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ISSUE 2 – NOV/DEC 2020 APWA GEORGIA CHAPTER 4915 Chase Lane Cumming, GA 30040 www.georgia.apwa.net PRESIDENT Ms. Shirley Stevenson PRESIDENT ELECT Mr. Chris Rotalsky PAST PRESIDENT Mr. Lawrence Jeter, Jr. VICE PRESIDENT Mr. Christopher Cox SECRETARY Mr. Patrick S. Collins, PE DELEGATE Mr. Lenardo Owens TREASURER Mrs. Becky L. Kinsey ALTERNATE DELEGATE Mr. Terrence Simpkins Georgia Public Works is published by:
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Corrections Notice – In the June 2020 issue, there was an error printed related to the amount of funds raised during the 2020 Annual equipment show. The APWA Georgia Chapter raised $158,000 from this event and there were 125 vendors in attendance.
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President ’s Message
GREETING FELLOW PUBLIC WORK PROFESSIONALS
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S HIRLE Y S TE V EN SO N , APWA G EO RG IA CHAP TER PR ESI D EN T
020 has been a year of challenges and uncertainties, bringing us all to a ‘new normal.’ During this ‘new normal’ the APWA Georgia Chapter has maintained the course of our mission. Public Works, the other first responders, have kept our cities, counties, and citizens quality of life as close to normal as possible in these trying times. Roads are still being maintained – through paving, patching, and potholes remediation. Stormwater inspections and projects have been ongoing. While sanitary services continue the collection of solid waste and recycling. Fleet Management has also kept our county vehicles and equipment maintained and operating. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS July 2020 Annual Summer Meeting: • 95 Public Works professionals participated in our virtual training, which consisted of classes provided through the Public Works Executive Management Certificate Program (CPWM).
Awards: • Disaster or Emergency Construction/ Repair – Radium Springs Subdivision Road Improvement, Dougherty County Board of Commissions • Transportation • State Route 120/ Abbotts Bridge Roads, City of Johns Creek • US Highway 29 at Hall Jones and Greentop Road, Mini Roundabout, Coweta County • Environment • New Recycle Center, Floyd County • Structures • Courtland Street Bridge Replacement, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) • Small Counties and Rural Communities (SCRC) • Historical Restoration/Preservation – The Bottom Streetscape Project, Thomasville, GA • Structure – The Pavilion and Boat House, Lake Toccoa, • Transportation – Shallowford Sidewalk Project, City of Gainesville
• APWA Georgia Chapter Provided Scholarships Selected by Each District Director • APWA Georgia Chapter Celebrates 70 Years of Excellence (1950-2020) • APWA Georgia Chapter received the 2020 Presidential Award for Chapter Excellence (PACE) Congratulations to all Public Works professionals. Since the onset of COVID-19, I have learned a great deal about being able to be adapt during these difficult times. Like many of you, virtual communication is now my ‘new normal,’ both professionally and personally. In fact, we all had to adapt by using new platforms and technology to communicate with others and maintain alliances while not in the office. 2020 also brought challenges for us all, due to COVID-19, social issues and this being an election year. 2020 is nearing an end very fast. Through maturity and knowing who is really in control, I am grateful to have had this opportunity to serve as your chapter president. More importantly, I want to thank my board and other countless APWA members. I could not have served in this capacity alone. I hold the Georgia Chapter of APWA very close to my heart and I am thankful to be a member.
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WX2020 was slated to be an epic event for all of those involved, but then…COVID. The international pandemic threatened the conference as well as the health of people world-wide. Yet somehow the Public Works Expo 2020 emerged resilient and ready to highlight all things public works despite the inability to meet face-to-face. Introducing PWX @home! The Public Works Expo or PWX as it is commonly referred to, serves as the quintessential event for educational sessions, exhibits, networking opportunities and a host of other professional experiences. This year’s
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conference was to be held in the Big Easy, New Orleans, LA with the theme of ‘The Rhythm of Public Works,’ a befitting title for such a rhythmic environment. Once meeting in person became unsafe and obsolete, APWA endeavored to continue to keep the rhythm going by creating PWX @home – an all new learning experience that would take place at home. PWX @home featured and will continue to feature topics from a variety of speakers each month. August: Utilities and Public Right-of-Way; September: Fleet; October: Winter Maintenance; November: Operations and Maintenance and the end of the year will feature Leadership and Management.
