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Home My WebLink About2026-05-14 City Council Work Session Agenda Packet1.Call to Order/Roll Call 2.Scheduled Items a.National Public Works Week - Department Overview Presentation 3.Adjournment Corcoran City Council - Work Session Agenda May 14, 2026 5:30 PM *Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Council Chambers Agenda Packet book located by the entrance. The complete Council Agenda Packet is available electronically on the City website at www.corcoranmn.gov. 1 STAFF REPORT Agenda Item: 2.a Council Meeting: May 14, 2026 Prepared By: Kevin Mattson, Public Works Director, Topic: National Public Works Week - Department Overview Presentation Action Required: Summary In recognition of National Public Works Week, staff requested the opportunity to highlight the depth and breadth of the City of Corcoran’s Public Works Department. The department encompasses three primary divisions: Operations, Utilities, and Engineering. The presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of how the Public Works Department serves the community through both internal organizational coordination and external public service responsibilities. Topics will include the department’s role in: Protecting public health and safety Supporting economic development Maintaining a high quality of life for residents Delivering cost-effective maintenance solutions Providing strategic infrastructure planning Supporting emergency response operations Additional information will be shared regarding staffing structures in comparable communities, along with highlights of current practices that emphasize what makes service delivery unique in Corcoran — “The Corcoran Way.” Superintendents from each division will also present a series of “Did You Know?” highlights focused on day-to-day responsibilities, operational challenges, and anticipated areas of growth that may warrant future policy direction and/or budget considerations. Provided below is an outline for each division presentation: Operations CDL licensing requirements and workforce considerations Facility and Fleet service expansion needs Operational service delivery and maintenance responsibilities 2 Utilities GIS and asset management initiatives Safety training programs and regulatory compliance Forecasting future operational and infrastructure needs Engineering Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and street infrastructure planning MS4 stormwater management requirements and compliance Long-term infrastructure planning and community growth considerations The purpose of this presentation is to increase awareness and understanding of the critical services provided by the Public Works Department, while also identifying future operational needs, infrastructure demands, and strategic planning considerations that support the continued growth and success of the City of Corcoran. Council Action Attachments 1. Public Works Week 2026.pptx 3 PUBLIC WORKSCITY COUNCILWORK SESSION 4 PURPOSE OF WORK SESSION •PROVIDE OVERVIEW HIGHLIGHTING THE DEPTH AND BREADTH OF PUBLIC WORKS RESPONSIBILITIES •HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANCE TO COMMUNITY AND FUTURE GROWTH •IDENTIFY OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES AND ANTICIPATED GROWTH AREAS •SUPPORT INFORMED COUNCIL DECISION-MAKING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 5 WHY PUBLIC WORKS MATTERS •DELIVERS ESSENTIAL DAILY SERVICES ⚬DRINKING WATER SUPPLY ⚬SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL •PROTECTS PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY •SUPPORTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING GROWTH ⚬ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION •MAINTAINS QUALITY OF LIFE ⚬RECREATION ACTIVITIES AND PUBLIC SPACES •PROVIDES EMERGENCY RESPONSE NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 6 The picture can't be displayed.The picture can't be displayed. LIFE CYCLE OF A NEW DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 Development has been accepted. All road and trail maintenance falls to the Operations Division. Utilities Division continues to provide support to customers. Operations/ Utilities Engineering conducts permit reviews, provides feedback on standard compliance Planning & Engineering Services new infrastructure Provides customer service Utilities Department Continues to hold developers to compliance and issues punch lists for project completion. Engineering Even before the development is accepted, Operations provides snow removal for roads with wear course. Operations Redevelopment Begins Engineering Developments remain under the purview of Public Works in perpetuity. 