Department of Public Works

Commissioner Orientation

Presenter

Bill Shreve, Director February 12, 2019

Department of Public WorksThe Department of Public Works provides front line services to the citizens of Charles County through the road maintenance system, water and sewer system, environmental resources (landfill and recycling), buildings and trades, technical support, vehicle maintenance, and inventory control.

Assistant Director – FacilitiesTerri Kahouk

Deputy Director – UtilitiesGreg Boykin

Buildings & TradesJohn Earle, Chief

Operations & MaintenanceSam Simanovsky, Chief

Environmental ResourcesMerrill Baker, Chief

Technical SupportEd Gorham, Chief

RoadsSteve Staples, Chief

DirectorBill Shreve

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Operations SupportJames Sizemore, Chief

What We DoWe Work for You! Our mission is to improve the quality

of life for the citizens of Charles County through responsive, efficient, and effective delivery of services

and by reflecting a can-do attitude with excellent customer service. The Department provides front line services to our citizens through our road maintenance

system, water and sewer system, environmental resources – landfill and recycling, buildings and trades,

technical engineering support, CIP project management, vehicle maintenance, and inventory control.

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Current Major Projects

• Mattawoman WWTP Improvements

– 8 Million Gallon Flow Equalization Tank

– Centrifuges (Bio-Solids)

– Closed Loop Project

– Electrical Upgrade

• Sewage Pump Station Rehabilitation

• SharePoint – CIP project management & file retrieval automation

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Current Major Projects

• Landfill Improvements

– Scale House Expansion

– Automation & Technology Upgrade

– Stormwater Ponds

– Cell 4

– Transfer Station

• Energy Performance Contract

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Buildings & Trades

Summary & Highlights• Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and custodial services

for over 1.5 Million square feet of county buildings– Preventive and corrective maintenance of building systems– Housekeeping – Vendor Managed Inventory – Asset Management– Long Term Planning– Risk Failure Analysis – Facilities Engineering

• Energy Management

• CIP Projects under $25,000

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Buildings & Trades

• Energy Management Developed and implemented Energy Conservation Policy and Plan for all facilities within Charles County Government. Conservation measures include lighting retrofits, insulation enhancements, window tinting, waterless urinals, and high efficiency HVAC equipment and controls.

• Capital Improvement Projects– Bel Alton High School Renovation– Security Upgrades/Renovations– Generator Replacement Program– Crime Lab Renovation– Court House Renovation– Forensics Computer Lab District III

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Environmental Resources

Summary & Highlights

• Landfill Commercial/Residential Refuse Disposal

• Recycling Curbside Recycling, Four Convenience Centers, Waste

Reduction, Re-Use Barn

• Litter Control Adopt A Road, Community Cleanups, Potomac River

Watershed Cleanup

• Hazardous/Special Waste HHW Collection, Used Oil and Antifreeze, Scrap Tireand Electronics Recycling

• Environmental Education Presentations, Landfill Tours

• Environmental Compliance

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Environmental Resources

Major Initiatives• Landfill Expansion

− Construction of Cell 4 will provide 7 to 9 years of additional landfill life.

− The vertical expansion of the current footprint will provide 8 to 10 years of additional landfill life.

• Scalehouse AutomationThe upgrade of the landfill scalehouse operation to an automated system for serving customers.

• Recycling RateCharles County obtained a 46% recycling rate in 2017. The State mandates a recycling rate of 35% for populations over 150,000.

• Curbside Recycling Expansion534 homes have been added to the service area in FY19. Currently 46,444 homes receive curbside recycling collection.

• ComplianceInspection and repair of stormwater facilities and dam outfall structures.

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Roads Division

Summary & Highlights

• Repair and maintenance of over 2,000 county roads that total 1,704 lane miles

• Mowing, ditch and culvert maintenance, traffic safety, shoulder maintenance, guardrail repairs, and sidewalk repairs

• Maintenance of 40 county owned bridges

• Overlay Program• Snow removal and weather

related emergencies• Installs and maintains traffic

signage on county roads• Watershed Restoration &

Protection Program

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Surface Treatment Program

Surface TreatmentLife

ExpectancyAverage Cost

per Mile

FY19 Number of Roads

FY19 Miles

Average Estimated Cost

Asphalt Overlay (includes milling, shoulders, manhole adjustments, etc.)

10 - 15 Years $ 230,000 9 7.75 $ 1,782,500

Slurry Seal 5 - 7 Years $ 35,900 32 8.25 $ 296,500

Modified Seal 6 - 8 Years $ 17,015 10 13.77 $ 234,300

Roads Division

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Utilities Operations Support

Public Safety• Cross Connection Control

– Inspections

– Dual Check Program

• SSO Notification Processes

– Operating Procedures

– Coordination with Health Department

• Mattawoman Water Quality Lab

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Utilities Operations Support

Employee Safety• Coordination with County Safety Officer

and Risk Management Accountant

• Lead DPW Safety Committee

– Focus on DPW specific risks

– Conduct facility inspections and follow-up

– Facilitate safety training

• DPW specific weekly toolbox talks

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Utilities Operations Support

System Reliability• Line Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance Programs

– V-FIRE

• Pretreatment

– Grease Busters Program

• Miss Utility

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Utilities Technical Support

• CIP Program– 49 Water & Sewer Projects ($84M)

• Recently Completed Projects− St. Marks PS Improvements

− Swan Pt. WWTP Electrical Improvements

• Project Management Process– Collaborate with Operations to ensure

continuity of service

– Projects are multi-year, multi-disciplined

– Utilizing SharePoint and CIPAce to monitor projects with respect to schedule and budget

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Utilities Technical Support• Interconnection with

Town of La Plata and southern areas of the county

• Redundant water connection to support 1,200 homes in Kingsview & High Grove areas

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Utilities Technical Support• Automation

Improvements

− SCADA

− GIS

− Infor

− LIMS

− WIMS

− CIPAce

− SharePoint

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Utilities Operations & Maintenance

• Operates six Wastewater Treatment Plants, largest plant being Mattawoman where the average influent flow is 14 Million Gallons a Day (MGD)

• Operates multiple water systems throughout the county

• Asset Management for Operations Infrastructure

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Utilities Operations & Maintenance

• Our job is to ensure water is clean and safe.

• Provides 24/7 Emergency Call Center

• Minimize environmental impacts of sewer system failures

• Staff is required to pass an exam and meet experience requirement to obtain and maintain various state certifications.

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Potential Initiatives• Continue to utilize & explore automation and

technology initiatives to improve asset management.

• Develop public-private partnerships to meet the future solid waste handling needs of the county.

• Develop an action plan for sustaining the Charles County’s water supply into the future.

• Work with PGM to identify and plan for current and future space needs of county supported agencies.

• Work to resolve “Roads of Use” and R.O.W. issues that impact maintenance/construction.

• Develop a plan to address failing private storm water infrastructure funding.

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Questions & Answers

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Presented By:

Charles County Government

Department of Public Works301-932-3440

1001 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646MD Relay Service: 7-1-1

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