(a) Services performed by divisions of the Department of Public Works for other divisions and work performed on duly established projects for other City departments shall be charged on an actual salary cost basis, plus an overhead percentage to defray the intangible costs of administration, equipment, insurances, rent and all other overhead expense, except where such overhead charges are prohibited by Federal or State regulations.

This percentage for each division shall be fixed and approved by the City Council at the beginning of each budget year. In addition, the fees shall include any direct nonsalary costs resulting from the services. Such charges shall be certified upon completion of the services performed and shall be credited to the appropriate division budget from the budget for the division or department concerned. The City Council may by prior action waive or modify these charges at the request of the City department or division for which the services are performed.

(b) Authority to approve transfer of funds pursuant to this section within the Department of Public Works shall lie with the Director of Public Works. (Ord. 17226 § 78, 1-27-98. Code 1995 § 2-289.)