Chapter 2.20
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Sections:
2.20.005 Department established.
2.20.010 Director of public works position established.
2.20.030 Departmental division established.
2.20.005 Department established.
There is established a department of public works. (Ord. 17-08 § 1, 2008; Ord. 18-94 § 3, 1994).
2.20.010 Director of public works position established.
There is established the position of director of public works. The director of public works shall be appointed by the mayor. Appointment shall be confirmed by the city council. The employee’s employment may be terminated by the mayor. (Ord. 17-08 § 1, 2008; Ord. 18-94 § 4, 1994).
2.20.020 Duties.
The duties of the director of public works shall include, but not be limited to, the management responsibility of the public works department of the city, including streets and sidewalks maintenance and repair, the maintenance and improvement of the city cemetery, maintenance and improvement of the city storm drainage system, water and sewer system and plant maintenance and improvement, and gas system maintenance and improvement. The director shall oversee the design and supervision of public works projects and supervision of consultants as needed. The director shall prepare all surveys, plans, profiles and specifications that may be required. The director shall also review and comment upon all plans and specifications submitted to the city by any individual wishing to create or alter a plat or install or revise any and all public utilities within the city. The director shall be in charge of all construction work required by the city and shall perform such other duties as the city administrator may require. (Ord. 17-08 § 1, 2008; Ord. 18-94 § 5 1994).
2.20.030 Departmental division established.
There is established a utility division, a transportation and stormwater division and a parks and cemetery division within the department of public works. The utility division shall consist of the water, sewer treatment plant and lines, and the gas utilities. The transportation and stormwater division shall consist of streets, sidewalks and storm drainage. The parks and cemetery division shall consist of parks, open space, street trees, playgrounds, sports fields, building and grounds maintenance and the city cemetery. (Ord. 17-08 § 1, 2008; Ord. 18-94 § 6, 1994).