Georgia Public Works Issue 2 – 2020

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THE OFFICIAL STATE PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION | ISSUE 2 – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020

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• President’s Message • Stormwater Management Background • What is Public Works?

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ISSUE 2 – NOV/DEC 2020 APWA GEORGIA CHAPTER 4915 Chase Lane Cumming, GA 30040 www.georgia.apwa.net PRESIDENT Ms. Shirley Stevenson PRESIDENT ELECT Mr. Chris Rotalsky PAST PRESIDENT Mr. Lawrence Jeter, Jr. VICE PRESIDENT Mr. Christopher Cox SECRETARY Mr. Patrick S. Collins, PE DELEGATE Mr. Lenardo Owens TREASURER Mrs. Becky L. Kinsey ALTERNATE DELEGATE Mr. Terrence Simpkins Georgia Public Works is published by:

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Stormwater Management Background What is Public Works?

APWA Hosts Virtual Brief on Drones and Public Works

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A Message from the President Metro Atlanta Branch Report GA APWA News Advertiser Information Center

Corrections Notice – In the June 2020 issue, there was an error printed related to the amount of funds raised during the 2020 Annual equipment show. The APWA Georgia Chapter raised $158,000 from this event and there were 125 vendors in attendance.

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President ’s Message

GREETING FELLOW PUBLIC WORK PROFESSIONALS

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S HIRLE Y S TE V EN SO N , APWA G EO RG IA CHAP TER PR ESI D EN T

020 has been a year of challenges and uncertainties, bringing us all to a ‘new normal.’

During this ‘new normal’ the APWA Georgia Chapter has maintained the course of our mission. Public Works, the other first responders, have kept our cities, counties, and citizens quality of life as close to normal as possible in these trying times. Roads are still being maintained – through paving, patching, and potholes remediation.

Stormwater inspections and projects have been ongoing. While sanitary services continue the collection of solid waste and recycling. Fleet Management has also kept our county vehicles and equipment maintained and operating.

CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS July 2020 Annual Summer Meeting: • 95 Public Works professionals participated in our virtual training, which consisted of classes provided through the Public Works Executive Management Certificate Program (CPWM).

Awards: • Disaster or Emergency Construction/ Repair – Radium Springs Subdivision Road Improvement, Dougherty County Board of Commissions • Transportation • State Route 120/ Abbotts Bridge Roads, City of Johns Creek • US Highway 29 at Hall Jones and Greentop Road, Mini Roundabout, Coweta County • Environment • New Recycle Center, Floyd County • Structures • Courtland Street Bridge Replacement, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) • Small Counties and Rural Communities (SCRC) • Historical Restoration/Preservation – The Bottom Streetscape Project, Thomasville, GA • Structure – The Pavilion and Boat House, Lake Toccoa, • Transportation – Shallowford Sidewalk Project, City of Gainesville

• APWA Georgia Chapter Provided Scholarships Selected by Each District Director • APWA Georgia Chapter Celebrates 70 Years of Excellence (1950-2020) • APWA Georgia Chapter received the 2020 Presidential Award for Chapter Excellence (PACE) Congratulations to all Public Works professionals. Since the onset of COVID-19, I have learned a great deal about being able to be adapt during these difficult times. Like many of you, virtual communication is now my ‘new normal,’ both professionally and personally.

In fact, we all had to adapt by using new platforms and technology to communicate with others and maintain alliances while not in the office. 2020 also brought challenges for us all, due to COVID-19, social issues and this being an election year. 2020 is nearing an end very fast. Through maturity and knowing who is really in control, I am grateful to have had this opportunity to serve as your chapter president.

More importantly, I want to thank my board and other countless APWA members. I could not have served in this capacity alone. I hold the Georgia Chapter of APWA very close to my heart and I am thankful to be a member.

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WX2020 was slated to be an epic event for all of those involved, but then…COVID. The international pandemic threatened the conference as well as the health of people world-wide. Yet somehow the Public Works Expo 2020 emerged resilient and ready to highlight all things public works despite the inability to meet face-to-face. Introducing PWX @home!