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My colleague, Jody Tarvin-Hall and I had the pleasure of presenting for the month of November. We highlighted our work around easing work-flow challenges in a presentation we called ‘Workforce for the Workforce: Integrating a work order management system with GIS for mobile inspections.’ It is a long title, but super easy to understand. We hope you were able to take part in this exciting opportunity and if not, don’t worry we will have a post write-up about it!
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GEORGIA APWA BRANCHES 2020 BRANCH PRESIDENTS North Carolina
Tennessee Catoosa
Dade
Walker
Towns
Fannin Gilmer
Chattooga Floyd
Pickens
Stephens
Dawson
Franklin
Banks
Hall
Cherokee
Bartow
Haralson Douglas Carroll
Heard
Alabama
Rockdale
Clayton
Pike
Meriwether
Jasper
Butts
Lamar
Taylor
Muscogee
Dougherty
Miller
Mitchell
Dodge
Wilcox
Treutlen
Evans Tattnall
Bryan
Coffee
Appling Wayne
Bacon
McIntosh
Brooks
Pierce
Atkinson
Berrien
Thomas
Chatham
Long
Tift
Colquitt
Effingham
Liberty
Jeff Davis
Brantley
Cook
Glynn
Ware
Lanier Grady
Bulloch
Telfair
Irwin
Worth
Seminole Decatur
Screven
Candler
Montgomery Toombs Wheeler
Ben Hill
Turner
Baker
Early
Laurens
Bleckley
Pulaski
Crisp
Calhoun
Jenkins Johnson
Peach
Lee
Burke
Jefferson Washington
Emanuel
Dooly
Clay
Richmond
Wilkinson
Sumter
Terrell
McDuffie
South Carolina Columbia
Glascock
Macon
Webster
Randolph
Hancock
Twiggs
Schley
Quitman
Taliaferro
Baldwin
Houston
Chattahoochee Marion
Stewart
Greene
Bibb Crawford
Talbot
Lincoln
Wilkes
Putnam
Jones
Monroe
Upson Harris
Oglethorpe
Warren
Spalding
Troup
Elbert
Clarke
Morgan
Newton
Henry
Fayette
Madison
Oconee
Walton
DeKalb
Fulton
Coweta
Barrow
Gwinnett
Cobb
Paulding
Hart
Forsyth Jackson
Polk
If you’re interested in becoming active in your APWA Georgia branch, please contact your local branch president. APWA memberships are extended to current and retired public works employees. In addition, employees of vendors that provide services to various public works agencies are also eligible for memberships. Please consult your local public works agency regarding acquiring a membership.
White Habersham
Lumpkin
Gordon
Rabun
Union
Murray
Whitfield
Camden
Clinch Lowndes
Charlton Echols
Florida
Central Savannah River Area
Middle Branch
Southeast Branch
Coastal Branch
Northeast Branch
Southwest Branch
Metro Atlanta Branch
Northwest Branch
West Central Branch
Shauncey Battle-Williams sbattle-williams@AtlantaGa.Gov
Jeremy Bryson jeremy.bryson@catoosa.com
James Mang jmang@columbusga.org
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Keith Page bkpage@chathamcounty.org
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Scott Sullivan wssullivan@spaldingcounty.com
Todd Beebe tbeebe@gainesville.org
Tony Vicent avicent@glynncounty-ga.gov
Emanuel Haire EHaire@colquittga.org
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Membership & Engagement MEMBERSHIP REPORTS:
MEMBERSHIP NARRATIVE:
Standard membership numbers for reports and discussion
Total membership at the end of September was 29,451, which is a decrease of 68 members from the prior month. Regional charts have been updated with a few key notes in the right-hand column. The initiative to attach invoices to emails for the first billing continues to be successful. Staff observes spikes in member renewal traffic every time invoices and reminders are run. Member Services reaches out to groups who have lapsed.
