Chapter 2.27
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Sections:

2.27.010    Creation of department.

2.27.020    Public works director – Appointment and confirmation.

2.27.030    Public works director – Duties.

2.27.040    Public works director – Qualifications.

2.27.010 Creation of department.

There is hereby created a city department known as the public works department. Public works shall participate in regional transportation committees; process development permits and inspect construction; administer traffic planning, traffic engineering and traffic control devices; administer the commute trip reduction (CTR) program; administer the transportation improvement plan (TIP); maintain the local street systems and administer related contracts; manage the neighborhood traffic safety program; oversee all capital transportation and surface water management projects; administer all franchises for utilities in rights-of-way and solid waste and recycling; administer recycling program; maintain the city’s natural and manmade surface water systems; apply for various grants; monitor and enforce compliance of ESA/NPDES; staff the land use/transportation council committee (share with community development services); and administer the surface water management program and fee schedule.

(Ord. No. 14-766, § 7, 5-6-14; Ord. No. 10-666, § 23, 8-3-10.)

2.27.020 Public works director – Appointment and confirmation.

There is hereby created the position of public works director. The public works director shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the city council.

(Ord. No. 14-766, § 7, 5-6-14; Ord. No. 10-666, § 23, 8-3-10.)

2.27.030 Public works director – Duties.

The public works director shall be responsible for directing city public works development and maintenance including engineering, streets, surface water, and utilities; developing the city’s capital improvement plans; coordinating city public works with other regional jurisdictions, and supervising professional, technical and administrative support staff.

(Ord. No. 14-766, § 7, 5-6-14; Ord. No. 10-666, § 23, 8-3-10.)

2.27.040 Public works director – Qualifications.

The public works director shall have any combination equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, business administration, or related field and managerial experience in a municipal public works environment.

(Ord. No. 14-766, § 7, 5-6-14; Ord. No. 10-666, § 23, 8-3-10.)