Departments

Provides legal advice and representation to the City Council, the city manager, the departments and boards and commissions.

Facilitates participation in municipal government, while providing a link between legislative and administrative functions.

Oversees city operations, managing the departments and directly supervising communications and intergovernmental relations.

Supports the other departments, maintaining city facilities and vehicles, managing real estate and the Service First desk.

Provides information about city services and programs to the public and media. Facilitates public engagement.

Guides growth, helps to create a quality natural and built environment and works with residents to address their interests.

Offers one-stop permit shopping for land and building development. Ensures construction is safe and aligned with relevant codes.

In the Fire Department, Emergency Management helps residents and businesses prepare for and respond to various hazards.

Prepares the city's budget and financial reports, manages business taxes and licenses and procures products and services.

Assists the public in the protection of life and property, minimizing the impacts of fire, medical emergencies and disasters.

Recruits for jobs, provides labor relations and collective bargaining, and administers benefits and employment laws.

Supports the computing, application, networking and phone infrastructure used by city staff, supporting innovation.

Maintains the city's parks and trails, provides recreation programs and funds nonprofit service agencies.

Provides a safe place to live and work through quality law enforcement, focused on reducing crime and the fear of crime.

With feedback from residents, maintains a safe, efficient and balanced transportation network for all users.

Provides drinking water, wastewater, storm and surface water and solid waste, ensuring these services are dependable and a good value.