Public Works
Street Maintenance, Traffic, Engineering, and Building Maintenance
STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM EXPENDITURES
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Street Maintenance Program is responsible for operations and maintenance of the street and right-of-way network within the City. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, street and shoulder repair, crack sealing, flood control, box culverts, debris removal, ice control, and support of Code Compliance issues and City-sponsored functions. This program is also responsible for the maintenance of all stormwater inlets and outlets, ensuring that they remain unobstructed for the free flow of stormwater runoff.
*Hesperia has 538 miles of roads, with 498 paved and 40 unpaved.
SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM EXPENDITURE CHANGES
- Funding in the amount of $34,125 has been included for the purchase of one (1) mid-size truck to replace the current aged, high mileage unit, which continues to have constant repairs.
- Funding in the amount of $54,875 has been included for the purchase of one (1) full-size truck and dump bed insert. The new truck will be used as a dual-purpose truck; during the winter months, the truck will be used to spread cinder during storm events; and in the summer months will be used to address pothole complaints.
- $11,000 has been included for the purchase of one (1) trailer mounted light tower.
- Funding in the amount of $75,000 has been included for the purchase of one (1) skid steer with mower and fork attachments.
2021-22 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Rehabilitation of flood control channel from Peach Avenue to Orchid Avenue.
- Used 300 tons of cold mix to repair 30,000 potholes. Used 200 tons of asphalt to repair 4,472 square feet of roads.
- Completed 4,450 square feet of trench repair for Water Division.
- Graded 90 miles of dirt roads and shoulders.
- Removed excess sediment from the H-01 retention basin.
- Crack-sealed 670 linear feet of cracks on road.
- Performed asphalt repair to Bear Valley Road between the Mojave River Bridge and Fish Hatchery Road.
2022-23 PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
- Continue to grade dirt roads every 12 to 18 weeks, or as needed.
- Install concrete barriers at various locations to help prevent illegal dumping.
- Continue to maintain storm drain facilities, retention basins, and associated dry wells consistent with State and Federal Law.
- Rehabilitation of flood control channel from Santa Fe Avenue to I Avenue to assist with erosion control.
- Rehabilitation of Main Street from Hickory Avenue to Balsam Avenue.
- Continue to provide pavement repairs for Water programs.
PERFORMANCE AND WORKLOAD INDICATORS
Note: FY 2019-20, the pandemic drastically affected the amount of work that employees were able to complete.
TRAFFIC PROGRAM
TRAFFIC PROGRAM EXPENDITURES
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Traffic Program is responsible for operations and maintenance of the street and right-of-way network within the City. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sign maintenance, traffic signal maintenance, striping, street sweeping, weed abatement, graffiti removal, and support of Code Compliance issues and City-sponsored functions. This Program is responsible for ensuring safe traffic flow within the City through the proper use and maintenance of signs and markings, traffic signals, and related traffic control devices, practices, and techniques.
SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM EXPENDITURE CHANGES
- $24,500 has been included for the purchase of one (1) trailer mounted hot water pressure washer, which will be used to perform weekly bus shelter maintenance throughout the City.
- Funding in the amount of $42,000 is included for the replacement of one (1) traffic signal cabinet at the intersection of Peach Avenue and Main Street. The current cabinet is aged and not to City specification.
- Due to nationwide supply chain issues experienced by the automobile industry, funding in the amount of $29,500 is included as a carry-over from the FY 2021-22 Budget for the purchase of one (1) service truck.
- Materials & Operations have increased 49%, due to the planned traffic signals and traffic signs reactive and proactive maintenance to be performed this fiscal year.
- The street sweeping contract is projected to increase by approximately $152,000 due to the increase of labor and fuel costs.
2021-22 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Installed 50 rotating flooded signs in flood prone locations.
- Converted twenty (20) traffic signal lights to cost saving LED’s (light emitting diode) at various intersections throughout the City.
- Supported Engineering by completing twenty (20) work orders that required the installation of traffic signs and/or legends.
- Installed four (4) LED stop signs at the intersection of Ranchero Road and Seventh Avenue to enhance driver safety.
- Replaced outdated traffic signal cabinets at the intersection of Main Street and G Avenue.
- Replaced the traffic signal cabinet at Ranchero Road and Caliente Road due to vandalism.
- Inspected and provided sign maintenance to 400 signs.
- Removed graffiti from 422 locations within the City.
- Performed traffic signal maintenance for 35 intersections.
- Provided 5,204 curb miles of street sweeping to keep the neighborhoods and streets free of debris.
- Provided after hours on-call for emergency traffic signal repairs, downed signs, road repair and closures for Police and Fire.
- Installed truck route signs in support of the City’s newly adopted Truck Route Program.
- Installed speed back signs on Maple Avenue in school zone for Hesperia High School.
- Installed retro-reflective backing plates on traffic signal heads at I Avenue and Sultana Street.
2022-23 PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
- Install LED traffic signal safety lights at the intersections of Main Street and Third Avenue, Main Street and Seventh Avenue, and Main Street and Ninth Avenue.
- Replace the traffic signal visors at the intersection of Main Street and Cataba Road to prevent the accumulation of snow.
- Continue to manage street sweeping services provided by the City’s contractor so that streets and bike lanes will be free of debris and trash.
- Remove garage sale signs from City right-of-way every Monday.
- Continue to maintain legends, striping, and curb markings throughout the City.
- Continue to clean and maintain bus shelters to support public transportation within the City.
- Continue to provide the following support to the Engineering Program:
- Complete work orders that require the installation of new signage and legend painting.
- Install new traffic signals for 2022-23.
- Collaborate on the Ranchero Road widening project.
PERFORMANCE AND WORKLOAD INDICATORS
During Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 and FY 2020-21, the pandemic drastically affected the amount of work that employees were able to complete.
Additional work during FY 2020-21 was completed on north and south streets from Bear Valley Road to Ranchero Road.