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Sponsored by: Janke
Introduction Date: FebJUaJy 11, 2002
Public Hearing Date: FebJUaJy 25, 2002
Enactment date: FebJUaJy 25, 2002
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2002-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE, REORGANIZING THE
ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT BY ESTABLISHING
ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, PUBLIC WORKS, AND
ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENTS AND ASSIGNING POWERS AND
DUTIES
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2001 the Seward City Council adopted the 2002 Budget
which approved the reorganization of the Engineering and Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, the Seward City Code requires amending to reflect the changes; and
WHEREAS, a complete search of the code was performed and the following changes are
suggested.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
stIikG Out = deletion
bold italics = additions
Section 1. Seward City Code is amended to read as follows:
TITLE 2
ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 2.20 Officers and Employees
2.20.015 Appointments to certain positions.
Appointments to the following positions shall be made by the city manager, with approval of
the council:
1.
2.
3.
4.
hlltlla~G, of Gugin':G,;JlB And ulilitie~, manager of electric utility,
chief of police,
dil eao, of bHaltGG Aud admin1.!.t, IIli y G Sl!,l y iGes, finance director,
fire chief (Ord. 483, ~ l(part), 1980; Ord. 96-07, Ord.2001-01, Ord. 2002-02)
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2002-02
Chapter 2.25 City Departments
2.25.030 Engineering and utilities Construction department--established.
2.25.035 Engineering and utilities Construction department--powers and duties.
2.25.040 Finance department--established.
2.25.045 Finance department--powers and duties.
2.25.050 Fire department--established.
2.25.055 Fire department--powers and duties.
2.25.060 Harbor department--established.
2.25.065 Harbor department--powers and duties.
2.25.070 Electric Utility department--established.
2.25.075 Electric Utility department-powers and duties.
2.25.080 Public Works department--established.
2.25.085 Public Works department-powers and duties.
2.25.090 Police department--established.
2.25.095 Police department--powers and duties.
2.25.120 Parks and recreation department--established.
2.25.125 Parks and recreation department--powers and duties.
2.25.130 Library department--established.
2.25.135 Library department--powers and duties.
2.25.140 Community development department - established.
2.25.145 Community development department - powers and duties.
2.25.150 City clerk department - established.
2.25.155 City clerk department - powers and duties.
2.25.0)0 Eug;JiGcling And utilities depAltment--esta:blished.
Th(.J G is e.stAblished the. dty of Se vv AI d engihGG. ing and utilities depa..t.He.nt. TIlG pI indpa:!
officel shall be the. IllAnagel of engin':Gling And utilit;es vvh~ shAll falfill the dutic.s MId hAve the
lesponsibil;t;e~ A~ sa OOlth ih the (,.HploycG'sjob de6<..;pt;on, Mid vvh~ sl.a:!l be subjeGlto the diJeGtioh
And SupGI ~ision of the city IIlAnagel (~ee ~ 2.20.015 legAldiug c.oune.il apploval of AppoihtIHWt).
(O.d. 49J, ~ l(pAIt), 1980, Old. 96-07)
2.25. OJ 5 Engine"l iug Ahd utilities dcpalthlent--po vve. ~ Aud duties.
The cngiJlGcl iug And util;t;e.s depAltmeht sha:!l.
1. plVvide fOI thG plc\Juling, design, cou~tluGtiun, lua;lltwAhCG and lepall, MId
;mplovemcnt of <<11 public. vvOI\...S vvvu"d 01 opela:tcd by tll" ,,;ty,
2. plovide he.:esSAly tecll1.ica:! engil1\~eling sel vicM t\"> othel dry depal tmGllts,
J. cooldinatc. the enginGcling and plAI1llilig Ac.tivities of the utilitic.s o~ned and OpcJllte.d
by the. dty on mattels Ofhlutda:! C.O.iCGJU, bet~eeh the s(,v(.Ja:!...tilities and public. vvolks,
4. insp.:e.t all c.ohstJuc.tioh WOI\... d\">nG by ahd 001 tl.(, city ahd lequ;le compliance vv;th ..dl
c.ontIAc.ts .HAd(, ill connection tl.(,.(,vvith,
5. p'''pll1e all oflkiallu"p~ of the. Gity and mA;dtain Such Ie.cmd~ AS ate. nCGe.ssary 001 the.
