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City to adopt asset-management tools, add engineering and maintenance staff in 2026 budget request
Summary
City staff said the 2026 budget includes funding for a new asset-management system (CityWorks), a staff engineer in an enlarged engineering division, and additional maintenance positions and tree-care staff in public service to support preventative maintenance and lift-station upkeep.
City staff said the proposed 2026 budget funds an organizational shift toward data-driven infrastructure maintenance, including implementation of a new asset-management and work-order platform, consolidation of engineering and transportation functions, and added maintenance staff in public service.
Staff said Duane Powell, IT director, will lead implementation of a new asset-management software tool and work-order system, CityWorks, in 2026 with coordination across IT, public service and GIS. “...we will be implementing a new asset management software tool and work order system,” Dan Riley said, describing the culmination of multi-year efforts.
The engineering budget showed a notable increase as the city combined its transportation and mobility division with engineering and requested an additional project/engineer position. The engineering presenter said two contracts previously funded from capital were moved into operating to better align contract management with day-to-day engineering functions.
Public service requested personnel to support maintenance and to expand tree canopy work: staff proposed adding a forester position to maintain and expand tree canopy and a maintenance technician for underground infrastructure and lift-station specialization. The department said it maintains 22 lift stations and that preventative maintenance efforts are being prioritized to extend asset life.
Building Standards staff said they seek a part-time inspector to address inspection workload after a permit technician retired; the department also introduced a new chief building official, Bob Mazara, who joined the city about five weeks earlier.
Why it matters: Funding for asset-management tools, an expanded engineering function and targeted maintenance positions signals a shift toward preventative, data-driven infrastructure management that could change maintenance schedules, capital planning and service delivery.
