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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6525: ADOPTION OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS City of urr rthur Texas INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT-ADMINISTRATION DIV. Date: March 29, 2016 To: Brian McDougal, City Manager From: Rawetts Baaheth, Sr., Interim Director of Public Works--7'`4g RE: Proposed Ordinance No. 6525 RECOMMENDATION I recommend that the City Council approve P. O. No. 6525 authorizing the City Council adopting the Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges — November 2014 Edition for construction of the City's public infrastructure. BACKGROUND The purpose of this proposed ordinance is to adopt the State of Texas standard specifications for the construction and maintenance of the city's infrastructure,improving the control quality of the construction work. BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT N/A SUMMARY I recommend that the City Council approve P. O. No. 6525 authorizing the City Council adopting the Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges — November 2014 Edition for construction of the City's public infrastructure. "Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O. 6525 03/29/16 rtb RESOLUTION NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 98 SUBDIVISIONS ARTICLE IV REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS SECTION 98-251 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AS TO ADOPT THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES — NOVEMBER 2014 EDITION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY'S PUBLIC WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE; PROVIDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO, REPEALING PART OF ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Port Arthur to adopt the Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges in order to control quality of the construction work similar to the state's requirements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Port Arthur to adopt the November 2014 Edition of the Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges with the exceptions thereto: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and, THAT, Section 98-251 of the Code of Ordinances is amended to read as set forth in Exhibit "A"; and, THAT, all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are herein repealed, but only to the extent of said conflict; and, THAT, the November 2014 Edition of the Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges is adopted to improve the quality of construction work similar to the state; and, P.O. 6525 Page 2 THAT, a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council; now, therefore, READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2016 at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor: Councilmembers: Noes: Debris "Bobbie" Prince Mayor Attest: City Secretary APPROVE) AS TO FORM: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: ())al I. Valecia i e o , Brian McDougal City Attorney City Manager Rawetts T. Baah: h, Sr. Interim DirectorofPublic Works EXHIBIT A P.O. 6525 Page 2 ARTICLE IV— REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS Section 98-251. General Requirements. (a) The subdivider shall be required to install at his own expense, all water, sanitary sewer and other utility lines; streets; alleys; sidewalks; storm sewer lines and drainage facilities and structures within the subdivision, including all engineering costs covering design, layout and construction, except as provided in this section. The commission may require excess improvements which it determines, on the advice of the planning director, city engineer, or water utilities manager, to be necessary to the city. Such excess improvements may include, but are not necessarily limited to, oversized storm drainage or utility lines to service areas beyond the proposed subdivision. In such cases, the city shall participate in the cost of such improvements to the extent of the difference in cost between the improvement required and that which is necessary for the proper development of the subdivision in accordance with city standards. Before beginning any construction of the improvements authorized in this article on proposed roadways, public utilities, or drainage facilities, or structures pertaining to any subdivision coming under the provisions of this chapter, complete plans and specifications for such improvements shall have first been completely approved by the city engineer and water utilities manager as meeting the city standards in connection with the approval of a final plat of the proposed subdivision by the commission. Construction of streets, alleys, sidewalks, storm drainage and utility service facilities shall be in conformance with city standards. Improvements shall be installed within all of the area of any subdivision or section thereof given final approval and filed or to be for record. THAT, the new ordinance shall state as follows: (a) The subdivider shall be required to install at his own expense, all water, sanitary sewer and other utility lines; streets; alleys; sidewalks; storm sewer lines and drainage facilities and structures within the subdivision, including all engineering costs covering design, layout and construction, except as provided in this section. The commission may require excess improvements which it determines, on the advice of the planning director, city engineer, or water utilities manager, to be necessary to the city. Such excess improvements may include, but are not necessarily limited to, oversized storm drainage or utility lines to service areas beyond the proposed subdivision. In such cases, the city shall participate in the cost of such improvements to the extent of the difference in cost between the improvement required and that which is necessary for the proper development of the subdivision in accordance with city standards. Before beginning any construction of the improvements authorized in this article on proposed roadways, public utilities, or drainage facilities, or structures pertaining to any subdivision coming under the provisions of this chapter, complete plans and specifications for such improvements shall have first been completely approved by the city engineer and water utilities manager as meeting the city standards in connection with the approval of a final plat of the proposed subdivision by the commission. Construction of streets, alleys, sidewalks, storm drainage and utility service facilities shall be in conformance with city standards, and constructed in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges adopted by the Texas Department of Transportation — November 2014 or latest edition. Improvements shall be installed within all of the area of any subdivision or section thereof given final approval and filed or to be for record.