Kirkland Police Department
313 W. Main St.
PO Box 550
Kirkland, Il. 60146
815-522-3315
815-522-7064 FAX
There is hereby established an executive department of the village government to be known as the Police Department. This Department shall consist of the Village President, Chief of Police and such police officers, special police officers and watchmen and employees as may from time to time be lawfully provided.
(1983 Code, § 1-11A-1)
The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Village President with the approval of the Board of Trustees and shall hold office at the will of the Village President and the Board of Trustees.
The Chief of Police shall be on duty at such times as the Village President or the Board of Trustees may require or direct. It shall be his or her duty to enforce and preserve the peace, order, safety and cleanliness of the village and to execute and enforce all ordinances under the supervision and control of the Village President and the Board of Trustees, to protect every citizen in his or her rights, property and lawful enjoyment of life; to enforce and secure the public order and welfare; to prevent obstructions to public travel and intercourse, and preserve and secure to every person his or her personal liberty.
(1983 Code, § 1-11A-2)
Adam Davenport
Chief of Police
815-522-3315
a.davenport@villageofkirkland.com
Kirkland Public Works – Streets, Sewer & Water
Superintendent – Jim Stark
300 N 7th Street
PO Box 550
Kirkland, IL 60146
815-522-6170
There is hereby created the office of Superintendent of Public Works. The Superintendent shall be appointed by the Village President with the approval of the Board of Trustees, and shall hold office at the will of the Village President and Board of Trustees.
(1983 Code, § 1-9-1)
The Superintendent of Public Works shall have charge of the improvement, repairing and cleaning of the streets, avenues and alleys of the village and shall supervise the construction and repairs of all sidewalks, bridges and other public works thereof. The Superintendent of Public Works, under the direction of the Board of Trustees, shall have the general supervision and management of the waterworks and of all property, machinery and appurtenances connected therewith.
He or she shall also receive applications for water and give information in all matters relative to the waterworks and water rates, and he or she shall see that all ordinances relating to waterworks and water rates are strictly enforced.
He or she shall also keep full and detailed accounts and records of all business connected with the waterworks in suitable books and forms so as to readily show the amount and kinds of materials and supplies on hand and contracted for the persons employed about the works, the time and rate of wages at which they are employed, the amount and kind of pipe laid or repaired; the hydrants, valves, cutoffs, connections and attachments made for consumers or for fire protection with the cost of same, the location and condition thereof, the kinds and amounts of rents or charges for water contracted for and the amounts due by individuals with the accounts paid thereon, and such other accounts and records as the Board of Trustees may direct. These books shall be open at all times for the inspection of all village officers.
He or she shall also install and read all meters and keep records of amounts of water consumed.
(1983 Code, § 1-9-2)
Village-of-Kirkland-Build-Permit-and-Instructions.pdf