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Council hears public works short staffed; administration weighing leasing, temporary contracts and new in-house positions
Summary
Councilmembers discussed a high vacancy rate in public works, potential savings from unfilled positions, street sweeping and outsourcing, and administration proposed evaluating capital leases or bonds instead of one-time purchases for vehicles and major equipment.
Councilmembers pressed city officials at a workshop about staffing and equipment needs in Public Works, where staff said roughly 15 percent of positions are vacant and that the department employs about 61 workers on the roster discussed during the meeting. Why it matters: Public works handles routine maintenance, stormwater and street-related services; prolonged understaffing can slow routine maintenance and increase reliance on contracted services. What staff and council said: - A councilmember…
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