FY21 beginning July 1, 2020
29,737
Previous month-end August 2020
29,519
Current month-end September 2020
29,451
HISTORICAL MEMBERSHIP TRENDS: YEAR-TO-YEAR COMPARISON – SEPTEMBER
MEMBERSHIP BY MONTH FY18 - FY21
31,000
31,000
30,000
30,500
29,000
30,000
28,000
29,500
27,000
29,000
26,000 25,000
28,500
24,000
28,000 Sep 02 Sep 03 Sep 04 Sep 05 Sep 06 Sep 07 Sep 08 Sep 09 Sep 10 Sep 11 Sep 12 Sep 13 Sep 14 Sep 15 Sep 16 Sep 17 Sep 18 Sep 19 Sep 20
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN
ANNUAL VIEW
FY 18
GROUP MEMBERS ROSTERED
21,000
FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
FY 19
FY 20
FY 21
INDIVIDUALS
8,500
20,500 8,000 20,000 7,500
19,500 19,000
7,000
18,500 6,500 18,000 17,500
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SEPT 2016
SEPT 2017
SEPT 2018
SEPT 2019
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SEPT 2015
SEPT 2016
SEPT 2017
SEPT 2018
SEPT 2019
SEPT 2020
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REGIONAL INFORMATION: REGION 1
1150 950 750 550 350 150 -50
CHAPTER
FY21
AUG 20
SEP 20
Atlantic Provinces
139
136
130
MAINE
NEW ENGLAND
NEWFOUNDLAND
QUEBEC
REGION 2
-9
-6.4%
Maine
156
139
158
2
1.28%
New England
967
956
951
-16
-1.65%
Newfoundland
60
56
56
-4
-6.67%
Quebec
304
324
324
20
6.58%
1626
1611
1619
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Totals ATLANTIC PROVINCES
GAIN/LOSS YTD
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
-0.43% 2020
CHAPTER
FY21
AUG 20
SEP 20
350
Central PA
177
171
171
-6
300
Delaware State
50
49
50
0
0.00%
250
New Jersey
176
169
167
-9
-5.11%
200
New York
279
278
294
15
5.38%
150
New York Metro
191
188
187
-4
-2.09%
100
SE PA
100
103
105
5
5.00%
Western PA
150
151
152
2
1.33%
Totals
1123
2235
1126
3
0.27%
50 0
2018
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AUG 20
SEP 20
Kentucky
113
111
108
-5
-4.42%
Mid-Atlantic
965
942
945
-20
-2.07%
800
North Carolina
1318
1293
1269
-49
-3.72%
600
South Carolina
371
351
361
-10
-2.70%
DELAWARE
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
NEW YORK METRO
SE PA
WESTERN PA
REGION 3
1400 1200 1000
400 200 0 KENTUCKY
MID-ATLANTIC
NORTH CAROLINA
SOUTH CAROLINA
TENNESSEE
REGION 4 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0
ALABAMA
ARKANSAS
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
LOUISIANA
MISSISSIPPI
REGION 5 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0
CHICAGO METRO
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ILLINOIS
INDIANA
MICHIGAN
OHIO
ONTARIO
WISCONSIN
2016
2019
-3.39%
2017
CENTRAL PA
2015
GAIN/LOSS YTD
2020
GAIN/LOSS YTD
Tennessee
439
432
433
-6
-1.37%
Totals
3206
3129
3116
-90
-2.81%
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
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FY21
AUG 20
SEP 20
Alabama
155
171
171
16
Arkansas
73
73
69
-4
-5.48%
Florida
1607
1564
1562
-45
-2.80%
Georgia
606
630
640
34
5.61%
Louisiana
170
171
175
5
2.94%
GAIN/LOSS YTD 10.32%
Mississippi
160
163
163
3
1.88%
Totals
2771
2772
2780
9
0.32%
2015
2017
2018
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AUG 20
SEP 20
Chicago Metro
1411
1401
1402
-9
Illinois
398
402
405
7
1.76%
Indiana
183
185
186
3
1.64%
Michigan
638
637
638
0
0.00%
Ohio
752
726
739
-13
-1.73%
Ontario
583
579
574
-9
-1.54%
Wisconsin
763
801
798
35
4.59%
Totals
4728
4731
4742
14
0.30%
2015
2016
2016
2017
2018
2019
2019
2020
GAIN/LOSS YTD -0.64%
2020
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REGIONAL INFORMATION: REGION 6
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FY21
Iowa
568
565
566
-2
Kansas
258
255
252
-6
0.00%
800
KC Metro
763
754
750
-13
-0.66%
600
Manitoba
108
107
105
-3
-1.85%
Minnesota
1067
1064
1041
-26
-0.28%
Missouri
627
621
619
-8
-0.80%
Nebraska
216
218
216
0
3.24%
North Dakota
122
123
123
1
0.00%
1200 1000
400 200 OT A
SO
RT NO
1500 1000 500 0
ARIZONA
NEW MEXICO
Totals 2015
REGION 7
2000
South Dakota
83
82
83
3812
3789
3755
GAIN/LOSS YTD -0.35%
0
0.00%
-57
-0.21%
UT
HD
HD
AK
AK
OT A
KA AS BR NE
MI
NN
