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REPORT 58 Page 1 To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the Cit Mana er March 24,2008 INFORMATIONAL STAFF REPORT The Public Works Services Department is responsible for the essential services that help build a great community. The Department consists of four operating divisions and one department management program including Water Utility Services, Wastewater Management Services, Right-Ot-Way Maintenance, Fleet Management, and Water Resources Management. With 92 employees, the department provides effICient, economical, and responsive maintenance to our infrastructure system. The Department supports the City Council Utilities Committee, Tree Board, and the Redwood City Pride and Beautification Committee in meeting their objectives. To ensure that the water and wastewater systems are continuously maintained and replaced in a timely and effective manner, the Water Utility Services and Wastewater Management Services Divisions support and provide input to the Engineering and Construction Division of the Community Development Services Department for systems long-range planning and capital improvement programs. To maintain the roadways and sidewalks, the Right-Of-Way Maintenance Division utilizes strategic programs such as the Roadway Maintenance System and the Sidewalk Repair Program. These programs prioritize maintenance based upon the condition ot the road or sidewalk. The Fleet Management Division's "core business" is to service and maintain City vehicles and equipment in a safe and sound operating condition and repJace worn, outdated equipment when the economy dictates. Their business also provides vehicle maintenance services to six outside agencies and fueling services to two agencies. Finally, the mission of the Water Resources Management Program is to develop an efficient water use ethic throughout the community by actively promoting wise water use practices. This is completed through public education and awareness initiatives and the active implementation of water conservation "Best Management Practices" (BMPs). The Program implements these initiatives in the most cost effective manner possible~ so to ensure a reliable water supply for our community both today and tomorrow. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES . Respond to City Councir, administration, and citizen requests. · Policy development, coordination, and monitoring of divisions within Public Works Services. · ~nfrastructure management and long term plannmg. . Community awareness and public participation programs. · Provide essential services required to sustain a successful community. 2007 NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1. Recycled Water - The program consists of a new pumping facility, storage facility, and 10 miles of new pipeline; which is about 70% of Phase I of the program. Over 34 million gallons of recycled water are delivered to 22 sites located in Redwood Shores. This equates to a net savings of 130,000 gallons of drinking water saved each day for other criticat uses in our community.