City engineering outlines staffing gaps, permit workload and development limits
City Engineer Chris Beatty told the Newport City Council that the engineering division is balancing private development reviews, capital projects and a high volume of right-of-way permits while operating with several vacancies. He warned a state bill imposing short review deadlines could be impractical for complex projects.
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City Engineer Chris Beatty told the Newport City Council at a March work session that the engineering department is juggling private development reviews, capital improvement projects and a rising workload while operating five staff members of an eight-person complement.
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