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Requesting approval of an Administrative Order relative to the establishment of a Fleet Division in the Department of Public Works.
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To the Honorable Board:
Pursuant to Section 37 of Chapter 400 of the Acts of 2012, which amended the Charter of the City of Somerville, I hereby introduce the attached administrative order which establishes, subject to your approval, a Fleet Division within the Department of Public Works in the city of Somerville.
Section 37 of Chapter 400 of the Acts of 2012 allows the City of Somerville to pass, subject to approval of 2/3 of the Board of Aldermen, administrative orders that establish operating divisions for the orderly, efficient or convenient conduct of the business of the city. Administrative orders may provide for the combination, separation, creation or dissolution of departments, provided that all essential city functions are assigned to a department, board, commission or office.
The Fleet Division will allow for vehicle maintenance services within the Department of Public Works to be consolidated in a single division, which will lead to greater consistency and efficiency in fleet maintenance.
The duties and functions of the Fleet Division described in the attached administrative order are intended to be read broadly and serve to illustrate but not to circumscribe the duties and responsibilities of the department under the charter, ordinances, and the general laws.
"The Law Department has determined that if this order is approved, amendments to the following ordinances will be necessary to reflect the establishment of a Fleet Division in the Department of Public Works: Section 11-1; Section 11-3; and Section 11-4."
No additional costs are anticipated as a result of the approval of this order.
My staff will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor