[CC 1990 § 2-166; Ord. No. 33, § 1, 6-1-1988]
There is hereby established a Department of Public Works, which shall have such other sections or divisions as from time to time may be authorized by the City Council and assigned to the Department of Public Works.
[CC 1990 § 2-167; Ord. No. 33, § 2, 6-1-1988]
The Department of Public Works shall have responsibility in the areas of public works, including City Engineering design and review functions, City streets and sewers, zoning and development code enforcement, building code and maintenance code enforcement, inspection of building construction and property maintenance, parks, housing and neighborhood preservation, project coordination and such other duties related to overall community development as from time to time may be authorized by the City Council.
[CC 1990 § 2-168; Ord. No. 33, § 3, 6-1-1988; Ord. No. 3339, 8-4-2025]
A. 
Any award or contract shall be executed in accordance with the City Purchasing Manual.
B. 
In addition to the powers enumerated below, the Director shall have the powers delegated to such position or subordinate positions by ordinance of the City, plus such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the City Administrator.
[CC 1990 § 2-170; Ord. No. 33, § 5, 6-1-1988]
The City Council may from time to time contract with consultants, contractors, other municipalities or other governmental agencies for activities assigned to the Department of Public Works. Said contracts shall be administered by the Director of Public Works.
[CC 1990 § 2-171; Ord. No. 33, § 6, 6-1-1988]
A. 
There is hereby established the Office of Director of Public Works. The Director shall be appointed by the City Administrator with the approval of the City Council for an indefinite term. The Director may be removed from office by the City Administrator with the approval of the City Council.
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The Director, under the Administrator's supervision, shall have control and supervision over all employees assigned to the Department of Public Works.
[CC 1990 § 2-172; Ord. No. 33, § 7, 6-1-1988]
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The Director of Public Works, subject to the approval of the City Council, shall, among other duties:
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Promulgate and enforce codes, specifications, standards and regulations for building construction permits and inspection and for location and construction of highways, streets, roads, sidewalks and stormwater drainage.
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Solicit and recommend contracts for construction, for professional services, including engineering, surveying, appraisal and title service and any other services required for operation of the Department of Public Works as hereinafter outlined or as assigned by the City Administrator.
3. 
Supervise, inspect and recommend payments for services or construction under its jurisdiction.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 120.340, Office Of Building Commissioner Established, was repealed by Ord. No. 3339, 8-4-2025. Prior history includes: CC 1990 § 2-174; and Ord. No. 33.
[CC 1990 § 2-175; Ord. No. 33, § 10, 6-1-1988]
The Director of Public Works shall have the power to order all work to be stopped on any building or structure where such work is being done in violation of any provision of the City Building and Development Code. Such stop orders may be given orally, and may be enforced when so given; provided, however, that any oral stop-work order shall be followed by a written order within two (2) hours. All work that is stopped shall not resume except upon permission of the Director in any case involving the development ordinance. Written stop-work orders may be served by any Police Officer or by any Public Works employee and may be served by personal service or by posting on the premises affected.
[CC 1990 § 2-176; Ord. No. 33, § 11, 6-1-1988]
The Director of Public Works and the Building Commissioner shall have the power to order all construction, alteration, or repair work to be stopped on any building, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical installation in the City when such work is being done in violation of any provision of any City ordinance or any national code adopted by the City by reference. Such stop orders may be given orally and may be enforced when so given; provided, however, that any oral stop orders will be followed by a written order within four (4) hours. All work thus stopped shall be not resumed except upon the permission of the Building Commissioner. Written stop orders may be served by any police officer or by any Public Works employee, and may be served by personal service or by posting on the premises affected.
[CC 1990 § 2-177; Ord. No. 33, § 12, 6-1-1988]
The Building Commissioner may employ and supervise building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical inspectors and property maintenance code enforcement officers as may be authorized from time to time by the City Council. The employment of inspectors and officers shall be subject to the approval of the City Administrator.
[CC 1990 § 2-179; Ord. No. 33, § 14, 6-1-1988]
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There is hereby established the Office of Superintendent of Streets who shall be appointed by the Director of Public Works with the approval of the City Administrator by the Director of Public Works with the approval of the City Administrator.
1. 
The Superintendent of Streets, under the supervision of the Director of Public Works, shall have charge of:
a. 
Construction, maintenance, care and repair of all City streets, alleys and driveways.
b. 
Snow and ice removal on City streets.
c. 
Tree trimming and grass cutting on City street rights-of-way.
d. 
Storm sewer collection systems owned or maintained by the City.
e. 
Lighting system of City streets and alleys which are owned by the City.
f. 
Traffic-control systems and devices on City streets and rights-of-way, including traffic signals, signs and street striping.
g. 
The care and custody of all property of the City which is not assigned to the care or custody of any other division or office.
h. 
Interview and recommend hiring of new personnel for Street Division.
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Supervision of employees assigned to work with him/her in his/her performance of his/her duties.
j. 
Such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by its Director of Public Works.
2. 
The Superintendent of Streets may be removed from office by the Director of Public Works with the approval of the City Administrator.
3. 
The Director of Public Works shall serve as ex officio Superintendent of Streets until such position is filled.
[CC 1990 § 2-180; Ord. No. 33, § 15, 6-1-1988]
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There is hereby established within the Department of Public Works a Division of Engineering. The Division shall be under the supervision of the City Engineer. The City Engineer, under the supervision of the Director shall have the following specific duties and powers:
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To Advise City Council. The Engineer, when directed by the Director of Public Works, shall advise the City Council generally and specifically on engineering matters as the same pertains to the programs and problems of the City.
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Inspections And Permits. It shall be the duty of the City Engineer to inspect or to supervise the inspection of all subdivision and other public improvements within the City as frequently as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the applicable ordinances and codes of the City, and he/she shall have the authority to enforce all provisions of the City relating to improvements and the construction thereof. He/she shall also issue such permits as may be required from time to time by the ordinances and codes of the City.
3. 
Stop Orders.
a. 
The City Engineer shall have the power to order all work stopped on the construction, alteration or repair of any streets or roads, storm sewers, storm swales, manholes and inlet structures, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, land clearance, trenching, excavating, pipe installation, cable installation, street and parking lot light pole installation, and similar improvements, including the barricading of areas or streets, and the use of equipment which could cause damage to pavement and/or the surface or buried items or utilities in the City when such work is being done in violation of any provisions of the City ordinances or codes. Such stop orders shall be given in writing and may be enforced when served in the manner provided in this section. All work thus stopped shall not be resumed except upon the written permission of the Engineer. Stop orders may be served by any Police Officer or Public Works employee, and may be served by personal service on any person who is supervising or is responsible for the work affected by the order or by posting on the premises on which the work is taking place.
b. 
The City Engineer shall have the power to order all construction or repair work to be stopped on any project within the City right-of-way when such work is being done in violation of the Municipal Code. Such stop orders shall be given in writing and may be enforced when served in the manner provided above. All work thus stopped shall not be resumed except upon the written permission of the City Engineer.
4. 
Entry Powers.
a. 
The City Engineer and his/her designees shall have the power to make or cause to be made, at any reasonable hour, entry into any building site premises where the work of altering or construction any right-of-way improvement is going on for the purpose of making inspection.
b. 
The City Engineer may retain special engineers from time to time to advise and/or represent the City on special matters or to assist the Director, subject to the approval of the City Council.
[Ord. No. 3339, 8-4-2025]
There is hereby created the Office of City Engineer. The City Engineer shall be appointed by the Director of Public Works with the approval of the City Administrator and may be removed at any time by the Director of Public Works with the approval of the City Administrator. The City Engineer shall have control and supervision over all employees assigned to the Division of Engineering, subject to the supervision of the Director of Public Works.