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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Bill_061 SUBJECT/TITLE:Public Works Maintenance Division Reorganization RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Finance Committee DEPARTMENT: Public Works/ Administration STAFF CONTACT: Martin Pastucha EXT.: 7311 Public Works proposes to reclassify the Maintenance Services Director position from Grade M18 to M22, for assuming the additional responsibility and 13 FTEs associated with the ITS and Maintenance Section currently residing within the Transportation Division. Public Works request funding for the proposed reorganization in the amount of $15,405 for the remainder of FY 2026 be added to the 1st Quarter Budget Adjustment. The Public Works Department is comprised of 209.5 FTEs in over 6 different divisions. The Maintenance Services Division covers all the maintenance and operational personnel that support our roadway and utility systems currently staffed at 95.75 FTE’s. They operate out of the City Maintenance Shop on 2nd Street in the Renton Highlands. Also operating out of that space is another group responsible for traffic signal maintenance/traffic signs/ traffic markings and is comprised of 13 employees that report to the Transportation Director who is located at City Hall. In reviewing the organizational structure of Public Works, it is important to align functions with functional proximity in the same structure. We propose that all personnel responsible for the maintenance and operation of facilities in the public right-of-way be functionally and structurally aligned. This ensures a common organizational structure with responsible supervision and clear lines of authority. It also provides for continuity of operations and sharing of resources under the authority of a single director responsible for overseeing and prioritizing all field operations during day-to-day and emergency situations. This realignment will help facilitate enhanced coordination, response, and accountability through the alignment of staff under a single Director position. (see attached Organizational Structure). This realignment will increase the total FTE count under the Maintenance Services Director from 95.75 to 108.75, a 13% increase in personnel. Additionally, the Maintenance Services Director will assume the responsibility for Traffic Signal/city fiber/ pavement markings and traffic signage. This aligns all the staff responsible for operations and maintenance of the city infrastructure (utilities/streets/right-of-way) under the management of the Maintenance Services Director whose staff coordinate with the Transportation and Utility System staff on a regular basis. City Council Regular Meeting FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY: SUMMARY OF ACTION 2 Approve the reclassification of the Maintenance Services Director position from Grade M18 to M22 and authorize the allocation of $15,405 to be added to the 1st Quarter Budget adjustment to Public Works Maintenance Services Division salaries to cover the additional compensation for the balance of fiscal year 2026. STAFF RECOMMENDATION JEFFREY PERRIGO Director STACIE JENKINSAdministrative Secretary I SHERRY LOVGREN Asset Management Systems Technician TRENIKA WILLIAMS Purchasing AssistantKRISTIN LAUTERBACHMaintenance Buyer NATHAN NELSON VACANT Water MaintenanceManager John Kalmbach StreetMaintenanceManager ERIC CUTSHALL ITS & MaintenanceManager MARKETA TRUBACAdministrative SecretaryI VACANT Fleet Manager Wastewater &Special Ops Manager CODY BARTLETT Traffic Signage & Marking Supervisor GREGORY RYANITS & Signal Maintenance Supervisor Christian DeMarcoSOPHAL SIM Senior Traffic Maintenance Worker Signal & Electronic Systems TechnicianIII Ryan Earl Traffic Maintenance Worker II BRADLEY JONES Signal & Electronic Systems Technician III Spencer Johannes KEVIN KENNEDYSignal & Electronic Systems TechnicianIII Traffic Maintenance Worker II Quebec MunozTraffic Maintenance Worker II DAVID WHITMARSH JRSignal & Electronic Systems TechnicianIII ADAM WALLACESignal & Electronic Systems TechnicianI