(A) The Board provides recommendations to the Public Works Director, the Parks and Recreation Director and the City Council on policy matters pertaining to the activities and functions of both the Public Works Department and the Parks and Recreation Department. Public Works Department includes but not limited to: the Water, Sewer, Street, Drainage Systems, Buildings and Grounds, Street Lighting, Sidewalk, Parking Lot and Equipment Maintenance. Parks and Recreation Department includes but not limited to: Parks, Sports Complexes, Lakes and Cemetery.
(B) The Board is enabled at its discretion to explore alternative methods for the delivery of services rendered by the Departments. The results of any such findings and/or recommendations will be referred to the City Council whose members collectively have the sole authority to change or implement such findings and/or recommendations.
(C) The Board shall establish procedures to provide the public with the opportunity to provide input on policies and development plans for both the Public Works Department and the Parks and Recreation Department.
(D) In reviewing planning, development and operation policies for both Departments, the Board shall be guided by, and its recommendations shall be in conformity with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, as they may be amended from time to time.
(E) Board recommendations for changes to the municipal code or prior resolutions of the City Council may only be placed into effect by an ordinance or resolution duly considered and adopted by the City Council.
(F) The Board shall review the Directors’ requests for updates to the city’s Capital Improvement Plan, operating and capital budgets and make a report thereon to the City Council.
(G) The Board shall review the Directors’ request for changes to user charges and shall strive to maintain a fee and rental structure for facilities and services to make the Departments’ operating budgets as self-sustaining as possible.
(H) The Board shall review proposals and bids received for Departmental procurements and Capital Improvement projects valued over $20,000 and offer its recommendations to the City Council for the award of such procurements.
(Ord. 2014-5369, passed 6-17-2014)