HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 Employee Recognition - Tom Boyatt, 10 Years of Service
Springfield Upbeat
September 6, 2016
Employee Recognition: Tom Boyatt, 10 Years
1. What personnel data, promotions, career highlights, and significant accomplishments best
tell our Council about the employee?
Tom began his service with the city as the Transportation Manager for Public Works in
July 2006 and became the Community Development Division Manager for the newly
created Development and Public Works department in 2012. Tom frequently serves as
the Acting DPW Director and represents the city on several state and LOC committees
for transportation and planning issues.
2. How has the Department changed over the employee’s career?
In 2012 Public Works and Development Services merged into one. Tom had a key
leadership role in bringing the new department structure to life. After the merger, his
responsibilities were expanded to now include HUD housing and CDBG programs, long
range land use planning, infrastructure planning, capital projects, and oversight of the
city engineer and city surveyor duties.
3. How has the employee grown in their position and their career?
He has broadened his scope of duties and knowledge to effectively lead several high
profile projects beyond the transportation field. He has become a mentor to many new
staff.
4. What significant projects or events has the employee been involved in?
Merger of Development Services and Public Works into DPW
Springfield’s first Transportation System Plan
Franklin Blvd reconstruction
I5-Gateway-Beltline interchange and Gateway Area transportation planning
South Bank Viaduct path
2030 Comprehensive Plan UGB Expansion
Main McVay Transit Study
Creation of new HOME partnership agreement with Eugene for federal HUD funds.
Overhaul of city’s CDBG program.
MPO, MPC and ODOT liaison – has advocated for and obtained millions of federal and
state transportation project dollars for Springfield resulting in bike paths, large scale
street surface overlays, traffic system upgrades, and pedestrian safety improvements
that we could not have built on our own.
5. What positive comments do his/her co-workers have to share about the employee?
Strategic thinker and strong negotiator
Cares about and supports his team’s success
Is a key advisor to the DPW Director and City Manager
Believes in creating community
Uses creative problem-solving and his network of relationships to leverage partnerships
and resources that improve Springfield’s livability.
Is committed to carrying out the council’s goals and supporting the city’s overall efforts to
serve our businesses and residents.
Is always willing to roll up his sleeves and get in the trenches to get the work done.