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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alisia Lewis, Director of Human Resources
DATE: August 22, 2017
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Ken Schroth as the Director of Public Works and City Engineer.
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to appoint Ken Schroth as the Director of Public Works and City Engineer.
BACKGROUND:
Ken Schroth has over 25 years of experience involving a variety of civil engineering disciplines and building construction. He has been with the City of Aurora since August 26, 2002 and was promoted to the position of Director of Public Works on February 14, 2006. Ken has a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in Civil Engineering and is a licensed professional engineer and certified floodplain manager.
DISCUSSION:
A reorganization of departments and divisions is being proposed in order to improve efficiencies within the organization and customer service for the public. As a result and in accordance with the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances, the Director of Public Works as a department head and City Engineer as a city officer is appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the city council.
Job Description is attached for reference.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council authorize the appointment Ken Schroth as the Director of Public Works and City Engineer for the City of Aurora.
cc: Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer
Stacey Hamling, Interim Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Ken Schroth as the Director of Public Works and City Engineer.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora is in need of a Director of Public Works and City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that Ken Schroth best meets the qualifications to fill said position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Effective upon passage of this resolution, the Mayor is hereby authorized to appoint Ken Schroth to the position of Director of Public Works/City Engineer.