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Public Works pushes back on proposed cuts to vehicles and manager roles; presents modest fee updates
Summary
Public Works told the committee that proposed deletions of vehicle replacements and several vacant manager positions would weaken project delivery and operations; the department also presented a fee study to update subdivision, excavation and right-of-way fees and proposed temporary waivers for small-business table-and-chair permits.
Public Works Director Carla Short told the Budget and Appropriations Committee on June 18 that proposed reductions — including delaying replacement of four aging vehicles and removing several vacant manager-level positions — would impede the department’s ability to deliver capital projects and maintain city facilities.
The Budget and Legislative Analyst recommended treating the vehicle replacements and multiple vacant managerial positions (including an operations manager for a corridor-cleaning workforce program, a policy and communications manager, a procurement/contracts manager, and an assistant superintendent for landscaping) as…
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