Powerpoint Appointment of Public Works Director

1. ADMINISTRATION
Presented by:
Buddy Kuhn
City Manager
APPOINTMENT OF A NEW PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR
ITEM # 4
MARCH 25, 2024

2. SUMMARY
 The current public works director Pat Sullivan
is retiring effective March 28th, 2024
 Several applications received for a new
director
 Interview panel of the City Manager, Asst.
City Manager and the HR Director conducted
multiple interviews

3. BACKGROUND
 Proposed Appointment of Francisco (Frank)
Orta as the new director
 City Charter Article 5, Section 9 – PW
director shall be appointed by the City
Manager with the approval of City Council

4. BACKGROUND
 Mr. Orta currently serves as the Director of
Operations for COSA public works for the past 25
years and has over 60 employees under supervision
 Is retiring from COSA effective March 31, 2024 and
has met all pre-employment requirements for the
position
 If approved, employment to begin May 06, 2024
 Started as a concrete finisher and rose through the
ranks to Director of Operations for PW

5. BACKGROUND
 Mr. Orta has worked in multiple divisions of
PW to include streets, storm water, etc.
 Mr. Orta has worked with elected officials
throughout San Antonio and with many
departments including Historic Preservation,
Land Development, Solid Waste, Traffic
Engineering and Emergency Operations

6. BACKGROUND
 Mr. Orta is completing his Bachelors’ Degree
in History from Texas A&M University / San
Antonio, May 2024

7. COORDINATION
 The Mayor and City Manager have reviewed
the proposed Agreement and the Mayor has
also been introduced to Mr. Orta
 Retiring Director Pat Sullivan has also
endorsed Mr. Orta and Asst. City Mgr. Phil
Laney also worked with Mr. Orta at COSA