SS
ES
OU
RI
OT A
A TO B
MI
KC
MA
ME
NI
O TR
AS NS KA
IO
WA
0
AUG 20 SEP 20
OKLAHOMA
TEXAS
REGION 8 1500 1300 1100 900 700 500 300 100
2016
2017
CHAPTER
FY21
Arizona
823
2018
2019
AUG 20 SEP 20 801
799
2020
GAIN/LOSS YTD -24
-2.92%
New Mexico
74
75
76
2
2.70%
Oklahoma
305
297
295
-10
-3.28%
Texas
1609
1629
1628
19
1.18%
Totals
2811
2802
2798
-13
-0.46%
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
AUG 20 SEP 20
2020
CHAPTER
FY21
California Central Coast
158
160
158
GAIN/LOSS YTD 0
0.00%
Central California
278
278
256
-22
-7.91% -1.37%
Hawaii
73
73
72
-1
Monterey Bay
194
192
191
-3
-1.55%
Nevada
597
549
536
-61
-10.22% -0.75%
Northern California
668
668
663
-5
Sacramento
503
515
517
14
2.78%
San Diego/Imp.
387
374
376
-11
-2.84%
Silicon Valley
350
351
354
4
1.14%
Southern California
1297
1258
1287
-10
-0.77%
Ventura
308
306
306
-2
-0.65%
Totals
4813
4724
4716
-97
-2.02%
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
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NT C AL R A IFO L C RN OA I A ST C A CEN LIF TR OR AL NI A HA WA MO II NT ER EY BA Y NE VA DA N C A O RT LIF HE OR RN N SA CR IA AM EN TO SA N DI EG SI L O ICO N VA LL EY S C A OUT LIF HE OR RN NI A VE NT UR A
-100
REGION 9
1800
CHAPTER
1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200
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GAIN/LOSS YTD
56
55
-3
-5.17%
Alberta
441
423
397
-44
-9.98% -10.78%
British Columbia
306
285
273
-33
Colorado
787
797
794
7
0.89%
Oregon
847
859
844
-3
-0.35%
Rocky Mountain
287
288
291
4
1.39%
Saskatchewan
105
104
102
-3
-2.86%
Utah
515
531
526
11
2.14%
Washington State
1473
1489
1489
16
1.09%
Totals
4819
4832
4771
-48
-1.00%
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
HI
NG
TO N
UT AH
AUG 20 SEP 20
58
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SA
SK
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ON EG
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FY21
Alaska
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P
erhaps the worst phrase ever heard in a Public Works Department is “Because we have always done it that way!” Ouch. Because the world around us continually changes, it is critical for Public Works Departments to keep pace with change, or we get left behind. As such, change needs to be a continual process, not just a ‘once in a while’ activity. Failure to adapt, failure to change is stagnation, which means you aren’t keeping up with new technologies, new ideas or new initiatives. But change is always difficult and is often met with resistance, making the process for improvement slow and tedious. If there has been anything good about COVID, it is that many of our departments have been forced to make changes in the way we do business. Some of those changes may be proven in time to be quite beneficial. A major impact of COVID has been forcing a change in the way we communicate. For years, communication has meant meetings. We have all been subjected to the seemingly endless calendar of meetings throughout our careers. Staff meetings, division meetings, department meetings, executive meetings, committee meetings, budget meetings, progress meetings, meetings of the governing body, meeting to get ready for the meetings, meetings to review what happened in the meetings…meetings because, well,
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that’s what we do. I am reminded of an event that occurred years ago (during a meeting, of course) when a group of Cub Scouts wanted to ask me about Public Works. I told them all about Public Works and about the many things that are done by Public Works professionals. At the end of my talk, one boy asked a question that really hit home, “That’s nice, Mr. Lemke, but what do YOU do?” I was floored, because I suddenly realized that my typical work day was spent grabbing a cup of coffee and going to a meeting. The curse of meetings seems to have followed me throughout my career.
