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41 <br />1 <br />Thomas Coughs', PE <br />Water Quality and Utilities Engineer <br />INTERWEST <br />Mr. Coughran has over 35 years of experience in civil engineering design & <br />CONSULTING <br />project management and public works management, with a specialization in <br />GROUP <br />water services, transportation, and distribution. He is a licensed engineer in the <br />www.intorwootgrp.com <br />states of California and Arizona and a member of the American Water Works <br />Association (AW WA). He retired as the Director of Public Works for the City of <br />La Habra and has since come to work as a consultant. His solid network of <br />+I <br />colleagues has grown with his experience within the engineering divisions of <br />EDUCATION <br />several other cities and districts In the surrounding area, including his position <br />Bachelor of Science <br />Civil Engineering, California State <br />as Water Resources Manager for the City of Santa Ana, Water Systems <br />University, Long Beach <br />Manager for the City of Fullerton, Principal Water Engineer for the city of <br />Anaheim, and District Engineer for the Mesa Consolidated Water District. <br />REGISTRATIONS <br />' <br />CERTIFICATIONS <br />PROJECT SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE <br />CA Registered CIA Engineer 150092 <br />Interim Maintenance Services Manager <br />AZ Registered Civil Engineer 126082 <br />2016-2017 Interwest Consulting Group I CA <br />State ofCalifornia Contractor License <br />( Thom Is currently serving the City of Costa Mesa providing Interim <br />°A^&^B°,Inactive <br />Maintenance Manager services In the areas of building maintenance, park <br />CADlstrlbutlonOperator Certlfiratlon, <br />maintenance, and street rehabilitation. He attends all Parks and Rec <br />Grades <br />Commission meetings and prepares various reports. He also administers CIP <br />projects and prepares CIP design for projects including the replacement of main <br />PROFESSIONAL <br />electrical panels In the Community Center. Thom oversees activities for street <br />AFFILIATIONS <br />pothole repairs, replacement of street signs, sidewalk grading and <br />American water works Association <br />replacement, and development projects related to public works such as street, <br />Member <br />park, and median projects. Additionally, he provides general direction, <br />Metropolitan WaterDistrict- Emeritus <br />evaluation, and mentoring of field personnel. Other recent projects that Thom <br />Dlrector(1997.2005) l <br />provides oversite on include: safety street lighting replacement, the <br />replacement of two pedestrian park bridges and two park shelters, emergency <br />A-21 Committee Rep. with D. I. <br />generators for essential facilities, and graffiti removal. <br />Foundation Research (1995.2012) <br />Interim Public Works I Utilities Director <br />California Municipal utilities Association <br />2015-2016 City of San Juan Capistrano I CA <br />• Board of Governors(2999.2002) j <br />Thom directed, managed, and oversaw activities and operations for PIN and <br />f <br />Utilities sections Including: capital improvements for public works and <br />water/sewer project design; operations and maintenance of water/sewer <br />Infrastructure; construction implementation, inspections, cost estimates and <br />i <br />contract documentations for compliance with local, state regulations; <br />i <br />coordination with other City departments and outside agencies to satisfy <br />requirements; and local ground water basin development. He oversaw and <br />managed maintenance contracts for street lighting, street sweeping, trash, <br />parks, and trees. He also provided assistance to the City Manager for difficult <br />and sensitive Inquiries for Council, and he advised & participated on a variety of <br />boards, commissions, special Interest groups and outside governmental <br />agencies. <br />Director of Public Works <br />2009 —2012 City of La Habra I CA <br />Thom was responsible for directing and participating In the development and <br />implementation of department goals, policies, and for ensuring compliance. He <br />reviewed policies and work of outside service providers and contractors as they <br />related to public works programs and programs that Included: enhancements <br />to the water and sewer system operations/maintenance, drilling two new <br />water wells with pump stations, and maintenance programs for streets and <br />parks. He directed the departments annual budget, and selected, trained and <br />Page 41 <br />25F-93 <br />