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ORDINANCE 2002-02
fdlfilhuwt of the de.ptu t.lIwtal fu'lc.tion, ..lid shall I e",o. d thcl eO.1 AUy e.hAn~G5 on the. official copy,
..hkh sI.edl bc flied ..ilh tl.e ",;ly dClk cU\d .'laintAihGd by the dGp41lnll~ht,
6. le.conulIend A scheduk offees ...Id lates to h<- dunged 00. SCI vices f1G.[ollued by his
dOpAI tment,
7. plovide othe.1 sCI~ices 411d dctties AS diIccted by the. city mAnAgGI,
8. pI 0 v ide WI lhdA.. [ul cOlltpliAllCe of ne... e.onstlUctio.1 .\Ild buildiJ~ W10 v Ation within
the city limils by the iMuAnce of building p"ultitS And the pe.OOllllmlce of building inspections,
. egulAting buildings, hou,,;ng, fll e Lone", plumbing, Iie.aling And ek..,t. ;"AIInstAllatlons,
9. pI 0 v;de fOI the ab..tehlent of dm.ge. OuS buildiI.g" Alld public nUl.,...l(,GS aecol dihg to
taw;
lEI. plovide &->1 local co.uplimIGe. ..itli the Se..md Zoning Code.,
11. COOl dinette SCI v ice.s with the bOI ough Asses"o. lo pI Ov ide su.:.h. <-'-01 d~ of building chllngG~
..hkh ..ould AtfC.:.t the bOlough ASsessed \-llh1..t;on rol ta... pulpOSe.S,
12. plovidG policies Ilnd plUCGdule.s peltainiI.g to the mlUlAgelltCltt, opGlAtion, design,
GOltStluction, lepAil, dCvclophlent, Ilta1ntcnm.ce, implovelllGllt And e....tension of tllG dc.:.tIic utility
owned And opClated by the elty,
IJ. maintain soch 11IApS And I e.:.OI ds AS alG nGCGSSaly &->1 the fulfill.I\GIlt of the depAdlHeIltal
functIon mId leco.d thc"on any chm.ge.s 0.1 thc official copy, wJ.id. ~hc!dl be filed ..ith the. city de.lk
And mAintained by thc depAI tment,
14. vb lain easements nece.s~," y [u. lhGIIlAintenll11Ge And ",....l",.l~;on ofthe ele':'lI icAI s'y ste.llI And
lhe ..atu ..lid "",..el ulililies,
15. plovide advice ..lid .."";,,tAncc ilt &->In.ulAtiltg policies Altd IAtc "",hcduk~ to bG used ih tl.e
sAI" of ".:,. v k,GS And Ans.. el Cctstolllel s' inquirie" . e~a. ding ll.G ck(,lI iGc!d lAI iff and the.. atel mId se w el
sel vIces,
16. ihstall, w";'il..;.lI Md vpc.alG thG dcaIicc!d tlaffiC conllol deviGes mId sll eet lighling system
of the cily,
17. opel Ate the elly gAl Age And IhAd.ine shop, leeping A le,:,old oflhe ..OIl pelfouued,
18. IllA;ntMn thG oPGla:t;ug I ecolds orall motolized cquipJnCllt used 01 opl:;IAted by tlie city,
19. plov;de 00. a plevetll;ve mAintenance pI oglAllt [01 all n.ecliankal equipment o..ned And
ope.IAtcd by the. elly,
20. fltvv;de. ItIAintGllmlCe &->1 all public buildings and mcchAukal Gquip.u".\l ofthc city,
21. be I esponsible fOI the func.tioll oft. afE.", engine". ;lIg ful the city Ahd mAinlain all lllc\1lillg~
[01 tlaffic contlol plAced upOh the ~t.eeb o. ",u.b",
22. plovide policies And p.occdu."" pertaining to the IllAnAgen.wl opG.etl;on design
const.uaion, .",pAil, dl:;\-elopment, IIlAIntwA.I(,C, illtplOvement And e....tensIoh ~ftl.e. city ~atel And
5("",,('i ula~t~Gs,
23. COOpCI ate. lhId COOl dinate depm tlllwtal dThrts w itl. the fil e. de.pAI tlllGlll ilt tI.e installation
"pAil And n.aint.MAltCe of A wAU-I Systehl Adequate fOI thl:; needs oflhe file departmMt, ,
24. plovlde rol the neCeSSlUy inspections lelative to ne\\- And G....tGllded sel vices. (Old. 493,
~ l(pc\1t), 1980, Old. 96-07)
