Title
Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) is hereby amended as noted in the body of said paper, effective upon the successful passage of a Home Rule Petition approving corresponding amendments to the City Charter.
Body
* Stike MCC 2.12.100 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS in its entirety and replace with the following:
2.12.100 Department of Public Works
A. Established
There shall be a Department of Public Works under the supervision of a Director of Public Works who shall be appointed to a term of three years by the Mayor, with City Council approval.
B. Authorities and Responsibilities
1. The Department provides for the routine maintenance and repair of roads, sidewalks, street lights and traffic signals, and drainage facilities.
2. The Department sweeps roads, storm drain covers, and public parking lots and removes snow and ice from roads and sidewalks abutting city owned properties.
3. The Department manages solid waste programs including trash disposal, recycling and yard waste, and the placement and maintenance of city owned trash barrels.
4. The Department maintains open spaces and unimproved lands owned by the city, equips and maintains playgrounds and, in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Commission, provides for the maintenance, preparation and improvement of all city parks.
5. The Department plants and maintains trees, and ornamental shrubs along roadways and active and passive recreation areas subject to review and approval by the Tree Warden.
* Add MCC 2.12.108 DEPARTMENT OF WATER UTILITIES to include the following:
2.12.108 Department of Water Utilities
A. Established
There shall be a Department of Water Utilities under the supervision of a Director of Water Utilities who shall be appointed to a term of three years by the Mayor, with City Council approval. The mission of the Department is to provide residents and businesses with the highest quality drinking water, sewer and storm dr...
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