can be conducted easily, with shared computer screens so everyone has access to the same information. The result has generally been a success. A major benefit is a time savings and increased production, as it is no longer necessary to travel from one office to another to attend a meeting. Business is still being accomplished, yet not “because we have always done it that way.” While there will always be a place for the human interaction from a face-to-face meeting, the change to electronic meetings is likely to remain long after COVID ceases to be a problem. In a way,
“The moral to the story is that change allows us to save time and increase productivity without sacrificing quality. Rather than fight change, we should embrace it.” So, how has COVID affected that? Due to social distancing guidelines, face-to-face meetings have become the exception, rather than the norm. Technology has allowed us to conduct meetings electronically, using one of the many platforms now available. While this technology existed before COVID, it seemed to be more a novelty for most, rather than an effective tool. COVID forced the change, and now many organizations have found that meetings
COVID has forced us into a new way of communicating effectively. The moral to the story is that change allows us to save time and increase productivity without sacrificing quality. Rather than fight change, we should embrace it. Richard Lemke, P.E. Public Works Director, DeKalb County, GA rwlemke@dekalbcountyga.gov
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND
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he DeKalb County, Georgia (the County) Stormwater Management Program was designed to provide stormwater services and to comply with Georgia EPD and Federal EPA stormwater regulations. Stormwater management is the use of specific practices, constructed or natural, to reduce, temporarily detain and slow down stormwater runoff. It also helps remove pollutants from stormwater runoff. In 2003 the County undertook a comprehensive review of the need for a Stormwater Utility. The results of that review found that a stormwater utility provides the most practical and appropriate means of properly delivering storm water management services and facilities. It was also determined that a utility fee provides the most practical and appropriate means of funding stormwater
management services in DeKalb County. The Stormwater Utility (SWU) and the SWU fee were established and became effective January 1, 2004. The SWU fee funds the maintenance, installation and repair of stormwater drainage structures in the County. The calculation of the SWU fee is based on the property type and the total amount of impervious surface on the property. The SWU fee is assessed annually and can be found on the property tax bill. Having properly functioning stormwater drainage structures satisfies an essential regulatory purpose and improves quality of life by controlling where stormwater runoff flows and where it is discharged. It also reduces flooding, erosion and water pollution caused by stormwater runoff. As DeKalb County continues to grow the growth can create stormwater challenges such as:
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Increased requests for stormwater drainage services; increased erosion; Additional structures to maintain; More frequent maintenance and repair of aging
WHAT IS A STORMWATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM? A stormwater drainage system is comprised of catch basins, ditches, stormwater pipes, ponds and other stormwater drainage structures. The system is designed to drain stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces such as paved streets, parking lots, footpaths, sidewalks, and roofs and convey it through the system to a final discharge point normally a creek, stream or river. The goal is to discharge stormwater runoff without adverse on- or off-site impacts and without increasing downstream erosion or sedimentation.
