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DPW director urges more highway field staff and overtime funding; requests equipment and reallocated capital for operations
Summary
The Department of Public Works (Highway) requested additional field staff to reach a minimum of 16 field workers, asked to increase overtime funding, and proposed capital purchases (vacuum truck, small bucket truck, leaf/debris vacuum) to improve response to water main breaks, tree removal and street maintenance.
The city’s Department of Public Works (Highway) director presented staffing shortfalls, overtime pressures and capital needs for the highway division during the budget review. The director said the department currently budgets for 15 highway personnel but operates daily with fewer field staff; he recommended a minimum of 16 workers in the field (5 heavy operators, 5 light operators, and 4 laborers) to maintain basic services.
Staffing and recruitment: The director said hiring is difficult because the city’s wage levels are lower than neighboring communities, but retention is supported by pension and longevity packages. Council members urged…
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