Lee s Summit Public Works Department Director Chuck Owsley Deputy Director & City Engineer Dena Mezger Deputy Director Administration & Operations Bob Hartnett Airport Manager John Ohrazda City Traffic Engineer Michael Park Construction Manager Mike Anderson Development Engineering Manager Kent Monter Operations Superintendent Shawn Graff Solid Waste Superintendent Chris Bussen Supervisory Engineer George Binger Supervisory Engineer David Lohe A Message from the Director It is no surprise that 2013 was another successful year for the Public Works Department. On a divisional basis, each had achievements that are worthy of recognition. The Airport Division acquired the remaining parcels of land needed to start the construction of runway 18-36 extension to 5,500 feet. The Solid Waste Division completed another year of quarterly inspections by the Department of Natural Resources without any unsatisfactory items. They also implemented two new recycling programs, electronics and carpet. The Operations Division made significant improvements in the amount of street sweeping and pothole patching accomplished compared to previous years. The Engineering Division was successful in working with MoDOT to obtain a 50% cost share agreement for the construction of the Blackwell interchange and developed a plan that will fund the construction of a new Hwy 291 South/Hwy 50 interchange, if approved by Lee s Summit voters at a bond election in April 2014. I am proud to say that Public Works continues to achieve its mission of maintaining and improving the quality of the community through environmentally and economically sound infrastructure preservation and growth while providing outstanding service to our customers. Chuck Owsley, P.E., Lee s Summit Public Works Department 220 S.E. Green St. Lee s Summit, MO 64063 publicworks@cityofls.net 816-969-1800 LSpw.net The Lee s Summit Public Works Department is an accredited agency through the American Public Works Association (APWA). 2
Public Works At-A-Glance The Engineering Division provides the City with technical expertise for managing the City s infrastructure from concept through construction. The division deals with both private development projects and the City s capital projects and programs. Technical areas include transportation, traffic, water, stormwater, sanitary sewer, solid waste, construction management and inspections. The Solid Waste Division is responsible for providing environmental services through the operation of the municipal landfill; the drop-off Recycling Centers; and the Household Hazardous Waste facility. It also is responsible for numerous environmental events that are offered throughout the year. The Lee s Summit Municipal Airport provides patrons with fast, friendly service and the best prices in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Airport is located 3.5 miles north of Lee s Summit s downtown area. The Airport currently operates a 4,000 foot x 75 foot runway and a 3,800 foot x 75 foot runway, 23 buildings, and approximately 172 aircraft tie-downs. The Operations Division is responsible for the maintenance of the public infrastructure. Services provided include the repair of city streets and sidewalks, street sweeping, snow and ice removal, maintenance of public drainage facilities, mowing of property in the City s right-of-way, and installation of traffic control devices. 3 The Lee s Summit Public Works Department is one of the most diversified departments in the City in terms of services provided to the community. The department is comprised of an Airport Division, Engineering Division, Operations Division and Solid Waste Division. The functional responsibilities of the Lee s Summit Public Works Department include planning, designing and constructing the City s infrastructure; managing the City s environmental programs; operation and maintenance of the City s stormwater systems, streets and traffic control network; and operation of the Resource Recovery Park and Municipal Airport. The department currently has 105 employees.
2013 Employees of the Year Kenneth Davis, Brice Lawson and Harry Stark were announced as the 2013 Lee s Summit Public Works Department Employees of the Year during the State of the Department presentation on Dec. 19, at the City s Maintenance Facility, located at 1971 SE Hamblen Rd. All three employees are equipment operators in the Lee s Summit Public Works Department s Operations Division who have a combined 69 years of experience with the City. Accomplishments & Awards Transportation Achievement Award The City of Lee s Summit received the 2013 Mid-Western Institute of Transportation Engineers (MWITE) Transportation Achievement Award for its Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program. The program was developed by the Public Works Department and adopted by the City Council in 2007 to address traffic concerns within residential areas. Work Orders Completed Faster In the past two years, the Operations Division has significantly reduced the number of days work orders remain open to an average of less than 30 days, which means customer s concerns are being addressed faster. New Recycling Programs New carpet and electronics recycling programs started in June. Commingled recycling now is available at the two recycling centers. Lee s Summit Public Works Employees of the Year are chosen by the department s management team consisting of the department director, deputy directors and division heads. This year s awardees were chosen for their high productivity, adherence to work schedules, helpfulness and positive attitudes. They also were chosen for leading a turnaround in the delivery of service to customers; in just two years, the number of days work orders remain open has decreased from an average of 120 days to an average of less than 30 days. Annual Transportation Report Traffic Engineering produced an Annual Transportation Report that serves as a comprehensive performance measurement and activity report covering pedestrian, bike transit and automobile transportation. Three Public Works Employees Received City s Distinguished Service Awards Jon Haley, engineering inspector, Duke Wrisinger, construction project manager, and John Ohrazda, airport manager, were honored with the City s Distinguished Service Award. The City s management team reviews and selects the monthly award winners, who are recognized for going above and beyond their job duties. 4
