03-23-19 Special Meeting of the La Porte City Council - Budget Retreat

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: March 23, 2019 Requested By: Councilmember Chuck Engelken Department: Parks & Recreation Report: Resolution: :Ordinance: Exhibit: Facility Maintenance Responsibilities Exhibit: Budget Source of Funds: Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION This item is requested by Councilmember Chuck Engelken Councilmember Engelken has requested a discussion about the current processes and what policy or procedures need to be made on maintaining all city facilities. Moreover, he has asked, should this activity be handled in-house or contracted out? The Facility Maintenance Division of the Parks & Recreation Department consists of five (5) staff members. These five (5) facilities staff maintain and repair all city buildings, pools, splash parks, and parks. A list of those facilities are listed in the attached exhibit. Those five staff members and their responsibilities are listed below: Building Maintenance Supervisor • Supervise 4 maintenance employees • Assign work requests • Assist with repairs and replacements • Plans and coordinates projects • Coordinates electrical and lighting for events • Certified Pool Operator (pool equipment repairs & chemical adjustments) • Orders supplies (custodial, pool chemicals, replacement parts) • Assist City departments with budgeted repairs or replacements 2. Building Maintenance Technician H • Complete assigned work requests • Complex electrical, lighting, and plumbing repairs • Routine evaluations of boiler and heating equipment • Complete large in-house projects for multiple departments • Assist the Maintenance Tech I and Pool Technician with complex repairs 3. Building Maintenance Technician I • Complete assigned work requests • HVAC 90-day maintenance program citywide (filters, belts, and coil cleaning)