City of Madison - File #: 92726

• File #: 92726
• Version: 2
• Name: Public Works Director
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Council New Business
• File created: 4/14/2026
• In control: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
• On agenda: 5/5/2026
• Title: SUBSTITUTE: Amending Sections 3.08, 3.11(4)(c)2, (5) and (6), 12.1335(4), and 33.07(3) to create the Public Works Director position, to retitle the head of the Streets Division as the Streets Division Manager, and make other changes consistent with these actions.
• Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Tag Evers, Derek Field, Yannette Figueroa Cole, John P. Guequierre, Badri Lankella, Sabrina V. Madison, Bill Tishler, Regina M. Vidaver, Michael E. Verveer

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/5/2026	1	COMMON COUNCIL
4/21/2026	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Refer	Pass
4/14/2026	1	Attorney's Office	Referred for Introduction

Fiscal Note
The proposed ordinance amends the Madison General Ordinances to create the Public Works Director position, retitle the head of the Streets Division as the Streets Division Manager, and make other changes consistent with these actions. There is no fiscal impact with these amendments, but there will be future costs when the incumbent is reclassified. It is anticipated a separate resolution will be proposed later in 2026 for the reclassification and costs will be estimated at that time.
Title
SUBSTITUTE: Amending Sections 3.08, 3.11(4)(c)2, (5) and (6), 12.1335(4), and 33.07(3) to create the Public Works Director position, to retitle the head of the Streets Division as the Streets Division Manager, and make other changes consistent with these actions.
Body
EDITOR’S NOTE: The title of this legislative file has been modified as follows:
Amending Sections 3.08, 3.11(4)(c)2, (5) and (6), 12.1335(4), and 33.05(3) 33.07(3) to create the Public Works Director position, to retitle the head of the Streets Division as the Streets Division Manager, and make other changes consistent with these actions.

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DRAFTER’S ANALYSIS: This ordinance will recreate the position of Public Works Director, replacing the Public Works Team Leader position. This position will be appointed by the Mayor and serve at the Mayor’s direction. This position will serve as head of the Public Works Department, overseeing the Engineering, Fleet Service, Parks, and Streets Divisions and the Water Utility. The language in Sec. 3.11(5) will be updated to create a similar structure to the Department of Transportation and the Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development. This reorganization will empower the Public Works Director to better oversee and manage Department operations to serve the growing needs of the City. As part of this reorganization, the Street Superintendent position, which has...