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PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 540 WATER STREET
Business Meeting 6:00 p.m. January 5, 2026
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I.Call to Order
II.Oath of Office
A.Fred Obee
B. Neil Nelson
C.Libby Wennstrom
II.Roll Call
III.Election of Officers:Mayor and Deputy Mayor
The City Clerk will conduct the election for Mayor. Each Council member is
permitted to nominate one person, and nomination shall not require a second. A nominee
may decline the nomination. Except when there is only one nominee, election shall be by
written ballot. Each members’ vote shall be signed and the Clerk will announce the
results of the election. If only one person is nominated, a voice vote shall be taken.
The Mayor will then conduct the election for Deputy Mayor, following the same
procedure.
III.Changes to the Agenda
IV.Proclamation (s) or Special Presentation(s)
A.Poet Laureate Welcome and Proclamation
B.Oath of Office-Police Officersand Deputy Chief
C.Blue Bridge and Donation
V.City Manager’s Report
VI.Comments from the Public (re consent agenda items and items not on the agenda)
(Each person has 3 min. to comment-City Clerk will signal at 2 min. 30 sec.)
A.Public comment
B.Staff or Council response, as needed
VII. Consent Agenda
Action: Move to adopt the consent agenda or request to remove any individual
item from the consent agenda.
A. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
B. Approval of Minutes: November 3, 2025, November 17, 2025
C. Resolution Numbering Update
VIII. Old Business (None)
IX. New Business
A. Award of a Construction Contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent
Wetwell Rehabilitation Project to Rognlin’s Inc and all other Contracts
Necessary to Complete Construction
Proposed Action: Move to award a contract to Rognlin’s Inc in the amount
of $1,253,997.50 and authorize the City Manager to execute all other necessary
contracts to complete the project within budget.
i. Staff presentation and Council questions
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council deliberation and action
X. Presiding Officer’s Report
XI. Suggestions for Future Agendas
XII.Comments from Council
XIII.Adjourn
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Obee
the ordinances of the City of Port
in and for the City of Port Townsend,
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OATH OF OFFICE____________________________________Fred__________________________________Alyssa Rodrigues
faithfully and impartially
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____
will to the best of my
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
do solemnly affirm that I am a Citizen of the United States and the State of
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STATE OF WASHINGTON,County of Jefferson I, Washington; that I will support the Constitution and Laws of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Washington,
and Townsend and office of Port Townsend City Council Position No.Jefferson County, Washington, as such duties are prescribed by law.
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the duties of the
day of
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, City Clerk
the ordinances of the City of Port
in and for the City of Port Townsend,
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OATH OF OFFICE____________________________________Neil Nelson __________________________________Alyssa Rodrigues
faithfully and impartially
ability
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____
do solemnly affirm that I am a Citizen of the United States and the State of
will to the best of my
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
,
Neil Nelson
STATE OF WASHINGTON,County of Jefferson I, Washington; that I will support the Constitution and Laws of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Washington,
and Townsend and office of Port Townsend City Council Position No.Jefferson County, Washington, as such duties are prescribed by law.
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the duties of the
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, City Clerk
the ordinances of the City of Port
in and for the City of Port Townsend,
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OATH OF OFFICE____________________________________Libby Urner Wennstrom__________________________________Alyssa Rodrigues
faithfully and impartially
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do solemnly affirm that I am a Citizen of the United States and the
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____
will to the best of my
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
Libby Urner Wennstrom
STATE OF WASHINGTON,County of Jefferson I, State of Washington; that I will support the Constitution and Laws of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Washington,
and Townsend and office of Port Townsend City Council Position No.Jefferson County, Washington, as such duties are prescribed by law.
PROCLAMATION
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor of the City of Port Townsend, do
hereby proclaim
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Mayor
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Police Officer in and for the City
OATH OF OFFICE Nestor Escalante
Thomas Olson, Chief of Police
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solemnly swear that I am a Citizen of the United States and the State of
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CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
Nestor Escalante
STATE OF WASHINGTON,County of JeffersonI,Washington; that I will support the Constitution and Laws of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Washington, and
will to the best of my judgment, skill anfaithfully, diligently and impartially perform the duties of the office ofof Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, as such duties are
prescribed by law.
