§ 14-113. Authority and duties of inspectors.

(a)

Authority. Upon presentation of proper credentials and identification and after stating the authority and purpose of the inspection, city inspectors shall be promptly permitted to enter and inspect any property on which regulated construction activity is in progress or has been completed. The inspection shall be for the purpose of investigating stormwater management systems or their components in order to determine compliance or noncompliance with this chapter, rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, and/or stormwater construction approvals issued pursuant to this chapter.

(b)

Duties of inspectors . While entering and performing an inspection on private property pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, a city inspector shall observe and comply with all safety rules applicable to the premises.

(c)

Powers and duties of director . The director shall be responsible for the supervision over the planning and administration of the civil defense activity in the city. He shall maintain liaison with county and state authorities and the authorities of other nearby political subdivisions to ensure the most effective implementation of the civil defense plans. His duties shall include the following:

(1)

Development of plans for the coordinated utilization of all the resources and facilities of the city for civil defense.

(2)

Coordinating the recruitment of volunteer personnel and agencies to augment the personnel and facilities of the city for civil defense purposes.

(3)

Through public educational progress, preparing the civilian population for the protection of their persons and property in case of attack or natural disaster.

(4)

Conducting public practice alerts to ensure the efficient operation of the civil defense organization and to familiarize the citizens with civil defense regulations and procedures; the director shall notify the city council in writing prior to any such practice alerts and embody therein the regulation and procedure pertaining thereto.

(5)

Coordinating the activity of all public and private agencies comprising the civil defense organization, including coordination of planning and of purchasing of civil defense equipment and supplies for the city.

(6)

Negotiating with owners or persons in control of buildings or other property for the use of such buildings for civil defense purposes and designating suitability therefor.

(7)

Assuming such authority and conducting such activity as the mayor may direct to promote and execute the civil defense plan.

(8)

Making a quarterly written report to the city council relative to the progress of the civil defense program and of the regulations and procedures adopted for the protection of the public. The city council may, for the information of the public, print such report or any part thereof in its proceedings.

(Code 1969, § 1.126; Code 1977, § 8-6; Ord. No. 295, §§ 8.1, 8.2, 3-24-2003)