HomeMy WebLinkAbout17748 ORD - 07/27/1983AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE TO EFFECT A
REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATION; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the goal of reorganizing
certain administrative positions and operations as recommended by the Texas
Research League for the purpose of expediting the decision making process by
delegating greater authority and creating a more efficient structure for city
government; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has proposed a plan of reorganization to
implement that goal, and the City Council finds that the changes effected by
such plan will make a substantial and beneficial constribution to more
efficient and effective city government;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General,
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, be amended by
amending Section 2-2 thereof by substituting the word "deputy" for the word
"assistant" as it appears in said section, and by adding a new sentence at
the end of the first paragraph of said section to read as follows:
In the temporary absence of both the city manager and the
deputy city manager, the assistant city manager
designated by the city manager shall be empowered and
designated to act and serve as the city manager during
such temporary absence.
SECTIOW 2. That Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, In General,
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, be amended by
deleting Section 2-2.1 thereof in its entirety and substituting in its place
the following:
Sec. 2-2.1 Standard form document authority.
The city manager, the deputy city manager, assistant city
managers, and their designates shall have the authority
to execute on behalf of the city standard form documents,
including but not limited to warranty deeds, special
warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, releases of lien, farm
leases, rental agreements, revocable easements, oil and
gas leases, right-of-way agreements and joint use
agreements for right-of-way or easements, under the
following conditions:
(a) That execution of the document is necessary to carry
out a public works project; utilize, maintain or improve
any city facility, street, right-of-way, easement, park
or other city property; or implement any other city.
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policy; provided that, such project, program or policy
has been approved by the city council.
(b) That all blanks are filled in on any document
correctly and consistent with the objectives approved by
the city council.
(c) That the form of every document shall be approved by
the city attorney as provided by the city charter.
SECTION 3. That Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, be amended by deleting
Article III, Office of Staff Services, consisting of Sections 2-50 through
2-69, and inserting in its place the following:
Article III. ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
Sec. 2-50. Organization and Structure.
The departments and divisions of the city administration
provided in the city charter are renamed, consolidated,
transferred and assigned to the departments and divisions
provided in this article pursuant to the authority
granted in Article IV, Section 2 of said charter.
The control, supervision, and lines of authority for the
departments and divisions established in this article
shall be structured according to the organizational chart
approved by the city council with the annual budget of
the city as the same may be amended from time to time
during the fiscal year. Subject to the control and
supervision of the city manager in all matters, the
deputy city manager, assistant city managers and
respective department and division heads shall manage the
areas of responsibility assigned to them in accordance
with the approved organizational chart.
Sec. 2-51. Administrative Functions.
The following departments and divisions are created with
the functions as specified, which functions are more
fully explained in the annual budget of the city:
Aviation. An administrative department responsible for
the operation of the facilities for commercial and
general aviation; development and operation of the
International Airport and its environs; and support
services for the airport advisory board.
Budget. An administrative department responsible for
budget preparation, control and review; and preparation
of capital improvement programs.
Building Inspection. An administrative department
responsible for the enforcement of laws pertaining to
building construction and the use of land; licensing of
electricians; issuance of housemoving and driveway
permits; and support services for the building code board
of appeals, electrical advisory board, mechanical
advisory board and zoning board of adjustment.
Business Development. An administrative department
responsible for the creation of new job opportunities
through the expansion of existing businesses and
industries and the attraction of new manufacturing
facilities.
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Convention Center and Coliseum. An administrative
department responsible for utilization and maintenance of
the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center and Auditorium, the
Coliseum and Exposition Hall, and their environs.
Data Processing. An administrative department
responsible for rendering data processing support
services to all operating departments.
Engineering. An administrative department responsible
for the design and construction of all public
improvements by the city; and voluntary paving programs.
Finance. An administrative department permanently
established by the city charter responsible for
accounting, treasury, purchasing, taxation and collection
of various city revenues.
Fire. An administrative department responsible for the
prevention and extinguishment of fires; coordination with
rural fire prevention districts; and the provision of
emergency medical services.
Gas. An administrative department responsible for the
development, maintenance, and operation of a gas utility
system.
Health. An administrative department responsible for the
promotion of public health; air pollution control; animal
and vector control; industrial health; vital statistics;
and support services for the citizens advisory health
board, animal control advisory board, and food service
advisory council. The director of this department shall
be appointed, and is removable, by the joint action of
the city council acting through the city manager and the
commissioners' court of Nueces County. The director
shall also serve as the health officer of the city.
Housing and Community Development. An administrative
department responsible for improving the living
environment of residential neighborhoods; rehabilitation
of dilapidated buildings; the elimination of blighted
areas in the city; and support services for the building
standards board.
Human Relations. An administrative department
responsible for receiving, investigating, and resolving
complaints under the human relations ordinances; and
providing support services to the human relations
commission.
Jobs Training. An administrative department responsible
for administering employment and training services.
