TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Public Works |
Aaron Bert |
425-556-2786 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Amanda Balzer |
Policy and Planning Manager |
TITLE:
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American Public Works Association Accreditation
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The Public Works Department is embarking on the process to become Accredited by the American Public Works Association (APWA). The Accreditation process involves submitting documentation of all public works functions to a review team for evaluation to determine compliance with recommended management practices. Staff will provide an overview of the accreditation process, goals, and timeline.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Comprehensive Plan, Utilities Strategic Plan, Water System Plan, and General Sewer Plan, Redmond Zoning Code, and Redmond Municipal Code Titles 10, 12, and 13.
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Currently APWA Accreditation has only been obtained by 11 other Cities and Counties in Washington State.
OUTCOMES:
Outcomes expected from the accreditation process include:
• improved operational performance and consistency,
• retention of institutional knowledge, improved onboarding and succession planning, and
• improved communication and clear delegation of authority.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
The cost to complete the accreditation process is $15,000 plus significant staff resources to document processes.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
N/A
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Split between Utilities and General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
Upon application to APWA the process needs to be completed in 3 years to achieve accreditation.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Presentation