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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-2355 SPECIFYING ORGANIZATION & DUTIES OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT D . • . • • ----- ORDINANCE NO. p3rs AN ORDINANCE relating to city government administration; speci- fying the organization and duties of the Fire Depart- . ment, the Department,of Public Works and the Com- munity Development Ddpartment of the City; and amending Sections 1.18.040, 1.18.050 and 1.18.060 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Section 1.18.040 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "1.18.040 Fire Department. A. Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Fire Department shall: 1. Provide for the protection of persons and • property and the elimination of fire hazards, except to the extent that the administration and enforcement of the Uniform Fire Code and other fire prevention and safety codes are assigned by this chapter to the Office of Code Administration. 2. Perform such other duties as may be required by law and by the City Manager. B. The Fire ,Department shall consist of three divi- as 'follows: 1. The Fire Suppression Division, which shall: i. Respond to all alarms and prevent and extinguish fires. • ii, Protect lives and property against loss from fire. • iii. Maintain all property and equipment charged to the Fire Department. iv. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief. 2. The Fire Investigation Bureau, which shall be responsible for: • 1. Investigation of fires. ii. Promotion of fire prevention (including ,litter control) and life safety practices, except to the extent that the administra- tion and enforcement of the Uniform Fire Code and other fire prevention and safety Ilk codes are assigned by this chapter to the Office of Code Administration. iii. Public education concerning fire safety. • • • . , . • 3. The Administrative Services Division which shall be responsible for: i. Training, education and safety of departmen- tal personnel. ii. Repair and maintenance of city communications, fire alarm and, related systems. iii. The operation of the fire alarm headquarters." 4IV Section 2. Section 1.18.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "1.18.050 Department of Public Works. Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works, the following offices and divisions shall Perform the responsibilities and duties generally described as follows: 1. Street and Refuse Division. Under the supervision of the Street and Refuse Superintendent, this division shall: i. Maintain, repair, clean city streets, alleys, bridges and catch basins, and remove snow from the city streets. ii. Maintain and repair sidewalks. iii. Maintain street rights-of-way such as removing weeds, picking UD leaves, pruning or removal of unwanted trees, iv. Collect and dispose of refuse for residential sec- tions of the City. v. Perform such other services as may be required by law or by the Director of Public Works. 2. Water Division. Under the supervision of the Water and Irrigation Superintendent, this division shall: i. Maintain and operate all domestic water lines, pumps, distribution systems, water meters, service lines and appurtenances, and water treatment plant. ii. Review plans of all new water lines and extensions of lines which are to be connected to the city water system. iii. Install and maintain fire hydrants. iv. Maintain maps and records of water system. v. Operate, maintain and improve the irrigation water system, including all lines, pumps, reservoirs, canals and ditches. vi. Perform such other services as may be required by law or by the Director of Public Works. 3. Sewer Division. Under the supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Superintendent, this division shall: i. Maintain and operate all sewer lines, pumps, collec- 4on systems and appurtenances of the domestic sewer system. ii. Maintain storm drains. -2- iii. Maintain and operate the sewage treatment plant and industrial waste treatment system. iv. Perform such other services as may be required by law or by the Director of Public Works. 4. Garage Division. Under the supervision of the Equipment and Maintenance Superintendent, the Garage shall: i. Service, maintain and repair city vehicles and equipment. ii. Maintain vehicle maintenance and operation cost records, administer the Equipment Replacement Fund and recommend rental rates. iii. Prepare specifications for new and replace-. ment vehicles and equipment. iv. Perform such other services as may be required by law and by the Director of Public Works. 5. Transit Division. Under the supervision of the Transit Manager, this division shall: i. Operate and maintain a public bus trans- portation system. ii. Perform such other duties as may be required by law or by the Director of Public Works." Section 3. Section 1.18.060 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "1.18.060 Community Development Department. Under the direction of the Director of Community Development, the following offices and divisions shall perform the responsibilities and duties described as follows: 1. Office of Environmental Planning. Under the supervision of the nal-mina manger this office shall: i. Conduct studies and research relative to the development and redevelopment of the City of Yakima and its environs. ii. Conduct studies and research relative to the amendment of and additions to the General Plan of the City, and relative • to zoning and rezoning and subdivision of property. iii. Administer policies and procedures relative to annexations to the City, and relative to the extension of city utilities to serve property outside the City. iv. Provide all staff assistance and counsel, secretarial and clerical services required by the City Planning Commission. -3- - r v. Perform such other duties as may be .directed by the Director of Community Development. 2. Office of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation. Under the supervision of the Community Develop- ment Block (rant Manager, this office shall: i. Conduct studies and research and administer programs relative to housing, neighborhood rehabilitation and environment, and com- . munity development and redevelopment. ii. Provide staff assistance and counsel required by various housing and neighborhood conserva- tion-related committees and groups. iii. Administer community development block grants.. iv. Perform such other duties as may be directed by the Director of Community Development. 3. Office of Code Administration. Under the super- vision of the Code Administration Manager, this office shall:, i. Enforce all laws, rules and regulations relative to zoning, housing, building, fire prevention, life safety and construction codes., ii. Provide staff assistance and counsel to the Board of Adjustment, Building Code Board of Appeals, Board of Plumbing Examiners, Mechanical Code Examining Board and the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board. iii. Perform such other duties as may be directed by law or the Director of Community Develop ment, 4. Office of Engineering. Under the supervision of the City Engineer, this office shall: i. Provide for the preparation of all estimates, plans and specifications for all types of public construction projects. ii. Provide survening and inspection services and maintain suitable files and records ' of all official maps, plats, surveys and • construction projects. iii. Prepare legal descriptions and arrange for the acquisition of all street rights-of- , way by dedication, purchase or condemna- tion. iv. Negotiate with property owners and prepare cost estimates and assessment rolls for all local .improvement district projects. v. Administer construction contracts and authorize progress payments on public improvement projects -4- • vi. Coordinate with other departments and provide survey and cost data needed in planning projects and applying for state and federal grants. vii. Make traffic studies and recommendations; prepare and review geometric designs of 111 . city streets and intersections. viii.Investigate complaints and prepare reports on requests for parking, speed control, , signing, striping, signal and lighting installations. ix. Supervise installation of parking meters, signing and striping of city streets, installation and regulation of traffic signals, and the installation of street lights. , x. Supervise abatement of vision hazards, placement of trees, utility poles, and landscaping in the public right-of-way. xi. Perform such other services as may be required by law or by the Director of Community Development. 5. Airport Division. Under the supervision of the Airport Manager, this division shall: i. Maintain and operate the Yakima Air Ter- , minal Building, runways and grounds. ii. Provide for the protection and security of air passengers. iii. Perform such other services as may be required by law and by the Director of Community Development." Section 4. This ordinance shall be in full force effect thirty days after its passage, approval and publication as required by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this • day of e.e.x...--- , 1979. 117/ 1 11MG177G4/ Mayor ATTEST: ,9 i , ty Cle, -5-