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DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET NARRATIVE <br /> FUND: General <br /> DEPARTMENT: Streets <br /> DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVE <br /> The street department primary objective is to provide safe and efficient streets and <br /> traffic control devices in compliance with applicable state statutes. Storm water <br /> management facilities ar an important objective also_ <br /> DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES <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 around 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 project for street <br /> pavements (crack sealing, seal coating, and/or other surface treatments). This <br /> program is proposed to be expanded to include some street rehabilitation based on <br /> the pavement condition inventory. <br /> Other expenditures include a changeable messe/traffic advisory sign, a patching <br /> trailer to provide more efficient and economical use of material, and material <br /> storage bins. <br />