2009 Kitsap County Budget Book - Kitsap County Government

PUBLIC WORKS ROADS
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2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• In 2008, the Road Maintenance group produced approximately 15,000 tons of asphalt grindings during
maintenance operations. This led to the group being awarded the WasteWise Award for excellence in recycling.
• Initiated construction of the Waaga Way Extension project.
• In 2008, the maintenance group developed, equipped and implemented a salt brine program for snow and ice
control.
• The Road Division continued to implement programs to improve the quality of engineering designs and
construction materials through improved communications, formal plan checking processes and materials testing.
• The 6-Year Transportation Improvement Plan was developed using an inclusive, innovative project selection and
prioritization process.
2009 GOALS & OBJECTIVES
The Road Division will contribute to effective and efficient County services by:
• Continuing to develop innovative policies and procedures to improve efficiency and productivity in conjunction
with the American Public Works Association Accreditation process.
• Insuring that road maintenance activities are completed in accordance with the Maintenance Management
Program adopted and approved by the County Road Administration Board (CRAB)
• Assuring that road maintenance activities protect threatened fish species by continued conformance with the
Regional Road Maintenance Program.
• Insuring that the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is developed in an objective and inclusive manner
utilizing the Transportation Project Evaluation System.
• Continuing to develop innovative methods of assuring cost effectiveness by utilizing recycled materials and other
available raw materials. In 2009, approximately 15,000 tons of asphalt grindings will be recycled into asphalt
mix.
• Improving communication and the base of knowledge between various Road Division groups to assure quality
and efficiency.
• Incorporating innovative low impact development methods into road improvement projects.
V. Program Overview
Program:
Description:
Initiatives:
Administration
This program is responsible for the general administration of for the Public Works Department. This program is
responsible for Public Works payroll, accounts payable & receivable, utility billing, fiscal reports and budgeting,
cost accounting capital assets inventory, Public Works personnel records, grants reimbursement vouchers, and
management of the Open Line system.
1. Expand the Open Line system to include other county departments.
2. Update Public Works Department Disaster Response Manual.
3. Develop public outreach program for department projects.
4. Develop and implement written policies for Public Works practices through the APWA Self
Assessment and Accreditation process.
5. Assist in the negotiations for the renewal of the five Public Works union bargaining
agreements.
6. Support initiatives around Commissioner’s strategic priorities and long-range goals.
7. Contribute to major interdepartmental initiatives.
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