Duties of the Director of Public Works.
Tulsa Revised Ordinances tit. 11-A, § 103
in effectSection 103. - Duties of the Director of Public Works.
The Director shall exercise all lawful powers necessary and appropriate to administer the City of Tulsa's Stormwater Management and Hazard Mitigation Program.
The Director shall have the authority to:
A. Develop and administer all phases of a comprehensive program of stormwater management and hazard mitigation, including planning, designing, establishing, acquiring, constructing, developing, installing, administering, maintaining, operating, improving, repairing, replacing and reconstructing the stormwater drainage system of the City; and planning for the mitigation of natural and manmade hazards;
B. Administer the accounting, budgeting, record keeping and support personnel necessary for the efficient operation of the stormwater management and hazard mitigation program;
C. Administer the regulations contained in this title;
D. Perform studies and analyses required to establish or modify the stormwater management and hazard mitigation program;
E. Provide for public information and awareness that will improve stormwater management and hazard mitigation and reduce hazards to life and property;
F. Establish a flood alert and early warning system as a joint effort with emergency response agencies;
G. Coordinate enforcement of the regulations contained in this title with other City departments; and
H. Seek the cooperation of counties and municipalities within the area in minimizing the contribution of all storm drainage systems to flooding and, in particular, cooperate with other affected political jurisdictions in preparing and implementing master drainage plans and hazard mitigation plans.
(Ord. Nos. 17285, 21661)
Source: City of Tulsa, Revised Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/tulsa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT11-ASTMAHAMIPR_CH1STMAHAMIPR_S103DUDIPUWOFetched: 10/28/2026