The Public Works Expo or PWX as it is commonly referred to, serves as the quintessential event for educational sessions, exhibits, networking opportunities and a host of other professional experiences. This year’s

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conference was to be held in the Big Easy, New Orleans, LA with the theme of ‘The Rhythm of Public Works,’ a befitting title for such a rhythmic environment.

Once meeting in person became unsafe and obsolete, APWA endeavored to continue to keep the rhythm going by creating PWX @home – an all new learning experience that would take place at home.

PWX @home featured and will continue to feature topics from a variety of speakers each month. August: Utilities and Public Right-of-Way; September: Fleet; October: Winter Maintenance; November: Operations and Maintenance and the end of the year will feature Leadership and Management.

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My colleague, Jody Tarvin-Hall and I had the pleasure of presenting for the month of November.

We highlighted our work around easing work-flow challenges in a presentation we called ‘Workforce for the Workforce: Integrating a work order management system with GIS for mobile inspections.’

It is a long title, but super easy to understand. We hope you were able to take part in this exciting opportunity and if not, don’t worry we will have a post write-up about it!

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Interested in Joining Your APWA Branch?

GEORGIA APWA BRANCHES 2020 BRANCH PRESIDENTS North Carolina

Tennessee Catoosa

Dade

Walker

Towns

Fannin Gilmer

Chattooga Floyd

Pickens

Stephens

Dawson

Franklin

Banks

Hall

Cherokee

Bartow

Haralson Douglas Carroll

Heard

Alabama

Rockdale

Clayton

Pike

Meriwether

Jasper

Butts

Lamar

Taylor

Muscogee

Dougherty

Miller

Mitchell

Dodge

Wilcox

Treutlen

Evans Tattnall

Bryan

Coffee

Appling Wayne

Bacon

McIntosh

Brooks

Pierce

Atkinson

Berrien

Thomas

Chatham

Long

Tift

Colquitt

Effingham

Liberty

Jeff Davis

Brantley

Cook

Glynn

Ware

Lanier Grady

Bulloch

Telfair

Irwin

Worth

Seminole Decatur

Screven

Candler

Montgomery Toombs Wheeler

Ben Hill

Turner

Baker

Early

Laurens

Bleckley

Pulaski

Crisp

Calhoun

Jenkins Johnson

Peach

Lee

Burke

Jefferson Washington

Emanuel

Dooly

Clay

Richmond

Wilkinson

Sumter

Terrell

McDuffie

South Carolina Columbia

Glascock

Macon

Webster

Randolph

Hancock

Twiggs

Schley

Quitman

Taliaferro

Baldwin

Houston

Chattahoochee Marion

Stewart

Greene

Bibb Crawford

Talbot

Lincoln

Wilkes

Putnam

Jones

Monroe

Upson Harris

Oglethorpe

Warren

Spalding

Troup

Elbert

Clarke

Morgan

Newton

Henry

Fayette

Madison

Oconee

Walton

DeKalb

Fulton

Coweta

Barrow

Gwinnett

Cobb

Paulding

Hart

Forsyth Jackson

Polk

If you’re interested in becoming active in your APWA Georgia branch, please contact your local branch president.

APWA memberships are extended to current and retired public works employees. In addition, employees of vendors that provide services to various public works agencies are also eligible for memberships. Please consult your local public works agency regarding acquiring a membership.

White Habersham

Lumpkin

Gordon

Rabun

Union

Murray

Whitfield

Camden

Clinch Lowndes

Charlton Echols

Florida

Central Savannah River Area

Middle Branch

Southeast Branch

Coastal Branch

Northeast Branch

Southwest Branch

Metro Atlanta Branch

Northwest Branch

West Central Branch

Shauncey Battle-Williams sbattle-williams@AtlantaGa.Gov

Jeremy Bryson jeremy.bryson@catoosa.com

James Mang jmang@columbusga.org

Vacant

Keith Page bkpage@chathamcounty.org

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Scott Sullivan wssullivan@spaldingcounty.com

Todd Beebe tbeebe@gainesville.org

Tony Vicent avicent@glynncounty-ga.gov

Emanuel Haire EHaire@colquittga.org

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Membership & Engagement MEMBERSHIP REPORTS:

MEMBERSHIP NARRATIVE:

Standard membership numbers for reports and discussion

Total membership at the end of September was 29,451, which is a decrease of 68 members from the prior month. Regional charts have been updated with a few key notes in the right-hand column. The initiative to attach invoices to emails for the first billing continues to be successful. Staff observes spikes in member renewal traffic every time invoices and reminders are run. Member Services reaches out to groups who have lapsed.

