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Streets division pitches pavement management software, preservation and equipment replacements

Franklin City Budget & Finance Committee · March 19, 2026
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Summary

Public Works Streets staff told the committee they want to centralize pavement data with a ~$80,000 pavement management system and requested replacements for aging equipment (skid steer, leaf vacuum) while holding headcount steady and reclassifying to add a third road inspector. Staff argued preservation work (crack fill, rejuvenator) gives best lifecycle value.

Jerry Hatcher, director of streets, told the Budget & Finance Committee on March 19 that the Streets division will hold headcount at 77 but is proposing one internal reclassification to add an infrastructure & development manager and add a third road inspector by reclassifying existing staff.

Hatcher emphasized pavement‑preservation techniques as the Division’s top priority, noting extensive crack‑filling planned for spring and…

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