260681: Communication from the Department of Public Works - Water Works amending the Positions Ordinance to add position authority for positions to support the Water Main Replacement Program and expanded use of GIS.

Description

Communication from the Department of Public Works - Water Works amending the Positions Ordinance to add position authority for positions to support the Water Main Replacement Program and expanded use of GIS.

Summary

Milwaukee Water Works asks the Common Council to amend the 2026 Positions Ordinance by adding one Civil Engineer III and one GIS Analyst. The engineer would support the Public Service Commission requirement to replace 14 miles of water mains annually, while the GIS Analyst would support the Utility Network migration, a new work-order system, and Lead Service Line Replacement efforts. The positions address staffing needs caused partly by reassignments to lead-service-line work. Estimated annual salaries total $161,521, excluding fringe benefits, with no projected revenue. Water Works plans to include both positions in its 2027 budget request and seeks approval to begin recruitment.