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2002-02
2.25.030 Engineering and Construction department-established.
There is established the city of Seward engineering and construction department. The
principal officer shall be the manager of engineering and construction who shall fulfill the duties
and have the responsibilities as set forth in the employee's job description, and who shall be
subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager. (Ord. 493, i 1 (part), 1980,' Ord. 96-
07, Ord. 2002-02)
2.25.035 Engineering and Construction department-powers and duties.
The engineering and construction department shall:
1. work with the public works department to provide for the planning, design,
construction, maintenance and repair, and improvement of all public works owned or operated
by the city;
2. provide necessary technical engineering services to other city departments,'
3. coordinate the engineering and planning activities of the water and sewer utilities
owned and operated by the city on matters of mutual concern, between the utilities and public
works;
4. inspect all construction work done by andfor the city and require compliance with
all contracts made in connection therewith;
5. prepare all official maps of the city and maintain such records as are necessary for
the fulfillment of the departmental function, and shall record thereon any changes on the official
copy maintained by the department,.
6. prol'ide other services and duties as may be reasonably related and as directed by
the city manager;
7. provide for the lawful compliance of new construction and building renovation
within the city limits by the issuance of building permits and the performance of building
inspections, regulating buildings, housing, fire zones, plumbing, heating and electrical
installations;
8. provide for the abatement of dangerous buildings and public nuisances according
to law;
9. coordinate services with the borough assessor to provide such records of building
changes which would affect the borough assessed valuation for tax purposes,.
10. plan and manage municipal capital and special construction projects;
11. work with the public works department to obtain easements necessary for the
maintenance and extension of the water and sewer utilities;
12. be responsible for the function of traffic engineering for the city;
13. work with the public works department to provide policies and procedures
pertaining to the management, operation, design, construction, repair, development,
maintenance, improvement and extension of the city water and sewer utilities;
14. cooperate and coordinate departmental efforts with the fire department and the
public works department in the installation, repair and maintenance of a water system adequate
for the needs of the fire department,'(Or(l 493, jl(part), 1980; Ord. 96-07, Ord. 2002-02)
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2.25.070 Electric Utility department-established
There is established the city of Seward electric utility department. The principal officer
shall be the manager of electric utility who shall fulfill the duties and have the responsibilities as
set forth in the employee's job description, and who shall be subject to the direction and
supervision of the city manager (see j 2.20.015 regarding council approval of appointment).
(Ord 493, j1(part), 1980; Ord 96-07, Ord 2002-02)
2.25.075 Electric Utility department-powers and duties.
The electric utility department shall:
1. recommend a schedule offees and rates to be chargedfor services performed by
the electric department;
3. provide other services and duties as may be reasonably related and as directed by
the city manager;
4. provide policies and procedures pertaining to the management, operation, design,
construction, repair, development, maintenance, improvement and extension of the electric utility
owned and operated by the city;
5. maintain such maps and records as are necessary for the fulfillment of the
departmental function and record thereon any changes on the official copy;
6. obtain easements necessary for the maintenance and extension of the electrical
system;
7. provide advice and assistance in formulating policies and rate schedules to be used
in the sale of services and answer customers' inquiries regarding the electrical tariff;
8. install, maintain and operate the street lighting system of the city;
9. provide for the necessary inspections relative to new and extended electrical
services. (Ord 493, j1(part), 1980; Ord 96-07, Ord 2002-02)
2.25.080 Public Works department-established
There is established the city of Seward public works department. The principal officer
shall be the public works director who shall fulfill the duties and have the responsibilities as set
forth in the employee'sjob description, and who shall be subject to the direction and supervision
of the city manager (Ord 493, j1(part), 1980; Ord 96-07, Ord 2002-02)
