2011 budget summary - St. Louis County

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFICDesignDesigns’ capital projects include roads, sidewalks,signal systems, bridges and road preservation. Thedepartment applys the latest Federal, State andCounty standards as well as practical designmethodology to create the most cost effectivedesign; oversees the bid letting process for projectsto be performed by private contractors. In addition,the bridge inspection team performs almost 200bridge inspections annually.ConstructionConstruction inspects and supervises constructionperformed within St. Louis County right‐of‐way;performs surveys and operates a materials testinglaboratory accredited by the American Associationof State Highway and Transportation Officials toensure that the expenditure of public monies onnew construction projects and the rehabilitation ofexisting, County‐maintained roads results in aquality transportation system. Constructionadministers and oversees all types of roadwayrelatedimprovement contracts within St. LouisCounty‐maintained right‐of‐way and right‐of‐wayimprovements performed by subdivision andcommercial developers; performs research, testingand analysis of materials incorporated into roadwayconstruction contracts and right‐of‐wayimprovements, and provides materials testingservices to other divisions, departments andmunicipalities. Construction performs projectrelated survey layout work, benchmark and right ofway monument preservation and provides surveywork for other County departments.Materials Lab staff testing concrete for the Page‐Olive ConnectorAdministrationAdministration provides the fiscal and procurementservices necessary for the department to function.Administration manages information technologysystems; maintains department records; assists indisaster recovery coordination and handlespersonnel services such as payroll, insurancebenefits, recruitment, job classification and supplyissuance.Fleet Management/GarageFleet Management and Garage Operationsmaintains 3,400 motor vehicles and other enginepoweredmachinery owned by St. Louis County;procures and dispenses fuel for same; maintains 2County‐owned parking facilities in Clayton, managesand maintains 2,400 parking spaces for bothemployees and contract parking; operates theCounty’s vehicle pool and provides contractmechanic services and fuel services.PERFORMANCE MEASURES2007Actual2008Actual2009Actual2010Estimated2011ProjectedAccounts Payable Invoices Processed NA NA 21,300 21,300 21,000Surface Treatment (Lane Miles) 99.8 226.5 83.8 79.1 68Construction Work Inspected ($M) 26.4 23.6 27 40 40Special Use Permits Issued 1,200 1,629 1,212 1,250 1,312Wrench Turning Hours 34,006 35,243 34,500 35,000 31,637- 121 -FISCAL YEAR 2011ADOPTED BUDGET