Posted: May 23, 2025
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: LF052825-11 Ordinance No. 6672

Agenda Item Title:

Ordinance No. 6672, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.44 of the Rapid City Municipal Code to Rename the Department of Public Works to the Department of Public Operations

Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
05/28/2025
City Council Hearing Date:
06/02/2025
City Council First Reading Date:
06/02/2025
City Council Second Reading Date:
06/16/2025
Petitioner:
Mayor Jason Salamun
Staff Contact:
Leah Braun
Location:
Council Chambers
Agenda Item Summary:
The proposed ordinance amendments will strategically realign City departments, leveraging existing vacancies to remain FTE neutral while enhancing oversight and operational efficiency for improved community service. This includes expanding the scope of the City Finance Officer to Chief Financial Officer with consolidated responsibilities. Additionally, the Public Works Department Director will be retooled as Chief Operations Officer with an expanded scope. This reorganization aims to create a more efficient, accountable and responsive City government.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve
Origination Recommendation Notes:
2025 05/28 - L&F recommendation: Approved 4-0 2025 07/30 - L&F recommendation:
City Council Recommendation Notes:
2025 06/02 - CC motion to continue first reading to August 4, 2025, CC meeting passed 7-3 with Maher, Biberdorf, and Roseland voting no. 2025 08/04 -

Attachments & Links to Download:

LF052825-11 Ord No 6672 Public Operations Dept FINAL

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