Public Works
Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Produced 777 tons of fertilizer as part of the city's biosolids program.
- Treated 2 billion gallons of wastewater, averaging 5.4 million gallons every day.
- Designed the Influent Pump Station Mechanical Screen project
Sewer line maintenance
- Inspected 1,319 manholes, and repaired 7 sanitary sewer mains.
- Responded to 120 sewer calls/complaints.
Water Treatment Plant
and distribution
- Produced 2.2 billion gallons of potable water.
- Rebuilt two raw water well motors and two lime slurry pump motors.
- Worked with multiple engineering firms to design water plant projects for future needs.
Streets Division
- Picked up 1,898 tons of leaves (730 loads) using 2,192 man hours.
- Plowed 8,806 miles of streets using 1,026 man hours for two snow events.
- Picked up 209 tons of limbs, spent 1,057 man hours on storm damage, and 762 man hours on tree removal.
- Swept 9,029 miles of streets, and spent 2,785 man hours patching potholes.
- Used 2,171 man hours for mowing, brush clearing, and trimming/grading alleys.
Solid Waste Division
- Picked up 7,693 tons of solid waste and 1,869 tons of recycling.
- Performed 2,380 special Wednesday pickups.
- Processed 45,744 tons of solid waste at the Transfer Station.
Stormwater Division
- Managed the Inflow & Infiltration Cured-in-Place-Pipe project and manhole rehab project.
- Repaired 39 stormwater intakes and lids.
- Completed the Sherwood/Hood/Brookwood Drainage project, and the trench drain project on the Bloomfield walking trail.
In addition to showing extensive activity, this list illustrates the needed resources in hard working staff, facilities and equipment, and finances needed to operate the City of Cape in a way our citizens need and expect. Please go to the city website to see much more detail on specific ongoing projects, and to find past annual budget and audit information.
Stacy Kinder is mayor of Cape Girardeau.