Council approves temporary promotion of street supervisor to street superintendent, to bring project inspection in‑house

The Jersey Village City Council approved an ordinance (referenced by staff as Ordinance 2025‑14) to authorize moving the city’s street supervisor into a street superintendent role and to have that position provide in‑house capital‑project inspection services on a trial basis.

Staff told council inspection services for road reconstruction and other capital projects have historically been contracted and cost the city between about $90,000 and $115,000 per project depending on scope. The street supervisor has prior inspection experience and staff said the employee has acclimated to the city, making an internal transition appropriate to control costs and retain institutional knowledge.

Staff proposed funding the position’s pay differential from bond funds and said the general fund would be reimbursed monthly from the applicable general obligation (G.O.) bond fund as inspection work is assigned to projects. Staff presented an annual estimated cost increase of $23,182.37 and requested a transfer of $9,807.93 from the 2024 general obligation bond fund to cover near‑term expenses; staff said the net effect would be budget‑neutral to the general fund because of bond reimbursements tied to project activity.

Councilors discussed that if bond funding runs out the city would reassess whether the position should be absorbed into the general fund or modified; staff said future budgeting would return to council if ongoing general‑fund support was required. Council approved the ordinance unanimously.