Proposed Unified Department for Public Works, Parks and Recreational Services
Full Description:
Kenneth Gaby-Biegel ,
Thanks for expressing interest in the concept plan that Mr. Schleifer and I are formulating in regard to a Unified Department for Public Works, Parks and Recreational Services.
The major reason why this unified services plan is being considered is that the Township faces major budget challenges driven by our declining ratable base and further complicated by the recession. The findings from a supporting analysis of this concept indicate the proposed unification plan will produce significant savings to our residents without any loss in quality of service. The goals of this plan are two-fold:
Improve Cost Efficiency by reducing cost of services and help address the growingresidential tax burden our residents are experiencing.
Enhance Delivery and Quality of services and importantly reduce the stress and promote safety for our fine workers especially during peak seasonal surge activity periods such as snow removal and field maintenance during Spring time.
Please note there are no plans to eliminate any of the services that are currently provided such as recreational programs or building and grounds management. We believe that the quality of service that is being provided to our residents is excellent and this concept will support continuation of these vital services and programs.
As part of our proposed plan we are considering the establishment of five services divisions based on functional expertise:
1.Building and Grounds management
2.Road service
3.Sanitation collection
4.Parks Maintenance
5.Recreation Management
Please note on March 4 at 7:30 the Township Committee will conduct a specialpublic session to share the learning of the analysis, introduce the re-organization plan, address questions and listen to thoughts and seek ideas from members of our community. Please also note in fairness to the Township’s employees we will discuss structure only and not engage in any discussion related to individual personnel.