Legal. An administrative department permanently
established by the city charter responsible for providing
legal advice and counsel to the city council, city
manager, and the various entities included with the city
administration; approving the form of all ordinances,
contracts, and other documents; and providing legal
representation for the city in the courts.
Libraries. An administrative department responsible for
operation of the main public library and the various
branch libraries; and support services to the library
board.
Maintenance Services. An administrative department
responsible for maintenance of all city buildings, repair
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of city vehicles and equipment, radio maintenance, and
operation of the service center.
Museum. An administrative department responsible for the
operation of the Corpus Christi Museum as a scientific
institution for information, education and recreation;
and support services for the museum advisory board.
Park and Recreation. An administrative department
responsible for the development and operation of parks,
golf courses, recreation centers, and the city marina;
the utilization of those facilities; and support services
to the park and recreation board, marina board, and
sister city committee.
Personnel. An administrative department responsible for
rendering personnel support services to all operating
departments; administration of salaries, group insurance
and retirement programs; and providing support to the
civil service board and commission.
Petroleum Inspection. An administrative department
responsible for implementation and enforcement of the
land, bay, and gulf drilling ordinances; and support
services for the bay drilling committee.
Planning. An administrative department responsible for
development of master plans and other planning, zoning,
and subdivision activities; development of capital
improvement programs; and support services to the
planning commission, municipal arts commission, landmark
commission, and joint airport zoning board.
Police. An administrative department responsible for the
prevention and investigation of crime, the apprehension
of suspected criminals and the enforcement of traffic
laws.
Public Utilities. An administrative department
responsible for the management of utilities -related
functions in the city as provided by the organizational
chart, and the operation of a commercial office to
service such utilities. -
Risk Management and Safety. An administrative department
responsible for the development and operation of a risk
management system to reduce the incidence of liability
claims and workers' compensation claims; and the
promotion of higher levels of employee safety.
Sanitation. An administrative department responsible for
municipal solid waste collection and disposal activities.
Senior Community Services. An administrative department
responsible for providing nutritional and social services
to senior citizens, and support services to senior
community services advisory board.
Street. An administrative department responsible for the
maintenance and repair of all streets, alleys, sidewalks,
and public ways; and the maintenance of a system for
storm drainage.
Traffic Engineering. An administrative department
responsible for the engineering and maintenance of
traffic -control devices; planning and development of the
efficient and safe operation of traffic; and support
services for the traffic safety advisory board.
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Transit. An administrative department responsible for
providing passenger service between areas of the city and
out-of-town service originating in the city; providing
elderly and handicapped transportation; and the
regulation of other forms of transportation service,
including taxicabs, limousines and sightseeing services.
Transportation. An administrative department responsible
for the management of transportation -related functions in
the city as provided by the organizational chart.
Wastewater. An administrative department responsible for
the development, maintenance and operation of a
wastewater utility system.
Water. An administrative department responsible for the
deve %pment, maintenance and operation of a water utility
system.
Sec. 2-52. Rulemaking.
The assistant city managers and all department and
division heads shall have the authority to promulgate
rules and regulations necessary or advisable for the
enforcement of the policies determined by the city
council and this code of ordinances, subject to the
approval of the city manager. Every rule or regulation
issued shall be described in writing and filed with the
city secretary as a public record, and all persons shall
be charged with notice of the contents of same.
Sec. 2-53. Titles and authority.
Any titles such as "superintendent", "director" or "head"
as used in this code of ordinances in reference to any
department, division or activity shall be construed to
mean the city manager or the person designated by the
city manager to be responsible for that department,
division or activity, and all powers and authority
granted in this code of ordinances to such persons shall
be exercised by the city manager or his designate.
Sec. 2-54. Departments and divisions.
Use of the terms "department" and "division" throughout
this code of ordinances shall not be construed as a
distinction of significance, and the titles for
departments and divisions created in this article may be
modified from time to time in accordance with the
administrative structure established by the
organizational chart as adopted by the city council.
Sec. 2-55. Confirmation of appointments. ,
The confirmation of appointment procedure established by
Article III, Section 3, of the city charter pertaining to
appointments made by the city manager shall be construed
to apply to the deputy and assistant city managers and
the persons appointed to head the departments and
divisions created by this article.
SECTION 4. That in order to effectuate the foregoing
administrative changes, the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, shall be amended in the following manners:
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(a) That Chapter 2, Administration, be amended by deleting the following
material:
(1) Section 2-6;
(2) Sections 2-70 through 2-81;
(3) Sections 2-90 through 2-93;
(4) Section 2-96;
(5) Sections 2-101 through 2-108;
(6) Sections 2-116 and 2-117;
(7) Sections 2-130 through 2-133;
(8) Section 2-144;
(9) Sections 2-160 through 2-162;
(10) Sections 2-170 through 2-222.
(b) That Chapter 9, Aviation, be amended by deleting Section 9-23 thereof.
(c) That Chapter 21, Garbage, Trash and Other Refuse, be amended by deleting
Section 21-2 thereof.