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Police Officer in and for the City
OATH OF OFFICE Sofian Hammou
Thomas Olson, Chief of Police
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solemnly swear that I am a Citizen of the United States and the State of
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CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
Sofian Hammou
STATE OF WASHINGTON,County of JeffersonI,Washington; that I will support the Constitution and Laws of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Washington, and
will to the best of my judgment, skill anfaithfully, diligently and impartially perform the duties of the office ofof Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, as such duties are
prescribed by law.
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OATH OF OFFICE Kamal Sharif
Thomas Olson, Chief of Police
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solemnly swear that I am a Citizen of the United States and the State of
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CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
Kamal Sharif
STATE OF WASHINGTON,County of JeffersonI,Washington; that I will support the Constitution and Laws of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Washington, and
will to the best of my judgment, skill anfaithfully, diligently and impartially perform the duties of the office ofof Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, as such duties are
prescribed by law.
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PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT AGENDA
January 5, 2026
A. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Vouchers 178206 through 178397 in the amount of $1,015,259.77
Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of $4,325.43
B. Approval of Minutes: November 3, 2025, November 17, 2025
C. Resolution Numbering Update
Action: Move to adopt the consent agenda or request to remove any individual
item from the consent agenda. (Short statements or easily resolved questions are
appropriate without removing item from the consent agenda).
Agenda Bill AB26-002
Meeting Date: January 5, 2026
Agenda Item: Consent AgendaVII.C
Regular Business Meeting
Workshop/Study Session
Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Alyssa Rodrigues Date Submitted: December 19, 2025
Department: Administration Contact Phone: 360-379-5083
SUBJECT: Resolution Numbering Update
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:
ConsentResolutionExpenditure Amount:
Staff Report Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes No
Contract Approval Other: contract amendment
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: N/A
Cost Allocation Fund: Choose an item.
SUMMARY STATEMENT: The following Resolution was misnumbered and needs to be
updated to the correct number.
1) Resolution 25-033 Updating and Providing for Building and Planning &
Community Development Fees. Resolution 25-033 was misnumbered and will
be changed to Resolution 25-036. No content has been changed.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 25-033
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: If adopted as part of the Consent Agenda, no further action
is needed; this effectively represents unanimous approval of Resolution numbering
update.
ALTERNATIVES:
Take No Action Refer to Committee Refer to Staff Postpone Action
Remove from Consent Agenda Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ____
Other:
Agenda Bill AB26-001
Meeting Date: January 5, 2026
Agenda Item: IX.A
Regular Business Meeting
Workshop/Study Session
Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Andre Harper, Project Manager and Steve King, PW Director
Date Submitted: December 30, 2025
Department: Public Works Contact Phone: 360-379-5088
SUBJECT: Award of aconstruction contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Influent Wetwell Rehabilitation Project to Rognlin’s, Inc and all other contracts
necessary to complete construction.
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:N/A
Consent Resolution Expenditure Amount: $1,803,500
Staff Report Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes No
Contract Approval Other:
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities
Cost Allocation Fund: 415 Water Sewer CIP
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Influent Wetwell Rehabilitation Project is a critical capital improvement project
identified in the City’s General Sewer Plan and Capital Improvement Program. The
influent wetwell is the first point at which raw wastewater enters the Wastewater
Treatment Plant and houses three large influent pumps, one of which is currently out of
service. The wetwell facility has experienced significant corrosion and aging electrical
components that require rehabilitation to ensure continued reliable operation.
The project scope includes rehabilitation and relining of the influent wetwell structure,
replacement of corroded and failing electrical equipment, replacement of variable
frequency drives, and associated mechanical and electrical improvements. This work is
necessary to extend the service life of the wetwell, improve reliability, and reduce the
risk of system failure.
The City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into contracts to design the
project on April 1, 2024. Wilson Engineering was selected as the most qualified firm
who completed the design over this last year.
The project was advertised for bids in accordance with applicable procurement
requirements. Bids were received and evaluated for responsiveness, responsibility, and
contractor qualifications. Following review of the bids and additional subcontractor
qualifications, Rognlin’s, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder.
Staff and engineering consultant have reviewed the bid results, final cost estimate, and
construction phase scope and budget, and recommends award of the construction contract to
Rognlin’s, Inc. in the amount of $1,253,997.50, applicable sales tax included. Adequate funds
are available within the sewer capital program as discussed below.