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WHAT ARE STORMWATER STRUCTURES?
Catch Basin or Storm Drain – Receives excess water in rain
Headwall and Pipe Receives or discharges stormwater.
In DeKalb County the stormwater drainage system is separate from the sanitary sewer system. This means that stormwater does not get treated at a water treatment plant. It is up to us to keep the waterbodies clean.
Headwall Receives or discharges
WHAT IS STORMWATER? Stormwater is any precipitation including rain, hail, and snow. In a natural landscape, without any development, stormwater is absorbed into soil or falls into bodies of water such as creeks, streams and rivers. Development disturbs the natural landscape, interrupts the absorption of stormwater and causes stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff is precipitation that flows over developed surfaces such as pavement, roofs and other surfaces that prevent stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground. The stormwater runoff that is created flows into storm drains, stormwater pipes and drainage ditches. The volume and velocity of the stormwater runoff can cause: • Flooding; • Stream bank erosion; • Increased turbidity (muddiness created by stirred up sediment) from erosion; • Stream habitat degradation; Infrastructure damage; Contaminated streams and rivers
Detention Pond – Temporarily reduces the rate of runoff
Stormwater pollution flows into our stormwater drainage system which discharges into streams, creeks, lakes, and rivers. These waterbodies are used for swimming and fishing, and supplies use with our drinking water. Pollutant Examples • Sediment from soil erosion • Motor Oil • Fertilizers, Herbicides & Pesticides • Pet waste • Litter • Grass Clippings & Leaves
Control Structure – Controls the flow of water in designated areas
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED? • Limit fertilizer use; when used, apply in dry weather. • If possible, do not leave soil exposed. If soil is exposed, cover with seed and straw. Pick up pet waste and dispose of it in the trash. • Reuse or Recycle. • Participate in the Storm Drain Marking (SDM) Program. This is a small effort which brings large results! For more information on the County’s SDM program or how to get involved, contact the Roads & Drainage Department at 404-297-3840 or rad_customerservice@dekalbcountyga.gov
WHAT IS STORMWATER POLLUTION? Stormwater pollution is runoff that contains pollutants such as debris, chemicals, litter and other contaminants.
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WHAT IS
PUBLIC WORKS? Public works is the combination of physical assets, management practices, policies, and personnel necessary for government to provide and sustain structures and services essential to the welfare and acceptable quality of life for its citizens. 16
Who Delivers the Public Works Services? When it comes to public works, one size definitely does not fit all, so defining the term becomes problematic. Because of the multi-faceted, ever-evolving nature of public works, we may never arrive at a final definition but, for now, the following definition seems appropriate: Public works is the combination of physical assets, management practices, policies, and personnel necessary for government to provide and sustain structures and services essential to the welfare and acceptable quality of life for its citizens.
About APWA The American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works—a fact that sets it apart from other organizations and makes it an effective voice of public works throughout North America. With a worldwide membership more than 30,000 strong, APWA includes not only personnel from local, county, state/province, and federal agencies, but also private sector personnel who supply products and services to those professionals. Membership in APWA is open to any individual, agency, or corporation with an interest in public works and infrastructure issues. Titles common to the membership include public works directors; city engineers; city managers; fleet managers; community development directors; transportation managers; park directors; county officials; and representatives from engineering and other consulting firms, manufacturers, construction companies, and a multitude of other service providers.
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WHAT IS
PUBLIC WORKS? The United States has approximately 19,400 municipalities of varying sizes. In each community, whatever its size, there are needs common to all human beings that must be met through the provision of public works services. These needs are met on a daily basis by visionary, values-driven, and hardworking men and women who provide and sustain public works services in the best interests of their communities.
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LAWS IMPACTING PUBLIC WORKS Stafford Act FAST Act (Highway Bill) National Environmental Policy Act Clean Water Act Safe Drinking Water Act Endangered Species Act Water Resources Development Act PIPES Act.
