Placement: Proclamations and Special presentations
Action Requested: Discussion
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The City of Port St. Lucie Public Works Department Earns 6th Re-accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA)
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Submitted By: Michael A. Enot, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): The City of Port St. Lucie was the first Public Works Agency accredited in the state of Florida and the seventh in North America in 2001. The City has successfully sought re-accreditation six times. The American Public Works Association (APWA) and Public Works Department would like to inform the Council, City staff and the residents of Port St. Lucie of its recent re-accreditation.
Presentation Information: Michael A. Enot, P.E., will provide a brief overview of City’s APWA journey and efforts associated with obtaining re-accreditation. Mr. Garland, P.E. - APWA Director, Region 4, will speak on the importance of being an APWA accredited agency. The time of the opening presentation will be 5 minutes and the APWA presentation will be 15 minutes for a total of 20 minutes.
Staff Recommendation: Request that the Council hear the Public Works Department and APWA representatives’ brief presentations regarding the City of Port St. Lucie APWA re-accreditation.
Background: The City of Port Saint Lucie Public Works Department is proud to announce their 6th Re-Accreditation with the American Public Works Association (APWA). The Department has held this prestigious honor for the past 21 years. The accreditation process allows City employees to refamiliarize themselves with everchanging standards and incorporate and effectively establish an agency-wide culture of continuous improvement. Thanks to the recommended practices set forth by the APWA our Divisions have seen 21 years of improved operational performance, communication, and succession planning as well as lowered costs, liabilities, and wasted resources. On June 17, 2022, the APWA reviewed and approved the 112 practices required for re-accreditation. The Department could not have completed updating the 40 chapters of 534 practices submitted without the collaborative efforts of the Department’s Accreditation Team.
The Public Works Department is recognized as an Accredited Public Works Agency and will hold the title for a period of four years.
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Financial Information: The cost of seeking re-accreditation with the APWA was $8375.00 and was split funded by the Road and Bridge Fund 1044105-554000 and Stormwater Fund 4014105-554000.
Special Consideration: The APWA recognizes agencies for their leadership in the field of Public Works and their dedication to continuous improvement in search of excellence in government service to the public. The re-accreditation confirms that the Public Works Department follows established guidelines and criteria ensuring optimal service to the residents of Port St. Lucie.
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Attachments:
1. APWA Presentation
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