Complete Document - City of Auburn

Water and Sewer DepartmentRex Griffin, DirectorThe mission of the City’s Water and SewerDepartment is to provide excellent water andsewer services to all residents and businesses.Excellent service includes appropriate servicehours and a trained, courteous staff to providetimely, accurate, and appropriate informationand assistance.We will achieve this by:• Providing technical assistance andrecommendations to the City Manager andWater Board on all water and sewer issues• Operating and maintaining public utilities in afiscally sound manner while providing a levelof service exceeding legal requirements• Working cooperatively with other CityDepartments to address the future water andsewer needs of the city based on newdevelopments, annexations, and industrialgrowth• Encouraging environmental awareness andeducation as they relate to clean water issues• Pursuing knowledge of the best availabletechnology and procedures relating to thefield of water and sewerFY 03 Goals1. Begin $15 million worth of improvements tothe sewerage treatment and collectionsystem to provide adequate treatmentcapacity for the next twenty years by October31, 2002.2. In conjunction with the Alabama Departmentof Conservation and Martin Marietta,complete the pumping and monitoring systemto improve the base flow to Chewacla Creekfrom Lake Ogletree to Sandhill Road by July31, 2003.aid developers and consultants with utility issuesfor new projects by June 30, 2003.5. In conjunction with the Information TechnologyDepartment, complete 50% of the water andsewer base maps by September 30, 2003.FY 04 Goals1. Complete the new Water and Sewer office andwarehouse complex off Shug Jordan Parkwayby April 30, 2004.2. Complete several water line replacement andextension projects such as Dogwood Street,Byrd Street, Cox Road, and Highway 14 west byOctober 31, 2004.3. Drain, clean, and inspect the water tanks onShug Jordan Pkwy and Summerhill Road bySeptember 30, 2004.4. In conjunction with the Information TechnologyDepartment, complete 75% of the water andsewer base maps by September 30, 2004.5. Complete the installation of two new 1MGelevated water storage tanks and a boosterpumping station to improve water pressure andfire protection to west and northwest Auburn byApril 30, 2004.6. In conjunction with ALDOT plan the utilityrelocations and system reinforcement neededfor the US 29 widening, exit 51 bridge, andBeehive interchange projects by June 30, 2004.7. Complete the $15 million worth of improvementsto the sewerage treatment and collection systemto provide adequate treatment capacity for thenext twenty years by August 31, 2004.8. Have plans completed to implement the ControlManagement and Operations Maintenance(CMOM) program of EPA by September 30,2004.3. Complete the testing and have at least on ofthe raw water wells in operation at LakeOgletree by April 30, 2003.4. In conjunction with the Public WorksDepartment, complete a Design Manual to233