7 GROWTH CHALLENGES •POPULATION INCREASED AN ESTIMATED 70% SINCE SEWER AND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE STARTED IN 2012 (~5,500 → ~9,400+) •CONTINUED GROWTH IS PROJECTED •LARGE GEOGRAPHIC AREA (~36 SQ. MILES) ⚬SIMILAR AREA SIZE TO MAPLE GROVE, BROOKLYN PARK, AND PLYMOUTH •RESIDENTIAL GROWTH INCREASES SERVICE DEMANDS ⚬CUSTOMER SERVICE ⚬PARK AND TRAIL USE DEMAND INCREASES ⚬FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 8 SERVICE DELIVERY STAFFING •NAVIGATE TRANSITION FROM SINGLE OPERATIONS UNIT TO MORE SPECIALIZED/FOCUSED PUBLIC WORKS DIVISIONS •RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE STREETS, PARKS, FLEET, FACILITIES, UTILITIES, AND ENGINEERING SERVICES. •INCREASING AND HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR SERVICE LEVELS BOTH INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 Public Works Director/City Engineer Operations Staff Utilities Staff Engineering Staff Seasonal Staff Administration Staff Total Corcoran 1 8 3 1 3 1 17 9 STAFFING OF COMPARABLE CITIES Operations Staff Public Works Director/City Engineer Utilities Staff Engineering Staff Seasonal Staff Admin Staff Total 9 5 of 7 respondents split the PWD and City Engineering roles (2) Comparable Cities (Median) 3 2 3 1 without Utility Billing 20 5-12 1-2 Comparable Cities (Range) 1-7 1-4 0-10 0-3 8-38 8 Public Works Director/City Engineer (1) Corcoran 3 1 3 1 17 NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 Staff compared the Public Works staff for the Council identified comparable cities of Dayton, Medina, Minnetrista, Orono, Rogers, Victoria & Wayzata 10 PUBLIC WORKS ARE FIRST RESPONDERS* The picture can't be displayed. NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 In 2003, President George W. Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8 (HSPD-8 / PPD-8) recognizing Public Works as part of the nation’s emergency response framework. FEMA’s National Incident Management System (NIMS) also includes Public Works within emergency management and response functions. *Sourced from American Public Works Association 11 CORCORAN PUBLIC WORKS AS FIRST RESPONDERS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •Provide logistical support for critical incidents •Clear roads and stormwater systems after storms •Haul water for rural fire fighting •Salting/plowing icy roads to allow emergency vehicles to enter safely •Direct traffic and establish detours •Install security perimeters The partnership between the Public Works and Public Safety Departments is crucial for successful emergency management. 12 OPERATIONS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •Crack sealing •Asphalt patching •Snow and ice removal •Grading •Graveling •Tree clearing of right-of-way •Street sweeping •Vehicle and equipment maintenance for all city vehicles •Small engine repairs •Facility maintenance •Parks & trails maintenance 13 OPERATIONS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •Culvert replacements ⚬Estimated 519 non- driveway culverts. •The experience and skilled expertise of our team provides cost savings for our taxpayers (varies by year often exceeds $100,000 per year in realized savings.) SELF-PERFORM CAPACITY 14 GRAVEL ROADS VS. PAVED ROADS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •Gravel Application •Grading- multiple times (Collector roads more frequently) •Contract maintenance projects - ⚬ex: Dust Control •Ditch Clearing/Sweeping Summer Maintenance •Crack Sealing •Street Sweeping •Pothole Patching •Contract maintenance projects- ex: Reclamite and Asphalt •Grading- to scarify icy surface •Grit/sand application •Maintain crown of road to promote drainage •Gravel roads are more susceptible to temperature changes Winter Maintenance •Snow Plowing •Salting GRAVE L GRAVE L PAVED ROADS PAVED ROADS 15 GRAVEL ROADS- ONE OF CORCORAN’S UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 Here’s how Corcoran stacks up against our comparable cities. •Dayton- 5.5 miles •Minnetrista- 20.28 miles •Medina- 3.45miles •Orono- 0.22 miles •Rogers- 9.12 miles •Victoria- <1.0 mile •Wayzata- 0.0 miles Corcoran- 32.2 miles 16 OPERATIONS– CHALLENGES •BROAD RESPONSIBILITIES FOR AREAS OF SERVICE •PROXIMITY OF PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY (NON-CENTRALIZED LOCATION) •WORKER SAFETY RISKS AND PERSONAL LIABILITY •EXPANDING FLEET AND FACILITY SERVICE NEEDS •URBAN/RURAL MIX - VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 17 OPERATIONS– CHALLENGES BROAD RESPONSIBILITIES FOR AREAS OF SERVICE NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 Many projects such as crack sealing require the full team. 1- driver of air compressor 1- air compressor operator 1- driver of crack seal applicator 1- crack sealer 1- sprayer to prevent oil damage When the team is fully engaged, responding to the unexpected can be a challenge. 