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1983 LONG-TERM FINANCIAL. PLAIT <br />Page Ten <br />Public Works/Community Develo ment - In May of 1982 the rity <br />Council determined that, as a result of the retirement of a <br />maintenance man and other personnel changes requested by <br />members of the Public Works Department, the time was ripe to <br />undertake a reorganization of the City's Building and Zoning <br />and Public Works Departments. After an evaluation of the <br />City's needs and in consideration of recommendations outlined <br />in the Public Works portion of the. 1981 Long -Term Financial <br />Plan Public Service Program, the following actions were <br />taken: <br />1. The City's Building and Zoning Department was phased out <br />.44tL ♦LJ..♦ <br />the duties of UaL Department coming under the <br />Community Development Division of the new Public <br />Works/Community Development Department. <br />2. The position of Building and Zoning Official was phased <br />out, with the individual holding that position assuming <br />the duties and title of Building Inspector. <br />3. The position of Public Works Superintendent was phased <br />out, with the majority of the position's duties being <br />' assumed by the newly created position of Public Works <br />Foreman. <br />4. The position of Director of Public Works/Community <br />Development was created to assume the management of the <br />new Public Works/Community Development Department and <br />provide the technical (engineering) and management <br />expertise needed to assist the Department in making the <br />transition from that of one oriented towards accommo- <br />dating growth of the community and its nphlic systems to <br />one of increased attention to the maintenance and <br />replacement of an aging infrastructure. Also, with the <br />required engineering background, this position can <br />provide the expertise necessary to assist the City in <br />preserving our wetlands and implementing the provisions <br />of our Storm Water Management Plan. <br />It is anticipated that this reorganization will not result in <br />an increased cost to the City due to the fact that certain <br />revenues previously passed through to private consulting <br />firms, e.g, plat reviews, will now be retained by the City <br />and used to offset personnel costs. <br />