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Public Works supervisor touts in‑house repairs and cost savings but warns limits of two‑person crew
Summary
Public Works Supervisor Jory Adams told council the department rebuilt a motor for about $700 and saved the city an estimated $4,000–$13,000 by performing in‑house repairs; he reported park maintenance resuming and flagged limited purchasing ability while CalCard accounts remain disabled.
Public Works Supervisor Jory Adams reported on operations and maintenance at the Jan. 7 council meeting, describing recent repairs and ongoing constraints.
Adams said staff rebuilt an emergency trailer trash pump motor in‑house for roughly $700 and estimated that keeping vehicle and equipment servicing internal saved the city between $4,000 and $13,000 compared with outside replacement. He noted park mowing has resumed where weather permits and the aerator motor at the ponds has been serviced while the department waits for funds to buy a new gear reduction. Adams also said public restrooms are locked on weekends to save operating funds and that the department is a two‑person crew working to prioritize essential maintenance.
Adams invited council members to visit public works facilities to inspect equipment and said he will provide written reports and a training schedule in future meeting packets.