The sewer rate model anticipated a cost for this project of $2.30 million. The 2026 budget has
this project estimated at $1.68 million as shown below based information available last August
at the 50% design point. Upon completion of the design and inclusion of necessary air handling
work the engineer’s estimate increased to $1.5 million for construction prior to bid
advertisement. Coincidentally this matches the original budget in the left column shown below.
Competitive bids were received with 5 bidders submitting as shown in the attached bid
tabulation. The lowest bid received is in the amount of $1,253,997.50 which is nearly $250,000
below the engineer’s estimate. The total construction cost is estimated at $1.40 million which
includes construction support services from Wilson Engineering. The project cost estimate also
includes staff administration time and a 5.5% contingency. The revised total project budget is
$1,803,500, well within the sewer rate model projections. A supplemental will be required to
adjust the 2026 budget to match the following table.
Revenue Project Budget Project Budget - Project Budget -
1-2-25 12-29-25
Sewer Operations (411) 2,302,440 1, 680,000 1,803,500
Total Revenue 2,302,440 1,680,000 1,803,500
Expense Project Budget Project Budget Project Budget
Design Engineering / Permitting
Design Consultant (15%) 318,000 180,000 160,000
Subtotal 318,000 180,000 160,000
Construction
Construction Contract 1,560,440 990,000 1,260,000
Construction Engineering (10%) 212,000 200,000 140,000
Subtotal 1,772,440 1,190,000 1,400,000
Project Management
Staff Administration (10%) 212,000 150,000 126,000
Subtotal 212,000 150,000 126,000
Project Contingency
150,000 100,000
Eligible for 1% for the Arts
10,000 17,500
Total Expense 2,302,440 1,680,000 1,803,500
Construction is scheduled to begin around July 1, 2026, with final completion scheduled for
November 12, 2026. Summer construction is necessary to match the dry period of the year
since a pump around system will have to be installed while the wetwell is out of service.
Given responsive bids, staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to award
the construction contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Wetwell Rehabilitation
Project to Rognlin’s, Inc., and to execute all necessary documents to complete the project
within the approved budget.
ATTACHMENTS: Bid tabulation, Wetwell Photos
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to award a contract to Rognlin’s Inc in the amount of $1,253,997.50 and authorize
the City Manager to execute all other necessary contracts to complete the project within
budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
Take No Action Refer to Committee Refer to Staff Postpone Action
Remove from Consent Agenda Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance ____
Other:
Wetwell Hatch
Corroded Concrete
Corrosion on Steel Pipes and Concrete
Odor Control Pipe Replacement
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INVEST IN OUR PEOPLE - Build and nurture the capacity of our staff, teams, volunteers, advisory board members, Councilmembers
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
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Est: $=$1k, $$=$10k, $$$=$100k
and partnerships and provide them the toolsets, skillsets, and mindsets to achieve more together
$$ ongoing
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ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY - Ground civic dialogue in equity and kindness and more deeply and inclusively engage our community
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
STATUS
FSI2025
Est: $=$1k, $$=$10k, $$$=$100k
in decisions that affect their lives and livelihoods
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INNOVATE OUR SYSTEMS, STRUCTURES & PROCESSES - Set the City and community up for sustained success through process and
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
STATUS
FSI2025
Est: $=$1k, $$=$10k, $$$=$100k
structure improvements and optimization
PEL/interdepartmental coordination
$$ ongoing
Permitting procedures, configuration, Smartgov efficiency, leveraging 2025 videos
$
Fire inspections and business license integration
Permitting Fees Update
Purchasing Policy Simplification
AI Policy (complete)
$$ onging
Police final push toward agency accreditation
ENVISION OUR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE AND DELIVER OUR PRIORITY INITIATIVES - Deliver the 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan and
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
STATUS
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Est: $=$1k, $$=$10k, $$$=$100k
associated priorities to catalyze a financially, socially, and environmentally sustainable future
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Implement Housing/Land Use Elements of the Comprehensive Plan, including:
$$$
Continue to develop, implement, and refine code and comp plan changes to help unlock and inspire affordable, dense, quality infill development
$$$ one-time
Implement the community's vision for Evans Vista neighborhood and deliver infrastructure to make it development-ready
$$ one-time
Develop RFP for Evans Vista phased development
$$ one-time
Cherry St sale under new Comp Plan zoning
$$ one-time
Explore options presented in the housing white paper for implementation - fee structures, incentives, infrastructure extensions
$$
Economic Development - Housing Infill
$$
Economic Development - Improve commercial intensity, beyond commercial corner store/shop allowances in residential zones
$
Glen Cove Sewer Study - next steps - Interlocal Agreement with Jeff. Co.
