ORD 14-766ORDINANCE NO. 14 -766
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, amending
the City Organizational Structure; amending FWRC Title 2; repealing
Chapters 2.12, 2.19 and 2.21; and adding new sections to Title 2.
(Amending Ordinance Nos. 11- 682,10 -666 and10 -644.)
WHEREAS, the Mayor has determined that the organizational structure of the City
should be updated for efficiency and to reflect current practice; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Way Revised Code should be modified to reflect the actual
organizational structure of the City by removing the Department of Administrative Services;
moving Human Resources, Information Technology and Emergency Management Services to
the Mayor's Office; dividing the Community and Economic Development Department into the
Community Development Department and the Economic Development Department; and
dividing the Public Works/Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department into the Public
Works Department and the Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Way Revised Code should establish the authority, duties and
qualifications for the directors of these newly defined departments and require City Council
confirmation for these appointed directors;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapters 2.12, 2.19 and 2.21 of the Federal Way Revised Code are hereby
repealed in their entirety.
Section 2. The Sections list of Chapter 2.11 of the Federal Way Revised Code is hereby
amended as follows:
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Chapter 2.11
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Sections:
2.11.010 Creation.
2.11.020 Chief administrative officer.
2.11.030 City Clerk.
2.11.040 Other Divisions.
Section 3. Chapter 2.11 of the Federal Way Revised Code is hereby amended to add a
new section FWRC 2.11.030 to read as follows:
2.11.030 City Clerk.
A. Appointment and confirmation. The position of City Clerk shall be filled by appointment
by the Mayor and confirmation by a majority of the City Council.
B. Duties. The City Clerk shall report to the Mayor's Office and serve as clerk of the
Council, manage Citv's records system, administer Public Records Act and policies related to
City records, maintain and update information about the City, Council, and Council- appointed
commissions /committees, prepare and ensure timely publication of public notices, serve as
election official.
C. Qualifications. The City Clerk shall have any combination equivalent to a Bachelor's
degree in information science, library science, archives and records management,
business /public administration and actual managerial or operational experiences in entity -wide
records and information management field. Certified Municipal Clerk designation preferred.
Section 4. Chapter 2.11 of the Federal Way Revised Code is hereby amended to add a
new section FWRC 2.11.040 to read as follows:
2.11.040 Other Divisions.
The Mayor's office shall oversee the following divisions: Human Resources, Information
Technology and Emergency Management Services.
Section 5. Chapter 2.13 of the Federal Way Revised Code is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 2.13
COMMUNITY & ECONOMI.G DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.13.010 Creation of department.
2.13.020 Community and eseneFAis development director — Appointment and confirmation.
2.13.030 Community and- esenemis development director - Duties.
2.13.040 Community andd - esemeff►is development director -Qualifications.
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2.13.010 Creation of department.
There is hereby created a city department known as the community and- -eG9RG is
development sepAGe department. The department shall manage the human services
allocations and community development block grant fund; administer and enforce International
Codes for plan review, construction and inspection, and land use, environmental and nuisance
codes; create long -range plans and policy work for the comprehensive plan, neighborhood
plans, Federal Way Revised Code revisions, and housing and annexation; and accept passport
applications; and pFevide leadeFship and G094Ration fop the Gity's
develepFn . The department will staff the planning commission, human services commission,
diversity commission, and land use /transportation council committee.
2.13.020 Community development director — Appointment and
confirmation.
The community and- essRemis development director shall be appointed by the mayor, subject
to confirmation by a majority of the city council.
2.13.030 Community development director - Duties.
The community development director shall be responsible for directing the
development and execution of the city's comprehensive plan for development including growth
projections, land use, housing, environmental sensitivity, urban design, annexation, and zoning
code modifications; reviewing and enforcing city development including land use applications,
code enforcement, plan review, and building inspection functions; overseeing human services
programming; and supervising planning, program and other staff. -i FriaRagIR9 the Gity'S
2.13.040 Community and economic development director - Qualifications.
The community and economic development c° ^�Tdirector shall have any combination
equivalent to a bachelor's degree in urban planning, civil engineering, building technology,
business /public administration, or related field along with increasingly responsible relevant
management experience, including significant experience managing complex projects and
experience in a supervisory capacity and management experience related to long -range
planning; or land use planning oF eGGRGFRiG develepment.
Section 6. Title 2 of the Federal Way Revised Code is amended to add a new Chapter
2.15 as follows:
Chapter 2.15
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.15.010 Creation of Department.
2.15.020 Economic Development Director — Appointment and Confirmation
2.15.030 Economic Development Director — Duties
2.15.040 Economic Development Director — Qualifications
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2.15.010 Creation of Department.
There is hereby created a city department known as the economic development department.
The Department shall provide leadership and coordination for the City's economic development
activities recommending policy, infrastructure, marketing, recruitment and negotiation for new
development. The economic development department will staff the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee.
2.15.020 Economic Development Director — Appointment and Confirmation.
The economic development director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subiect to confirmation
by a majority of the City Council.
