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Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (R/M)
blends experience, vision and technology to
build lasting infrastructure strategies for local communities throughout Wisconsin and Illinois.
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January 24, 2017
Volume 4, Issue 2
Town of Waukesha Pavement Management
Keeping up to date with municipal road ratings and pavement management requires both organization and experience. The Town of Waukesha has utilized the services of Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (R/M) for their pavement management needs, recognizing R/M's tested approach to providing quality pavement management programs to communities in Wisconsin and Illinois.
R/M's engineers and field services crew helps the Town develop an annual road program that meets the Town's needs and budget. In cooperation with Town Staff, R/M prepares bidding documents for paving projects and administers those contracts throughout construction to ensure the Town roads are repaired correctly.
Additionally, R/M assists the Town of Waukesha with their road ratings every other year when they are due. These ratings can be further analyzed to develop the pavement management plan. This includes annual mileage certification for new or improved roads, certifying the number of miles of streets the Town has. With R/M's help, the Town can feel secure knowing that their pavement management program is in good hands.
For more information about how R/M can help with your pavement management, contact
Kevin Wagner.
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Volume 4, Issue 3 Sneak Peek:
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How to Survive a WDNR Storm Water Audit
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) has restructured the municipal storm water (MS4) permit program. Discussions between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and WDNR in 2016 led to a goal of 35 MS4 audits per year out of 245 MS4 permitted communities statewide. This goal will result in most communities being audited during the 5-year MS4 permit term. Notification of an upcoming audit is typically given shortly before WDNR staff plan on visiting (approximately 2 weeks).
WDNR requests documents and information to be submitted for review prior to the actual audit; this process will be easier if documents and information have been tracked and stored well over the years.
Three tips to prepare for a MS4 Audit:
- Document, document, document. Record and track information and data related to the MS4 permit programs.
- Review and update MS4 permit program descriptions to reflect current operations. WDNR will evaluate whether the submitted program descriptions are being implemented or not. Review and update program descriptions with annual reports.
- Keep staff updated on MS4 program requirements. Make sure staff know what each MS4 program requires, and how to meet the permit requirements. Storm water program updates from staff meetings, inter-departmental newsletters or commutations, etc., can be helpful during audits.
Approach a MS4 Audit as an opportunity to share ideas, and ultimately, to find ways to make the next MS4 permit better fit your community.
Click here for information from R/M's recent seminar on this topic. For more information on how to prepare for, and to survive, a WDNR MS4 Audit, please contact
Maureen McBroom.
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