Development Engineering is led by the City Engineer and consists of an Assistant City Engineer, a Transportation Planning Coordinator, an Environmental Engineering Inspector, an Engineering Program Specialist and five Construction Inspectors. Development Engineering is responsible for development review, administration of the flood hazard protection ordinance, impact fees, the Foxfire Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, as well as preparing, maintaining and updating the engineering standards manual. Another core service is planning and implementing a multi-modal transportation system that provides a high degree of mobility for citizens and visitors to the city. Engineering is responsible for leading long-range planning efforts related to transportation and providing support as different aspects of the transportation system are implemented through land acquisition and the development review process.
Greenways is led by the Bicycle, Pedestrian, Greenways Planning Administrator. One of the core services provided by this unit is floodplain management, protection of open space and the provision for wildlife and plant habitats. This unit assists in providing trails within a greenway that serve to provide alternate transportation, as well as recreation and health benefits. Greenway trails also provide connections to parks, neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, cultural and historical areas, and shopping centers.
GIS/Mapping is overseen by the Bicycle, Pedestrian, Greenways Planning Administrator and includes one GIS Technician and one Part-time GIS Technician. One of the core services provided by this unit is the accurate and timely maintenance of the base map, as well as efficient and precise mapping services. The Mapping unit provides support to internal customers by providing maps, graphics, and other presentation products, as needed. This unit is also responsible for keeping specific GIS layers current as changes occur due to updates to the Comprehensive Plan, platting activity, rezonings, annexation, etc.
Staff Information
Carol Cotter, P.E. - City Engineer
Erika Bridges, P.E. - Assistant City Engineer
Aaron George - Environmental Inspector
Jerry Jones - Engineering Inspector
Israel Koite - Engineering Inspector
Ray Argersinger - Engineering Inspector
Daniel Vojtek - Engineering Inspector
David Vaughn - Engineering Program Specialist
Venessa Garza, AICP - Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Planning Administrator
Julie Burden - GIS Analyst
Brandon Leaver - GIS Technician
Jason Schubert, AICP - Transportation Planning Coordinator