ITEM TITLE:
Snow Removal Operations for 2025-2026 Season and Personnel Request for Lead Mechanic in 2026
SUBMITTED BY: John Witte, Director, Public Works Department
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: To be determined during budget development
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Public Works Department will provide an overview of preparations for the 2025-2026 snow removal season, including operational plans, staffing schedules, and anticipated challenges related to Valdez’s extreme snowfall.
This presentation will also outline a personnel request for a Lead Mechanic position. The addition of this position will strengthen fleet reliability, enhance preventative maintenance, and provide direct leadership within the shop to support both the Street and Solid Waste Divisions.