Chapter 2.25
DIVISION OF CITY SERVICES
Sections:
2.25.030 Duties of the Director of City Services.
2.25.040 Powers and duties of the Division.
2.25.050 Rules and regulations.
2.25.010 Division created.
There is created a Division of City Services in and for the City. It shall consist of the Public Works, Utilities, and Building Departments. The Division shall be administered by a Director of City Services, and staffed by other employees as may be provided for by the Council. (Ord. 14-10 § 2, 2014; Ord. 03-08 § 2, 2003; Ord. 96-7 § 2, 1996; Ord. 94-8 § 2, 1994)
2.25.020 Appointments.
The Director of City Services 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 Division shall be appointed by the Director of City Services subject to the approval of the Executive Officer. (Ord. 14-10 § 2, 2014; Ord. 05-20 § 2, 2005; Ord. 03-08 § 2, 2003; Ord. 96-7 § 2, 1996; Ord. 94-8 § 2, 1994)
2.25.030 Duties of the Director of City Services.
It is the duty of the Director of City Services to supervise the day-to-day operations of the Public Works, Utilities, and Building Departments which includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
A. Be responsible for coordinating building maintenance, repair of heating, mechanical, and electrical systems in City-owned facilities, street maintenance and streetlight repair and maintenance;
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;
C. Be responsible for the performance and evaluation of all utility system testing requirements and for submitting all required documentation to State and Federal regulating authorities;
D. Be responsible for supervision of Public Works, Utility, and Building Departments, including preparation of annual performance evaluations;
E. Be responsible for responding to public concerns and/or requests for information for Public Works, Utility, and Building Departments;
F. Be responsible for the daily performance of preventive maintenance checks of the water and sewer systems;
G. Preparation of the Public Works, Utility, and Building Departments’ annual operating budgets and their capital project requests; monitor monthly expenditures against authorized budget limits;
H. Is the Building Official for the City of North Pole;
I. Is responsible for administration and management of the design and construction contracts for all capital projects for the Public Works, Utility, and Building Departments;
J. Provide assistance to other departments in the event of an emergency;
K. Perform other duties as shall be required by the Executive Officer. (Ord. 14-10 § 2, 2014; Ord. 03-08 § 2, 2003; Ord. 96-7 § 2, 1996; Ord. 94-8 § 2, 1994)
2.25.040 Powers and duties of the Division.
The Division of City Services shall be responsible for maintenance of City buildings, streetlights, and repair of heating, mechanical and electrical systems in the City-owned facilities, and operate the North Pole utilities as defined in NPMC Title 13, Public Services. (Ord. 14-10 § 2, 2014; Ord. 03-08 § 2, 2003; Ord. 96-7 § 2, 1996; Ord. 94-8 § 2, 1994)
2.25.050 Rules and regulations.
The Director of City Services 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 departments. The Director of City Services ensures all Public Works, Utilities, and Building Department personnel hold the proper licenses and certifications required by law to perform their duties. (Ord. 14-10 § 2, 2014; Ord. 03-08 § 2, 2003; Ord. 96-7 § 2, 1996; Ord. 94-8 § 2, 1994)