5 Community Outreach Emerald Isle St. Patrick s Day Parade Adopt-A-Street The Public Works Department Management Team has adopted Chipman Road from Douglas Street to M-291. In 2013, this group removed more than 20 bags of litter from the roadway. Breast Cancer Awareness Flyover Habitat for Humanity Public Works Department employees volunteered to assist the Truman Heritage affiliate of Habitat for Humanity in August to rehabilitate a home in Jackson County, MO. Volunteers painted a shed, sealed foundation cracks and more. National Public Works Week The City s Environmental Programs participated in the Emerald Isle Parade held in Downtown Lee s Summit. The award-winning float was then reused as a pergola at the North Recycling Center. The Lee s Summit Municipal Airport hosted 49 pilots and their families in October for a flyover as part of the Kansas City Chiefs 2013 Breast Cancer Awareness game. The Public Works Department celebrates National Public Works Week in May of each year. The Equipment Show is held to allow families the chance to explore the City s equipment and enjoy a variety of children s activities. How Can Residents Get Involved? Recycling Residents can participate in the varied recycling programs offered and can drop-off items accepted at the North and South Recycling Centers. The City also offers recycling for electronics, carpet, athletic shoes, bicycles and more. Visit LSlandfill.net for information about recycling programs and events. Litter Control The Adopt-A-Street and Adopt- A-Stream programs help keep our roadways and waterways free from litter and debris with the help of volunteers who regularly clean these areas. Applications are accepted for these programs year-round. Visit LSpw.net for more information. Request Service Residents can report potholes, request streetlight or sidewalk maintenance and more by contacting the Public Works Department at publicworks@cityofls.net or 816-969-1800.
2013 Project Updates Airport Improvements Pre-grading began for a future 200-foot extension to the east/west runway, rerouting of the entrance road and the replacement of the existing septic with a sewer system. Bailey Road Construction began on Bailey Road, which will connect M-291 to Hamblen Road. Construction of the mechanically stabilized earth (mse) wall will help achieve proper clearance over the railroad tracks. Residents can track construction progress by viewing the Bailey Road Construction Cam at LSpw.net. Curb Bond Program Completed Projects The City completed Phase 4 of the curb bond project, which completes the replacement of 510,820 linear feet of deteriorated curb on residential streets. This represents 28% more curb replaced than originally anticipated for the budgeted amount. Pryor Road Rehab, Hook to M-150 Pavement removal and replacement was completed on this one-mile section of roadway to address significant deterioration. Paved shoulders also were constructed with the project. Intersection Signal at Lakewood Way and Bowlin Road A permanent traffic signal was installed at this intersection and also was interconnected with the signal at the intersection of I-470 and Bowlin Road for improved traffic flow. Stormwater Bond Program The following stormwater projects were completed as part of the stormwater bond program: Lincolnwood and Ward; Ashurst Drive; Patterson Street; Ash Street; and Swann Street. Tudor Road Construction began on the extension of Tudor Road from Douglas Street to Ward Road. This project was approved by voters in a no-tax-increase bond issue election in 2010. Sidewalk Bond Program The sidewalk bond program included completion of more than 2,500 sidewalk defect corrections and 8,000 linear feet of new sidewalks. Pavement Management Program The City s annual pavement management program included 38 lane miles of overlay, 10 miles of curb and 58 lane miles of micro surface. Arterial Streetlights Bond Program Streetlights were installed along Chipman Road, Persels Road and Ward Road. More sections were completed than originally anticipated for the budgeted amount. 6
7 $7,149,928 Public Works Department Budget 2013-2014 By Division Budget 2013-2014 Airport Engineering Operations Solid Waste $2,984,830 $6,185,151 $3,772,615 Orchard Street & Pryor Road Improvements In 2014, the Engineering Division will complete its first design-build project with the Orchard Street Improvements project. The project was approved by voters in April 2013 for general obligation bond funding. The street will be reconstructed from NE Douglas to NE Independence to accommodate the addition of sidewalks, enclosed stormwater sewers and concrete curbs and gutters. Connectivity will be built with safer travel to schools, parks and neighborhoods through the sidewalk and new road infrastructure. 2013 Capital Improvement Projects $11.75 Million Spent Traffic Projects Stormwater Projects Curb Replacement Roadway Projects Pavement Maintenance Sidewalk Projects 31% 3% 5% 23% Also approved by voters in April 2013 was funding for six-foot wide paved shoulders on each side of Pryor Road from Longview Road to Hook Road. The shoulders will provide improved safety and will reduce overall maintenance costs. 5% 33%
Lee s Summit Public Works Department 220 S.E. Green St. Lee s Summit, MO 64063 publicworks@cityofls.net 816-969-1800 LSpw.net