PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Where can the engineer find the fees schedule for the different types of plan reviews and pe
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rmits so the fees can be accounted for in their budget? -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansThe fee schedule is located here in the permit fees section along with a handy fee calcul
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ator app. cx
What must be provided by a construction company for their approval process?
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A. A Transmittal Letter
cx cx cx
B. Right of way permit application
cx cx cx cx cx
C. $589 Plan Review Fee
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D. All The Above - ansA: D. All The Above
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What are the key aspects inspected during the various stages of construction during a proje
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ct?
A. Environmental and safety compliance.
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B. Budget and financial considerations.
cx cx cx cx
C. Worker productivity and efficiency.
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D. Community input and feedback. - ansA: A. Environmental and safety compliance
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What are the five elements of the work induction process?
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A. Receive work, perform work, initiate work, execute work, and project closeout.
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B. Review work, perform work, initiate work, execute work, and project closeout.
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C. Receive work, induct work, start work, execute work, and project closeout.
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D. Receive work, induct work, initiate work, execute work, and project closeout. -
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ansAns: D. Receive work, induct work, initiate work, execute work, and project closeout.
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Which of the following is NOT part of the roles and responsibilities of a City Manager?
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A. Administrative Leadership
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B. Emergency Operations Center Management
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C. Economic Development
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D. Policy Implementation - ansAnswer: B, Emergency Operations Center Management
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
What is one challenge that was brought about by Robinson's investment into building up th
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
e city?
cx
A. Finding funding for capital improvements.
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B. Hiring workers to build the apartment buildings and shops in town.
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C. The need to create a parking garage and parking for the city.
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D. The need to create an attraction, the Narrow-Gauge Railroad Museum. -
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ansAnswer: C. The need to create a parking garage and parking for the city.
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Question: Which of the following improvements were made by Robinson during his time as
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City Manager of Nevada City?
cx cx cx cx
,a. Narrow-Gauge Railroad Museum
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b. Historic renovation of City Hall
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c. Downtown parking garages
cx cx cx
d. Water Treatment & Wastewater Plant
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e. All the above - anse. All the above
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Which of the following are true about Beryl Robinson:
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a. He was the City Manager of a small city in California
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b. He was a city manager for 37 years
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c. He was the first city manager of Nevada City
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d. Both option A & B
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e. All the above - ansAnswer: D. Both option A & B
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What was the initial goal Nevada City had when Robinson became City Manager?
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A. Coordinate responses to emergencies and disasters within the city
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B. Build relationships with local media and other stakeholders
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C. Draw attention into the city by opening new shops and restaurants
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D. Leverage technology to improve city services and operations -
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ansAnswer: C. Draw attention into the city by opening new shops and restaurants
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
What technology does GRU use for visual inspections and collection of maintenance data t
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o improve safety and efficiency? - ansDrones
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What is the GRU energy supply? What are their advantages and disadvantages? -
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ansGRU Energy supplied electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater. 1. Electricity: Adv
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antages: Electricity is a clean and efficient energy source. Disadvantages: power supply ca
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n be affected by weather, equipment failure and other factors, resulting in unstable supply.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
2. Natural gas: Advantages: Natural gas is a clean and efficient energy source, the supply o
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
f natural gas is stable, and it can be transported to various places through pipelines. Disadv
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
antages: The extraction and transportation of natural gas may leak greenhouse gases such
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
as methane, which impact the environment. In addition, the price of natural gas is highly vol
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
atile, which can cause economic pressure on users. 3. Water: Advantages: water is a rene
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
wable resource, the supply of water is stable, and it can be transported to various places thr
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ough water pipes. The downside: Water availability can be affected by factors such as clim
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ate change and water scarcity. 4. Wastewater: Advantages: wastewater can be treated and
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recycled to reduce environmental pollution and waste of resources. Disadvantages: Waste
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water treatment requires professional equipment and technology, and the cost is high. In a
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ddition, the wastewater treatment process may produce sludge and other by-
