Drainage Management In Calcasieu parish 2.0 operational assessment phase of Study February 20, 2018

Framework Established Early On (Spring, 2015) Drainage Mission: “to enhance stewardship and protection of the Community’s drainage watershed resources in a comprehensive and responsive manner” Guiding Principles Policy Objectives Operational Objectives

Drainage - Guiding Principles Protect existing property investments Optimize capacity for economic growth Reduce impacts from disasters Protect water resources Maximize efficiencies in watershed management

Parishwide Drainage Management

Recommendations for the Operational Objectives assessment Update the operational and maintenance portion of the 2005 study An assessment of all gravity drainage districts in various subject areas is needed

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury study in 2005 Drainage presentation by Engineering and Public Works in June, 2004 Police Jury subsequently requested that the staff study alternatives for improving drainage management Drainage Management in Calcasieu Parish: A study commissioned by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury completed in February of 2005

Proposed Study Approach Updated profile of the current gravity drainage district system (map, millages, budgets, etc.) Review of drainage district operations in various areas (Finance, Human Resources, Risk Management, etc.) Review of the drainage district structure in the Parish Recommendations on how the management of drainage can be improved at the district level

Financial policies and practices Review Operating budget and audit reviews Applicable millage and expiration dates Procurement practices and compliance Inventory and fixed asset Review

Human Resources policies and practices Review Human resources manual and policy reviews Employee compensation plans and policy review Performance review policy Personnel file process and document storage

Risk management policies and practices Review Worker compensation policy review Vehicle and equipment accident policy review Liability insurance policy review Employee benefit and health insurance review

Operations policies and practices Review Operational policies review Work order process review Maintenance schedules Tracking of lateral maintenance work

Recommendation Drainage Committee recommends to Police Jury approval of proposed study approach as described.

Proposed Study Approach Updated profile of the current gravity drainage district system (map, millages, budgets, etc.) Review of drainage district operations in various areas (Finance, Human Resources, Risk Management, etc.) Review of the drainage district structure in the Parish Recommendations on how the management of drainage can be improved at the district level

Timeline March 1 Police Jury Meeting February 26 PJ Drainage Committee Meeting February 26 Drainage District and Municipalities Meeting March 1 Police Jury Meeting