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Municipal Court
The General and Administrative
Department provides professional management support and analysis
to City Council, the overall managing and governing body for the
City; the Board of Adjustment; the Planning and Zoning
Commission; and the Economic Development Corporation. This
department includes the budget for the City Administrator, the
Building Inspector, City Engineer, and the City Attorney.
Additionally, contracts and Interlocal agreements for items such
as Fire and Emergency Medical Services are handled through this
department
City Administrator
David J. Harris
David J. Harris is the Chief Administrative Officer of the City
and serves under the Mayor and Council's direction. All
department heads and appointed officials report to the City
Administrator. David was appointed September 21, 2000. He is a
member of the International City/County Management Association
and the Texas City Management Association. He can be contacted
at City Hall at (210) 494-3671 or through e-mail at:
djharris@hcv.org.
City Secretary
Susan Heck
Susan Heck has served the City since 1993 and as the City
Secretary since 1998. For more information or any comment or
concern, contact her at 210-494-3671 or
sheck@hcv.org.
City Engineer
L. David Givler
The City Engineer serves as the chief officer of City Council
regarding construction and modification of road, water, and
utility structures within the City limits. The position is also
responsible for managing the constructing and maintenance plan
of a safe and efficient system of roadways and bridges.
Subdivision plat review in the City’s Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction and within corporate limits allows for the orderly
development of properties. The City Engineer also works closely
with the Police and Fire Department in conducting traffic
analysis and formulating recommendations to the City Council.
The City Engineer is a statutory position.
City Attorney
Susan C. Rocha
The City Attorney serves as chief counsel to the City Council
regarding codes and ordinances within the city limits and—in
some cases—the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The
position serves as chief counsel for any litigation brought to
the City or pursued by the City.
Building Inspector
Dean Abel
The Building Inspector serves as the chief inspection and
enforcement officer of City regarding construction and
modification of business and residential structures and
facilities within the city limits. In the City’s
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, the Building Inspector is
responsible for enforcement of the City's sign ordinance. The
position is a statutory position.
Generally, standardized codes used by the City include the 1997
Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and Uniform
Mechanical code, as well as the 1996 National Electric Code. All
parties wishing to do business in the City must contact City
Hall for the current code.
The Building Inspector will serve as Construction inspector and
advisor to the City Administrator during construction of the new
City Hall.
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