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• Install and maintain of traffic signs under the City's jurisdiction(1,450); • Operate and maintain six municipal wells and chlorinate/fluoridate water for disinfection and health benefits; • Operate and maintain three filtration plants for removal of iron and manganese. • Maintain approximately 251,000 feet of watermains, over 1000 valves, and 402 hydrants in the water distribution system; and • Operate and maintain the sanitary sewer collection system(two lift stations, approximately 235,000 feet of sewer mains and over 900 manholes). The current goals of the department are to improve the efficient delivery of service through more productive equipment, improve work scheduling, create preventive maintenance programs and respond appropriately to maintenance needs. BUDGET IMPACT Personnel: Personnel in this program consist of the following: • Director of Public Works • Operators • Mechanic • • • Engineering Technician Seasonals In the last two years surveys have been sent to Stanton 5 cities regarding staff levels in the Water, Sewer, Streets and Shop Divisions. In all accountable areas,Mounds View's staffing levels are relative to, or considerably lower than the polled municipalities. Staff recommends that the following additional positions be considered to provide the maintenance needs for the City and customers. 1997: One full-time public work mechanic to be funded through various programs;this would fill a vacant position that is currently staffed jointly between the foreman/mechanic and the Director of Public Works. Seasonal employees currently budgeted in the water and sewer departments would remain constant at four. B. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Capital equipment projections are included in the Capital Equipment Plan. C. CAPITAL BUDGET Funding for all capital equipment will be through the General, Water, Wastewater and Surface Water • Management Funds.