Article: City engineering official goes beyond call of duty

Generally, the job of a city engineer is to inspect new construction to ensure work is done in compliance with city codes. Occasionally, they are called to consult with residents about drainage issues.

When senior engineering assistant John Kennedy responded to a call from Renee Souba, he saw a need to go outside the realm of business as usual. "There are many occasions during which employees step far outside of their typical roles and responsibilities of the city and really try to help our citizens," City Administrator Bill McGrath said. "It speaks well of John." Kennedy saw how the Souba residence on the city's southeast side had been improperly graded and that a deck camouflaged the ...

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