Title
Discuss service options for the City of Pflugerville chipping program.
Summary
The City's chipping program currently provides on-site residential chipping services to Pflugerville residents on a monthly basis. The City is divided into two zones and crews are dispatched to residences throughout each zone in either the first two weeks or last two weeks of each month depending on the zone.
Status
Staff has received feedback that the current service levels are not adequate for the amount of brush and limbs that are left at curbside to be picked due to the City's continual growth.
Deadline for City Council Action
N/A
Fiscal Impact
Depending on the direction that the Council provides, additional staffing and equipment needs may be necessary to support expanded service times. The chipping program is currently funding in the Utility Fund budget in the wastewater treatment department.
Staff Recommendation
Staff requests direction from Council on service levels and program direction.
Drafter
Tom Word
Assistant City Manager