate funding source to manage the needs, priorities and strategies for operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of the City's neighborhood streets.
• Implement the Local Street Improvement Plan as detailed in the Capital Improvement Plan.
Local Street Fund-Transfer Out of Funds
The Local Street Fund - Transfer Out of Funds Cost Center is responsible for transferring money from the Local Street Fund to other funds including debt service funds in compliance with City policies and bond obligations.
GOAL:
• Provide funding to Debt Service cost centers in compliance with City policies and bond obligations.
OBJECTIVE:
• Transfer funds as necessary, to provide funding for principal and interest payments of bonded debt
Local Street Fund-Construction
The Local Street Fund - Construction Cost Center is responsible for planning, designing and constructing improvements to the City's 251-mile local street network, including street construction and rehabilitation. These efforts include roadside drainage improvements, construction of new street bases and new travel surfaces. This is done by recognizing needs as determined by the City's pavement management system, and petitions from citizens through the special assessment district process in accordance with City ordinance.
GOAL:
• Plan local street system improvements and rehabilitation projects to provide for the motor vehicle travel needs along the neighborhood roads of the community. A safe and adequate local street system is vital to preserving the quality of life in the City, which enhances attraction and retention of residents.
OBJECTIVES:
• Improve the construction management of City projects and oversight of private development projects through employee training programs, community involvement and input, and dedication of the necessary resources to successfully address needs.
• Improve customer response and ability to implement planned / budgeted programs by providing adequate personnel and / or professional service resources.
• Continue with gravel street paving projects to provide interested neighborhoods with improved (paved) roads.
• Proceed with planning and construction for projects listed in the CIP.
Local Street Fund-Routine Maintenance
The Local Street Fund - Routine Maintenance Cost Center is responsible for planning and performing routine maintenance to the City's 251-mile local street network. Because all but approximately 25 miles of these streets are paved, data is available from the City's pavement management program that indicates the level of work to be performed, which generally involves crack sealing, concrete slab replacement or limited asphalt overlays / repairs, and storm sewer / catch basin cleaning. The 25 miles of unpaved streets receive regular attention through grading and dust-control activities.
GOALS:
• Develop a comprehensive local street system maintenance plan to provide a safe and adequate neighborhood street system.
• Increase community involvement and public education in developing and implementing a program to provide for the long-term funding and management of the local street infrastructure.
OBJECTIVES:
• Improve maintenance practices of the City through employee training programs, community involvement and input, and dedication of the necessary resources to successfully address needs.
• Provide proactive planning and programming of maintenance activities in order to maximize the use of available resources dedicated to street maintenance activities.
• Improve customer response and ability to implement planned / budgeted maintenance programs by providing adequate personnel and / or professional service resources.
Local Street Fund-Traffic Service
The Local Street Fund - Traffic Services Cost Center is responsible for planning and performing traffic studies, including school-walk routes, traffic counts, turning movements, street sign fabrication and installation, in addition to pavement markings on the City's 251-mile local street network. This cost center is also responsible for issuance of permits to work in the City rights-of-way.
GOALS:
• Provide for local street system maintenance of signs and pavement markings to provide for safety and awareness of motor vehicles along the neighborhood streets of the community. A safe and adequate local street system that includes traffic signs and pavement markings is vital to preserving the quality of life in the City, which enhances attraction and retention of residents.
• Preserve the City's existing infrastructure through permit issuance, monitoring and compliance enforcement.
• Minimize the City's exposure to risk by promoting sound traffic planning and improved safety of existing and proposed local streets.
OBJECTIVES:
• Improve traffic safety related activities through employee training programs, community involvement and input, and dedication of the necessary resources to successfully address needs.
• Provide proactive planning and programming of traffic safety related activities such as signing, street lighting, school-walk routes, signalization, work zone safety, and permit oversight in order to maximize the use of available resources dedicated to street activities.
• Improve customer response and ability to implement planned / budgeted programs by providing adequate personnel and / or professional service resources.
Local Street Fund-Winter Maintenance
The Local Street Fund - Winter Maintenance Cost Center is responsible for planning and performing winter maintenance activities, such as snow and ice removal on the City's 251-mile local street network. This includes the significantly different activities, skills and equipment needed for maintaining gravel streets in addition to paved streets.
GOAL:
• Provide a local street system winter maintenance program addressing motor vehicle travel needs along the neighborhood streets of the community during winter months.
OBJECTIVES:
• Improve winter maintenance practices of the City through employee training programs, community involvement and input, and dedication of the necessary resources to successfully address needs.
• Provide proactive planning and programming of winter maintenance activities in order to maximize the use of available resources dedicated to winter maintenance activities.
• Improve customer response and ability to implement planned / budgeted winter maintenance programs by providing adequate personnel and / or professional service resources.
Drains
Public Improvement Drain Fund
The mission of the Public Improvement Drain Fund is to provide for the effective administration of the City's drainage regulations (Chapter 114 of the Code of Ordinances) and floodplain regulations (Chapter 94 of Code of Ordinances), both related to land improvement and development within the City. There are currently twenty-eight (28) Chapter 20 drains in service within the City.