FY21 beginning July 1, 2020

29,737

Previous month-end August 2020

29,519

Current month-end September 2020

29,451

HISTORICAL MEMBERSHIP TRENDS: YEAR-TO-YEAR COMPARISON – SEPTEMBER

MEMBERSHIP BY MONTH FY18 - FY21

31,000

31,000

30,000

30,500

29,000

30,000

28,000

29,500

27,000

29,000

26,000 25,000

28,500

24,000

28,000 Sep 02 Sep 03 Sep 04 Sep 05 Sep 06 Sep 07 Sep 08 Sep 09 Sep 10 Sep 11 Sep 12 Sep 13 Sep 14 Sep 15 Sep 16 Sep 17 Sep 18 Sep 19 Sep 20

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN

ANNUAL VIEW

FY 18

GROUP MEMBERS ROSTERED

21,000

FEB MAR APR MAY JUN

FY 19

FY 20

FY 21

INDIVIDUALS

8,500

20,500 8,000 20,000 7,500

19,500 19,000

7,000

18,500 6,500 18,000 17,500

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SEPT 2016

SEPT 2017

SEPT 2018

SEPT 2019

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6,000

SEPT 2015

SEPT 2016

SEPT 2017

SEPT 2018

SEPT 2019

SEPT 2020

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REGIONAL INFORMATION: REGION 1

1150 950 750 550 350 150 -50

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FY21

AUG 20

SEP 20

Atlantic Provinces

139

136

130

MAINE

NEW ENGLAND

NEWFOUNDLAND

QUEBEC

REGION 2

-9

-6.4%

Maine

156

139

158

2

1.28%

New England

967

956

951

-16

-1.65%

Newfoundland

60

56

56

-4

-6.67%

Quebec

304

324

324

20

6.58%

1626

1611

1619

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Totals ATLANTIC PROVINCES

GAIN/LOSS YTD

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

-0.43% 2020

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FY21

AUG 20

SEP 20

350

Central PA

177

171

171

-6

300

Delaware State

50

49

50

0

0.00%

250

New Jersey

176

169

167

-9

-5.11%

200

New York

279

278

294

15

5.38%

150

New York Metro

191

188

187

-4

-2.09%

100

SE PA

100

103

105

5

5.00%

Western PA

150

151

152

2

1.33%

Totals

1123

2235

1126

3

0.27%

50 0

2018

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AUG 20

SEP 20

Kentucky

113

111

108

-5

-4.42%

Mid-Atlantic

965

942

945

-20

-2.07%

800

North Carolina

1318

1293

1269

-49

-3.72%

600

South Carolina

371

351

361

-10

-2.70%

DELAWARE

NEW JERSEY

NEW YORK

NEW YORK METRO

SE PA

WESTERN PA

REGION 3

1400 1200 1000

400 200 0 KENTUCKY

MID-ATLANTIC

NORTH CAROLINA

SOUTH CAROLINA

TENNESSEE

REGION 4 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0

ALABAMA

ARKANSAS

FLORIDA

GEORGIA

LOUISIANA

MISSISSIPPI

REGION 5 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0

CHICAGO METRO

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ILLINOIS

INDIANA

MICHIGAN

OHIO

ONTARIO

WISCONSIN

2016

2019

-3.39%

2017

CENTRAL PA

2015

GAIN/LOSS YTD

2020

GAIN/LOSS YTD

Tennessee

439

432

433

-6

-1.37%

Totals

3206

3129

3116

-90

-2.81%

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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FY21