2.15.030 Economic Development Director - Duties.
The economic development director shall be responsible for managing the city's efforts
related to economic development, consisting of attracting new businesses, retaining and
growing existing businesses, promoting and assisting the city in redevelopment efforts, and
promoting tourism.
2.15.040 Economic Development Director - Qualifications.
The administrative services director shall have any combination equivalent to a bachelor's
degree in business /public administration, journalism, communications, marketing, public
relations, political science, government affairs or related field and increasingly responsible
relevant management experience in the public sector related to public relations and
communications and government affairs. A Master's degree is strongly preferred.
Section 7. Chapter 2.27 of the Federal Way Revised Code is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 2.27
PUBLIC WORKSinARKS , REGRE� ATIA 1 AND rC111 � . T Iv I CAcI c RvFRVICES DEPARTMENT
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Sections:
2.27.010 Creation of Department.
2.27.020 Public Work Director — Appointment
and Confirmation
2.27.030 Public Work 112aFks, ReGFeatien and GultuFal SeNiGes Director - Duties
2.27.040 Public Work Director - Qualifications
2.27.010 Creation of Department
There is hereby created a city department known as the Public Work , and
Cultural S-;eFv*Ges Department. Public Works shall participate in regional transportation
committees; process development permits and inspect construction; administer traffic planning,
traffic engineering and traffic control devices; administer the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR)
program; administer the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP); maintain the local street
systems and administer related contracts; manage the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program;
oversee all capital transportation and surface water management projects; adrniRisteF -ar►d
administer all franchises for utilities in rights of way and solid waste and
recycling; administer recycling program; maintain the city's natural and manmade surface water
systems; apply for various grants; monitor and enforce compliance of ESA/NPDES; staff the
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Land Use/Transportation Council Committee (share with Community Development Services);
and administer the Surface Water Management Program and fee schedule. Parke ReGreatieR
,
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faGilities 6UGh as Gity Hall, Steel Lake MaiRteRanGe Building, Dumas Bay and the GOMMURity
2.27.020 Public Works Director —
Appointment and Confirmation.
There is hereby created the position of Public Work ,
Director. The Public Works Director shall be appointed
by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council.
2.23.030 Public Work Director — Duties.
The Public Works Director shall be responsible for
directing City public works development and maintenance including engineering, streets,
surface water, and utilities; developing the City's capital improvement plans; coordinating City
public works with other regional jurisdictions, and supervising professional, technical and
administrative support staff.
,
need;
2.23.040 Public Works Director —
Qualifications.
The Public WorksiPaFks, ReGFeatieR and GultuFal Sepgir.es Director shall have any
combination equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration,
Business Administration, PaFks and ReGFeatien AdFAiRistFatdGR or related field and managerial
experience in a municipal Public Work , environment.
Section 8. Title 2 of the Federal Way Revised Code is amended to add a new Chapter
2.28 as follows:
Chapter 2.28
PARKS DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.28.010 Creation of Department.
2.28.020 Parks Director — Appointment and Confirmation
2.28.030 Parks Director — Duties
2.28.040 Parks Director - Qualifications
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2.27.010 Creation of Department
There is hereby created a city department known as the Parks Department. Parks shall
oversee parks capital projects; administer community center; administer athletic and cultural
programs; administer Dumas Bay Centre; administer management contract for Knutsen Family
Theatre; maintain the grounds and landscaping of all community parks; maintain the grounds
and landscaping of neighborhood parks; maintain city facilities such as City Hall, Steel Lake
Maintenance Building, Dumas Bay and the Community Center; maintain all of the City's open
space; staff the Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Council Committee,
Parks and Recreation Commission and Arts Commission.
2.27.020 Parks Director — Appointment and Confirmation.
There is hereby created the position of Parks Director. The Parks Director shall be appointed
by the Mayor, subiect to confirmation by a majority of the City Council.
2.23.030 Parks Director — Duties.
The Parks Director shall be responsible for directing the acquisition and development of
parks; operating, maintaining and developing comprehensive parks and recreation programs,
services, and facilities including programs for leisure, cultural arts, parks, municipal buildings,
special population groups, and open space; coordinating services for residents in need; and
supervising staff.
2.23.040 Parks Director — Qualifications.
The Parks Director shall have any combination equivalent to a bachelor's degree Public
Administration, Business Administration, Parks and Recreation Administration or related field
and managerial experience in a municipal parks, recreation environment.
Section 9. Severability. Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
phrase of this chapter, or its application to any person or situation, be declared unconstitutional
or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this chapter or its application to any other person or situation. The City Council of the City of
Federal Way hereby declares that it would have adopted this chapter and each section,
subsection, sentence, clauses, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 10. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the
correction of scrivener /clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection
numbers and any references thereto.
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Section 11. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective
date of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 12. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30)
days from and after its passage and publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this 6th day of May 2014.
ATTEST:
Dn A fJ rYY)f)a-' -
Y CLERK, CAROL CNEILL , CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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INTERIN4XIlY ATTORNEY, AMY JO PEARSALL
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.:
4/8/2014
5/6/2014
5/9/2014
6/9/2014
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