Storm water issues fall within the parameters of the Public Improvement Drain Fund. Large-scale public drainage improvements are constructed and maintained by the Oakland County Drain Commissioner and are funded through this cost center under Chapter 20 of the Drain Code. Combined, these activities have resulted in a comprehensive drainage system.
Except for the county-owned drainage systems, storm sewers, detention basins and other storm facilities are owned by the various subdivision associations or the public at-large. The City historically has played only a regulatory role in the maintenance of these storm systems. Given the age of infrastructure, lack of adequate maintenance to existing facilities, and USEPA regulations related to storm water management, the City is more aggressively evaluating its role in storm water management.
GOALS:
• Regulate land development under the provisions of Titles 114 and 94 of the City's ordinances as they relate to storm water drainage and flood plain issues.
• Monitor and inspect existing storm facilities within the City for ongoing compliance with ordinances and maintenance agreements.
• Provide the necessary funds to allow the Oakland County Drain Office to design, construct, preserve and maintain its drainage facilities in the community as provided for under the Public Drain Code.
• Expand the public drainage system to provide an adequate outlet for storm water conveyance where flooding and poor drainage conditions occur.
OBJECTIVES:
• Implement the design and construction of capital drain projects defined in the Capital Improvement Plan.
• Develop a comprehensive storm water management policy that defines the role of the City in storm water management issues and defines a mechanism for funding capital improvements, operations, and maintenance of all drainage systems within the City.
• Implement the plan for compliance with the USEPA NPDES Phase II permitting requirements.
Drain Debt Fund
The mission of the Drain Debt Fund is to account for the payment of debt created by Chapter 20 Drain construction and maintenance. Revenue is generated from tax levies, and expenditures are made for principal and interest. These county bonds payable represent the City's pro rata share of storm sewer construction and improvement bonds issued by Oakland County. Payment is secured by the full faith and credit of the City.
Fleet Division
Fleet Equipment Fund
The mission of the Fleet Division is to provide and maintain safe efficient vehicles and equipment to our customers utilizing a comprehensive preventive maintenance program, a well-trained professional staff, the latest repair technology and timely replacement. The Fleet Division is responsible for providing and maintaining the City owned fleet of vehicles and equipment in a safe and proper functioning condition. Scheduled preventative maintenance is performed, vehicle condition and criteria for replacement is closely monitored. Customers pay a monthly replacement charge to ensure sufficient funds will be available when replacement is due. Act 51 rental rates include funding for replacement of DPS vehicles and equipment. The fleet consists of approximately 86 cars, pick-ups, and vans, 18 dump-salt trucks, 12 heavy construction vehicles, 11 trailers and 17 specialty vehicles. Fleet is also responsible for the maintenance and repair of approximately 200 pieces of power and field equipment. Preventative maintenance and repairs are performed on 31 Fire Department emergency vehicles and apparatus, as well as numerous miscellaneous emergency tools and equipment.
Fleet Division maintains its own records, files and inventory on a computerized system. The Division also inventories and distributes parts, safety gear, clothing, supplies and tools as needed to various departments.
GOALS:
• To provide an efficient fleet of vehicles to the various departments for use in carrying out the business of the City
• To maintain the fleet in a safe and proper functioning condition by providing a comprehensive preventative maintenance program on a scheduled basis consistent with manufacturer's recommendations
• To provide an effective and timely vehicle/equipment repair program in order to facilitate the emergency nature of many of the services provided by the City
• To maintain adequate parts and supplies while minimizing inventory costs by appropriately balancing "just in time" inventory (one hour delivery)
• To recommend specifications for the scheduled replacement of City vehicles and equipment to fulfill the users' needs
• To continue to evaluate and improve the processes and procedures of the division in order to contain cost and improve quality
• To provide on-going training to keep fleet staff's level of knowledge current with the latest technology
• To continue to evaluate and improve the processes and procedures of the division in order to contain cost and improve quality
OBJECTIVES:
• To continue to work with the DPS garage architect and construction manager to refine plans and layout for the proposed building renovation/addition, in order to improve efficient processes for the fleet maintenance function
• To improve the tracking and accuracy of fleet specific performance and workload indicators by incorporating new advanced features of the computerized maintenance system
• To analyze and coordinate City wide departmental vehicle and equipment utilization, extend vehicle life cycle, investigate the possibility of reducing the total number of vehicles and equipment, which will lower the overall cost
• To ensure that the vehicles and equipment which were scheduled for replacement, but because of the local roads funding situation are being kept beyond their life cycle, are safe and reliable at the lowest possible cost
• To provide training for mechanics for maintenance and repair of new fire apparatus, maintain EVT certification [Emergency Vehicle Technician - Certifications Levels I, II and III (Master)]
• To provide training and testing to enable mechanic II's to become State master certified
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