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Chapter 3.13 Bureau of Environmental Services

City Code Chapter

3.13.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the organization and mission of the Bureau of Environmental Services. This Bureau of Environmental Service, created by ordinance in 1983, is committed to the proper management, protection, and, where practicable, enhancement of our natural resources.

3.13.020 Organization.

The Bureau is administered by the City Administrator and led by the Director of Environmental Services. The Director works with group managers and their staff in pursuit of the mission. The organizational structure of the Bureau will be determined by the Director after consultation with the City Administrator. The Bureau of Environmental Services is responsible for design, construction, operation and maintenance of the sanitary and storm water collection and transport systems, and watershed management.

3.13.030 Mission.

The Bureau of Environmental Services serves the community by protecting public health, water quality and the environment. To achieve this, the Bureau:

  1. A. Protects, enhances and restores natural waterways; and
  2. B. Provides sewage and stormwater services to accommodate current and future needs.

3.13.050 Permitting Authority.

The City Administrator may develop and require permits, authorizations, inspections, and other forms of review and approval to implement and ensure compliance with those sections of this Code that are administered by the Bureau of Environmental Services.

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