Placement: Proclamations and Special presentations
Action Requested: Discussion
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The City of Port St. Lucie Public Works Department Earns 7th Re-accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA).
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Submitted By: Colt Schwerdt, 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 Public Works Department was the first Public Works Agency accredited in the state of Florida and the eighth in North America in 2001. The City has successfully sought accreditation seven 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: Colt Schwerdt, P.E., will provide a brief overview of City's APWA journey and efforts associated with obtaining re-accreditation. A video from President Vic Bianes will be played in recognition of our 25-year celebration of being accredited.
Staff Recommendation: Request that the Council hear the Public Works Department and APWA representatives' brief video regarding the City of Port St. Lucie Public Works Department APWA re-accreditation.
Background: The City of Port Saint Lucie Public Works Department is proud to announce their 7th Re-Accreditation with the American Public Works Association (APWA). The Department has held this prestigious honor for the past 25 years. The accreditation process allows City employees to refamiliarize themselves with ever-changing standards and incorporate and effectively establish an agency-wide culture of continuous improvement. Thanks to the recommended practices set forth by the APWA our department has seen 25 years of improved operational performance, communication, succession planning as well as lowered costs, and better resource management. On April 23,2026 the APWA reviewed an...
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