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Public Works details facilities and landscaping upkeep, 21 buildings and 70 acres under small crew
Summary
Public Works said a seven-person facilities team maintains 21 public buildings totaling about 450,000 square feet while a landscaping crew maintains about 70 acres; staff described preventive maintenance, emergency-response roles and downtown beautification work.
Beaverton ' Public Works managers told the council the city maintains 21 public buildings (roughly 450,000 square feet) with a small facilities crew and that landscaping and beautification work covers more than 70 acres of public space.
Facilities manager Tim (presenting) said the division manages HVAC, fire-safety, plumbing and other building systems and performs preventive maintenance intended to avoid larger capital costs later. "We maintain 21 public buildings that comprise over 450,000 square feet," he said.
Why it matters: Facilities and landscaping underpin the city's ability to run programs, host events and provide services. Staff said good maintenance reduces vandalism and protects the city's asset investments.
Key details from the presentation: - Staffing and scope: Facilities work is performed by a small team (seven skilled employees for buildings and six for landscaping in public spaces) overseeing HVAC, building systems and grounds; the crew also maintains downtown features, benches, plazas and a splash pad. - Asset stewardship: Staff described preventive maintenance, lifecycle replacement and planning (including a facilities master plan) to protect assets and reduce long-term costs. The central plant (heating and cooling) is managed by a contractor and serves multiple downtown buildings. - Beautification and livability: Crews perform graffiti removal, trash pickup and shopping-cart collection; staff said these efforts support downtown vibrancy and reduce criminal opportunities by maintaining cared-for public spaces. - Emergency and resilience roles: Public Works supports shelter operations, tree removal, backup power and other emergency responses.
Councilors praised the visible results of the crews and asked about cost-saving design changes such as replacing irrigated turf with water-wise or native planting to reduce maintenance and irrigation costs. Staff said those options are being explored and that some turf reductions and low-water plantings are under consideration in capital projects.
