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DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET NARRATIVE <br /> FUND: General <br /> DEPARTMENT: Public Works - Engineering & Planning <br /> DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVE <br /> This year the Engineering and Planning departments are being combined into one <br /> department. Since mid-1990 the departments have worked closely together under <br /> supervision of the City Engineer/Director of Public Works. Employees are shared <br /> between the departments and the consolidation into one department is a logical next <br /> step. The objective of the Engineering & Planning Department is to coordinate <br /> development and use of land in the City to be consistent with the Comprehensive <br /> Plan, Zoning Ordinances, Building Codes, Housing Codes, and Devlopment Regula- <br /> tions of the City. Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal coordination are also responsi- <br /> bilities of the department. Additionally, administration of all Public Works activities <br /> is provided by this department. These activities include the City Maintenance <br /> Garage, the Street Department, Water Operations and Sewer Operations. <br /> DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES <br /> Major activities include daily administration and long term planning for all depart- <br /> ments involved in Public Works. The Planner and Building Inspector review zoning <br /> applications, special use permits, and building permits as they pertain to various City <br /> Codes and State statutes including building safety, fire code requirements, setbacks, <br /> land use, and similar <br /> issues. The department also reviews the issues involved with major developments <br /> and reports to the Planning Commission and City Council regarding the proposed <br /> development and impacts of the proposals. In addition, the recycling efforts of the <br /> City are coordinated through this department. <br /> DEPARTMENT GOALS <br /> Review the zoning and sign codes and propose necessary revisions. <br /> Improve Recycling efforts in the City and integrate those efforts with <br /> Solid Waste Disposal. <br /> Catalog City infra-structure on the Geographic Information System to provide <br /> computerized reference for all land parcels in the City. <br /> Complete the revision and updates of the project and record drawing files. <br /> Provide effective and efficient housing and building inspection services. <br /> Initiate projects under the Local Water Management Plan. <br /> Complete the Street Rehabilitation Plan and implement projects for repair, <br />