[1-5-2016; 2016 Code; 2-22-2017; 5-16-2017]
A Board of Public Works is hereby established. The word "Board"
when used in this chapter shall be construed to mean the Board of
Public Works. The Board shall be composed of four alderpersons, all
of whom shall be designated voting members. Members of the Board shall
be appointed by the Mayor annually and shall serve for a term from
their appointment through the Monday preceding the third Tuesday in
April of the succeeding year. The members of the Board shall, on the
first Tuesday in May of each year, choose a president and a vice-president
of the Board from their number.
[4-8-2015; 2016 Code]
Meetings of the board shall be held at the call of the president
and at such other times as the board may determine.
[4-8-2015; 2016 Code]
The council may make such rules, not contravening any of the
provisions of law, for the government of the board and when the business
of said board shall be conducted.
[1-5-2016; 2016 Code; 2-22-2017]
Two members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for doing
business. The secretary shall keep a record of all the proceedings,
subject to the inspection of any elector of the city.
[4-8-2015; 2016 Code]
(A)
In general. It shall be the duty of the board, subject to the direction
of the council, to superintend all public works and keep the streets,
alleys, parking facilities, sewers and public works and places in
repair.
(B)
Use of streets. No building shall be moved through the streets without
a written permit therefor, granted by the board. The board shall determine
the time and manner of using the streets for laying or changing water
or gas pipes, or placing and maintaining electric light and telephone
poles; provided, that its decision in this regard may be reviewed
by the council.
(C)
Restoring streets. If any individual or entity shall neglect to repair
or restore to its former condition any street, alley or sidewalk excavated,
altered or taken up, within the time and in the manner directed by
the board, said board shall cause the same to be done at the expense
of said individual or entity. The expense thereof when chargeable
to a lot owner shall be certified to the city clerk by the board and
if not paid, shall be carried into the tax roll as a special tax against
the lot.
(D)
City forester. To supervise the work of a city forester who shall
have the responsibility to maintain a long term forestry program for
the propagation and preservation of trees and shrubs within the city.
