There shall be a Division of Public Works and Park Maintenance,
which shall be a division of the Department of Municipal Services.
The Division of Public Works and Park Maintenance shall be responsible
for the services and functions as mandated in this article, and such
other services and functions as prescribed by the Director of the
Department of Municipal Services.
The Division of Public Works and Parks Maintenance shall be
managed by the Superintendent of Public Works and Parks Maintenance,
who shall report to the Director of the Department of Municipal Services.
Subject to the direction and supervision of the Mayor or his
designee, the Superintendent shall be responsible for:
A. Street and road maintenance, construction and reconstruction.
B. Sanitary sewer operation and maintenance.
C. Maintenance and construction of all storm drains, detention basins
and Township bridges and culverts as well as stream clearance.
D. Maintenance of all Township vehicles and equipment.
E. Snowplowing and removal as well as other storm emergencies.
F. Tree removal and maintenance on Township property.
G. Construction on Township-owned properties and facilities as required.
H. Installation, repair and maintenance of traffic control devices.
I. Whenever required by the Mayor or his designee, provision of reports
dealing with the maintenance of sanitary sewer meter chambers, pump
stations and trunk sewer and collector lines and the costs thereof;
traffic control devices and road striping requiring certification
by the Township Engineer; maintenance of detention basins and other
stormwater control systems; maintenance of parks; and the status of
major construction projects for which the Department is responsible.
J. Maintenance and repair of parks, playgrounds and recreational structures
and facilities.
K. Preparation of the annual operating and capital improvement budget.
Any fees collected by the Division of Public Works shall be
accounted for and paid to the Township Treasurer when received, all
within a reasonable time thereafter.