(a) There is hereby created the department of public works of the city of Dallas, at the head of which shall be the director of public works who shall be appointed by the city manager. The director must be an engineer registered to practice in the State of Texas or registered in another state with reciprocal rights, or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. The department will be composed of the director of public works and such other assistants and employees as the city council may provide by ordinance upon recommendation of the city manager.
(b) Whenever the director or department of public works and transportation is referred to in this code or any other city ordinance, rule, or regulation, the term means the director or department of public works,
or any other director or department of the city to which certain former public works and transportation functions or duties have been transferred by the city council or city manager. (Ord. 30654)
The director of public works shall perform the following duties:
(1) Supervise and administer the department of public works.
(2) Supervise the engineering, opening, construction, and paving of all streets, boulevards, alleys, sidewalks, and public ways, except when the work is being done by a private developer.
(3) Supervise the engineering and construction of the storm sewers and storm drainage systems associated with a paving project, except when the work is being done by a private developer.
(4) Approve the location of equipment and facilities installed under, on, or above the public right-of-way.
(5) Provide for the maintenance and repairs of streets, alleys, medians, and public rights-of-way, as designated by the city manager.
(6) Provide for street hazard and emergency response.
(7) Supervise the engineering and construction of the storm sewers and storm drainage systems associated with a paving project, except when the work is being done by a private developer.
(8) Perform such other duties as may be required by the city manager or by ordinance of the city council.