§ 4-1601. Functions.

(1)

The Department of Utilities, headed by a Director of Utilities, shall:

(a)

Recommend terms to be incorporated in any franchise, permit, or privilege to be granted by the City.

(b)

Recommend rates, and revisions thereof, to be charged by any public utility subject to regulation by the City.

(c)

Supervise and investigate, within lawful limits, the public utilities operating in the City for compliance with franchise or other privileges, rate orders, and any matter concerning the interests of the City or its residents with respect to the operations of public utilities.

(d)

Recommend to the Mayor that legal proceedings be instituted to secure compliance with any franchise granted by the Council and with the provisions of law relating thereto.

(e)

Make public reports, and recommendations to the Mayor, or any matter concerning the interests of the City with respect to the operations of public utilities.

(f)

Perform such other duties as are required by this Charter or assigned in writing by the Mayor.

(g)

Recommend terms to be incorporated in contracts for supplying utility services for City buildings or facilities and for supplying street lighting services to the City and shall supervise performance under such contracts.