AUG 20

SEP 20

Alabama

155

171

171

16

Arkansas

73

73

69

-4

-5.48%

Florida

1607

1564

1562

-45

-2.80%

Georgia

606

630

640

34

5.61%

Louisiana

170

171

175

5

2.94%

GAIN/LOSS YTD 10.32%

Mississippi

160

163

163

3

1.88%

Totals

2771

2772

2780

9

0.32%

2015

2017

2018

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FY21

AUG 20

SEP 20

Chicago Metro

1411

1401

1402

-9

Illinois

398

402

405

7

1.76%

Indiana

183

185

186

3

1.64%

Michigan

638

637

638

0

0.00%

Ohio

752

726

739

-13

-1.73%

Ontario

583

579

574

-9

-1.54%

Wisconsin

763

801

798

35

4.59%

Totals

4728

4731

4742

14

0.30%

2015

2016

2016

2017

2018

2019

2019

2020

GAIN/LOSS YTD -0.64%

2020

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REGIONAL INFORMATION: REGION 6

CHAPTER

FY21

Iowa

568

565

566

-2

Kansas

258

255

252

-6

0.00%

800

KC Metro

763

754

750

-13

-0.66%

600

Manitoba

108

107

105

-3

-1.85%

Minnesota

1067

1064

1041

-26

-0.28%

Missouri

627

621

619

-8

-0.80%

Nebraska

216

218

216

0

3.24%

North Dakota

122

123

123

1

0.00%

1200 1000

400 200 OT A

SO

RT NO

1500 1000 500 0

ARIZONA

NEW MEXICO

Totals 2015

REGION 7

2000

South Dakota

83

82

83

3812

3789

3755

GAIN/LOSS YTD -0.35%

0

0.00%

-57

-0.21%

UT

HD

HD

AK

AK

OT A

KA AS BR NE

MI

NN

SS

ES

OU

RI

OT A

A TO B

MI

KC

MA

ME

NI

O TR

AS NS KA

IO

WA

0

AUG 20 SEP 20

OKLAHOMA

TEXAS

REGION 8 1500 1300 1100 900 700 500 300 100

2016

2017

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FY21

Arizona

823

2018

2019

AUG 20 SEP 20 801

799

2020

GAIN/LOSS YTD -24

-2.92%

New Mexico

74

75

76

2

2.70%

Oklahoma

305

297

295

-10

-3.28%

Texas

1609

1629

1628

19

1.18%

Totals

2811

2802

2798

-13

-0.46%

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

AUG 20 SEP 20

2020

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FY21

California Central Coast

158

160

158

GAIN/LOSS YTD 0

0.00%

Central California

278

278

256

-22

-7.91% -1.37%

Hawaii

73

73

72

-1

Monterey Bay

194

192

191

-3

-1.55%

Nevada

597

549

536

-61

-10.22% -0.75%

Northern California

668

668

663

-5

Sacramento

503

515

517

14

2.78%

San Diego/Imp.

387

374

376

-11

-2.84%

Silicon Valley

350

351

354

4

1.14%

Southern California

1297

1258

1287

-10

-0.77%

Ventura

308

306

306

-2

-0.65%

Totals

4813

4724

4716

-97

-2.02%

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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-100

REGION 9

1800

CHAPTER

1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200

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GAIN/LOSS YTD

56

55

-3

-5.17%

Alberta

441

423

397

-44

-9.98% -10.78%

British Columbia

306

285

273

-33

Colorado

787

797

794

7

0.89%

Oregon

847

859

844

-3

-0.35%

Rocky Mountain

287

288

291

4

1.39%

Saskatchewan

105

104

102

-3

-2.86%

Utah

515

531

526

11

2.14%

Washington State

1473

1489

1489

16

1.09%

Totals

4819

4832

4771

-48

-1.00%

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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UT AH

AUG 20 SEP 20

58

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BR

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AL

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FY21

Alaska

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erhaps the worst phrase ever heard in a Public Works Department is “Because we have always done it that way!” Ouch.

Because the world around us continually changes, it is critical for Public Works Departments to keep pace with change, or we get left behind. As such, change needs to be a continual process, not just a ‘once in a while’ activity. Failure to adapt, failure to change is stagnation, which means you aren’t keeping up with new technologies, new ideas or new initiatives.

