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

2. 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

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

4. Parishwide Drainage Management

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

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

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

13. 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

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