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
products that need to be properly treated and disposed of. cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
What software does GRU use and what are some of its uses? -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansOSIsoft and PI System are used to collect, organize, and store data for critical power pl
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ant parameters such as temperature, pressure, power, voltage, current levels etc.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
How does the GRU collect data for utility usage and what are the benefits? -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansThe GRU uses Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters to collect utility usage s
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
,uch as electric water or gas. The data is transmitted electronically, which allows for more ac
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
curate and fast collection. cx cx cx
Between the two wastewater treatment facilities run by the GRU, what is the approximate to
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
tal quantity of wastewater that can be reclaimed each day? - ans22.5 million gallons
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Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) manages their water utility by embracing a One Water cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
concept. What is a One Water concept and how is this reflected in their Integrated Water Re
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
sources Plan (IWRP)? - cx cx cx
ansOne Water recognizes that water is an interconnected system and resources are maxi
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
mized by implementing multipurpose projects. JEA's IWRP includes operational flexibility a
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s one of the planning objectives. Operational flexibility means that JEA can move water sup
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
plies from part of the water service area to another area to maximize reliability.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
What is the method that GRU uses to calculate forecasted needs for meeting water and wa
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
stewater capacity? - cx cx
ansThe method is based on the previous 5 years of operating and economic records and is
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
updated yearly. (found at the 7-minute mark). cx cx cx cx cx cx
What is the origin of Austin's electricity supply? -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansThe power plant of the city of Austin generates electricity through various group collecti
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ons of natural gas, coal, and nuclear which serve 437-square-
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
miles within the 5 power plants. cx cx cx cx cx
JEA has an integrated water resources plan (IWRP) with six objectives, what are these obje
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ctives? - cx
ansWater Supply Certainty, Cost effectiveness, environmental stewardship, community a
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cceptance/ implementation ease, and operational flexibility. cx cx cx cx cx
GRU's reserve margins for water and wastewater storage must account for peak flows. Wh
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at does the water storage capacity look like for a city of Gainesville's size? -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansThe rated peak day capacity for the Murphree water treatment plant is 54 Mgd and it ex
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
pands to at least 60 Mgd of capacity. In total, the water system has a water storage capacity
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of 19.5 million gallons (includes ground storage and elevation tanks).
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Bay County Utilities provides water utility services to nine (9) cities and or townships from it
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s Deerpoint Reservoir while maintaining three (3) potable water tanks. According to the 201
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2 Water & Wastewater Strategic Plan performed by Hatch Mott MacDonald, (i.e., Table 3.1
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
-
Bay County Population Projections) the 2023 projected population for Bay County is slated
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx c
to rise to 208,720. According to the most recent census (2023), the population of Bay Count
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y is 177,124 which is equivalent to 31,596 less of the projected totals for 2030 with less than
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
seven (7) years remaining. With this unprecedented growth, what is and or has Bay County
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Utilities done to prepare specific to its distribution system and water capacities that are exp
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ected to expire in 2030 as the population exceeds the forecast represented as part of this st
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
udy? - cx
, ansThe Bay County Board of County Commissioners who have oversight of Bay County Ut
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ilities, recognizing the unprecedented growth of which was not captured nor could have bee
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
n anticipated in the 2012 Water & Wastewater Strategic Plan performed by Hatch Mott Mac
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Donald due to the unforeseen Pandemic of COVID- cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
19 updated its strategic plan with the 2022 -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
2026 Strategic Plan and committed the following:
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
WATER DIVISION ACTIONS & TASKS WD ACTION 1.1: Ensure the provision of safe, suff
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
icient, and reliable drinking water distribution and treatment systems.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
WD TASK 1.1.1: Implement recommendations from the Post Hurricane Michael Assessme
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
nt and Recovery Plan. (FY22-26)
cx cx cx cx
WD TASK 1.1.2: Install looping and redundant water distribution infrastructure to minimize i
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
nterruptions in service. (FY22-26) cx cx cx
WD TASK 1.1.3: Install backup generators and/
cx cx cx cx cx cx
or bypass pumps at all raw and treated pump and booster station pumps. (FY22-24)
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
WD ACTION 2.1: Ensure water capacity is available for future growth within the county.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
WD TASK 2.1.1: Meet annually with cities to discuss individual utility service needs and proj
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ected growth. (FY22-26) cx cx
WD TASK 2.1.2: Develop a GIS-
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based model of the water system to determine system capacity and limitations and project f
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uture growth impacts. (FY22-26) cx cx cx
WD ACTION 4.1: Develop and implement programs and projects that will protect Deerpoint
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Reservoir.