2.25.085 Public Works department--powers and duties.
The public works department shall:
1. work with the engineering and construction and electric utility departments to
provide for the planning, design, construction, maintenance and repair, and improvement of all
public works owned or operated by the city;
2. recommend a schedule of fees and rates to be charged for services performed by
his department;
3. provide other services and duties as may be reasonably related and as directed by
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the city manager;
4. maintain such maps and records as are necessary for the fulfillment of the
departmental function and record thereon any changes on the official copy;
5. provide advice and assistance in formulating policies and rate schedules to be used
in the sale of services and answer customers' inquiries regarding the water and sewer services;
6. operate the city garage and machine shop, keeping a record of the work performed;
7. maintain the operating records of all motorized equipment used or operated by the
city;
8. provide for a preventive maintenance program for all mechanical equipment
owned and operated by the city,.
9. provide maintenance for all public buildings and mechanical equipment of the
city;
10. be responsible for the function and maintenance of all markings for traffic control
placed upon the streets or curbs;
11. work with the engineering and construction department to provide policies and
procedures pertaining to the management, operation, design, construction, repair, development,
maintenance, improvement and extension of the city water and sewer utilities;
12. cooperate and coordinate departmental efforts with the fire department and the
engineering and construction department in the installation, repair and maintenance of a water
system adequate for the needs of the fire department;
13. provide for the necessary inspections relative to new and extended water and
sewer services. (Ord. 493, j 1 (part), 1980,' Ord. 96-07, Ord 2002-02)
TITLE 3
PERSONNEL
Chapter 3.01 Objectives and Scope
3.01.035 Definitions.
E. "Department head" means each of the following: the diIectol offinllnce. and adntinistllltioh,
the. dil c"tOI of e.ngineeling ihld utilities, the finance director, manager of engineering and
construction, the manager of electric utility, public works director, the harbormaster, the chief of
police, the fire chief, the' director of parks and recreation, and the librarian.
TITLE 9
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 9.25 Noise Control
9.25.030 Exceptions
The provisions of the chapter shall not apply to:
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A. noncommercial public speaking or public assembly activities conducted in any public space
or public right-of-way; or
B. The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence of any
emergency, the emission of sound in the performance of emergency work, or the emission of sound
in the performance work by city departments including, but not limited to, the harbor, police, fire,
electric and en8iu.eel ing .'uta utilities public works ( for example emergency response and snow
removal). (Ord. 97-21, Ord 2002-02)
TITLE 11
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Chapter 11.05 Traffic-Control Devices
11.05.010 Authority to install.
The public works depA,Lillc,nt supel visor director, under the direction of the city manager,
shall place and maintain traffic-control signs, signals and devices when and as required under this title
and other traffic ordinances of this city to make effective such provisions, and may place and maintain
such additional traffic-control devices as he may deem necessary to regulate traffic under this title and
other traffic ordinances of this city or under state law, or to guide or warn traffic. (Ord. 368, ~ 2.19,
1969; Ord. 610, 1988, Ord 2002-02)
11.05.045 Crosswalks and safety zones.
The public works dcpll.l tmGllt S...pCI v isol director, under the direction of the city manager, is
hereby authorized:
1. to designate and maintain, by appropriate devices, marks or lines upon the surface of
the roadway, crosswalks at intersections where in his opinion there is particular danger to pedestrians
crossing the roadway, and at such other places as he may deem necessary;
2. to establish safety zones of such kind and character and at such places as he may deem
necessary for the protection of pedestrians. (Ord. 368, ~ 2.26, 1969, Ord 2002-02)
11.05.050 Traffic lanes.
A. The public works dCpA,l,lkIlL supelv isol director, under the direction of the city
manager, is hereby authorized to mark traffic lanes upon the roadway of any street or highway where
a regular alignment of traffic is necessary.
