[Ord. No. 1991-1 § 7-1]
There is hereby established the Department of Public Works.
[Ord. No. 1991-1 § 7-2; Ord. No. 1999-06 § 1]
There is hereby established within the Department of Public
Works, the following divisions:
a. Division
of Streets.
[Amended 11-4-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-38]
c. Division
of Recycling.
[Added 11-4-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-38]
d. Division
of Vehicle Maintenance.
[Added 11-4-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-38]
[1966 Code § 2-8.1]
The Director shall supervise the work of the Department and
its divisions and shall be responsible for the proper and efficient
conduct of all public works functions of the Borough. The department
shall:
a. Be responsible for all matters relating to the construction, management,
maintenance and operation of the physical properties of the Borough,
other than office supplies, furniture and equipment.
b. Provide all mechanical services required by any department, office
or agency of the Borough, except as otherwise directed by the Borough
Council.
[1966 Code § 2-8.3]
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division
of Streets, Parks and Public Property, the head of which shall be
the Street Superintendent. Under the direction and supervision of
the Street Superintendent, the Division shall:
a. Maintain and repair all Borough streets, bridges, culverts and drains.
b. Construct and reconstruct streets, roads, bridges, culverts and drains;
treat road surfaces and resurface streets and roads according to such
standards and schedules as directed or approved by the Borough Engineer.
c. Maintain all Borough streets in a clean and safe condition, free
of obstruction and hazards, and remove snow and ice therefrom as required.
d. Provide, operate and maintain facilities for the collection and disposal
of refuse and garbage at such times and in such manner as may be authorized
by Borough ordinance.
e. Study problems of street traffic congestion and control and street
lighting, and recommend to the Borough Engineer appropriate plans
for street improvement and use to satisfy traffic requirements, in
cooperation with the Chief of Police.
f. Install, repair and maintain street traffic signs, lines and markers,
in cooperation with the Chief of Police.
g. Operate, maintain and repair Borough-owned buildings and properties
and provide custodial and janitorial services therefor, including
office quarters, waterfront property and all other real estate.
h. Trim, plan, care for and preserve public parks, greens, grounds and
trees in the public way.
i. Maintain and repair playing fields and playgrounds and recreational
areas and facilities as requested and pursuant to instructions of
the Director of Recreation.