But change is always difficult and is often met with resistance, making the process for improvement slow and tedious.

If there has been anything good about COVID, it is that many of our departments have been forced to make changes in the way we do business. Some of those changes may be proven in time to be quite beneficial. A major impact of COVID has been forcing a change in the way we communicate. For years, communication has meant meetings. We have all been subjected to the seemingly endless calendar of meetings throughout our careers. Staff meetings, division meetings, department meetings, executive meetings, committee meetings, budget meetings, progress meetings, meetings of the governing body, meeting to get ready for the meetings, meetings to review what happened in the meetings…meetings because, well,

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that’s what we do. I am reminded of an event that occurred years ago (during a meeting, of course) when a group of Cub Scouts wanted to ask me about Public Works. I told them all about Public Works and about the many things that are done

by Public Works professionals. At the end of my talk, one boy asked a question that really hit home, “That’s nice, Mr. Lemke, but what do YOU do?” I was floored, because I suddenly realized that my typical work day was spent grabbing a cup of coffee and going to a meeting. The curse of meetings seems to have followed me throughout my career.

can be conducted easily, with shared computer screens so everyone has access to the same information. The result has generally been a success. A major benefit is a time savings and increased production, as it is no longer necessary to travel from one office to another to attend a meeting. Business is still being accomplished, yet not “because we have always done it that way.” While there will always be a place for the human interaction from a face-to-face meeting, the change to electronic meetings is likely to remain long after COVID ceases to be a problem. In a way,

“The moral to the story is that change allows us to save time and increase productivity without sacrificing quality. Rather than fight change, we should embrace it.”

So, how has COVID affected that?

Due to social distancing guidelines, face-to-face meetings have become the exception, rather than the norm.

Technology has allowed us to conduct meetings electronically, using one of the many platforms now available.

While this technology existed before COVID, it seemed to be more a novelty for most, rather than an effective tool.

COVID forced the change, and now many organizations have found that meetings

COVID has forced us into a new way of communicating effectively.

The moral to the story is that change allows us to save time and increase productivity without sacrificing quality.

Rather than fight change, we should embrace it.

Richard Lemke, P.E. Public Works Director, DeKalb County, GA rwlemke@dekalbcountyga.gov

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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BACKGROUND

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he DeKalb County, Georgia (the County) Stormwater Management Program was designed to provide stormwater services and to comply with Georgia EPD and Federal EPA stormwater regulations. Stormwater management is the use of specific practices, constructed or natural, to reduce, temporarily detain and slow down stormwater runoff. It also helps remove pollutants from stormwater runoff.

In 2003 the County undertook a comprehensive review of the need for a Stormwater Utility. The results of that review found that a stormwater utility provides the most practical and appropriate means of properly delivering storm water management services and facilities. It was also determined that a utility fee provides the most practical and appropriate means of funding stormwater

management services in DeKalb County.

The Stormwater Utility (SWU) and the SWU fee were established and became effective January 1, 2004. The SWU fee funds the maintenance, installation and repair of stormwater drainage structures in the County. The calculation of the SWU fee is based on the property type and the total amount of impervious surface on the property. The SWU fee is assessed annually and can be found on the property tax bill.

Having properly functioning stormwater drainage structures satisfies an essential regulatory purpose and improves quality of life by controlling where stormwater runoff flows and where it is discharged.

It also reduces flooding, erosion and water pollution caused by stormwater runoff. As DeKalb County continues to grow the growth can create stormwater challenges such as:

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Increased requests for stormwater drainage services; increased erosion; Additional structures to maintain; More frequent maintenance and repair of aging

WHAT IS A STORMWATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM? A stormwater drainage system is comprised of catch basins, ditches, stormwater pipes, ponds and other stormwater drainage structures. The system is designed to drain stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces such as paved streets, parking lots, footpaths, sidewalks, and roofs and convey it through the system to a final discharge point normally a creek, stream or river. The goal is to discharge stormwater runoff without adverse on- or off-site impacts and without increasing downstream erosion or sedimentation.