18 OPERATIONS– CHALLENGES The picture can't be displayed. •Hazardous conditions- working alongside traffic ⚬According to the MN Crash report there have been 311 vehicle construction site accidents in 2026 alone. •CDL holders are held to a higher standard even when operating a personal vehicle. ⚬Very strict Federal disqualification rules ￭Even minor traffic infractions carry a 60 day penalty- ex: vehicle stops quickly and truck unable to completely avoid ￭Impact personal driver license ⚬Must conform to Federal rather than state standards- ex: cannabis use ⚬Must hold and qualify for a DOT health card ￭Municipalities are exempt, Corcoran requires the DOT health card for liability purposes. WORKER SAFETY RISKS AND PERSONAL LIABILITY NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 19 OPERATIONS– CHALLENGES EXPANDING FLEET AND FACILITY SERVICE NEEDS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •Emerging growth area •Difficult to forecast needs/timelines considering budget cycle 20 OPERATIONS– CHALLENGES URBAN/RURAL MIX - VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •Comprised of both urban and rural areas requires staff to prioritize time for competing interests •Optimized equipment needed for each setting •Increased pressure on storage constraints 21 ENGINEERING - IMPORTANCE •CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) - STREET INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING •RESPONSIVENESS TO RESIDENT/HOA QUESTIONS •ALIGNMENT WITH CITY PRIORITIES •PERMIT COMPLIANCE (MS4 & WCA) NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 22 ENGINEERING - IMPORTANCE •CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) - STREET INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING ⚬EVERY NEW MILE OF ROAD IN CORCORAN BECOMES ￭A FUTURE MILL-AND-OVERLAY PROJECT ￭A FUTURE RECONSTRUCTION OBLIGATION ￭AN ONGOING SNOWPLOWING AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY ￭A FUTURE UTILITY REPLACEMENT CORRIDOR NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 23 ENGINEERING - IMPORTANCE Route Miles Municipal - State Aid Street 15.0 Local Streets Paved - 44.8 Gravel - 32.2 ⚬ACCUMULATING ON AVERAGE 2.25 MILES OF NEW STREET INFRASTRUCTURE PER YEAR (OVER LAST 5 YEARS) NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 24 ENGINEERING - IMPORTANCE CITY STANDARD DETAIL PLATES AND SPECIFICATIONS ⚬PRIMARY TOOL FOR PROTECTING LONG TERM INFRASTRUCTURE QUALITY ⚬CONSISTANCY ACROSS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 25 PERMIT COMPLIANCE NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM (MS4) PERMIT •The MS4 program is required under federal (EPA) and state (MPCA) stormwater regulations •This includes infrastructure such as ⚬Drainage ditches⚬Curbs and gutters ⚬Roadways 26 PERMIT COMPLIANCE NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 MS4 PERMIT •Public Works Department is involved in protecting Corcoran’s waterways ⚬Operations - Rural Ditches⚬Utilities - Urban Stormwater⚬Engineering - Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) & Best Management Practices (BMPs) •Staff are trained on good housekeeping practices & illicit discharge identification, enforcement, reporting & mitigation. 