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Resolution to Appoint Brian D. Steglitz, P.E., F.ASCE, as the City of Ann Arbor Public Services Area Administrator
Memorandum
The attached resolution provides for the appointment of Brian D. Steglitz, P.E., F.ASCE, as the City of Ann Arbor Public Services Area Administrator, effective January 10, 2023.
The City completed a nation-wide recruitment process which resulted in the selection of Mr. Steglitz. Pursuant to Section 12:1(b) of the Ann Arbor City Charter and Section 1:101 of the City’s Municipal Code, the City’s Public Services Area Administrator shall be appointed by the City Administrator with the advice and consent of the City Council.
Mr. Steglitz presently serves as the Interim Public Services Area Administrator and has served as the City’s Water Treatment Services Unit Manager for more than seven (7) years prior to his current role. Mr. Steglitz has provided expert oversight of and education on water quality matters for many years. He comes to this position with 25 years of familiarity of the City’s Public Services Area and intricate knowledge of its operations. Mr. Steglitz has a Master of Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering in the specialization of Civil/Environmental Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Yale University. Mr. Steglitz is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (F.ASCE).
Given his superior qualifications and background, Milton Dohoney Jr., as the City Administrator, recommends Brian D. Steglitz, P.E., F.ASCE, be appointed as the Public Services Area Administrator.
Staff
Prepared by: Debra Buckson, Chief Human Resources & Labor Relations Officer
Reviewed by: Margaret Radabaugh, Deputy City Attorney
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
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Whereas, Brian Steglitz currently serves as the City’s Interim Public Services Area Administrator;
Whereas, Mr. Steglitz is qualified to serve as Public Services Area Administrator because of his experience as Interim Public Services Area Administrator, his past experience as Water Treatment Plant Unit Manager, his longevity and familiarity with the City of Ann Arbor in the Public Services Area, his education, and credentials;
Whereas, Section 12:1(b) of the Ann Arbor City Charter provides that the Public Services Area Administrator shall be appointed by the City Council on recommendation of the City Administrator;
Whereas, The Code of the City of Ann Arbor, Section 1:101 - Service Area Administrator - provides that appointment of the service area administrators by the City Administrator shall be with the advice and consent of the City Council;
Whereas, The City Administrator recommends to City Council that Brian D. Steglitz, P.E., F.ASCE, be appointed as the Public Services Area Administrator; and
Whereas, The City completed a nation-wide recruitment process which resulted in the City Administrator selecting Mr. Steglitz as the best qualified candidate to serve as the Public Services Area Administrator with a proposed start date of January 10, 2023;
RESOLVED, That the Council approves the selection of Brian D. Steglitz, P.E., F.ASCE, to be appointed as the City of Ann Arbor Public Services Area Administrator effective January 10, 2023;
RESOLVED, That Brian D. Steglitz, P.E., F.ASCE, act as Public Services Area Administrator until such time of retirement, resignation, or the City Council approves some alternative appointment for such position;
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be hereby directed to mail Mr. Steglitz a certificate of such appointment in accordance with 12.5 of the Charter; and
RESOLVED, That prior to entering upon the duties of the Public Services Area Administrator, Mr. Steglitz shall take the oath required under Section 12.7 of the Charter and file the same with the City Clerk.
Sponsored by: Mayor Taylor