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Public Works presents energy, recycling and fleet plans; proposes small reallocations and a bubbler subsidy
Summary
David Simpson, director of the Department of Public Works, told the Financial Affairs Committee on Oct. 7 that the department is proposing a series of modest budget adjustments for 2026 focused on stabilizing fleet reserves, maintaining service levels and continuing energy- and diversion-related gains.
David Simpson, director of the Department of Public Works, told the Financial Affairs Committee on Oct. 7 that the department is proposing a series of modest budget adjustments for 2026 focused on stabilizing fleet reserves, maintaining service levels and continuing energy- and diversion-related gains.
Key budget moves and metrics
Simpson presented multi-year metrics the department is tracking: cumulative energy savings from LED conversions and solar arrays since 2017, a near-50% landfill diversion rate that includes composting and recycling, and a relatively flat general-refuse tonnage trend. He told the committee the city has added significant solar capacity and expects additional arrays to come online next year.
Fleet reserve and vehicle purchasing
To address rising vehicle and…
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