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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010 - 02/21/1974 - ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE NO 10 , 1974 BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article IV of the City of Fort Collins provides for the establishment of offices, departments and agencies of the administrative branch of the City govern- ment by ordinance upon recommendation of the City Manager, and WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended to the City Council a reorganization of the administrative branch of the City government, which reorganization consists of establishing additional departments and offices, and WHEREAS, such reorganization has heretofore been imple- mented with the concurrence of the City Council on a trial basis, and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to approve and establish such reorganization and authorize the same by ordinance NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY 01 FORT COLLINS Section 1 Department of Community Development 'here is hereby created a Department of Community Development, which department shall have the responsibilities and functions hereinafter indicated for the divisions of the department and such other duties or functions as may be pro- vided by law or ordinance or assigned by the City Manager B There is hereby established the office of Director of Community Development who shall be appointed by the City Manager The Director of Community Development shall have control and supervision over all employees assigned to this department, sub3ect to the supervision of the City Manager C The Community Development Department shall consist of the following divisions 1 Planning and Zoning Division This division shall be headed by the City Planner who shall be appointed by the Director of Community Development The Planning and Zoning Division shall r a Advise the City Manager, the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Board on all matters affecting land planning and zoning in the City b Recommend action on all annexation requests c Recommend action on all zoning requests d Recommend action on all proposed sub- division plats e Establish liaison and close working relation- ships with other administrative offices of the City and other local government agencies and institutions in order to coordinate plans for all areas in and around the City f Promote the realization of the comprehensive plan for the City g Integrate all individual pro3ects or programs and develop plans to insure harmonious and integrated planning for the City 2 Engineering Division This division shall be headed by the City Engineer who shall be appointed by the Director of Community Development The Engineering Division shall a Keep and maintain accurate maps, plats and records of all public works, lands or property owned by the City b Advise City officials on all engineering matters referred to it c From time to time as required by the Council or City Manager make reports regarding public improvements or such other work as may be requested 3 Traffic Engineering Division This division shall be headed by the Traffic Engineer who shall be appointed by the Director of Community Development The Traffic Engineering Division shall a Be responsible for signalization, signing and marking for all streets in the City b Make such studies of traffic conditions as may be necessary or directed c Make suggestions and recommendations to the Director of Community Development regarding traffic on City streets 4 -2- w 4 Building Inspection Division This division shall be headed by the Building Inspector who shall be appointed by the Director of Community Development The Building Inspection Division shall a Inspect all construction in the City to insure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances of the City b License building contractors in the City and maintain necessary testing and examination procedures in connection with the licensing of contractors c Review all plans for construction in the City and issue building permits in connection with all buildings d Maintain liaison with all boards and agencies concerned with building and construction in the City D In addition to the functions and duties prescribed above for the divisions of the Community Development Department, such divisions shall perform such other duties or functions as may be provided by law or ordinance or assigned by the Director of Community Development Section 2 General Administrative Services Department A There is hereby created a Department of General Administrative Services, which department shall have the responsibilities and functions hereinafter indicated for the divisions of the department and such other responsibilities and functions as may be provided by law or ordinance or assigned by the City Manager B There is hereby established the office of Director of General Administrative Services who shall be appointed by the City Manager The Director of General Administrative Services shall have control and supervision over all employees assigned to this department, subject to the supervision of the City Manager* C The General Administrative Services Department shall consist of the following divisions s -3- 1 Personnel Division This division shall be headed by a personnel officer who shall be appointed by the Director of General Administrative Services The Personnel Division shall a Be responsible for all matters concerning the City employees, including selection, promotion, testing, grievances and other personnel procedures b The Personnel Division shall further maintain a general information service for City employees 2 Purchasing Department This department shall act as a division of the General Administrative Services Department and shall be headed by the Purchasing Director who shall be known as the Purchasing Agent and who shall be appointed by the Director of General Administrative Services The Purchasing Department shall be responsible for all City purchasing as provided in the Charter and ordinances of the City 3 Warehouse Division This division shall be headed by a Stock Control Manager who shall be appointed by the Director of General Administrative Services The Warehouse Division shall operate the City warehouse and maintain all stocks and supplies assigned to the warehouse 4 Equipment Division This division shall be headed by an Equipment Superintendent who shall be appointed by the Director of General Administrative Services The Equipment Division shall a Be responsible for the maintenance of all equipment of the City assigned to it for maintenance b Operate the City Garage c Assign and schedule the use of all equipment of the City assigned to the Equipment Division 5 Systems and Information Division This division shall be headed by an A D P Supervisor who shall be appointed by the Director of General Administrative Services The Systems and Information Division shall develop and operate computer and other systems of the City 6 Building and Grounds Division This division shall be headed by a Maintenance Superintendent who shall be appointed by the Director of General Administrative Ser- vices The Building and Grounds Division shall be responsible -4- for the maintenance of all buildings and grounds of the City except those assigned to other departments 7 Safety Division This division shall be headed by a Safety Officer who shall be appointed by the Director of General Administrative Services The Safety Division shall a Develop and maintain such safety programs as may be needed by the City in order to comply with federal and state laws and insure the safety of City personnel b Maintain liaison with other departments of the City and advise such other departments of necessary safety procedures c Maintain such training programs as may be necessary to insure safety of City personnel d Advise the City Manager on all matters concerning the safety and health of City personnel D In addition to the functions and duties prescribed above for the divisions of the General Administrative Services Department, such divisions shall perform such other duties or functions as may be provided by law or ordinance or assigned by the Director of General Administrative Services Section 3 Except as duties may be reassigned by the express provisions of this ordinance, this ordinance shall not change any of the functions or duties of other established departments of the City as set forth in the Charter or ordinances of the City Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 7th day of February, A D 1974 , and to be presented for final passage on the 21st day of February, A D 1974 +" Mayor ATTEST City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading this 21st day of February, A D 1974 Mayor ATTFST City Clerk -5-