$$$ one-time
Await State Shoreline Master Program comments and make directive changes after state process
$$ one-time
Revisit 2009 Housing Property Inventory
$$ ongoing
Support and coordinate with providers and partners on the unhoused population's needs
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Implement Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan, including:
$$$ one-time
Mill Road Roundabout funding/grant application
$$
Streets improvements concept plans (like Washington St, San Juan/F, Hastings, Admiralty) - Multimodal Arterial Cohesive Study
$$$
Puget Sound to Pacific/Olympic Discovery Trail - in-town connection to Fort Worden and land purchase near Eaglemount (City Lake)
Safe Route to Schools Neighborhood Connections Study
ADA Transition Plan Update - Parks, Facilities, Right of way
$$
Continue to refine Engineering Design Standards
Deliver Lawrence Street project (Harrison to Walker)
Implement 2026 chip seal program (Sheridan and Monroe)
$$$
Transportation Benefit District implementation, including street repair, grants, active transportation
Update STIP (incorporate active transportation plan, multimodal arterial street, RAISE grant, and saferoute planning studies)
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Implement Parks Element of the Comprehensive Plan and Facilities/Library/Arts & Culture (Community Services) Initiatives:
Work with JLT - Cappy's Preservation Implementation, 80 acres
$$$
Address parks, facilities, library, and arts & culture funding needs and prioritize future phased investments
Establish ER&R Facilities program and budget
Consider implementing Library's Level of Service Plan Option #2
$$
Determine an approach to deer management in partnership with State Fish & Wildlife
$$$
Anticipate RCO grant application for 2027 cycle
Build golf park playground
Explore collaboration/LOA with Jefferson County to increase recreation opportunities
$$
Inventory public art and consider links to functional plans, maintenance planning for artworks, infusion of art into infrastructure projects
$$$
DNR grant implementation
$$$
New Public Works facility design
Undertake master planning of golf park in collaboration with Friends of the Golf Park
Undertake master planning of west-side park
$$$
Facilities Updates - City Hall HVAC, Mountain View HVAC/parking, Library HVAC , City Hall and Library elevators (subject to budget and grants)
$
Trails (Volunteer Program, street ends, loop trail)
$$$
Parks upgrates - Kah Tai Restrooms, Chetzemoka kitchen shelter, demolition of Golden Age Club and Parks house (subject to budget)
