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DPW describes fleet needs, fields staffing and jail-diversion work; new fleet director recently hired
Summary
DPW leaders told the finance committee they are addressing fleet replacement needs, described grounds and fields staffing (including artificial-turf maintenance), and said the jail-diversion program is administratively housed in DPW; the city recently hired a fleet director.
DPW Commissioner Jill Lathan and senior DPW operations staff briefed the finance committee June 16 on multiple operations items, including fleet needs, park and field maintenance, and the department's jail-diversion program.
Lathan said fleet replacement remains a multi-year need and that DPW participates in the city's fleet queue along with other departments. Commissioner Lathan said the city is working with central administration on prioritization; DPW will continue to request vehicles through the standard process. Committee members and…
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