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September 28, 2015 PUBLIC WORKS 101
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sandyspringsga.gov Adopted City Priorities – FY 2016 2
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sandyspringsga.gov Public Works Functional Units Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Facilities (City owned and leased) Field Services (Routine maintenance) Stormwater Services Transportation/Traffic 3
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sandyspringsga.gov Capital Improvement Program Unit Overview Manage the majority of City’s transportation improvement projects Sidewalks, streetscapes, road improvements, etc. Coordinates with local, regional, and state agencies (GDOT, ARC, SRTA, etc.) Manage construction activities of CIP Right-of-way acquisition, abandonments, etc. Emergency response Geographic information systems 4
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sandyspringsga.gov Facilities Management Overview Coordinates with property management for leased facilities Manages City owned properties Manages various facilities contracts Cleaning, HVAC, and building security Meeting setup and Audio/Video systems Coordinates building renovations and upgrades LED lighting upgrade Recycling program Energy conservation LED lighting upgrade and motion sensors Utility consumption monitoring 5
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sandyspringsga.gov Field Services Unit Overview Operation “Pave On” resurfacing Manages annual budget allocation as well as GDOT’s Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Maintenance of roadways Right-of-way mowing and community appearance Road (pothole patching), sidewalks, and right-of-way drainage repairs Litter removal Emergency response On call operations City’s 24-Hr Call Center (770-730-5600) Utility coordination/permitting Related to City projects and service permits City does not own any utilities – concerns are addressed with appropriate responsible provider (i.e. AT&T, Georgia Power, Fulton County, City of Atlanta, etc.) Bridge maintenance 6
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sandyspringsga.gov Stormwater Services Unit Overview Manages stormwater capital and drainage maintenance improvements Structure cleaning/maintenance and replacements Manages construction activities Coordinates with local, regional, and state agencies (EPD, EPA, and MNGWPD) Emergency response Coordinates MS4 annual permitting Includes inspection of 20% of City’s inventory annually 7
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sandyspringsga.gov Traffic/Transportation Unit Overview Traffic Management Center (TMC) Traffic signal timing and corridor management Traffic Maintenance program Traffic signals and signs Pavement Markings Intersection improvement program Traffic studies and development plan review Emergency response Transportation planning Coordinates with stakeholders such as: GRTA, ARC, GDOT, MARTA, North Fulton municipalities, etc. 8
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sandyspringsga.gov Public Works Contractors/Service Providers AECOM is responsible for overall departmental management and coordinates the following public works contract services: Field maintenance Blount Construction Company, Inc. Mowing and litter Optech Monette, LLC Signs Optech Monette, LLC Signals Siemens Tree removal Richmond, Casey, and Yellow Ribbon Striping Wildcat Striping and Sealing 9
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sandyspringsga.gov Infrastructure facts Over 300 centerline miles of local roads 9.6 centerline miles of state routes (SR140 and 9) 30.7 centerline miles of interstate (I-285 and GA400) 126 traffic signals 38 CCTV cameras 39 radar feedback signs 18 flashing yellow beacons 14 vehicle approaching beacons 24 school zone beacons 27 miles of fiber optic cable 21 bridges (local streets) 10
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sandyspringsga.gov How do I? Request resurfacing/repaving or report a pothole Contact 24-Hr Call Center (770) 730-5600 Lucity ticket number assigned and routed to Field Services Unit City updates the pavement condition index (PCI) every 3 years Scores (0-100) are generated Goal is an average PCI of 70 Request update on traffic signal timing Contact 24-Hr Call Center (770) 730-5600 Lucity ticket number assigned and routed to Traffic/Transportation Unit for review Report a street sign down/missing Contact 24-Hr Call Center (770) 730-5600 Lucity ticket number assigned and routed to Traffic/Transportation Unit for review Stop signs are safety priority 11
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sandyspringsga.gov How do I? (Continued) Request traffic calming measures Contact 24-Hr Call Center (770) 730-5600 Lucity ticket number assigned and routed to Traffic/Transportation Unit City has an adopted traffic calming policy - http://www.sandyspringsga.gov/home/showdocument?id=379 http://www.sandyspringsga.gov/home/showdocument?id=379 Most measures require a 50% cost share and 75% support from homeowners in area of influence Request review of a drainage problem or sink hole Contact 24-Hr Call Center (770) 730-5600 Lucity ticket number assigned and routed to Stormwater Services Unit Current policy and level of service limits City’s responsibility to infrastructure within the right-of-way or in a specific dedicated easement Staff reviews weekly with management and legal staff for determination 12
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sandyspringsga.gov Questions? 13
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