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Day
to day operation of the Engineering Division is
managed by the City Engineer, Ross Buetow and
Assistant City Engineer, Mark Lahay. The Engineering
Division is one of two (2) divisions of the
Department of Public Works. The areas of
responsibility for this division include:
- Administration
- Engineering
- Inspections
- Parking Utility
- Traffic
Services
of the Engineering Division have been divided into
the following programs:
Administrative
Services
Engineering
Division services include clerical, information
management and data systems, to support the
activities of the Division and facilitate internal
and external communications. Information regarding
utilities and Public Works programs are provided to
the public. The Division also provides site plan
review and provides technical advice to residents,
contractors, developers, and other city departments.
New Subdivision
Development Program
The Division
coordinates with developers, the Planning Department
and other City departments and public utilities on
the development and installation of utilities and
streets in the expanding areas of the community.
Mapping
Up-to-date maps of
various features in and adjacent to the community
are prepared and maintained, many using our Computer
Aided Drafting System. The mapping program also
includes annual aerial survey of a portion of the
city.
Capital
Improvements Program
The Engineering
Division is responsible for upgrading the physical
elements of the city in an orderly and systemic way
to ensure an adequate level of service at an
acceptable cost. There are six sub-categories to
this program.
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Sanitary
Sewer Program The sanitary sewer system must
be designed and constructed adequately to meet
the present and future needs of the community
for the safe and efficient disposal of its
sanitary wastes. Adequate sanitary sewers are
essential to allowing future development and
providing for the growth of the city.
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Storm
Sewer Program Particularly in an urban
environment, a storm drainage system that will
adequately carry away surface run-off and
alleviate surface flooding in the community must
be provided. Storm drainage will become an
increasingly important issue in Appleton as new
DNR and EPA regulations take effect.
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Water
Main Program Engineering has provided design
services to the Water Division for the past
couple of years. In 1993, Water Distribution
became a function of the Department of Public
Works and the Department assumed full
responsibility for construction and
reconstruction of the water main network.
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Sidewalk
Program The Department is responsible for
the installation of new sidewalks and repair of
existing walks to provide safe and efficient
corridors for pedestrian traffic.
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Street
Improvement Program This program includes
both new construction and reconstruction of the
city street network. The Division provides both
design and construction management services.
- Bridge
Program The City of Appleton has 19 bridges
which must be maintained. Theses bridges provide
a vital link in our transportation system.
In addition to
ongoing programs and services, this division also
has responsibility for a variety of special projects
requiring engineering expertise. Current projects
include management of the Mackville landfill closure
project, an Inflow and Infiltration program designed
to reduce the clearwater (stormwater) component of
flow to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, management
of several stormwater studies to facilitate future
growth, and the design of various other municipal
facilities.
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