§ 31.301 POWERS AND DUTIES.

   The Department of Engineering shall have the following powers and duties:

   (A)   Developing long range capital improvement plans and budgets;

   (B)   Designing, managing, and inspecting construction projects;

   (C)   Maintaining maps and records of the city’s infrastructure;

   (D)   Conducting land surveying duties;

   (E)   Issuing street opening permits;

   (F)   Assigning house numbers;

   (G)   Approving and inspecting building permits in regard to impacts on the city’s infrastructure;

   (H)   Reviewing, approving, and inspecting public and private improvements for land development projects;

   (I)   Operating and maintaining the city traffic signal system and maintaining road striping and traffic signs;

   (J)   Addressing citizen concerns with regard to engineering and/or infrastructure issues;

   (K)   Marking out “Call Before You Dig” for storm sewers and providing services to all other city departments as requested;

   (L)   Managing the city’s stormwater management plan;

   (M)   Engaging in procurement consistent with this code;

   (N)   Developing annual departmental operating budgets;

   (O)   Advising various boards and commissions; and

   (P)   Such other powers and duties as were conferred upon the Bureau of Engineering prior to the effective date of this section.

(Ord. passed 4-5-2021)