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Presentation by the Streets Maintenance Division - Presentation and updates from the Streets Maintenance Division's annual tasks and accomplishments.
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Deadline for Action: 2/3/2025
Submitting Department: Public Works
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Danny Galindo, Public Works Manager, danny.galindo@visalia.city , 713-4186
Nick Bartsch, Public Works Director, nick.bartsch@visalia.city ,713-4052
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that Council receive the presentation and updates from the City of Visalia Streets Maintenance Division.
Background Discussion:
The Streets Maintenance Division currently maintains approximately 525 miles of City-owned roadways with a crew of eight employees. There are multiple pavement preservations methods that are used to maintain these roadways, such as pothole patching, crack sealing, dig-outs, thin skin overlays, reclamite rejuvenation, and cape seal. The goal is to maximize the lifespan of the City's streets. The City utilizes a pavement management system to forecast needs based on data driven assessments. Streets are selected for repairs based on multiple factors. The overall pavement condition is used to determine when a repair or replacement is required. Forecasting work is key. It enables prioritized repairs, minimizing delays. Efficient pavement preservation relies on scheduling ahead, maximizing resources, and addressing issues before they become major problems.
Pothole patching is a repair method that involves filling a pothole with material and compacting it to create a level surface. In 2024, the Street Maintenance Division patched an estimated 4,000 potholes using 500 tons of material. Citizens can report potholes or other street issues by calling or reporting them online.
Crack sealing is performed to fill cracks and joints in asphalt to prevent water from penetrating the pavement, that would otherwise cause prematu...
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