[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Watertown
as § 2.03 of the former City Code; amended in its entirety 3-16-2021 by Ord. No. 21-16. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
The
City shall consist of the following departments:
(1)
Administration Department.
(a)
The Administration Department is responsible for executive leadership
via the Mayor, human resources, information technology, strategic
initiatives and development.
(2)
Legal Department.
(a)
The City Attorney's office is to provide efficient, effective, high-quality
legal representation to the City of Watertown. This includes general
legal counsel to the Mayor, City departments and officials.
(4)
Media Productions Department.
(a)
The Media Productions Department is responsible for communications,
video production, cable TV broadcasting of the government channel(s),
website administration and social media for the City of Watertown.
(5)
Engineering Department.
(a)
The Engineering Department is a dedicated source of information and
assistance relating to the planning, design, coordination, contracting
and supervision of construction and capital improvements, as well
as a means to obtain current information on public utilities, maps,
and construction records. The Engineering Department oversees the
Stormwater Utility and the Annual Street Capital Improvement Program.
(b)
The Building, Safety and Zoning Department is charged with performing
inspections and providing enforcement of building regulations and
City codes to ensure safe, quality development in the City. It supports
the safety and quality of life for the residents and visitors of the
City of Watertown through the implementation of the City of Watertown
Building and Zoning Codes.
(6)
Fire Department.
(a)
The Fire Department serves the public through preservation of life,
property, and the environment through fire prevention, fire inspections,
emergency response, fire investigation, and training.
(7)
Department of Public Health.
(a)
The Department of Public Health creates opportunities for safe and
healthy living.
(8)
Library Department.
(a)
The library is a community destination that provides opportunities
to engage, enrich, and entertain.
(9)
Police Department.
(a)
The Police Department is committed to providing the highest quality
of police services to the people who live in, work in and visit the
City. The primary focus of the Police Department is the enforcement
of laws and ordinances, the protection of life and property, and collaborative
problem solving with the community.
(10)
Park, Recreation and Forestry Department.
(a)
The Park, Recreation and Forestry Department strives to enhance
the quality of life for the community and surrounding areas by providing
leisure services, recreation and enrichment opportunities accessible
to all throughout the year.
(11)
Street and Solid Waste Department.
(a)
The Street and Solid Waste Department's responsibilities are
to clean, service, maintain, and install infrastructure in partnership
with the Engineering Department. The Street and Solid Waste Department
also collects recycling and solid waste throughout the City.
(12)
Water and Wastewater Department.
(a)
The Water and Wastewater Department is responsible for the finances,
operation, maintenance and upgrading of the buildings, grounds, water
distribution system, drinking water supply wells, drinking water treatment
plants, sanitary sewer collection system and wastewater treatment
plant.
B.
It
is the intention of this ordinance that any department changes be
reflected in this chapter.
The City of Watertown shall have a Municipal Judge and associated
Municipal Court. The mission of the Watertown Municipal Court is to
impartially adjudicate traffic and ordinance cases such that the legal
rights of individuals are safeguarded, and public interest is protected
and served.
