[R.O. 1998 § 115.210; CC 1988 §2-211; Ord. No. 562 §1, 9-23-1968]
There is hereby created the office of Director of Public Services of the City having the powers and duties as set out in this Article.
[R.O. 1998 § 115.220; CC 1988 §2-212; Ord. No. 562 §2, 9-23-1968; Ord. No. 2156 §1, 9-5-2000]
The Director of Public Services shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the Board of Aldermen, on the basis of experience and knowledge of matters relating to public works. The Director shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified and shall devote full time to the duties of the office.
[R.O. 1998 § 115.230; CC 1988 §2-213; Ord. No. 562 §3, 9-23-1968; Ord. No. 2156 §2, 9-5-2000]
A. 
The Director of Public Services shall be the head of the Public Services Department of the City and shall be responsible to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen or the City Administrator for the proper administration of the affairs of that Department of the City. To that end, the Director shall have power and be required to supervise:
1. 
The designing, construction, reconstruction, supervision and repair of Street Department buildings, equipment and facilities, bridges, viaducts, waterways, sewers, drains, levees, airports, public market facilities, off-street parking facilities, tunnels and structures, including alterations, replacements, additions and appurtenances and maintenance thereof, unless otherwise provided;
2. 
The grading and improvement of all streets, alleys, highways, sidewalk spaces and public ways, and keeping them open, safe and clean;
3. 
The construction, reconstruction, repair and maintenance of all pavements, curbs and sidewalks;
4. 
The collection, treatment and disposal of garbage, and all recycling activities undertaken by the City;
5. 
The lighting of public grounds and highways, the laying of conduits, the location, erection and construction of poles and all structures in, on or over public grounds and highways, the granting of all permits to excavate or disturb any highway or public property or to make any special use thereof;
6. 
The making and keeping of all records and reports, and the furnishing of all information and reports relating to public works and the Public Services Department as may be required by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen or the City Administrator; and
7. 
The making and keeping of records of location, direction, depth and connection of all underground structures and equipment.
B. 
The Director of Public Services shall perform such additional duties not herein specifically set out as may be required by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen or the City Administrator.
[R.O. 1998 § 115.260; CC 1988 §2-219; Ord. No. 1668 §3, 1-4-1993]
A. 
The Director of Public Services shall be the head of the Building and Zoning Department of the City and shall be responsible to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen or the City Administrator for the proper administration of the affairs of that Department of the City. To that end, the Director shall have the power and be required to:
1. 
Administrate and enforce all City Zoning, Building and related Codes, Sign Code and such other Codes as may be assigned to such Department and be responsible for the issuance and revocation of all permits provided for in such Codes.
2. 
Conduct inspections of all structures, land usage and signs to determine compliance with City ordinances and requirements.
3. 
Maintain records of all plans submitted for approval under such codes and all actions taken on same.
4. 
Furnish all information and reports relating to building and zoning as required by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen or the City Administrator.
5. 
Perform any such additional duties not herein specifically set out as may be required by the laws and ordinances of the City or by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen or the City Administrator.
6. 
Be responsible for the issuance and revocation of all building permits and the administration of all building and zoning ordinances.
7. 
Draft the City Building Code and amendments thereto for adoption by the Board of Aldermen.