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DPW says new right-of-way responsibilities need about six staff, surveyors or contract support
Summary
The Department of Public Works told the Senate it needs roughly six FTEs and access to survey services to implement a new right-of-way program and enforce regulations. The department estimated about $250,000 in personnel costs for the initial hires and recommended contracting survey work until an in-house surveyor can be added.
The Department of Public Works told the Senate on Sept. 10 that its newly expanded right-of-way (ROW) responsibilities will require additional staff and professional services to implement regulations and perform property acquisitions and permit enforcement.
Director Anthony Tomaccio and DPW staff said the ROW section currently has two staff and needs roughly five to six people to perform permit processing, on-site inspections and research related to property acquisition and…
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