27 PERMIT COMPLIANCE NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT (WCA) •Board of Water and Soil Resources MN Rule 8420 •Administered by the local government unit (LGU) ⚬City of Corcoran •If wetlands will be impacted by a project there are various types of approvals: ⚬Delineation⚬No Loss⚬Exemption⚬De Minimis⚬Replacement Plan⚬Road Bank Replacement 28 ENGINEERING - CHALLENGES •GIS/ASSET MANAGEMENT ⚬HELPS IDENTIFY DATA GAPS ￭STREET CONDITION DATA ⚬AGE OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND LIFE CYCLE REPLACEMENT ⚬ACCESS TO PROJECT DOCUMENTS ￭CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ￭RECORD PLANS ⚬BUDGET CONSTRAINTS ￭LIMITED TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF ASSET MANAGEMENT ￭CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) - STREET INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 29 ENGINEERING - CHALLENGES •EXISTING STREET CIP IS THE “FREE OVERLAY” PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ASSESMENT POLICY. ⚬THE “FREE OVERLAY” PROGRAM IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN THE NEXT 3 - 4 YEARS DEPENDING ON BUDGET COMMITTMENTS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 30 ENGINEERING -RECOMENDATIONS •DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEXT STREET INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) ⚬ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING STREET CONDITIONS ￭AI-POWERED INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT •OPTIONS INCLUDE CONSULTANT ASSISTANCE OR OTHER 3RD PARTY PLATFORMS SUCH AS VIALYTICS •INCREASED ACCEPTANCE OF STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE WILL REQUIRE FINACIAL INVESTMENT ⚬EVALUATE STORMWATER AREA FEES AND RATES NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 31 UTILITIES – IMPORTANCE •SAFE DRINKING WATER •WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT •STORMWATER FLOOD PREVENTION •FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ⚬UTILITY BILLING •SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT •PROVIDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 32 UTILITIES – PRINCIPLES •NO NEWS = GOOD NEWS •STEWARDS OF OUR INDUSTRY ⚬WATER QUALITY ￭SAMPLING ￭DATA AND ANALYSIS ￭RECORD KEEPING ￭PLANNED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE •WATER, SEWER, AND STORM EXPECTATIONS ⚬HIGH LEVEL MAINTENANCE PLAN ￭HYDRANTS ￭SEWER MAINS ￭FLARED ENDS ⚬PROACTIVE RATHER THAN REACTIVE ￭MAINTENANCE DOESN’T GO AWAY - ONLY INCREASES AND BECOMES MORE COSTLY NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 33 UTILITIES – PRINCIPLES •EXPANSION STRATEGY ⚬PLANNING future developments and infrastructure ￭temporary Lift stations ⚬following comp plan ￭RECOGNIZING WHEN DIRECTION CHANGE IS NEEDED ⚬PROVIDING ASSISTANCE IN SPECS AND POLICIES ￭DETAIL PLATES •ALWAYS ON-CALL ⚬EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ￭WATER SHUTOFF AND SUPPLY ASSISTANCE ￭SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT ￭TROUBLESHOOTING OR PROVIDING EXPERTISE NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 34 UTILITIES – WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •TWO SEPARATE WATER SYSTEMS ⚬MDH TRIAL SYSTEM ￭TWO SAMPLE SCHEDULES •13 YEARS OF PROJECTS - OBTAINING OWNERSHIP IN SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME ⚬RAPIDLY GROWING MAINTENANCE LIST •EXTENSIVE CONSTRUCTION AND GROWTH •EVOLVING AS A CITY ⚬DEVELOPING PROCEDURES, POLICIES, AND PROCESSES AS WE GROW ￭SAFETY PROGRAMS 35 UTILITIES – OVERALL HAZARDS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •TRAFFIC SAFETY ⚬VEHICLES DO NOT RECOGNIZE PW LIKE POLICE, SO LITTLE DISTANCE IS GIVEN. •ELECTRICAL ⚬HIGH VOLTAGE (480 VOLTS) - LIFT STATIONS, WELLS, WTP, GENERATORS ⚬ARCFLASH •CONDITIONAL EXPOSURE ⚬EMERGENCY RESPONSE ￭WE ARE OUT IN THE HAZARDS AND ELEMENTS WHEN THEY OCCUR. ⚬SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS •LIFTING 36 UTILITIES – OVERALL HAZARDS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •ENTERING HOUSES ⚬STRESSFUL SITUATIONS ⚬BAD NEWS POTENTIALLY ⚬ODD HOURS •POWER TOOLS •LIFTING ⚬OFTEN REQUIRES TWO PEOPLE TO HANDLE ￭MH COVER 120-130 POUNDS ￭STORM DRAIN GRATE 146 POUNDS ⚬EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE 37 MINNESOTA DEATHS BY RELATED OCCUPATION OCCUPATION 2023 2024 ALL OCCUPATIONS 70 84 PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS (LAW ENFORCEMENT)---- BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OCCUPATIONS 3 5 FARMING, FISHING, AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS 7 -- CONSTRUCTION TRADES WORKERS 7 13 OPERATING ENGINEERS AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATORS --3 MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS 15 8 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATORS --3 MATERIAL MOVING WORKERS --3 NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 HTTPS://WWW.BLS.GOV/REGIONS/MIDWEST/NEWS- RELEASE/FATALWORKINJURIES_MINNESOTA.HTM 38 WATER NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •MAINS - 27.57 MILES •VALVES - 515 •HYDRANTS - 415 •CURB STOPS - 2,000 •METERS – 2,000 This data is slightly lower than the actual