$$
Collaborate with related agencies to stabilize and plan for the sustainable future of Fort Worden State Park
$
Reestablish the 1% for the Arts support for all City public works projects in line with the City Code (complete); implement program
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Other Priorities - Deliver on Water/Sewer/Storm Priorities:
Capital Facilities Plan Update (2027-2033) - Big effort incorporating all new plans
$$$
Standpipe Reservoir Recoating Design
OGWS Agreement - Raw Water Rate Model Update
Water Rate Model Update
Lords Lake East Dam and pipeline construction
$$$
Secure permits for sewer outfall project
$$$
Wastewater Treatment Plan projects - influent wetwell, SCADA, land acquisition
$$$
Lawrence Street Stormwater (Combined Sewer Overflow elimination) - Harrison to Monroe
$$$
Evans Vista Neighborhood - construct Mill Road Lift Station
$$$
Downtown restroom (in addition to LTAC $)
$$$
Collections systems work - Washington Street sewer repair, Monroe lift station, Holcomb sewer upsize
$$$
Utility bond issuance
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DELIVER THE BASICS - Provide consistent critical operations, ongoing statutory responsibilities, and core City functions
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Training of elected members, staff and volunteers
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ƷĻğƒ ƦĻƩŅƚƩƒğƓĭĻͲ ƦƩƚǝźķźƓŭ ĭƌĻğƩ ķźƩĻĭƷźƚƓͲ ƓǒƩƷǒƩźƓŭ ķĻĻƦ ĭƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ ƦğƩƷźĭźƦğƷźƚƓ ğƓķ ĻƓŭğŭĻƒĻƓƷ ğƓķ ĻƓƭǒƩźƓŭ ĭƚƓƷźƓǒƚǒƭ ķĻƌźǝĻƩǤ ƚŅ ƨǒğƌźƷǤ ƭĻƩǝźĭĻƭ
Λ/źƷǤ ağƓğŭĻƩγƭ hŅŅźĭĻΜ
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Marketing the City to the visiting public working with LTAC, contractors, and community partners to do so
Special projects, communication, engagement and advocacy on behalf of the City and community
5ĻƌźǝĻƩ ƨǒğƌźƷǤͲ ĻŅŅźĭźĻƓƷ ğƓķ ĭǒƭƷƚƒĻƩΏŅğĭźƓŭ ƦĻƩƒźƷƷźƓŭͲ ĭƚķĻ ĻƓŅƚƩĭĻƒĻƓƷͲ ĭǒƩƩĻƓƷ ğƓķ ƌƚƓŭΏƷĻƩƒ ƦƌğƓƓźƓŭ Ʒƚ ƦƩƚƒƚƷĻ ƚƦƦƚƩƷǒƓźƷǤ ğƓķ ƨǒğƌźƷǤ ƚŅ ƌźŅĻ źƓ tƚƩƷ
ƚǞƓƭĻƓķ ΛtƌğƓƓźƓŭ ε /ƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ 5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷΜ
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tƩƚǝźķĻ ƩĻƨǒźƩĻķ ğƓķ ķĻƭźƩĻķ ŅźƓğƓĭźğƌ ƩĻƦƚƩƷźƓŭ ğƓķ ƦƩğĭƷźĭĻƭͲ ƭƷĻǞğƩķ ƦƩĻƦğƩğƷźƚƓ ğƓķ ĭƚƌƌĻĭƷźǝĻ ƚǝĻƩƭźŭŷƷ ƚŅ ĬğƌğƓĭĻķ ŅǒƓķƭ ğƓķ ĬǒķŭĻƷƭ ğƓķ źƓŅƚƩƒğƷźƚƓ
ƷĻĭŷƓƚƌƚŭǤ ƓĻĻķƭ Ʒƚ ĻƓƭǒƩĻ ƷŷĻ ƭǒĭĭĻƭƭ ƚŅ ğƌƌ ķĻƦğƩƷƒĻƓƷğƌ ğƓķ ƚƩŭğƓźǩğƷźƚƓğƌ ğĭƷźǝźƷźĻƭ͵ ΛCźƓğƓĭĻ ε ĻĭŷƓƚƌƚŭǤ {ĻƩǝźĭĻƭΜ
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Coordinated front desk internal and external service via the Public Experience Liaisons
