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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTitle 3, Chapter 02- Public Works DivisionTITLE 3 IONA CITY CODE CHAPTER 2 (Revision: December 7, 2023) Page 57 CHAPTER 2 Public Works Division SECTION: 3-2-1: Establishment of Public Works Division 3-2-2: Duties of the Division 3-2-3: Management of Division 3-2-4: No Private Duty 3-2-1: ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION. The Division of Public Works is hereby established as an administrative division of the City. 3-2-2: DUTIES OF THE DIVISION. The Division of Public Works shall supervise and control: (A) The construction, operation and maintenance of all public streets, sidewalks, alleys, bridges, highways and rights of way, including the placement and operation of street regulatory and informational signs. (B) The construction, operation and maintenance of all sewer facilities and appurtenances, including sanitary sewers, pumping stations, storm sewers, drains, ditches, culverts and streams and water courses under the jurisdiction of the City. (C) The administration of all rules, regulations and ordinances pertaining to the construction, maintenance and operation of all streets, sidewalks, rights of way, easements, sewers, sanitation facilities, waterlines and pumps, gas lines, telephone and communication lines and subdivision improvements. (D) The making of all surveys, maps, public works plans, drawings and other documents required for the construction, maintenance and operation of all public works owned or operated by the City. (E) The preparation of contract drawings, specifications and cost estimates for all public works construction and maintenance and the supervision of such construction, including field inspections. (F) The construction, operation and maintenance of all public water supply and distribution facilities. TITLE 3 IONA CITY CODE CHAPTER 2 (Revision: December 7, 2023) Page 58 (G) The collection and disposal of all refuse and the cleaning of all streets and alleys, including the removal of snow therefrom. 3-2-3: MANAGEMENT OF DIVISION. The Division of Public works shall be managed by a committee appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority of the members of the Council. 3-2-4: NO PRIVATE DUTY. Nothing in this chapter shall create a private right, duty or obligation of the City in favor of any person, or give rise to any private right of action, on account of any failure by the City or any employee of the Public Works Division to perform the duties prescribed herein.