numbers 39 WATER - TREATMENT TASKS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •WATER SAMPLES ⚬DAILY ⚬MONTHLY ⚬MDH ⚬LEAD/COPPER •PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR •SAFETY COMPLIANCE •MONTHLY INSPECTIONS •FACILITY MAINTENANCE ⚬BUILDING AND OPERATION 40 WATER - TREATMENT HAZARDS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •CHEMICALS ⚬CHLORINE GAS ⚬CYANIDE - HANDLE DAILY ⚬ACIDS ⚬OXIDIZERS •FALLS ⚬TOWERS AND TANKS WHERE FALLS ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE BECAUSE OF CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT ￭TOWER HEIGHT IS 170' ￭TANKS ARE UP TO 30' DEEP 41 WATER - DISTRIBUTION TASKS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •HYDRANT REPAIR ⚬MAKE SURE THEY WORK FOR FIRE DEPT. ⚬FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING ON OPERATION •HYDRANT FLUSHING •VALVE EXERCISE ⚬MAKE SURE THEY WORK WHEN NEEDED •UTILITY LOCATES - GSOC •METER READING ⚬FINAL READS FOR NEW OWNERS •ESCROW AND CODE COMPLIANCE 42 WATER – DISTRIBUTION HAZARDS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •TRAFFIC ⚬OFTEN UNIQUE SITUATIONS FOR EMERGENCIES ￭FLAGGERS ￭ROAD HAZARDS •MAINTENANCE INJURIES ⚬PIPE BREAKS/BURST ⚬TRENCHING ⚬LIFTING •HEAVY EQUIPMENT 43 WATER - CURRENT CHALLENGES NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •BUILDING SPACE ⚬OFFICE ⚬STORAGE ⚬WORK SPACE ￭OVERUSING WTP AS DO-ALL BUILDING – NOT A GOOD PRACTICE •CATCHING UP ON MAINTENANCE •ADAPTING SPECS AND PROCESSES TO GROW WITH CITY •REGULATIONS ARE GETTING MORE STRICT •RECRUITING AND RETAINING EMPLOYEES ⚬TRAINING TAKES TIME 44 WATER - FUTURE CHALLENGES NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •KEEP ADAPTING TO ONGOING CHANGES ⚬SE WATER SYSTEM •PLAN FOR SUBSTANTIAL MAINTENANCE PROJECTS ⚬VALVE REPAIRS ⚬WATER MAIN BREAKS •SERVICE LEAKS •PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE ⚬METER REPLACEMENT •RECRUITING AND RETAINING EMPLOYEES ⚬TRAINING TAKES TIME 45 SEWER NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •LIFT STATIONS - 3 •MANHOLES - 611 •MAINS - 20.74 MILES •FORCE MAINS - 1.91 MILES 46 SEWER - TASKS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •MAINTENANCE EXTENSIVE ⚬TELEVISE ⚬JET/VAC PIPES •MH INSPECTIONS ⚬PROJECTS ⚬I & I •LIFT STATION INSPECTION AND TROUBLESHOOTING •GENERATOR OPERATION AND INSPECTION 47 SEWER - HAZARDS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •SEWAGE ⚬BLOOD BOURNE PATHOGENS ￭HEPATITIS ￭EXPOSURE LEVELS IN THE THOUSANDS IF EXPOSED. •CONFINED SPACE ⚬TOXIC GASES ⚬VERY HAZARDOUS WITH VERY LIMITED EMERGENCY RECOVERY CREWS IN AREA. ⚬COMBINED WITH TRAFFIC •LIFT STATION DEPTHS UP TO 36' AND MH’S UP 41' DEEP 48 SEWER – CURRENT CHALLENGES NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •CATCHING UP ON MAINTENANCE ⚬CERTAIN LEVELS OF MAINTENANCE NEED TO BE HELD FOR INSURANCE LIABILITIES. •OUTSOURCING WORK UNTIL STAFF IS LARGE ENOUGH TO HANDLE ⚬CURRENT COST TO JET/VAC OUR SYSTEM IS AROUND $300,000. ⚬CURRENT COST TO TELEVISE OUR SYSTEM IS $75,000. 49 SEWER – FUTURE CHALLENGES NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •EQUIPMENT NEEDED •STAFF TO HANDLE MAINTENANCE •ANNUAL MAINTENANCE INCREASING •MANHOLE LINING AS INFRASTRUCTURE AGES •CONTRACT MANAGING UNTIL WORK IS PERFORMED BY CITY 50 MAINTENANCE - ASSET MANAGEMENT NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 •RECORD KEEPING ⚬TIMELINE OF DATA FOR THAT ASSET ￭ORGANIZED ￭ONE LOCATION ￭USED CROSS DIVISION •ANALYZE DATA ⚬PROJECT GAPS OR HIGHLIGHT STRENGTHS IN MAINTENANCE •TRACK COSTS ⚬LABOR ⚬EQUIPMENT ⚬PARTS 51 UTILITIES – WRAP UP •PROVIDE BEST PRODUCT AND SERVICE ⚬SAFE DRINKING WATER ⚬REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS •MAINTAIN CURRENT AND FUTURE ASSETS WITH GROWTH AND BUDGET IN MIND •UNDERSTAND THE FUTURE PROBLEMS AND PLAN FOR THEM AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ⚬SYSTEM FAILURES (BREAKS, BACKUPS) ⚬PRODUCT LIFE CYCLES •SUPPORT STAFF AND DEVELOPMENT ⚬RECRUIT AND RETAIN STAFF •PROVIDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 52 NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 ENGINEERING UTILITIES OPERATIONS CROSS-DIVISION The three divisions of Public Works operate in tandem with resources such as GIS and asset management at the core. The success of the department relies on the cooperative efforts of all three divisions. 53 CITY OF CORCORAN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2026 We take pride in helping Corcoran be a great place to live, work and grow! 54