§ 88-605-04. STANDARDS COMMITTEE—PUBLIC WORKS

88-605-04-A ESTABLISHMENT

The public works standards committee is hereby established to promulgate engineering and construction specifications and standards for proper development of the city, except standards for the Water Services Department which are addressed in 88-605-05.

88-605-04-B MEMBERSHIP

The public works standards committee is composed of the following members:

1.

director of public works department who serves as chairperson and secretary;

2.

director of city planning and development;

3.

chief environmental officer;

4.

director of parks and recreation; and

5.

director of water services.

88-605-04-C POWERS AND DUTIES

The public works standards committee is responsible for:

1.

reviewing engineering standards, specifications, and design criteria for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and proper development of the city;

2.

utilizing the Kansas City Metro chapter, American Public Works Association, Standard Specification and Design Criteria (APWA) and other standards and specifications adopted by nationally recognized and reputable organizations in evaluating and making its recommendations;

3.

taking public input before recommending adoption of any standard, specification or design criteria to be used in reviewing subdivision plat applications and constructing public improvements (exclusive of those constructed by governmental entities) associated with the development of land or any subdivision plat.

4.

making recommendations regarding adopting or amendment of the public works department's Standards and Design Criteria;

5.

fulfilling related duties assigned by the city manager.