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Introduced By:
City Manager
Introduction Date:
9/22/80
Public Hearing and
Enactment:
10/27/80
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 493
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CITY ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS,
REPEALING ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 2-47 THROUGH 2-65,
AND CREATING SECTIONS 2.40.010 THROUGH 2.40.560
OF THE SEWARD CITY CODE
THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS:
Section 1. Article IV, Sections 2-47 through 2-65 of the Seward
City Code are hereby repealed. There is hereby created Seward City Code
Sections 2.40.010 through 2.40.560 to read as follows:
SECTION 2-40
CITY DEPARTMENTS
Sec. 2.40.010 Building Department - Established.
There is hereby established the City of Seward Building Department.
The principal officer shall be the City Engineer 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.
Sec. 2.40.020 Building Department - Powers and Duties.
The Building Department shall:
(a) 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.
(b) Provide for the abatement of dangerous buildings and public
nuisances according to the law.
ordinance.
(c) Provide for the local compliance with the Seward zoning
(d) Coordinate services with the Borough Assessor to provide
such records of building changes which would affect the Borough assessed valua-
tion for tax purposes.
(e) Maintain all related departmental records as required.
Manager.
(f) Provide other services and duties as directed by the City
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Sec. 2.40.050 Electric Department - Established.
There is hereby established the City of Seward Electric Depart-
ment. The principal officer shall be the Utilities Manager 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.
Sec. 2.40.060 Electric Department - Powers and Duties.
The Electric Department shall:
(a) Provide policies and procedures pertaining to the manage-
ment, operation, design, construction, repair, development, maintenance, improve-
ment and extension of the electric utility owned and operated by the City.
(b) Maintain such maps and records as are necessary for the
fulfillment of the departmental function, and shall record thereon any changes
on the official copy, which shall be filed with the city clerk.
(c) Obtain easements necessary for the maintenance and extension
of the electrical system.
(d) 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.
(e) Install, maintain and operate the electrical traffic
control devices and street lighting system of the City.
(f) Provide other services and duties as directed by the City
Manager.
Sec. 2.40.100 Engineering Department - Established.
There is hereby established the City of Seward Engineering Depart-
ment. The principal officer shall be the City Engineer who shall fulfill the
duties and have the responsibilities as set forth in the employee's job descrip-
tion, and who shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the City
Manager. (see Sec. 2.30.020 regarding Council approval of appointment)
Sec. 2.40.110 Engineering Department - Powers and Duties.
The Engineering Department shall:
(a) Provide for the planning, design, construction, maintenance
and repair, and improvement of all public works owned or operated by the City.
(b) Provide necessary technical engineering services to other
City departments.
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Page Three
Sec. 2.40.110 (cont'd)
(c) Coordinate the engineering and planning activities of the
utilities owned and operated by the City on matters of mutual concern, between
the several utilities and public works.
(d) Inspect all construction work done by and for the City and
require compliance with all contracts made in connection therewith.
(e) 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, which shall be filed
with the city clerk.
(f) Recommend a schedule of fees and rates to be charged for
services performed by his department.
(g) Provide other services and duties as directed by the City
Manager.
Sec. 2.40.150 Finance Department - Established.
There is hereby established the City of Seward Finance Department.
The principal officer shall be the Finance Director 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 Sec. 2.30.020 regarding Council approval of appointment)
Sec. 2.40.160 Finance Department - Powers and Duties.
The Finance Department shall:
(a) Formulate, recommend and administer policies and procedures
on all City financial matters.
(b) Prepare and maintain all necessary and appropriate financial
records and statements and reports for the City; specifically, annual and
quarterly reports reflecting revenues and expenditures of the individual depart-
ments, current monthly statements reflecting unencumbered balances for all City
accounts.
(c) Review the proposed annual budget for all departments of
the City and consolidate them into a proposed annual City budget for presenta-
tion to the City Manager and City Council.
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the City's various
of all the various
Establish procedures and provide for the administration of
insurance policies, advising as to the status and expiration
policies.
(e) Maintain the inventory of property for the City.
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Sec. 2.40.160 (cont'd)
(f) Administer the City employees' retirement program.
(g) Provide for telephone, cashier and.~tilities billing services.
(h) Maintain such records as necessary for the fulfillment of
the departmental function.
(i) Provide for the payment of all valid warrants and claims
against the City.
(j) Provide for the City payroll function.
Manager.
(k) Provide other services and duties as directed by the City
Sec. 2.40.200 Fire Department - Established.
There is hereby established the City of Seward Fire Department.
The principal officer shall be the Fire Chief 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 Sec. 2.30.020 regarding Council approval of appointment)
Sec. 2.40.210 Fire Department - Powers and Duties.
The Fire Department shall:
(a) Formulate, recommend and administer policies and procedures
pertaining to the enforcement of fire regulations.
(b) Be responsible for the prevention of fires, the protection
of life and property against fires and the removal of fire hazards.
/ffient provides.
(c) Be responsible for providing emergency services as equip-
(d) Be responsible for the construction, maintenance and repair
of all City fire alarm facilities.
(e) Provide for the enforcement of the Fire Prevention Code by
the inspection of businesses and other premises for fire hazards and compliance
with the Code.
(f) Provide for the conduct of fire prevention programs.
(g) Notify the Borough Assessor and City Building Inspector of
all property damaged by fire within the City.
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(h) Provide other services and duties as directed by the City
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Sec. 2.40.250 Small Boat Harbor Department - Established.
There is hereby established the City of Seward Small Boat
Harbor Department. The principal officer shall be the Harbormaster 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.
Sec. 2.40.260 Small Boat Harbor Department - Powers and Duties.
The Small Boat Harbor Department shall:
(a)
cedures pertaining
facilities.
