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Public works seeks staff, heavy equipment and bigger resurfacing budget as growth arrives

Collegedale City Commission · April 27, 2026
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Summary

Public works requested two additional positions, on‑call pay, a large excavator, equipment storage near Little Debbie Park and sign retroreflectivity work; commissioners urged shifting more of the city’s savings into road resurfacing, and staff presented preliminary contract pricing for curbside garbage service as an option.

Public Works (speaker 14) told the commission that rapid local development requires adding staff and equipment to maintain service levels.

The director asked for two additional public works positions and proposed an on‑call pay arrangement to ensure coverage. He outlined capital needs that include a larger excavator (CAT 309) to clear stream debris and perform heavier sewer and drainage work, replacement of an aging skid‑steer, a Ventrac mower/edger and storage structures near Little Debbie Park so crews need not…

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