(d) That Chapter 24, Human Relations, be amended by deleting Section 24-7
thereof.
(e) That Chapter 35, Oil and Gas Wells, be amended by deleting Section
35-260 thereof.
SECTION 5. That in order to organize the provisions concerning
miscellaneous boards, commissions and committees after the deletion of
substantial material concerning administration, Chapter 2, Administration, of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, be amended by
changing the title "Article IV, Office of Planning and Urban Development" to
read "Article IV, Miscellaneous Boards, Commissions and Committees" which
article shall begin with Section 2-60 of the Code of Ordinances and include
the following recodified material:
(a) Under the heading of "Division 1, General" as Sections 2-60 through
2-67, the eight sections concerning policies and proceedings related to city
boards, commissions and committees which were formerly codified as Sections
2-233 through 2-240.
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(b) Under the heading of "Division 2, Park and Recreation Board" as
Sections 2-70 and 2-71, the two sections concerning what was formerly known
as the park board which were previously codified as Sections 2-94 and 2-95;
and amending Section 2-94 thereof to rename the "park board" to the "park and
recreation board."
(c) Under the heading of "Division 3, Library Board" as Sections 2-75
through 2-78, the four sections concerning the library board which were
formerly codified as Sections 2-97 through 2-100.
(d) Under the heading of "Division 4, Marina Board" as Sections 2-80
through 2-85, the six sections concerning the marina board which were
formerly codified as Sections 2-118 through 2-123.
(e) Under the heading of "Division 5, Museum Advisory Board" as
Sections 2-90 through 2-92, the three sections concerning the museum advisory
board which were formerly codified as Sections 2-134 through 2-136.
(f) Under the heading of "Division 6, Municipal Arts Commission" as
Sections 2-100 through 2-107, the eight sections concerning the municipal
arts commission which were formerly codified as Sections 2-145 through 2-152.
(g) Under the heading of "Division 7, Health Board" as Sections 2-110
through 2-112, the three sections concerning the health board which were
formerly codified as Sections 2-163 through 2-165.
(h) Under the heading of "Division 8, Animal Control Advisory Board" as
Sections 2-115 and 2-116, the two sections concerning the animal control
advisory board which were formerly codified as Sections 2-166 and 2-167.
(i) Under the heading of "Division 9, Traffic Safety Advisory Board" as
Sections 2-120 and 2-121, the two sections concerning the traffic safety
advisory board which were formerly codified as Sections 2-223 and 2-224.
(j) Under the heading of "Division 10, Coastal Bend Manpower Planning
Council" as Section 2-125, the one section concerning the coastal bend
manpower planning council which was formerly codified as Section 2-82.
(k) Under the heading of "Division 11, Joint Airport Zoning Board" as
Sections 2-130 through 2-135, the six sections concerning the joint airport
zoning board which were formerly codified as Sections 2-246 through 2-251.
(1) Under the heading of "Division 12, Business Development Commission"
as Section 2-140, the section concerning the business development commission
which was formerly codified as Section 2-260.
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(m) Under the heading of "Division 13, Sister City Committee" as
Sections 2-150 through 2-156, the seven sections concerning the sister city
committee which were formerly codified as Sections 2-270 through 2-276.
(n) Under the heading of "Division 14, Citizens Committee for Community
Improvement" as Sections 2-160 and 2-161, the two sections concerning the
citizens committee for community improvement which were formerly codified as
Sections 2-286 and 2-287.
(o) Under the heading of "Division 15, Senior Community Services
Advisory Board" as Sections 2-170 through 2-173, the four sections concerning
the senior community services advisory board which were formerly codified as
Sections 2-290 through 2-293.
(p) Under the heading of "Division 16, "Airport Board" as Section
2-175, the one section concerning the airport board which was formerly
codified as Section 2-295.
SECTION 6. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council
members, copy attached, to find and declare an emergency due to the need for
efficient and effective administration of City affairs by implementing the
aforementioned reorganization plan at the earliest practicable date, such
finding of an emergency is made and declared requiring suspension of the
Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at
three regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed and
shall take effect
upon first reading as an emergency measure this the ,.27 day of July, 1983.
ATTEST:
y Secretary
APPROVED:27bAY OF JULY, 1983
J. BRUCE AYCOCK, CITY ATTORNEY
stant City Attorney
MAYOR
THE C T Y OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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Corpus Christi, Tex
day of 198 3
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Corpus Christi, Texas
For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance
or resolution, an emergency exists requiring suspension of the Charter rule
as to consideration and voting upon ordinances or resolutions at three
regular meetings; I/we, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule
and pass this ordinance or resolution finally on the date it is introduced,
or at the present meeting of the City Council.
Respectfully,
Council Members
Respectfully,
MAYOR
THE CITY 0 CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
The above ordinance was passed by the following
Luther Jones
Betty N. Turner
Jack K. Dumphy
Bob Gulley
Herbert L. Hawkins, Jr.
Dr. Charles W. Kennedy
Cliff Zarsky
vote:
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