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WD Task 4.1.1: Maintain a cooperative agreement with Florida Fish and Wildlife Commissi
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on to manage the elevation of Deerpoint Reservoir. (FY 22-23)
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European Countries have a more extensive high- cx cx cx cx cx cx
speed rail network compared to the US. List at least one factor that explains this difference.
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- ansThere are a variety of factors to consider when comparing the differences in high-
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speed rail implementation. cx cx
Population Density: European nations are typically smaller than the US. In Europe an entire
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country can be comparable in size to an individual state. Having more people in a small spa
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ce (high population density) makes high-speed rail more feasible.
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Funding: Federal and State funding for transportation in the US is focused on Highways an
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d Airports. It takes a large amount of funds to produce high-
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speed rail, funds that would take away from other transportation infrastructure.
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Politics: There are many industries that would prefer that high-
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speed rail is not implemented in the US - cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
namely automotive manufacturers and airlines. Lobbyists work hard to ensure transportati
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on funding continues to support their industries, instead of being diverted to high-
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speed or passenger rail. cx cx cx
Individualistic Spirit/ cx
Demand: The US has long been a country of people wanting to go somewhere!
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Citizens in the US enjoyed being able to travel to any part of this vast nation, even though tr
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avel was dangerous in the early days. The creation of the interstate systems, followed by ec
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onomic prosperity after World War II have led to car ownership in the US being seen by man
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y as a given. People have no need for alternative transportation methods if they can get wh
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ANSWERS
Where can the engineer find the fees schedule for the different types of plan reviews and pe
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
rmits so the fees can be accounted for in their budget? -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansThe fee schedule is located here in the permit fees section along with a handy fee calcul
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ator app. cx
What must be provided by a construction company for their approval process?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
A. A Transmittal Letter
cx cx cx
B. Right of way permit application
cx cx cx cx cx
C. $589 Plan Review Fee
cx cx cx cx
D. All The Above - ansA: D. All The Above
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
What are the key aspects inspected during the various stages of construction during a proje
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ct?
A. Environmental and safety compliance.
cx cx cx cx
B. Budget and financial considerations.
cx cx cx cx
C. Worker productivity and efficiency.
cx cx cx cx
D. Community input and feedback. - ansA: A. Environmental and safety compliance
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
What are the five elements of the work induction process?
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
A. Receive work, perform work, initiate work, execute work, and project closeout.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
B. Review work, perform work, initiate work, execute work, and project closeout.
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C. Receive work, induct work, start work, execute work, and project closeout.
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D. Receive work, induct work, initiate work, execute work, and project closeout. -
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ansAns: D. Receive work, induct work, initiate work, execute work, and project closeout.
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Which of the following is NOT part of the roles and responsibilities of a City Manager?
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A. Administrative Leadership
cx cx
B. Emergency Operations Center Management
cx cx cx cx
C. Economic Development
cx cx
D. Policy Implementation - ansAnswer: B, Emergency Operations Center Management
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
What is one challenge that was brought about by Robinson's investment into building up th
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
e city?
cx
A. Finding funding for capital improvements.
cx cx cx cx cx
B. Hiring workers to build the apartment buildings and shops in town.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
C. The need to create a parking garage and parking for the city.
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D. The need to create an attraction, the Narrow-Gauge Railroad Museum. -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansAnswer: C. The need to create a parking garage and parking for the city.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Question: Which of the following improvements were made by Robinson during his time as
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
City Manager of Nevada City?
cx cx cx cx
,a. Narrow-Gauge Railroad Museum
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b. Historic renovation of City Hall
cx cx cx cx cx
c. Downtown parking garages
cx cx cx
d. Water Treatment & Wastewater Plant
cx cx cx cx cx
e. All the above - anse. All the above
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Which of the following are true about Beryl Robinson:
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a. He was the City Manager of a small city in California
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b. He was a city manager for 37 years
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c. He was the first city manager of Nevada City
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d. Both option A & B
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e. All the above - ansAnswer: D. Both option A & B
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What was the initial goal Nevada City had when Robinson became City Manager?