B. Where such traffic lanes have been marked, it shall be unlawful for the driver of any
vehicle to fail or refuse to keep such vehicle within the boundaries of any such lane except when
lawfully passing another vehicle or preparatory to making a lawful turning movement. (Ord. 368, ~
2.27, 1969, Ord 2002-02)
11.05.055
Streets closed to traffic.
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A. The chief of police, .,up~nisol of public works depAJtmcnt director or the city
manager shall be authorized to close streets to traffic.
B. Whenever any street is closed to the use of traffic and the same is so indicated by
authorized signs or barriers, no vehicle shall proceed into such street or any portion thereof except
as directed by such signs. Whenever a street is closed, notice shall immediately be given to the fire
chief.
C. No person, public utility or any city department shall erect or place any barrier or sign
on any street or sidewalk, unless first authorized by the director of public works or the city manager.
This section does not apply to street closures effected by the department of police as authorized by
subsection A. of this section. (Ord. 368, ~ 2.28, 1969, Ord 2002-02)
Chapter 11.15 Stopping, Standing and Parking
11.15.085 Parking prohibited during certain hours.
A. The public works depat tmc.nt snpeJ v iS~1 director is hereby authorized to determine
and designate by proper signs, places in which stopping, standing or parking of vehicles during certain
hours of the day would create a hazardous condition or would cause unusual delay to traffic.
B. When signs are placed on streets prohibiting parking of vehicles, no person shall park
any vehicle in closed or restricted areas, and any vehicle found so parked shall be impounded.
C. When official signs prohibiting parking during certain hours of the day are erected as
authorized, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in any such designated place. (Ord. 368, ~
9.100, 1969; Ord. 96-32, Ord 2002-02)
11.15.087 Parking prohibited during snow and ice removal operations.
A. In the downtown area, designated as those streets between Railway and Jefferson
Streets and between Fourth and Fifth Avenues, and in the harbor area, designated as that portion of
Fourth Avenue between North Harbor and South Harbor Streets, it shall be unlawful for any person
to park on those streets during the hours indicated on temporary signs which will be placed on the
streets by the :Cn~iJ1c.clin~ and UtiIitic.s Public Works Department prior to any snow removal
operations. Vehicles parked in violation of this section will be impounded.
B. In all other areas ofthe city, other than the "downtown" area, it shall be unlawful for
any person to park, or cause a vehicle, camper, boat or other item to be parked, on the right-of-way
for longer than 24 hours during those times when snow removal by the :CJ18ine"'l~n~ and Ut;Iitics
Public Works Department is occurring. Vehicles parked in violation of this section shall be
impounded.
C. Whenever any police officer finds, or is notified by the Managel ofEI18itle(,!il18 ll.hd
Util~t;(,s Depll.l tJllwt public works director or his designated representative, that a vehicle is in
violation of this section, the officer is authorized to require the owner, driver or other person
responsible for the vehicle to remove the vehicle to a position off the area requiring snow removal,
or the officer may have the vehicle impounded. (Ord. 96-32, Ord 2002-02)
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Chapter 11.25 Sizes, Weights and Loads
11.25.050 Load restrictions on certain streets.
The public works depm tment SupCI v isol director with the advice of the city manager, is
hereby authorized to determine and designate those streets or highways upon which vehicles of
a gross weight permitted in ~ 11.25.030 would create a hazard or cause undue damage to the
roadway and shall erect appropriate signs stating the reduced gross weight permitted on such
designated streets. When signs are so erected giving notice thereof, no person shall disobey the
restrictions stated in such signs. (Ord. 368, ~ 11.117, 1969; Ord. 610, 1988, Ord 2002-02)
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following it's enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this
25 day of February, 2002.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Edgar Blatchford, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Blatchford, Branson, Clark, Orr, Shafer
None
Brossow, Calhoon
None
ATTEST:
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