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DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET NARRATIVE <br /> • <br /> FUND: General <br /> DEPARTMENT: Streets <br /> DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVE <br /> The streets department primary objective is to provide safe and efficient street and <br /> traffic control devices in compliance with applicable state statutes. Storm water <br /> management facilities are an important objective also. <br /> DEPARTMENT ACTIVI 1 IES <br /> Snow plowing and sanding of icy streets is a primary activity during winter months. <br /> Patching of potholes and deteriorated pavement areas is a year round activity. <br /> Installation of load limit signs and maintenance or installation of all other. signs is a <br /> significant activity of the department. Cleaning and maintenance of the storm sewer <br /> system is another activity of the department. <br /> • DEPARTMENT GOALS <br /> - Improved street sweeping effectiveness. <br /> - Updating of regulatory and warning signs. <br /> - Completion of load limit updating. <br /> - Continue efficient snow and ice control. <br /> - Improve pavement patching effectiveness. <br /> DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE COMMENT <br /> The major budget requests are the annual preventive maintenance projects for street <br /> pavements (crack sealing, seal coating and/or other surface treatments). This program <br /> is proposed to be expanded to include some street rehabilitation based on the pavement <br /> condition inventory. <br /> Other expenditures include a new skidloader, a shared purchase with water and sewer, <br /> an airbag suspension kit for unit #124 which will relieve some of the frame.stress of <br /> snow plowing. <br /> • <br />