Public Works Improvements

CODES ORDINANCES REGULATIONS SPECIFICATIONS STANDARDS

BORING

MUNDANE

NERDY !

WHO CARES ?

WHAT DOES STORMWATER DO? 1. Work with the Planning Department for compliance with Chapter 36

• Review Annexation, Re-Zoning, and Sub-Division Cases

2. Work with the Building Department for compliance with Chapter 96

• Review Building Permit Applications • Determine Stormwater Permit Requirements (Stormwater Detention

Buyout, Stormwater Detention, Excavation, Public Improvement)

3. Work with other Departments

• Review Utility Plans • Ensure Drainage Easements and License Agreements are obtained

4. Work with Developers and Engineers

• Research old drainage plans and calculations • Determine future development requirements

5. Work with Residents

• Answer questions regarding proposed developments

STORMWATER REGULATIONS

EDUCATION

PREVENT FLOODING IMPROVE WATER QUALITY

1. When is detention required?

When there is an increase in impervious surfacing.

2. When is water quality required?

When 1 acre or more of land is disturbed.

POP QUIZ

WHY IS PREVENTING FLOODING IMPORTANT?

TO PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF CITIZENS!

WHY IS IMPROVING WATER QUALITY IMPORTANT?

Just Ask a 3rd Grader: • DRINKING • SWIMMING • FISHING • SO WE DON’T DIE!

Kirk – “Were gonna need more rock!”

Remember, when it comes to stormwater, what may look like a small problem

can grow into a big one!

TRAFFIC & ENGINEERING

TRA

FFIC

TRA

NSP

OR

TATI

ON

WHO REVIEWS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR STREETS?

• Dave Shalla – Transportation Engineering

• Eric Claussen – Traffic

• Dawne Gardner - Traffic (ADA, Commercial Driveways)

WHY ARE WE IMPORTANT?

WHY ARE WE IMPORTANT?

•Review and approve traffic studies

•Review and approve public improvement plans

•Review planning cases and building permit applications

•Issue driveway permits

WHAT DO WE DO?

McCurry Street – Springfield Plaza

Kimbrough & Walnut Lawn

Overland Street – Chesterfield Village

Ozark Greenways Trail System = Part of the Transportation Network

WHY ARE WE IMPORTANT?

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Through the pipe…

to the treatment plant…

to the stream.

WHEN IS PUBLIC SEWER REQUIRED?

• Public sewer must be adjacent to a property or be

onsite to be served. • Private sewer cannot cross other properties to

access public sewer. • Tracts smaller than 3 acres and closer than 200’ to

public sewer are required to connect. If sewer is not available to a new development,

public improvement plans for sanitary sewer must be submitted.

WHO REVIEWS PUBLIC SEWER IMPROVEMENTS?

• Bill Knuckles

• Kim Brown (Tax Bills)

• Matt Taylor (Private Development)

We review sewer plans for the following cases and issue sewer impact permits: Planning Cases Annexation, Zoning, Pre-Subdivision, Preliminary and Final Plats Building Development Cases Pre-Apps, Building Reviews(sewer permits), Demolition Permits and Sign Permits Public Works Public Improvement Plans for Sanitary Sewer (Review process is similar to the review process for BDS)

WHAT DO WE DO?

What codes do we use?

• Public Works Design Standards section 5.2 Sanitary Sewers

• International Plumbing Code • Zoning Regs • Subdivision Regs • City Code Section 120-72 Wastewater Regs • Location specific trunkline ordinances for trunkline fees • Sewer Extension Cost Recover fees – G.O. 4717

Who do we serve?

• We provide sewer for not only Springfield, but also for areas outside the city limits but inside the Urban Service Area. We also receive the sewer from the cities of Willard, Battlefield and Strafford.

SANITARY SEWER FACTS The City maintains • 28,289 manholes • 1195 miles of gravity sewers • 23 miles of force mains • 16 lift stations • 2 treatment plants Capacity: Northwest Cleanwater Treatment Plant 6.8 MGD Average, 17 MGD Peak Southwest Cleanwater Treatment Plant 35 MGD Average, 100 MGD Peak

Trivia…

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION

WHO REVIEWS PUBLIC

IMPROVEMENTS FOR INSPECTION DEPARTMENT?

• Brett Foster

• Doug Thomas

• Bryan Sayre

HARD TO FIX STUPID

WHY ARE WE IMPORTANT?

WHY ARE WE IMPORTANT?

•Review and approve public improvement plans.

•Make sure projects are built according to approved plans and City specifications.

•Be the City’s eyes and ears in the field to be sure the City gets a quality product and document the daily activity.

•Test and oversee that materials used are compliant to specifications.

•Measure products in the field and submit those items so contractor gets payment.

•Review contractor payrolls for compliance with wage rates.

•Inspect the issued driveway and excavation permits.

WHAT DO WE DO?

WHAT DO WE DO?

WHY DO WE DO IT?

• TO BE SURE THE CITY GETS A QUALITY PRODUCT DONE ON TIME ON, DONE ON BUDGET AND THE PUBLIC GETS WHAT THEY PAY FOR.

• AND…

WHY DO WE DO IT?

BECAUSE WE LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOU ARE VERY IMPORTANT!!!