(A) The Department of Public Works includes the following functions and responsibilities:
(1) Maintaining and repairing infrastructure owned by the City, including but not limited to roadways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters and the water distribution, stormwater collection, and wastewater collection systems and appurtenances;
(2) Installing and maintaining facilities in and along the right-of-way of and within the City, including but not limited to traffic signs and signals, directional signs, and street name signs;
(3) Operating a central garage and repairing, maintaining, and housing City- owned vehicles and equipment;
(4) Operating and maintaining City-owned parks, playgrounds, and swimming pool;
(5) Operating City- sponsored recreation program;
(6) Planting and maintaining trees and other vegetation on rights-of-way and property owned by the City;
(7) Maintaining buildings and grounds owned by the City, except as provided for by the City Charter or this code;
(8) Any other functions and responsibilities which may be assigned to this department by the City code or the City Manager.
(B) The Department of Public Works shall be headed by the Director of Public Works, who shall be responsible for the administration and performance of its functions. The Director shall be selected on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to training and experience and without regard to political or religious preferences.
('88 Code, Title I, Ch. 2, § 1.63) (Ord. 280-3-90, passed 3-19-90; Am. Ord. 452-9-99, passed 9-20-99)
Cross-reference:
Cemetery, see Charter, Ch. XVII
Leasing City property, see Charter § 13.4
Municipal utilities, see Charter, Ch. XII
Parks and recreation, see Charter, Ch. XVI
Public works, see Charter §§ 13.1 and 13.2
Use of street by utility, see Charter § 13.10