(A) There is hereby established a department of the city government to be known as the Department of Public Works. The head of this department shall be known as the Director of Public Works, who shall be appointed by the City Manager. The Department of Public Works shall include:
(1) The Water Division, which includes the storage, distribution, and production of potable water; the maintenance of these facilities; all equipment and materials necessary to carry out these functions; a Superintendent, who may, with the authorization of the Manager be the Director of Public Works; and all personnel, under the supervision of the Water Superintendent, necessary to carry out the functions of this division. If the Water Superintendent is not qualified, per the state requirements, to be the Chief Operator, a Chief Operator will be appointed by the City Manager upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works.
(2) The Sewer Division, which includes the sanitary sewer system; the storm sewer system, including storm water ditches and creeks; the waste water treatment plant; all equipment and materials necessary to carry out these functions; and all personnel necessary to carry out the functions of this division.
(3) The Street Division, which includes the streets and alleys of the city; the repair and cleaning of the streets, paving, viaducts; all equipment and materials necessary to carry out these functions; and all personnel necessary to carry out the functions of this division.
(4) The Sanitation Division, which includes the City's landfill, pick-up of trash and rubbish, recycling; all equipment and materials necessary to carry out these functions; and all personnel necessary to carry out the functions of this division.
(B) Should the City Council authorize a contractor to carry out any of the above functions or parts of them, the Director of Public Works shall be responsible for monitoring the contracts, and reporting to the City Manager any actions that maybe in non-compliance with the contracts.
(Ord. 2811, passed 11-23-92)