There is hereby created a Department of Public Works which shall
be headed by the City Engineer and shall be responsible for:
1. The construction, reconstruction, maintenance, repair, alteration,
cleaning, care, improving and installation of:
(a) Streets, highways, bridges, sidewalks and public places of the City;
(b) Storm sewers, drains, culverts, sanitary sewers, sewage disposal
systems and all usual and necessary appurtenances thereto;
(c) Water supply, reservoirs, treatment plants, mains, distribution systems
and all usual and necessary appurtenances thereto;
(d) Traffic and street signs, markings, traffic signals and equipment;
(e) City buildings and all other structures and works of the City unless
otherwise provided in this Charter.
[Amended 7-2-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013]
2. The collection and disposal of refuse and garbage when authorized
by the Common Council.
3. Operation of a central garage and fuel supply for the maintenance
and repair of all City vehicles except as otherwise provided by the
Common Council.
4. Setting out, care and removal of trees and shrubs along public streets
and highways.
5. Enforcement of building codes, housing codes, zoning, sanitary sewer,
plumbing and similar regulations or ordinances.
7. Such other similar and related duties as may be assigned by the Common
Council.
[Amended 7-18-2023 by L.L. No. 6-2023]
The City Engineer shall be appointed by the City Manager and
shall be the head of the Department of Public Works. At the time of
his appointment, he shall be a licensed professional engineer of the
State of New York, a graduate of a fully accredited institution of
higher learning with specialization in civil engineering and shall
have five years of experience as a civil engineer.
The City Engineer shall have the following powers and duties:
1. Have general supervision and control over all operations and organization
of the Department of Public Works.
2. Appoint a first assistant, a second assistant and such other officers
and employees of the Department of Public Works as may be authorized
by the Common Council.
3. Be responsible for all engineering and surveying services of the
City; keep the official maps of the City; and establish the grade
of streets.
4. Supervise and grant permits upon such terms and conditions as he
deems appropriate and subject to such regulations as the Common Council
may establish for the location, construction and repair in streets
and public places of gas, telephonic and electrical conduits, lines,
poles and other public utilities or services.
5. Have general supervision and control of all public works contracts
performed by independent contractors except where such contracts are
performed under the supervision of consulting engineers or architects.
6. Assist the City Comptroller in the development of standards and specifications
for materials, supplies and equipment that pertain to Public Work
missions, activities and/or functions.
[Amended 7-2-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013]
7. Prepare plans and specifications for all public works projects of
the City except those to be prepared by consulting engineers or architects.
8. Have such other powers and duties as may be assigned to him by the
Common Council or by law.
[Amended 7-18-2023 by L.L. No. 6-2023]
There shall be a Board of Water Commissioners composed of five
members appointed by the City Manager and who shall be residents of
the City of Oneida; their terms of office to be five years, one to
expire each year on the first of May. The Board of Water Commissioners
shall be responsible for recommendations and proposals concerning
the water supply and distribution system of the City of Oneida. Said
proposals and recommendations by the Board may be either at the request
of the Council or upon its own motion and shall be submitted to the
Council for consideration by it and for such action as the Council
shall deem appropriate. The Board shall also be responsible for the
orderly and efficient operation and maintenance of said water system,
subject to the authority of the Council.
[Amended 7-2-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013]
For the purpose of securing benefits granted to towns for the
improvement, maintenance and repair of roads in the outside district,
any general or special law to the contrary notwithstanding, that part
of the City lying outside the corporation tax district shall be deemed
a town.