Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 20-79, Public Hearing, An Ordinance of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Amending Chapter 32, Article IV, Engineering Department of the Code of Ordinances; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; Providing an Effective Date.
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Submitted By: Colt Schwerdt, P.E. - Deputy Public Works Director, Public Works
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): In 2011 the Engineering Department and Public Works Department were combined into one department, to date this has not been codified. The proposed ordinance codifies the combined department, staff and responsibilities by amending City Code Chapter 32, Article IV.
Presentation Information: Staff is available to provide a summary of the revisions and answer questions.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council complete the motion in the affirmative.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and complete the motion in the affirmative.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff direction.
Background: In 2011, the then City Manager consolidated the Engineering Department and Public Works Department into one department. This ordinance presents the recommended revisions to City Code Chapter 32 - Departments, Boards and Commissions, Article IV to formally consolidate the two departments into the Public Works Department.
Issues/Analysis: City Code Chapter 32, Article IV establishes and identifies the responsibilities of the Engineering Department; and currently in the City Code there is no establishment and identification of responsibilities for the Public Works Department. The recommended updates proposed herein serve to codify the combined departments, staff, and responsibilities by updating City Code Chapter 32, Article IV.
Financial Information: This Ordinance does not increase City fees or charges.
Special Consideration: Ordinances 20-78, 20-79, 20-80, 20-81, 20-82, and 20-83 each are part of a comprehensive review and revision of code provisions relating to Title V, Public Works, of the Code of Ordinances. It should be noted that the ordinances are interconnected and requested revisions to one may necessitate revisions to another. It is also important to note that Development Stakeholder’s and multiple departments within the City, including the Planning & Zoning Department, Utility Services Department, Building Department, and Neighborhood Services Department have all reviewed the proposed changes and no objections or requested revisions were received.
Location of Project: Citywide.
Attachments:
• Ordinance 20-79
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 3134
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Caroline A. Valentin, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.