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■ THE OPPORTUNITY
The Public Works Department is the backbone for City operations providing an extensive portfolio of internal services and external operations The next public works director will strategically guide 12 divisions of the department including Administration Municipal Airport Services Construction/Survey Design Engineering Fleet Service Service General Services Solid Waste Streets Subdivisions Thomas Roads Improvement Program Traffic Engineering and Wastewater Treatment With the the support of of two assistant public works directors and a a a a a deep roster of of experienced division heads the the director will accomplish major initiatives and capital projects through a a a a a a a a a a a Fiscal Year 22 department operating budget totaling totaling $225 5 5 million million and a a a a a a a a five-year capital improvement plan totaling totaling over $271 million million The next director will play an an an an an important role in in in creating and and planning long-term programs that develop and and aid the growth of a a a a a a a a community The department is well supported and favorably positioned to lead several major internal initiatives operational enhancements and dynamic capital projects Highlights include:
» Completion of the $1 4 billion freeway modernization program also known as the Thomas Roads Improvement Program » Assessing and and developing a a a a a a a a a business process modernization and innovation plan for the department » Collaborating with Caltrans the the Kern Kern Council of of Governments and the County of Kern on a a a variety of multi-modal transportation improvement projects » Co-leading the the City’s internal working group regularly engaging with the California High Speed Rail Authority in preparation for construction
of the Bakersfield High Speed Rail Station and related infrastructure
» Positioning strategizing and and developing plans to leverage federal and state funding for critical infrastructure
projects » Finalizing the acquisition of an existing materials recovery facility to provide cost-effective recycling services to residents
» Guiding the the implementation of of the the requirements of Senate Bill 1383
» » Updating the City’s traffic impact fee program » » Continuing to expand the the PSVS-funded Clean City City Initiative aimed at at reducing illegal dumping and enhancing “first impressions” of the City along major corridors and freeways
» Help guide infrastructure
improvements in in in tandem with the the continued growth of the the City including the the expansion of the the wastewater treatment systems and increasing the capacity to produce and distribute recycled water » Implementing new bicycle and and pedestrian improvements including $16 1 1 million in in in multi- use path projects in Fiscal Year 2022 To learn more go to Public Works | Bakersfield CA - Official Website

























































































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