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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Addition of FTE Civil Engineer RESOLUTION NO. 17-546 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITION OF FTE CIVIL ENGINEER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS, ongoing growth in our cominunity, coupled with the City's proactive approach to maintaining our infrastructure, have led to a continuing increase in the Public Works engineering workload,particularly in the Engineering and Traffic Divisions; and, WHEREAS, this involves a continuing increase in the City's CIP projects, review and coordination of private development projects, and efforts put into addressing ongoing customer service needs; and, WHEREAS, the workload on engineering staff has been exacerbated since two of the three design positions (civil engineers)have been vacant this spring and summer; and, WHEREAS, it has become apparent that another permanent, full time civil engineer position is needed, and this position would be part of the Traffic Division and would focus mainly on CIP project design; and, WHEREAS, this position would take a lead role with customer service duties, such as localized traffic studies, work on Council referrals, citizen contacts, and right-of-way permits; and, WHEREAS, the new engineer would supervise the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization(AAMPO)work activities; and, WHEREAS, approximately two-thirds of the cost for this new position will be recouped through charging this engineering expense against planned CIP projects, the Road Use Tax fund will cover one-fourth of the expense, and AAMPO funding will cover the balance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the addition of one Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) civil engineer for the Public Works Traffic Division, along with recommended revenue sources, is hereby authorized. ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of August, 2017. 6'A'0 **ye*g Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Nelson Seconded by: Corrieri Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of August, 2017.