Chapter 2.25
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Sections:

2.25.010    Department created.

2.25.020    Appointments.

2.25.030    Duties of the public works director.

2.25.040    Powers and duties of the department.

2.25.050    Rules and regulations.

2.25.010 Department created.

There is created a public works department in and for the city. It shall consist of the public works and utilities director, hereafter referred to as public works director, and such assistants and other members as may be provided for by the council. (Ord 03-08 §2 (part), 2003)(Ord. 96-7 §2(part), 1996: Ord. 94-8 §2(part), 1994)

2.25.020 Appointments.

The public works director shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the executive officer of the city. Termination subject to ratification by majority of city council. All other members of the department shall be appointed by the public works director subject to the approval of the executive officer. (Ord. 05-20 §2 (part), 2005):(Ord. 03-08 §2(part), 2003)(Ord. 96-7 §2(part), 1996: Ord. 94-8 §2(part), 1994)

2.25.030 Duties of the public works director.

It is the duty of the public works director to supervise the day-to-day operations of the public works and utilities departments which includes, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

A.    Be responsible for building maintenance, vehicle repair and maintenance, repair of heating, mechanical, and electrical systems in city-owned facilities, street maintenance and street light repair and maintenance; (Ord. 03-08 §2 (part), 2003)

B.    Be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the city water and sewer systems in order to assure compliance with state and federal regulations; (Ord. 03-08 §2 (part), 2003)

C.    Be responsible for the performance and evaluation of all system testing requirements and for submitting all required documentation to state and federal regulating aughorities; (Ord. 03-08 §2 (part), 2003)

D.    Be responsible for supervision of public works department, including preparation of annual performance evaluations; (Ord. 03-08 §2 (part), 2003: (Ord. 96-7 §2(part), 1996: Ord. 94-8 §2(part), 1994)

E.    Be responsible for responding to public concerns and/or requests for information; (Ord. 03-08 §2 (part), 2003)

F.    Be responsible for the daily performance of preventive maintenance checks of the water and sewer systems; (Ord 03-08 §2 (part) 2003)

G.    Preparation of the department’s annual operating budget and City’s capital project requests; monitor monthly expenditures against authorized budget limits; (Ord. 03-08 §2 (part) 2003)

H.    Performs duties as building official for the City of North Pole; (Ord 03-08 §2 (part) 2003)

I.    Is responsible for administration and management of the design and construction contracts for all capital projects; (Ord. 03-08 §2 (part) 2003)

J.    Provide assistance to other department in the event of an emergency;

K.    Perform other duties as shall be required by the executive officer.

2.25.040 Powers and duties of the department.

The public works department shall be responsible for maintenance of city buildings, repair and maintenance of city vehicles, street lights, and repair of heating, mechanical and electrical systems in the city owned facilities, and operate the North Pole Utilities as defined in Title 13 Public Services. (Ord. 03-08 §2 (part) 2003: Ord. 96-7 §2(part), 1996: Ord. 94-8 §2(part), 1994)

2.25.050 Rules and regulations.

The public works director may make or prescribe such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with city ordinances and state law, as he deems advisable. Such rules and regulations shall be binding on all members of the department. The public works director ensures all public works department personnel hold the proper licenses and certifications required by law to perform their duties. (Ord. 03-08 §2 (part), 2003: Ord. 96-7 §2(part), 1996: Ord.94-8 §2(part), 1994)