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7C Page 5 patrols and response when the Police patrol boat was operational. The Port and Police department cooperate on planning and permitting special events at the Port such as the Forth of July fireworks, waterfront festivals, bike races, etc. Fire Department - The Port and Fire Department work closely together in many areas including code enforcement, construction and maintenance of water lines for fire suppression, hazardous materials regulation, and providing Port facilities for fire fighting training. In addition to response to fire emergencies, the Fire Department assists with recreational boat sinking and minor oil spills. There is extensive interaction with the Fire and Police Departments on Emergency preparedness and response including regular joint training and exercises and coordination on grants. Public Works Department - The Port is responsible for the construction and maintenance of all roadways, rail lines, storm and sanitary sewers on Port property. The Public Works Department is responsible for all water lines at the Port. The Port is working with Public Works on the planning/installation of recycled water lines and the Port is providing a marshalling/storage area for the contractor for this project. The Port and the Seaport Industrial Association are coordinating with Public Works on a street sweeping program along Seaport Blvd. Public Works, Code Enforcement, and the Police Department have all worked with the Port on the removal and disposal of derelict boats. Community Development Department - The Port does not have a staff engineer and employs consulting engineers for Port projects. Port tenants are required to obtain building permits from the Engineering Department for all projects on port property. The Port is the '"local sponsor" with the US Army Corps of Engineers for the construction and maintenance of the federal navigation Channel. On Port property, the Port is the lead agency for the CEQA environmental studies and the Planning Department is provided copies for review and comment. For projects in the Port area that may impact the Port, the Planning Department is lead agency and the Port receives copies of CEQA documents for review and comment. The Port and Planning Department cooperate on planning and transportation studies regarding the Bayfront area. The Port and Economic Development Department exchange information on industrial business needs. Parks and Recreation Department -The Port works with Parks and Recreation to plan and hold summer concerts, Fourth of July Fireworks, visits by tall ships, and other public events at the Port. The Port maintains all sidewalks, landscaping, and public restrooms at the Marina, the boat launch ramp and in the waterfront public access areas. 7. Describe the respective roles of the board and the executive director and the reporting relationship. A: This subject was partially covered in response to question # 1. The relationship between the Port commission and the Port Director mirrors that of City Council and City Manager. The role of the Commission, like that of the City Council, is to establish direction and policy for the Port. This is done through preparation of the budget and consideration of contract, agreements, tariffs, rules, and regulations for the Port. The Port Page 4 of 13 Port of Redwood City REl!JIlOIlSGS to City Charter Questions 02J05J08