Fiscal Year 2013 Recommended Budget Book - Lake County

Public WorksKey ObjectivesPerformance MeasurementsRoad Operations - MaintenanceExtend the life of paved roads through pavement preservation techniques such as resurfacing and micro-surfacingRehabilitate roadway shoulders to allow positive drainage and to eliminate drop-offs for safety purposesMow roadsides and remove right-of-way debris for safety and aesthetic purposesRoad Operations - ConstructionBid and inspect construction projects shown on the Transportation Construction Program to provide a reliable transportationnetworkImprove water quality through bidding and inspecting stormwater retrofit projectsEngineeringDesign road improvements and multi-use trailsComplete the Public Right of Way Transition Plan for ADA and projects to retrofit broken and damaged sidewalksContinue to provide support to the Community Traffic Safety Team at monthly meetings and work on the annual Back-to-School Safety Fair, Motorcycle Safety Fair, and School DUI fairsEngineering - Traffic OperationsUse new sign recovery contract to reduce sign costsIncrease traffic surveillance capabilitiesIncrease the number of intersections connected to Traffic OperationsEnvironmental Services - StormwaterReduce non-compliant structures in the floodplainReduce the number of flooding complaints from incorrect lot gradingEnvironmental Services - Laboratory and HydrogeologyPerform sampling and analysis of surface water, springs, landfill monitor wells, county owned potable wells, stormwaterprojects and any other county related samplesProvide sampling and analysis for citizen potable water samplesProvide sampling and analytical services for local municipalities and businessesEnvironmental Services - Adopt-A-Lake ProgramVolunteers collect water quality samples for analysis at the Lake County Water Resource Mobile LabVolunteers pick up litter from adopted areas on lakes throughout the CountyHold educational events to inform the public on issues such as water quality, benefits of aquatic plants and stormwater BestManagement Practices (BMP)Environmental Services - Mosquito ManagementInvestigate, with integrity and professionalism, all public service requests in an acceptable time periodManage immature mosquitoes to help reduce the number of emerging adult mosquitoesManage adult mosquitoes to reduce the risk of arboviral disease transmissionEnvironmental Services - Aquatic Plant ManagementInvestigate, with integrity and professionalism, all public service requests in an acceptable time periodConduct a water body investigation program to establish and prioritize aquatic plant management strategiesManage invasive and problematic aquatic plants to enhance the natural integrity of Lake County water bodiesSolid WasteComplete Prescription (Rx) Drug Take-back events to all communitiesEstablish employee safety teams and implement a comprehensive safety program using monthly meetingsF - 155