[R.O. 1991 § 170.010; Ord. No. 537 § 1, 12-10-1985]
There is hereby established within
the City a Public Works Department.
[R.O. 1991 § 170.020; Ord. No. 537 § 1, 12-10-1985]
A. The Public Works Department shall be responsible
for:
1.
The construction, reconstruction,
maintenance and repair of all streets and other public ways, pavements,
curbs, alleys, etc., within the City.
2.
The construction, reconstruction,
maintenance and repair of surface water drainage ditches, pipes, culverts,
creeks, inlets, and structures.
3.
The construction, reconstruction,
maintenance and repair of all parks, playgrounds, recreation centers,
swimming pools and buildings and land used for parks or recreational
purposes owned or under control of the City.
4.
The planting and care of all lawns,
trees, shrubbery, and other landscaping on property owned or controlled
by the City.
5.
The removal of dead, diseased or
dangerous trees or growths upon public rights-of-way within the City.
The Director of the Public Works Department shall be designated as
the City Forester.
6.
The construction, reconstruction,
maintenance and repair of all buildings or facilities, including alterations,
additions and appurtenances thereto, owned or controlled by the City.
7.
The maintenance, repair and care
of all vehicles and equipment owned or operated by the City and the
operations of a central garage.
8.
To coordinate all construction, reconstruction,
maintenance and repairs with other departments, utilities or other
persons affected by such work.
9.
The performance of such other duties
and responsibilities as may be prescribed by the City Administrator
or by order of the Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 1991 § 170.030; Ord. No. 537 § 1, 12-10-1985]
The City Administrator shall recommend
to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, some suitable person to serve
as Director of Public Works. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen shall
approve or disapprove the person recommended. The Director of Public
Works shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 1991 § 170.040; Ord. No. 537 § 1, 12-10-1985]
The Department shall be staffed by
the Director of Public Works and such other employees as may be authorized
from time to time.
[R.O. 1991 § 170.050; Ord. No. 537 § 2, 12-10-1985; Ord. No. 23-1251, 11-14-2023]
The present employees of the Street
Department and Park Department are hereby designated as employees
of the Public Works Department, subject to all rules, regulations
and ordinances of the City. Each position presently held by an employee
is hereby designated as an authorized position within the Public Works
Department.
[R.O. 1991 § 170.060; Ord. No. 537 § 3, 12-10-1985]
All policies and procedures which
are presently in effect shall remain in effect until such time as
they are changed or superseded.