FY2014 DEPARTMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

AIRPORT Rehabilitation of Runway 5-23 The Salisbury-Ocean City: Wicomico County Airport (Airport) was able to proceed with rehabilitation of all paving and subsurface, improvements in edge lighting and airfield signage, safety areas and drainage. Rehabilitation of Airport Terminal Road The Airport received a grant from MAA for $186,400 for the rehabilitation of the Airport Terminal Road. The project is scheduled to begin construction in March 2015. Rehabilitation of Vehicle Parking Lot The Airport began resurfacing of the Terminal Building Vehicle Parking Lot and completed two-thirds of the project before work had to be stopped in anticipation of winter weather. The project will resume in March 2015. 

CORRECTIONS Jail Information Management System A new information management system for the jail was launched. The system captures all offender information from booking to release. Variable Drive Chiller Unit A new 160-ton chiller unit installation was completed. The efficiency of this Technology will reduce operating costs and resulted in a $40K plus rebate from the utility. Turnover Rate Recent data reflected that hiring initiatives and new salary structure appear to have had a significant impact on Corrections ability to hire and Retain qualified individuals reducing the turnover rate. 

EMERGENCY SERVICES Continuity of Operations Emergency Services completed plans for the continuance of operations at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center if operations cannot be continued at normal locations.

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