FY2022 Adopted Operating and Capital Budget

FY2022 Adopted Budget Organizational Budgets

Public Works Division

Public Works Division The Public Works Division (DPW) provides services to the County through the Departments of Engineering and Construction Management, Highway and Facility Maintenance , and Fleet Services . Each has a unique focus, mission, and resources, but their shared goals ensure the physical assets of the County are well managed and maintained. DPW takes seriously its federally mandated first-responder role and has maintained 24/7 operations during the past year while observing COVID-19 protocols. DPW personnel have supported the County Administration and the Frederick County Health Department in confronting COVID-19 by organizing a temporary warehouse for the storage of PPE and later locating and negotiating the purchase of a permanent storage facility. They have also assisted in the establishment of a quarantine site and vaccination clinics.

Department of Engineering and Construction Management Mission Statement

The Office of Transportation Engineering (OTE) administers system-wide programs to maintain and improve the County ¶V transportation network. OTE is currently managing 27 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) projects for various County agencies. The Traffic and Permit Section (TPS) ZLWKLQ 27(¶V RSHUDWLQJ EXGJHW also manages permits for work in County rights-of-way and various traffic/safety initiatives and projects. As part of the FY2022- 2027 CIP, OTE will be responsible for the management of projects/programs within the Roads, Bridges, and Highways sections totaling approximately $203,000,000.

The Office of Project Management (OPM) provides the project management services for Frederick County's capital building, park, and watershed restoration projects. Management of a project begins with initial planning and budgeting and continues through the design phase, construction phase, and post-occupancy period. OPM is currently managing 48 CIP projects for various County agencies. The Property Management Section within OPM also manages multiple service contracts required for the operation of various County facilities. For the FY2022-2027 CIP, OPM will manage General Government, Parks & Recreation, Watershed Restoration, and Highways projects totaling approximately $280,000,000 and assist with Maintenance Systemic projects totaling approximately $35,000,000.

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