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Redmond Public Works wins APWA accreditation; department singled out for fleet and street‑cleaning practices
Summary
At its June 16 meeting the Redmond City Council accepted a presentation from APWA Region 9 noting that Redmond Public Works met 98% of evaluated practices and received full accreditation, with two model practices recognized for fleet replacement analysis/green‑fleet purchasing and a rare decant facility for street debris.
The Redmond City Council on June 16 heard that the city’s Public Works Department has been granted full accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA) after evaluators reviewed 376 practices.
"I am very proud to report the department achieved 98% full compliance with all applicable practices," Tina Nelson, APWA Region 9 director, told the council, adding that accreditation recognizes continuous improvement rather than perfection. Nelson said Redmond joins about 230 accredited agencies in the U.S. and Canada and that evaluators were drawn from experienced public‑works professionals in British Columbia, Missouri, and Oregon.
The evaluators identified two model practices Redmond should share with other cities: the city’s equipment and fleet management replacement analysis paired with a green‑fleet purchasing policy, and Redmond’s street‑cleaning environmental compliance tied to a decant facility for street debris — a capability APWA called an uncommon asset for a city. Mayor (present at the meeting) and staff praised Director Burt and accreditation manager Amanda for leading the work that began in 2024.
The accreditation will not change the department’s daily operations immediately, Nelson said, but serves as an external validation of the department’s policies, procedures, and management practices and establishes a baseline for ongoing improvement. The mayor and council recognized the team with a plaque and a group photo in the chamber.
No council action was required or taken on the accreditation itself; the presentation concluded and the meeting proceeded to the public‑comment period.
