Environmental Services Department

Timothy L. Woody, Director

FY 07 Goals

1. In conjunction with various city departments, civic organizations, and other stakeholders, continue strategic planning related to the 2007 beautification initiative conceived during FY 06, with the goal of promoting a program of advocacy, education, and involvement by June 30, 2007.
2. In consideration of interdepartmental needs and to ensure adherence to new 2007 federal emissions standards, evaluate the Fleet Services Division's vehicle/equipment maintenance and replacement program, and make adjustments as appropriate throughout FY 07.
3. In conjunction with the Information Technology Department, evaluate the current and future needs of the department related to the compilation and dissemination of information generated and/or utilized by the department by September 30, 2007.
4. Conduct a review to determine the feasibility of introducing variable rate pricing as a component of the residential garbage collection system, with the goal of completing the initial phase of the review by September 30, 2007.
5. In conjunction with several other departments, continue to analyze space needs and develop a plan to address those needs by September 30, 2007.
6. Continue the on-going goal of developing and improving the department's education and outreach effort through media, presentations to groups, and other mediums as it relates to the following programs:
   • Keep Auburn Beautiful
   • RecycleAuburn
   • Household Hazardous Waste Collection
   • Animal Control and Care
7. Reduce the number of legitimate service complaints by at least five percent over FY 06 by September 30, 2007.
8. Conduct at least one city school district litter education campaign and one vehicular traffic litter education event by June 30, 2007.
9. Provide the opportunity for departmental personnel to obtain certification in the following programs by September 30, 2007:
   • Animal Control Division-Disaster Animal Relief
   • Fleet Services Division-Automotive Service Excellence
   • Right of Way Maintenance Division-Pesticide Applicator License
10. Conduct a review of the City's Solid Waste Ordinance and recommend adjustments by September 30, 2007.

FY 08 Goals

1. Continue to build upon the FY 07 joint beautification initiative designed to promote advocacy, education, and involvement, with the goal of conducting a spring program by June 30, 2008.
2. Contingent upon the results of the residential garbage collection variable rate pricing review initiated in FY 07, implement a pilot project and evaluate the results by September 30, 2008.
3. Contingent upon the progress of the FY 07 goal to develop a plan for space needs, ensure those needs continue to be addressed during FY 08.
4. Reevaluate the city's fleet to ensure the needs of all departments are addressed and continued attention is given to 2007 federal emissions standards throughout FY 08.
5. Conduct at least one city school district litter education campaign and one vehicular traffic litter education event by June 30, 2008.
6. Continue the on-going goal of developing and improving the department's education and outreach effort through media, presentations to groups, and other mediums as it relates to the following programs:
   • Keep Auburn Beautiful
   • RecycleAuburn
   • Household Hazardous Waste Collection
   • Animal Control and Care
7. Continue focus on the department's on-going goal to reduce the number of legitimate service complaints received by at least five percent over the previous fiscal year, by September 30, 2008.
8. Review the department's residential and commercial solid waste disposal program and explore available options related to future needs by September 30, 2008.