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Management of city Investment and debt according to government regulations
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Fiscal responsibility and management of city resources
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Updated Fee Schedules
ƚ ǒƦƌźŅƷ ƚǒƩ ĭƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ ƷŷƩƚǒŭŷ ƩĻğķźƓŭͲ ƌĻğƩƓźƓŭͲ ĭƚƓƓĻĭƷźƚƓ ğƓķ ĭƩĻğƷźǝźƷǤ Λ\[źĬƩğƩǤΜ Ώ ƓƚƷĻ ƷƩğƓƭźƷźƚƓ Ʒƚ /{5 Ǟ źƓƷĻŭƩğƷĻķ ƭƷğƷĻƒĻƓƷ Ʒƚ ĭƚƒĻ
ƚ ǞƚƩƉ źƓ ƦğƩƷƓĻƩƭŷźƦ ǞźƷŷ ƚǒƩ ĭƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ Ʒƚ ƦƩƚǝźķĻ ğ ƭğŅĻ ğƓķ ĭƚƒƦğƭƭźƚƓğƷĻ ĻƓǝźƩƚƓƒĻƓƷ ǞŷźƌĻ ƩĻķǒĭźƓŭ ĭƩźƒĻ ğƓķ ƷŷĻ ŅĻğƩ ƚŅ ĭƩźƒĻ ΛtƚƌźĭĻΜ
5ĻǝĻƌƚƦ ğƓķ ķĻƌźǝĻƩ źƓƓƚǝğƷźǝĻ ƭƚƌǒƷźƚƓƭ ƷŷğƷ ğƌƌƚǞ ƷŷĻ /źƷǤ Ʒƚ ƒğƉĻ ğ ƦƚƭźƷźǝĻ ƌĻğƦ ŅƚƩǞğƩķ źƓ ķĻǝĻƌƚƦźƓŭ ğƓķ źƓǝĻƭƷźƓŭ źƓ ƦĻƚƦƌĻ ğƓķ ƦĻƩŅƚƩƒğƓĭĻͲ ķƩźǝźƓŭ
ĭƚƚƩķźƓğƷĻķ ƷĻğƒ ĻǣĭĻƌƌĻƓĭĻͲ ĭƚƓƷźƓǒƚǒƭ źƒƦƩƚǝĻƒĻƓƷͲ ğƓķ ğĭĭƚǒƓƷğĬźƌźƷǤ ΛtĻƚƦƌĻ ε tĻƩŅƚƩƒğƓĭĻΉIwΜ
Employee engagement, including development and delivery of an engagement survey and accompanying manager follow up approach
tƩƚǝźķĻ ƨǒğƌźƷǤ ğƓķ ƩĻƌźğĬƌĻ źƓŅƩğƭƷƩǒĭƷǒƩĻ ƷŷğƷ ǒƓķĻƩƦźƓ ğ ŷĻğƌƷŷǤ ƭƚĭźğƌͲ ĻƓǝźƩƚƓƒĻƓƷğƌ ğƓķ ĻĭƚƓƚƒźĭ ŅğĬƩźĭ ğƓķ ƭǒĭĭĻƭƭ ƚŅ tƚƩƷ ƚǞƓƭĻƓķ ğƓķ ƚǒƩ ĭƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ
ΛtǒĬƌźĭ ƚƩƉƭΜ
Transportation engineering (Non-motorized, traffic, accident analysis, grant writing)
9ƓŭğŭĻ ğƓķ ĭƚƒƒǒƓźĭğƷĻ ǞźƷŷ ƚǒƩ ĭƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ Ʒƚ Ĭǒźƌķ ƷƩǒƭƷ ğƓķ ĭƚƓŅźķĻƓĭĻͲ ƦƩƚķǒĭƷźǝĻ ƦğƩƷƓĻƩƭŷźƦƭͲ ğƓķ ğ ƒƚƩĻ ĭźǝźƌ ĭźǝźĭ ķźğƌƚŭǒĻ Ʒƚ ĻƓƭǒƩĻ ƚǒƩ ĭƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ źƭ
ƦƚƭźƷźǝĻƌǤ ĻƒƦƚǞĻƩĻķ Ʒƚ ķĻƷĻƩƒźƓĻ źƷƭ ƚǞƓ ŅǒƷǒƩĻ͵ 9ŅŅĻĭƷźǝĻƌǤ ƒğƩƉĻƷ ƚǒƩ ĭƚƒƒǒƓźƷǤ Ʒƚ ĻƓğĬƌĻ tƚƩƷ ƚǞƓƭĻƓķ Ʒƚ ƩĻĭĻźǝĻ ƦƚƭźƷźǝĻ ĬĻƓĻŅźƷƭ ŅƩƚƒ ƒƚƩĻ
ƭǒƭƷğźƓğĬƌĻ ƷƚǒƩźƭƒ͵ Λ/ƚƒƒǒƓźĭğƷźƚƓƭ ğƓķ ağƩƉĻƷźƓŭΜ
Develop and manage content and publication through City channels (newsletter, quarterly, social media, press releases, website, annual report)
Provide priortitized support for the entire organization on major projects/initiatives
Liaise with LTAC and related agencies to curate and coordinate marketing campaigns
Chart and lead a strategic approach to communications and engagement
Serve as Public Information Officer as main contact and coordinator with media, handling or advising on high profile issues
Liaise with organizations, neighborhood groups, and the general public as part of campaigns, engagement events, and activities
LAST REVISION DECEMBER 3, 2025
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