Formulate, recommend and administer policies and pro-
to the operation of the Seward Small Boat Harbor and its
(b) Collect Small Boat Harbor fees and charges and maintain
such records as are necessary for the fulfillment of the departmental function.
(c) Provide for the enforcement of all City regulations per-
taining to the Small Boat Harbor.
(d) Provide for the operation, maintenance and collection of
fees for the City camping facilities.
Manager.
(e) Provide other services and duties as directed by the City
Sec. 2.40.300 Maintenance Department - Established.
There is hereby established the City of Seward Maintenance
Department. The principal officer shall be the City Shop Foreman 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.
Sec. 2.40.310 Maintenance Department - Powers and Duties.
The Maintenance Department shall:
(a) Operate the City garage and machine shop, keeping a
record of the work performed.
(b) Maintain the operating records of all motorized equip-
ment used or operated by the City.
(c) Provide for a preventative maintenance program for all
mechanical equipment owned and operated by the City.
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Sec. 2.40.310 (cont'd)
(d) Provide maintenance for all public buildings and mechanical
equipment of the City.
(e) Provide other services and duties as directed by the City
Manager.
Sec. 2.40.350 Personnel Department - Established.
There is hereby established the City of Seward Personnel
Department. The principal officer shall be the Personnel Officer 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.
Sec. 2.40.360 Personnel Department - Powers and Duties.
The Personnel Department shall:
(a) Provide for the management and administration of the City
Personnel Regulations pursuant to Ordinance No. 437 as amended (see Chapter 17).
(b) Provide for the maintenance of all personnel records,
including individual employee files and employee contracts.
(c) Provide for the administration of the City employee
insurance program.
(d) Provide for the administration of workmen's compensation
and OSHA regulations.
(e) Provide other services and duties as directed by the City
Manager.
Sec. 2.40.400 Police Department - Established.
There is hereby established the City of Seward Police Depart-
ment. The principal officer shall be the Chief of Police 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 Sec. 2.30.020 regarding Council approval of appointment)
Sec. 2.40.410 Police Department - Powers and Duties.
The Police Department shall:
(a) Operate and maintain the City jail facility.
(b) Enforce all traffic regulations.
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Sec. 2.40.410 (cont'd)
(c) Be responsible for the preservation of public peace and
order, the prevention and detection of crime and apprehension of offenders,
the protection of persons and of property, and the enforcement of the law.
(d) Provide for the annual sale of unclaimed property at
public auction or as specified by law.
(e) Coordinate law enforcement activities with other govern-
mental entities.
(f) Operate and maintain the City animal control shelter
and provide for the administration of the animal control laws.
(g) Maintain all related departmental records as required.
(h) Provide other services and duties as directed by the City
Manager.
Sec. 2.40.450 Public Works Department - Established.
There is hereby established the City of Seward Public Works
Department. The principal officer shall be the City Engineer 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 Sec. 2.30.020 regarding Council approval of appointment)
Sec. 2.40.460 Public Works Department - Powers and Duties.
The Public Works Department shall:
(a) Be responsible for the function of traffic engineering
for the City and maintain all markings for traffic control placed upon the
streets or curbs.
(b) Provide policies and procedures pertaining to the manage-
ment, operation, design, construction, repair, development, maintenance, improve-
ment and extension of the City water and sewer utilities.
(c) Maintain such maps and records as are necessary for the
fulfillment of the departmental function, and shall record thereon any changes
on the official copy, which shall be filed with the city clerk.
(d) Obtain easements necessary for the maintenance and extension
of streets and the water and sewer utilities.
(e) Provide advice and assistance in formulating policies and
rate schedules to be used in the sale of water and sewer services and answer
customers' inquiries regarding such services.
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Sec. 2.40.460 (cont'd)
(f) Cooperate and coordinate departmental efforts with the
fire department in the installation, repair and maintenance of a water system
adequate for the needs of the fire department.
(g) Provide for the necessary inspections relative to new
and extended services.
(h) Provide other services and duties as directed by the City
Manager.
Sec. 2.40.500 Purchasing Department - Established.
There is hereby established the City of Seward Purchasing
Department. The principal officer shall be the Purchasing Agent 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.
Sec. 2.40.510 Purchasing Department - Powers and Duties.
The Purchasing Department shall:
(a) Provide for all City purchases, in conformity with the
procedures established for that purpose.
(b) Maintain supply storage facilities and inventorying and
stock control records as necessary.
(c) Provide standard specifications for purchases whenever
practicable.
(d) Coordinate purchase orders, invoices and receipts records
with the Finance Department.
(e) Maintain all related departmental records as required.
(f) Upon authorization by the City Manager, the Purchasing
Agent may sign purchase orders which do not exceed five hundred dollars ($500)
in value, in conformance with the procedures established for that purpose.
(g) Provide other services and duties as directed by the City
Manager.
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Sec. 2.40.550 Recreation Department - Established.
There is hereby established the City of Seward Recreation
Department. The principal officer shall be the Recreation Supervisor 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.
Sec. 2.40.560 Recreation Department - Powers and Duties.
The Recreation Department shall:
(a) Organize various recreational programs for individuals
of all ages within the City.
(b) Coordinate recreational activities and programs with
the Kenai Peninsula Borough community schools programs and other local
recreational entities.
(c) Maintain City recreational facilities.
(d) Provide other services and duties as directed by the
City Manager.
Section 2. This ordinance takes effect ten days following enactment.
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ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, this
day of October , 1980.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CAMPBELL, CRIPPS, GILLESPIE, HUGLI, SORIANO AND VINCENT
NONE
SWARTZ
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ranald H. Jarrell
Attorney for the City of Seward
(City Seal)