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The committee heard a major policy update on street and right-of-way management, including proposed code changes to address long-running lane closures, steel plates, utility cuts, and pavement restoration. Members also reviewed fleet electrification progress, a Septic to Sewer program relaunch, and a quarterly report showing FY24-25 roadway treatment slightly exceeded plan at 713 lane miles versus 710 planned, while bridge repair reached 20 bridges versus 16 planned.
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City staff outlined changes meant to keep street work moving faster and reduce damage to roads. The biggest policy ideas would give the city more tools to enforce cleanup and repair after utility or construction work, including new rules for steel plates, pavement cuts, and how long work can block lanes or sidewalks. The committee also heard that the city is expanding electric vehicle use in its fleet, with 170 light-duty vehicles targeted for replacement in FY2026 and 48 charging stations already in service. For water and sewer work, staff said the Septic to Sewer Assistance Program will relaunch on December 15, 2025, with grants of up to $25,000 for eligible homes. The quarterly update showed the city treated 713 lane miles of roadway and repaired 20 bridges in FY24-25, both above the planned totals.
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