BUDGET DETAIL Section 3 - Forsyth County Government

Budget Summary |General EngineeringGENERAL ENGINEERING 205.3150Department Description and MissionThe Department of Engineering represents a functional grouping of divisions meeting a common goal - to provide for the County'sinfrastructure needs through proper placement and maintenance of roadways, drainage structures, pedestrian walks and trafficcontrol devices. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Forsyth County residents, businesses and visitors by providing wellplanned, environmentally sensitive, cost effective infrastructure and services to promote health, personal safety, transportation,economic growth and civic vitality.Goals and ObjectivesGoal #1: Continue to oversee/implement various road programs: SPLOST, Safe Route To Schools, TransportationEnhancement, Transportation Investment Act and GDOT.- Manage, Design, Acquire Right of Way and Construction for projects awarded under the various road programs.- Review Bids, Award Contract and Notice to Proceed. Hold Pre-Construction Meeting with contractor.- Oversee and complete projects within awarded contract deadline.Goal #2: To negotiate and acquire approximately 1,180 parcels for SPLOST VI and SPLOST VII projects.- Research and review right of way plans for accuracy. Notify and request donations from property owners.- Meet and negotiate acquisition of required right of way and/or easements with property owners.- Acquire rights and lands as needed to assure the success of SPLOST transportation projects and to facilitate publicneeds, both present and future.Goal #3: To provide top quality, professional, effective and timely customer service to all citizens of Forsyth County andCounty personnel.- To provide assistance answering questions and addressing issues related to SPLOST projects, stormwater, roads and bridges,traffic and right of way in a quick, efficient manner.- To review and approve plans, permits, as-builts and construction plans for road projects, commercial and/or residentialdevelopments.- To conduct efficient and timely inspections on all SPLOST related projects, commercial and/or residentialdevelopments.2013 ADOPTED BUDGETEXPENDITURES19% 0% 8%0%2011 20122013ACTUAL ADOPTEDADOPTEDBUDGETBUDGETEXPENDITURESSalaries and Benefits 00 1,407,300Operating Expenditures 00 365,000Internal Service Charges 00 157,900TOTAL $ 0$ 0 $ 1,930,20073%Salaries and BenefitsCapital ExpendituresOther Charges and UsesOperating ExpendituresInternal Service ChargesFORSYTHCOUNTY Annual Operating and Capital BudgetFiscal Year 2013255