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LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP AWARD Mr. Jeffrey Eady In the game of life even the 50-yard line seats don’t interest me, I came to play! – H. Jackson Brown
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embership has its benefits. Especially when you are a life member. A very special congratulations is extended to Mr. Jeffrey Eady on achieving 30 years of continuous membership with APWA. Mr. Eady hails from Fayette County, Georgia and is an alumnus of Griffin Technical Institute with a Technical degree in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, as well as Gordon College with an AS in Technology. He also obtained his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Strayer University along with his Black Belt in Six Sigma from Kaplan University. He completed the International City Management Associations training in Management of Local Public Works Departments, State & Nationally Certified Public Works Manager. He is a proud member of the Georgia City County Managers Association since 2009.
Mr. Eady is a public servant through and through. He serves as the Public Works Chief Engineer with Clayton County Transportation and Development, Public Works Division. He previously worked with the City of Morrow, Georgia for 30 years; 25 years as the Public Works Director and five years as the City Manager. He was also the Director of Public Works for the City of Forest Park for six and a half years. Mr. Eady’s favorite quote is: “In the game of life even the 50-yard line seats don’t interest me, I came to play!” – H. Jackson Brown. When he is not working Mr. Eady can be found enjoying weightlifting, riding motorcycles, boating, and camping. Congratulations and thank you for your membership!
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APWA HOSTS VIRTUAL BRIEF ON
Drones and Public Works ASSISTING IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
On September 22, 2020, the American Public Works Association (APWA) hosted a virtual interactive briefing to Congress, Drones and Public Works - Assisting in Emergency Management. The brief was held in cooperation with the U.S. House of Representatives Public Works & Infrastructure Caucus. Co-Chairs for the Caucus, Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), shared by video their support for the important roles public works professionals have in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters and emergency situations. Drones are a key tool in mitigation efforts, surveying damage and activities on the ground, as well as a safer way to gather information and plan for response to dangerous situations. The brief was moderated by APWA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott D. Grayson, CAE and included APWA President Mary Joyce Ivers, Deputy Director of Public Works for Ventura, California, APWA Member Ray Funnye, Director of Public Services for Georgetown County, South Carolina and Basil Yap, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)Integration Pilot Program (IPP) Manager for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “As first responders, public works agencies are realizing the potential of using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, to enhance their missions,” said APWA President Mary Joyce Ivers. “Public works professionals use drones
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in emergency operations including traffic control and creating safe zones for evacuations, as well as for general infrastructure projects including but not limited to, sewer and drain explorations, bridge and road inspections, and monitoring roadway incidents.” In speaking about the local level use and need for flexible and appropriate regulation of drones, Mr. Yap stated, “Often, we hear, ‘we don’t want a patchwork of regulations throughout the country,’ but an example is our highway system: the stop signs are the same, the speed limits are the same, we build all of our roads to the same dimensions; but the state and the local government get to choose where the stop sign and roads go, and what the speed limit is. These are some of the options we’d love to explore with the FAA: what kinds of roles and responsibilities do they have in mind for the local level?” To support emergency responders and other entities affiliated with them, the FAA can quickly issue authorizations for responses to natural disasters and other emergencies. For more information, please visit: www.faa.gov/go/EmergencyWaiver. The brief was recorded and will be made available on our website, www.apwa.net. Please be sure to subscribe to the APWA Reporter, and follow @APWATWEETS and @APWAGovAffairs on Twitter to watch for new features.
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“APWA understands that the process for creating and implementing policies to incorporate UAS into our daily lives will be just that, a process. It is important to regulate use of drones while ensuring that we do not impede innovation or the ability for public works professionals to utilize drones for mitigation of risk, and to better protect critical infrastructure – especially during natural disasters or emergencies,” said APWA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott D. Grayson, CAE. APWA and its over 30,000 members stand ready as a resource and partner in addressing the needs of our country through the COVID-19 pandemic and into recovery.
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