Review Highlights of Certain Cost Savings Resulting from the new Public Works Facility.

The City's current Strategic Plan, adopted by Resolution on May 10th 2022 includes an action item 'Quantify cost savings for new Public Works Facility and communicate savings to the Community' as a strategy to improve public communications.

The purpose of this work session case is to review a variety of improved operational efficiencies and associated cost savings within Public Works, such that Council may select certain topics to report back to residents and stake-holders in the community.  All three divisions of Public Works—Streets, Parks and Recreation and Utilities have been fully operating from the new facility for four seasons as of last Fall, and for the meeting staff will highlight efficiencies gained by the $16.5M investment in serving the public. 

Up to 20 minutes with Council feedback and discussion may be expected.

No funding is required for this topic report—rather, the presentation will review real return-on-investments to the community from the new Public Works facility.

Parks & Asst. Public Works Director Mark Riverblood will present a sampling of cost savings and efficiencies emanating from operations at the new Public Works campus.

Quantify beneficial cost savings realized from the new Public Works Facility —for communication to the public (formally or informally).