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WHAT ARE STORMWATER STRUCTURES?

Catch Basin or Storm Drain – Receives excess water in rain

Headwall and Pipe Receives or discharges stormwater.

In DeKalb County the stormwater drainage system is separate from the sanitary sewer system. This means that stormwater does not get treated at a water treatment plant.

It is up to us to keep the waterbodies clean.

Headwall Receives or discharges

WHAT IS STORMWATER? Stormwater is any precipitation including rain, hail, and snow. In a natural landscape, without any development, stormwater is absorbed into soil or falls into bodies of water such as creeks, streams and rivers. Development disturbs the natural landscape, interrupts the absorption of stormwater and causes stormwater runoff.

Stormwater runoff is precipitation that flows over developed surfaces such as pavement, roofs and other surfaces that prevent stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground. The stormwater runoff that is created flows into storm drains, stormwater pipes and drainage ditches.

The volume and velocity of the stormwater runoff can cause: • Flooding; • Stream bank erosion; • Increased turbidity (muddiness created by stirred up sediment) from erosion; • Stream habitat degradation; Infrastructure damage; Contaminated streams and rivers

Detention Pond – Temporarily reduces the rate of runoff

Stormwater pollution flows into our stormwater drainage system which discharges into streams, creeks, lakes, and rivers. These waterbodies are used for swimming and fishing, and supplies use with our drinking water.

Pollutant Examples • Sediment from soil erosion • Motor Oil • Fertilizers, Herbicides & Pesticides • Pet waste • Litter • Grass Clippings & Leaves

Control Structure – Controls the flow of water in designated areas

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED? • Limit fertilizer use; when used, apply in dry weather.

• If possible, do not leave soil exposed. If soil is exposed, cover with seed and straw. Pick up pet waste and dispose of it in the trash.

• Reuse or Recycle.

• Participate in the Storm Drain Marking (SDM) Program. This is a small effort which brings large results! For more information on the County’s SDM program or how to get involved, contact the Roads & Drainage Department at 404-297-3840 or rad_customerservice@dekalbcountyga.gov

WHAT IS STORMWATER POLLUTION? Stormwater pollution is runoff that contains pollutants such as debris, chemicals, litter and other contaminants.

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WHAT IS

PUBLIC WORKS? Public works is the combination of physical assets, management practices, policies, and personnel necessary for government to provide and sustain structures and services essential to the welfare and acceptable quality of life for its citizens.

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Who Delivers the Public Works Services?

When it comes to public works, one size definitely does not fit all, so defining the term becomes problematic. Because of the multi-faceted, ever-evolving nature of public works, we may never arrive at a final definition but, for now, the following definition seems appropriate: Public works is the combination of physical assets, management practices, policies, and personnel necessary for government to provide and sustain structures and services essential to the welfare and acceptable quality of life for its citizens.

About APWA The American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works—a fact that sets it apart from other organizations and makes it an effective voice of public works throughout North America. With a worldwide membership more than 30,000 strong, APWA includes not only personnel from local, county, state/province, and federal agencies, but also private sector personnel who supply products and services to those professionals.

Membership in APWA is open to any individual, agency, or corporation with an interest in public works and infrastructure issues. Titles common to the membership include public works directors; city engineers; city managers; fleet managers; community development directors; transportation managers; park directors; county officials; and representatives from engineering and other consulting firms, manufacturers, construction companies, and a multitude of other service providers.

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WHAT IS

PUBLIC WORKS? The United States has approximately 19,400 municipalities of varying sizes. In each community, whatever its size, there are needs common to all human beings that must be met through the provision of public works services.

These needs are met on a daily basis by visionary, values-driven, and hardworking men and women who provide and sustain public works services in the best interests of their communities.

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LAWS IMPACTING PUBLIC WORKS Stafford Act FAST Act (Highway Bill) National Environmental Policy Act Clean Water Act Safe Drinking Water Act Endangered Species Act Water Resources Development Act PIPES Act.

