Responsibilities

Community Development is responsible for:

• Leading the programs and activities of the following divisions:
  • Administration
  • Building & Inspection Services
  • Development & Zoning Services
  • Long Range Planning
  • Engineering
• Developing and administering city and department policies
• Preparing and administering annual department budget
• Directing the preparation of special plans or studies
• Overseeing the work of consultants
• Providing staff support to City Council and Boards and Commissions
• Developing communications / marketing materials that communicate the work of the department to the Community
• Empowering division managers to successfully manage the priority services of their division
• Representing the city in public outreach event opportunities and at regional forums
• Collaborating and coordinating with other departments, outside service providers, adjacent municipalities and regional and state agencies