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A. Coordinate responses to emergencies and disasters within the city
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
B. Build relationships with local media and other stakeholders
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
C. Draw attention into the city by opening new shops and restaurants
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
D. Leverage technology to improve city services and operations -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansAnswer: C. Draw attention into the city by opening new shops and restaurants
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
What technology does GRU use for visual inspections and collection of maintenance data t
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
o improve safety and efficiency? - ansDrones
cx cx cx cx cx cx
What is the GRU energy supply? What are their advantages and disadvantages? -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansGRU Energy supplied electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater. 1. Electricity: Adv
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
antages: Electricity is a clean and efficient energy source. Disadvantages: power supply ca
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
n be affected by weather, equipment failure and other factors, resulting in unstable supply.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
2. Natural gas: Advantages: Natural gas is a clean and efficient energy source, the supply o
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
f natural gas is stable, and it can be transported to various places through pipelines. Disadv
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
antages: The extraction and transportation of natural gas may leak greenhouse gases such
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
as methane, which impact the environment. In addition, the price of natural gas is highly vol
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
atile, which can cause economic pressure on users. 3. Water: Advantages: water is a rene
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
wable resource, the supply of water is stable, and it can be transported to various places thr
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ough water pipes. The downside: Water availability can be affected by factors such as clim
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ate change and water scarcity. 4. Wastewater: Advantages: wastewater can be treated and
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
recycled to reduce environmental pollution and waste of resources. Disadvantages: Waste
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
water treatment requires professional equipment and technology, and the cost is high. In a
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ddition, the wastewater treatment process may produce sludge and other by-
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
products that need to be properly treated and disposed of. cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
What software does GRU use and what are some of its uses? -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansOSIsoft and PI System are used to collect, organize, and store data for critical power pl
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ant parameters such as temperature, pressure, power, voltage, current levels etc.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
How does the GRU collect data for utility usage and what are the benefits? -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansThe GRU uses Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters to collect utility usage s
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
,uch as electric water or gas. The data is transmitted electronically, which allows for more ac
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
curate and fast collection. cx cx cx
Between the two wastewater treatment facilities run by the GRU, what is the approximate to
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
tal quantity of wastewater that can be reclaimed each day? - ans22.5 million gallons
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) manages their water utility by embracing a One Water cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
concept. What is a One Water concept and how is this reflected in their Integrated Water Re
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
sources Plan (IWRP)? - cx cx cx
ansOne Water recognizes that water is an interconnected system and resources are maxi
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
mized by implementing multipurpose projects. JEA's IWRP includes operational flexibility a
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
s one of the planning objectives. Operational flexibility means that JEA can move water sup
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
plies from part of the water service area to another area to maximize reliability.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
What is the method that GRU uses to calculate forecasted needs for meeting water and wa
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
stewater capacity? - cx cx
ansThe method is based on the previous 5 years of operating and economic records and is
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
updated yearly. (found at the 7-minute mark). cx cx cx cx cx cx
What is the origin of Austin's electricity supply? -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansThe power plant of the city of Austin generates electricity through various group collecti
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ons of natural gas, coal, and nuclear which serve 437-square-
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
miles within the 5 power plants. cx cx cx cx cx
JEA has an integrated water resources plan (IWRP) with six objectives, what are these obje
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ctives? - cx
ansWater Supply Certainty, Cost effectiveness, environmental stewardship, community a
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
cceptance/ implementation ease, and operational flexibility. cx cx cx cx cx
GRU's reserve margins for water and wastewater storage must account for peak flows. Wh
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
at does the water storage capacity look like for a city of Gainesville's size? -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ansThe rated peak day capacity for the Murphree water treatment plant is 54 Mgd and it ex
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
pands to at least 60 Mgd of capacity. In total, the water system has a water storage capacity
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
of 19.5 million gallons (includes ground storage and elevation tanks).
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Bay County Utilities provides water utility services to nine (9) cities and or townships from it
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
s Deerpoint Reservoir while maintaining three (3) potable water tanks. According to the 201
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
2 Water & Wastewater Strategic Plan performed by Hatch Mott MacDonald, (i.e., Table 3.1
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
-
Bay County Population Projections) the 2023 projected population for Bay County is slated
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx c
to rise to 208,720. According to the most recent census (2023), the population of Bay Count
x cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
y is 177,124 which is equivalent to 31,596 less of the projected totals for 2030 with less than
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
seven (7) years remaining. With this unprecedented growth, what is and or has Bay County
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Utilities done to prepare specific to its distribution system and water capacities that are exp
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ected to expire in 2030 as the population exceeds the forecast represented as part of this st
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
udy? - cx
, ansThe Bay County Board of County Commissioners who have oversight of Bay County Ut
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
ilities, recognizing the unprecedented growth of which was not captured nor could have bee
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
n anticipated in the 2012 Water & Wastewater Strategic Plan performed by Hatch Mott Mac
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
Donald due to the unforeseen Pandemic of COVID- cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
19 updated its strategic plan with the 2022 -
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
2026 Strategic Plan and committed the following:
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
WATER DIVISION ACTIONS & TASKS WD ACTION 1.1: Ensure the provision of safe, suff
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
icient, and reliable drinking water distribution and treatment systems.
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
WD TASK 1.1.1: Implement recommendations from the Post Hurricane Michael Assessme
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
nt and Recovery Plan. (FY22-26)
cx cx cx cx
WD TASK 1.1.2: Install looping and redundant water distribution infrastructure to minimize i
cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
nterruptions in service. (FY22-26) cx cx cx
WD TASK 1.1.3: Install backup generators and/
cx cx cx cx cx cx
or bypass pumps at all raw and treated pump and booster station pumps. (FY22-24)
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WD ACTION 2.1: Ensure water capacity is available for future growth within the county.
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WD TASK 2.1.1: Meet annually with cities to discuss individual utility service needs and proj
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ected growth. (FY22-26) cx cx
WD TASK 2.1.2: Develop a GIS-
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based model of the water system to determine system capacity and limitations and project f
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uture growth impacts. (FY22-26) cx cx cx
WD ACTION 4.1: Develop and implement programs and projects that will protect Deerpoint
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Reservoir.
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WD Task 4.1.1: Maintain a cooperative agreement with Florida Fish and Wildlife Commissi
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on to manage the elevation of Deerpoint Reservoir. (FY 22-23)
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European Countries have a more extensive high- cx cx cx cx cx cx
speed rail network compared to the US. List at least one factor that explains this difference.
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- ansThere are a variety of factors to consider when comparing the differences in high-
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speed rail implementation. cx cx
Population Density: European nations are typically smaller than the US. In Europe an entire
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country can be comparable in size to an individual state. Having more people in a small spa
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ce (high population density) makes high-speed rail more feasible.
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Funding: Federal and State funding for transportation in the US is focused on Highways an
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d Airports. It takes a large amount of funds to produce high-
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speed rail, funds that would take away from other transportation infrastructure.
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Politics: There are many industries that would prefer that high-
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speed rail is not implemented in the US - cx cx cx cx cx cx cx cx
namely automotive manufacturers and airlines. Lobbyists work hard to ensure transportati
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on funding continues to support their industries, instead of being diverted to high-
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speed or passenger rail. cx cx cx
Individualistic Spirit/ cx
Demand: The US has long been a country of people wanting to go somewhere!
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Citizens in the US enjoyed being able to travel to any part of this vast nation, even though tr
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avel was dangerous in the early days. The creation of the interstate systems, followed by ec
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onomic prosperity after World War II have led to car ownership in the US being seen by man
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y as a given. People have no need for alternative transportation methods if they can get wh
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