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GA APWA News

For Seventy Years of Excellence 1950-2020

Georgia Chapter Mary Joyce Ivers, CPFP, PWLF APWA President

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LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP AWARD Mr. Jeffrey Eady In the game of life even the 50-yard line seats don’t interest me, I came to play!

– H. Jackson Brown

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embership has its benefits.

Especially when you are a life member. A very special congratulations is extended to Mr. Jeffrey Eady on achieving 30 years of continuous membership with APWA. Mr. Eady hails from Fayette County, Georgia and is an alumnus of Griffin Technical Institute with a Technical degree in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, as well as Gordon College with an AS in Technology. He also obtained his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Strayer University along with his Black Belt in Six Sigma from Kaplan University. He completed the International City Management Associations training in Management of Local Public Works Departments, State & Nationally Certified Public Works Manager. He is a proud member of the Georgia City County Managers Association since 2009.

Mr. Eady is a public servant through and through. He serves as the Public Works Chief Engineer with Clayton County Transportation and Development, Public Works Division. He previously worked with the City of Morrow, Georgia for 30 years; 25 years as the Public Works Director and five years as the City Manager. He was also the Director of Public Works for the City of Forest Park for six and a half years.

Mr. Eady’s favorite quote is: “In the game of life even the 50-yard line seats don’t interest me, I came to play!”

– H. Jackson Brown.

When he is not working Mr. Eady can be found enjoying weightlifting, riding motorcycles, boating, and camping.

Congratulations and thank you for your membership!

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RETIREMENT – Jean Lorde

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Jean will now serve as a consultant with the institute and APWA state chapter.

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APWA HOSTS VIRTUAL BRIEF ON

Drones and Public Works ASSISTING IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

On September 22, 2020, the American Public Works Association (APWA) hosted a virtual interactive briefing to Congress, Drones and Public Works - Assisting in Emergency Management. The brief was held in cooperation with the U.S. House of Representatives Public Works & Infrastructure Caucus. Co-Chairs for the Caucus, Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), shared by video their support for the important roles public works professionals have in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters and emergency situations. Drones are a key tool in mitigation efforts, surveying damage and activities on the ground, as well as a safer way to gather information and plan for response to dangerous situations.

The brief was moderated by APWA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott D. Grayson, CAE and included APWA President Mary Joyce Ivers, Deputy Director of Public Works for Ventura, California, APWA Member Ray Funnye, Director of Public Services for Georgetown County, South Carolina and Basil Yap, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)Integration Pilot Program (IPP) Manager for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

“As first responders, public works agencies are realizing the potential of using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, to enhance their missions,” said APWA President Mary Joyce Ivers.

“Public works professionals use drones

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in emergency operations including traffic control and creating safe zones for evacuations, as well as for general infrastructure projects including but not limited to, sewer and drain explorations, bridge and road inspections, and monitoring roadway incidents.”

In speaking about the local level use and need for flexible and appropriate regulation of drones, Mr. Yap stated, “Often, we hear, ‘we don’t want a patchwork of regulations throughout the country,’ but an example is our highway system: the stop signs are the same, the speed limits are the same, we build all of our roads to the same dimensions; but the state and the local government get to choose where the stop sign and roads go, and what the speed limit is. These are some of the options we’d love to explore with the FAA: what kinds of roles and responsibilities do they have in mind for the local level?”

To support emergency responders and other entities affiliated with them, the FAA can quickly issue authorizations for responses to natural disasters and other emergencies. For more information, please visit: www.faa.gov/go/EmergencyWaiver.

The brief was recorded and will be made available on our website, www.apwa.net.

Please be sure to subscribe to the APWA Reporter, and follow @APWATWEETS and @APWAGovAffairs on Twitter to watch for new features.

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“APWA understands that the process for creating and implementing policies to incorporate UAS into our daily lives will be just that, a process. It is important to regulate use of drones while ensuring that we do not impede innovation or the ability for public works professionals to utilize drones for mitigation of risk, and to better protect critical infrastructure – especially during natural disasters or emergencies,” said APWA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott D. Grayson, CAE. APWA and its over 30,000 members stand ready as a resource and partner in addressing the needs of our country through the COVID-19 pandemic and into recovery.

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