[Amended 12-4-2007 by Ord. No. 33-12-2007; 4-12-2011 by Ord. No. 8-4-2011; 2-24-2021 by Ord. No. 11-2-2021]
A.
There is hereby established a Department of Public
Works, the head of which shall be the Deputy Township Manager for
Public Property. The positions of Assistant Superintendent of Public
Works and Assistant Superintendent Municipal Public Property and Services
is authorized, and the persons holding such position shall report
to the Deputy Township Manager for Public Property. The Department
of Public Works shall have the following role and functions:
(1)
It shall be responsible for all matters relating to
the construction, management, maintenance and operation of the physical
properties of the Township, other than office supplies, furniture
and office equipment.
(2)
It shall provide mechanical services required by any
department, office or agency of Township government except as otherwise
directed by the Manager.
(3)
It shall operate and maintain public buildings and
grounds owned by the Township.
(4)
It shall care for all Township parks and public grounds,
including the trees, lawns and landscaping appurtenant to public buildings
and the recreational areas and facilities operated by the Township.
(5)
It shall install, maintain and repair parking meters
authorized by ordinance.
(6)
It shall provide custodial and janitorial services
for all Township-owned buildings.
(7)
It shall collect or provide for the collection of
municipal solid waste and bulk items.
B.
Within the Department of Public Works, there shall
be the following divisions: The Division of Engineering; The Division
of Roads; The Division of Sanitation; and the Division of Property
Maintenance; the Division of Fleet and Custodial Services.
C.
Subject to the direction and supervision of the Township
Manager, the Deputy Township Manager for Public Property shall be
responsible for the proper and efficient conduct of all public works
functions of the municipal government. He or she shall supervise and
direct the work of the Department of Public Works.
A.
There shall be a Division of Engineering, the head
of which shall be the Township Engineer. The Division of Engineering
shall carry out or oversee all professional engineering analysis,
the creation of plans, drawings and surveys, the design of public
works and improvements requiring the expertise of a licensed civil
engineer, the inspection of works and improvements, and all other
technical work requiring a professional engineering license.
B.
The Township Engineer shall be appointed by the Township
Manager for an indefinite term. He or she shall be a licensed professional
engineer of the State of New Jersey and shall hold a current certified
municipal engineer certificate from The New Jersey Municipal Engineering
Institute. In lieu of appointing an individual, the Manager may appoint
a firm of engineers of which at least one of the managing principals
shall be a licensed professional engineer of the State of New Jersey
who holds a current certified municipal engineer certificate from
The New Jersey Municipal Engineering Institute.
C.
The Township Engineer shall receive such compensation
as may be agreed upon and determined by the Township Council.[1] He shall perform such duties as are prescribed by general
law and ordinances and, in addition, shall:
(1)
Prepare or cause to be prepared plans, designs and
specifications for public works and improvements undertaken by the
Township, either on force account or by public contract.
(2)
Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans, specifications
and control records with respect to public works and facilities owned
or operated by the Township.
(3)
Provide technical and engineering advice and assistance
to other Township departments as needed.
D.
All papers, documents, memoranda, reports and other
materials relating to the administration of engineering duties of
the Township Engineer shall be and remain the property of the Township.
Upon the termination of his services with the Township, the Township
Engineer shall forthwith surrender to any successor all such property.
[Amended 2-24-2021 by Ord. No. 11-2-2021]
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division
of Roads, the head of which shall be known and designated as Division
Supervisor — Division of Roads. Under the direction and supervision
of the Division Supervisor — Division of Roads, the Division
shall:
A.
Maintain
and repair all Township streets, bridges, culverts and drains.
B.
Construct
and reconstruct streets, roads, bridges, culverts and drains; treat
road surfaces and resurface streets and roads according to such standards
and schedules as directed or approved by the Township Engineer and
the Township governing body.
C.
Maintain
all Township streets in a clean and safe condition, free of obstructions
and hazards and remove snow and ice therefrom as required.
D.
Study
problems of street traffic congestion and control and streetlighting
and recommend to the Township Engineer appropriate plans for street
improvements and use to satisfy traffic requirements.
E.
Install,
repair and maintain street traffic signs, lines and markers and check
for streetlight outages.
F.
Install,
maintain and repair parking meters authorized by ordinance.
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division
of Sanitation, the head of which shall be known and designated as
Division Supervisor — Division of Sanitation. Under the direction
and supervision of the Division Supervisor — Division of Sanitation,
the Division shall:
A.
Provide,
operate and maintain facilities for the collection and disposal of
refuse, garbage and recyclables at such times and in such manner as
may be directed or required by the Township Manager, Superintendent
of Public Works and Township ordinances.
[Amended 2-24-2021 by Ord. No. 11-2-2021]
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division
of Municipal Property, the head of which shall be known and designated
as Division Supervisor — Division of Municipal Property. Under
the direction and supervision of the Division Supervisor — Division
of Municipal Property, the Division shall:
A.
Maintain
active recreational surface areas and prepare them for recreational
activities.
B.
Evaluate,
plan for and implement preventative maintenance and park and recreation
facility improvements.
C.
Care for
all Township parks and public grounds, including trees, lawns, and
landscaping appurtenant to public buildings and the recreational areas
and facilities operated by the Township.
Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division
of Fleet and Custodial Services, the head of which shall be known
and designated as Division Supervisor — Division of Fleet and
Custodial Services. Under the direction and supervision of the Division
Supervisor — Division of Fleet and Custodial Services, the Division
shall:
