Clovis Municipal Code Art. 6 City Engineer

There is hereby established the position of City Engineer. The City Engineer is a division head of the Department of Planning and Development Services.

(§ 1, Ord. 19-04, eff. April 17, 2019)

The City Engineer shall be a licensed civil engineer in the State of California and meet the additional minimum qualifications set forth in the most recent job classification approved by the City Council.

(§ 1, Ord. 19-04, eff. April 17, 2019)

In addition to the duties, responsibilities, and authority that may be prescribed in the Municipal Code, State law, and the most recent job classification approved by the City Council, the City Engineer shall have authority over the following:

(a) To review and approve plans, specifications and/or designs for private development and City construction projects to ensure that the plans meet City, State and other regulatory requirements.

(b) To design, plan, and approve plans, specifications and/or designs for public improvements, and to direct engineering, construction and maintenance of public improvements, including, but not necessarily limited to: water, sewer, recycled water, solid waste disposal, streets, sidewalks, bridges, and drainage infrastructure systems.

(c) To inspect City public works projects prior to acceptance by the City and subsequent release of performance and maintenance bonds.

(§ 1, Ord. 19-04, eff. April 17, 2019)

Nothing in this section shall prohibit the City from entering into a contract with any consulting engineer or engineers in the manner provided by the Municipal Code or State law for any engineering work.

(§ 1, Ord. 19-04, eff. April 17, 2019)

Nothing in this section is intended to remove any immunities the City or City Engineer may have under the Municipal Code or State law regarding the preparation, review and discretionary approval of plans and specifications.

(§ 1, Ord. 19-04, eff. April 17, 2019)