In FY 2023-24, Public Works will be
analyzing both the current conditions of
the city, and how to achieve the short
and long-term goals and objectives
outlined in the new vision. These goals
and objectives are specifically related to
infrastructure, bike lanes, facility
upgrades, street repair and
maintenance, and landscape
maintenance.
n some cases, this may involve finding new grants for Carson, and in others, it
may involve completing studies that will provide the vision and incentives for the
future.
Considering the City is now 55 years old, in FY 2023-24, Public Works will focus
on the evaluation & remediation of the deferred maintenance and infrastructure
needs of Carson. These projects involve streets, sidewalks, medians, buildings,
turf, trees, and utilities.
Specific tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develop master plans for landscape, street maintenance, fiber networks,
utilities, recycled water, asset management, sidewalks, and stormwater
compliance
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- Determine drought-proof requirements by working with local and regional
agencies
- Recommend updates to city ordinances, policies and procedures related to
Public Works
- Develop a targeted grant program for city activities with the goal of securing
additional grant funding
- Evaluate internal software systems
- Identify and implement traffic signal improvements throughout the city
- Complete the conversion of approximately 7,000 utility-owned streetlights to
LEDs
- Develop a multi-year fleet replacement plan that prioritizes the transition
to electric vehicles
- Enhance Public Works website
- Develop a plan to transition certain components of our diesel and
gas- powered equipment to electric versions
- Continue to share and participate in the Clean Power Alliance program
and advocate benefits to the community
- Establish a Small and Disadvantaged Business Framework and
set requirements for inclusion in projects