(A) The Superintendent of Public Works shall be the head of the Department, and all officers and employees assigned thereto. All such officers and employees shall perform their duties subject to the supervision of the Superintendent.
(B) The Department of Public Works shall have charge of and supervision over the care, maintenance and construction of all streets, sidewalks, alleys and public ways; the construction, operation, and maintenance of all storm water and sanitary sewers, and all street gutters and drains and the appurtenances thereto.
(C) The Department shall have charge of the street lighting system, and shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair and extension thereof.
(D) All physical properties of the city, including the water distribution, parks, playgrounds, and all municipal utilities not assigned to some other department or officer shall be and are hereby assigned to the Department of Public Works.
(E) The Superintendent of Public Works shall be custodian of all tools, equipment and other personal property belonging to the city and not assigned to the care of the city or any other public officer.
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