street maintenance audit
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Street Maintenance Audit
December 10, 2015 Council Workshop
Recommendations and Management Responses
Auditor Recommendation Response
Reinstitute skill-based pay for specific positions. Concurs
Reassess how pavement condition analysis is conducted. Concurs
Increase focus on preventative maintenance. Concurs
Raise standards for street construction. Concurs
Construct minor collectors and above in concrete. Concurs
Create a dedicated fund for street maintenance. Concurs
Operational
Policy
Rec 1: Reinstitute skill-based pay for specific positions
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College Station Streets Maintenance National Construction Industry City Average
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Rec 1: Reinstitute skill-based pay for specific positions
Rec 2: Reassess how pavement condition analysis is conducted
Concrete joint sealing and patching Crack sealing and patching
Rec 2: Reassess how pavement condition analysis is conducted
Rec 3: Increase focus on preventative maintenance
Crackseal Seal Coat Potholes Failures Level Up Overlay $0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
Cost per Maintenance Type 2010-2015Avg. Cost per Hr.Avg. Materials Cost per Hr.
Rec 4: Raise standards for street construction
Rec 5: Construct minor collectors and above in concrete
Concrete• Road life of 40 years• Less maintenance• $42/square yard
Asphalt• Road life of 20-25 years• More maintenance
• Uniform appearance• Carries heavier traffic loads
• $36/square yard• Easier reconstruction
Rec 6: Create a dedicated fund for street maintenance
Streets Fee
Dedicated Fund
Street Maintenance
+ • Funds• Heavy rains• Decreased
Maintenance Work
+ • Funds• Remaining
2015 Funds• Dry weather• Increased
Maintenance Work
2015 2016
Questions