FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2001SENGINEERING DEPARTMENTINITIAL BUDGET PRESENTATIONTO THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCILFY 2001-2002
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Engineering Department is to provide technical expertise, guidance, perspective and products necessary to create and support safe, effective, efficient and quality facilities, services and operations for the Town of Chapel Hill.
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KEY OBJECTIVES FOR 2001-2002
To provide timely, consistent, thorough reviews and construction supervision of both public and private development projects.
To administer a comprehensive Stormwater Management Program which addresses community stormwater quantity and quality issues.
To manage, operate, and maintain a computerized traffic signal system in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
To expand and improve in-house land surveying and engineering design services necessary for developing Town improvement projects.
To develop, coordinate, and manage a comprehensive Town-wide Geographic Information System.
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KEY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
· Operation and management of the computerized traffic signal system in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Provision of comprehensive traffic engineering services.
· Development and administration of the Geographic Information System (G.I.S.) and associated data-sharing network. Provision of comprehensive G.I.S. training and services.
· Management and development of the Stormwater Management Program regarding water quantity and quality. Provision of comprehensive stormwater and drainage engineering services.
· Provision of land surveying services including boundary, construction, and as-built surveys in addition to land records research.
· Provision of engineering design services and construction supervision on capital improvement projects and associated public infrastructure improvements.
· Provision of comprehensive and timely review of development and redevelopment proposals.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REVENUE SUMMARY
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Account |
1999-00 Actual |
Original 2000-01 Budget |
Revised 2001-01 Budget |
YTD 2000-01 Actual |
2000-01 Estimated |
2001-02 Requested |
% Change From Original Budget |
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45120 Carrboro Traffic Srvcs. 45125 Carrboro Water Testing 46400 Engineering Permits 48200 Sales: Cemetery Lots 48220 Sales: Eng. Software/Data |
8,200 3,000 140,902 65,200 800 |
8,400 2,400 85,000 70,000 0 |
8,400 2,400 85,000 70,000 0 |
4,200 1,800 63,698 30,150 275 |
8,400 3,600 100,000 60,000 275 |
8,400 3,600 80,000 60,000 0 |
0.0% 50.0% -5.9% -14/3% N/A |
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TOTAL DEPT. REVENUES |
218,102 |
165,800 |
165,800 |
100,123 |
172,275 |
152,000 |
-8.3% |
We project total fiscal year 2001-2002 Engineering Department revenues to be 8-10% lower than last year due to reduced permit revenues for new development.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY
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Description |
1999-00 Actual |
2000-01 Original Budget |
2000-01 Revised Budget |
2000-01 Estimated |
2001-02 Requested |
% Change Over Orig. Budget |
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Engineering Personnel Operations Capital |
707,815 136,021 11,130 |
771,748 122,273 0 |
771,748 137,561 9,000 |
731,000 142,368 9,000 |
805,861 111,513 5,000 |
4.4% -8.8% N/A |
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GRAND TOTAL |
854,966 |
894,021 |
918,309 |
882,368 |
922,374 |
3.2% |
We think that Engineering Department operating costs will be similar in the coming year to those we are experiencing this year. One responsibility area that could change significantly in the coming year is stormwater management. We are investigating implementation of a stormwater utility to fund stormwater services beyond routine operating budget expenses and to comply with Federal and State mandates.
Departmental programs in all major responsibility areas are providing high quality, timely services. Additional staff resources are needed to maintain quality service levels relating to Traffic Engineering and Geographic Information System development. These two service categories are growing rapidly and each is currently staffed with only a single person to handle both major and minor responsibilities.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ADD LIST
First Priority: Add Traffic Engineering Technician per following detail sheet.
(Pay Grade Range 29-31)
Salary and Benefits$43,750
Furniture and Equipment 4,000
$47,750
Second Priority: Add G.I.S. Specialist per following detail sheet.
(Pay Grade Range 34-35)
Salary and Benefits$55,800
Furniture and Equipment 4,000
$59,800
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FORM 2 PERSONAL SERVICES APPROPRIATION REQUEST FY 2001-2002 PAGE 1 OF 1
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FUND |
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT |
DIVISION |
ACCOUNT CODE 10270-50100 |
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POSITION CLASSIFICATION TITLE
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JUSTIFICATION
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* TRAFFIC ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN:
Pay Grade Range 29-31 (Job Rate $31,247)
NATURE OF WORK:
Assist Traffic Engineer with investigation and resolution of requests for assistance, plan and report reviews for new development, preparation of reports and agenda items, development of traffic calming plans, field review of signal, signs, and markings work, perform traffic counts, perform intersection analyses.
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The increasing size of complexity of the Town’s Traffic Control System in conjunction with responsibilities associated with Traffic Impact Statement review, traffic calming, bicycle and pedestrian accommodation, and high levels of citizen requests for assistance have overloaded our Traffic Engineer. A technician assistant is necessary to share the work.
ESTIMATED COST FOR NEW POSITION:
SALARY AND BENEFITS:................................. $43,750 FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT:..................... $ 4,000 VEHICLE:............................................................. N/A
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OPERATING BUDGET IMPACT: ENGINEERING.....$47,750
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FORM 2 PERSONAL SERVICES APPROPRIATION REQUEST FY 2001-2002 PAGE 1 OF 1
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT |
DIVISION |
ACCOUNT CODE 10270-50100 |
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POSITION CLASSIFICATION TITLE
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JUSTIFICATION
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* GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST:
Pay Grade Range 34-35 (Job Rate $39,881)
NATURE OF WORK:
Take lead role in developing new G.I.S. applications for all Town departments. Free up existing G.I.S. technician position to maintain and update data as needed.
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The Town’s use of its G.I.S. has grown significantly in recent years. We now have need of two phases of work: maintenance and updating of existing data layers; and development of new applications. This proposed new position would focus on application development for all Town departments..
ESTIMATED COST FOR NEW POSITION:
SALARY AND BENEFITS:................................. $55,800 FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT:..................... $ 4,000 VEHICLE:............................................................. N/A
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OPERATING BUDGET IMPACT: ENGINEERING.....$59,800
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