HomeMy WebLinkAboutLegal Document.SPECIFICATIONS
REGULATING THE FILING FOR RECORD OF SUBDIVISION
PLATS AND ESTABLISHING CONSTRUCTION-STANDARDS.
AND OTftER REQUIREMENTS PERTINENT THERETO FOR ALL
SUBDIVISIONS SITUATED OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF
ANY INCORPORATED TOWN OR CITY IN BRAZOS,
COUNTY,TEXAS.
THE STATE OF TEXAS I IN THE COMMISSIONER' COURT
COUNTY OF BRAZOS ~ OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
It is Ordered by the Commissioners.' Court'of Brazos County, .,Texas, on
this the 11th day of March, 1985, that the`'requirements and policies for the
subdivision of certain property .and cohstruction of roads and streets in
such subdivsions`is Brazos County, Texas ,_ under. the provisions of Article
6702-1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, be the. following:
I.
DEFINITIONS
As used in theseregulations, the following words shall have the
meanings::.:set forth below:
1.' "OWNER`' - the person, firm,. corporation or other legal entity, or
combination thereof, owning legal fee simple title to the tract of
land sought to be subdivided pursuant to 'these regulations. Also
referred to as a "SUBDIVIDER."
2. "MORTGAGEE" - the person,. firm, corporation, or other legal
entity, holding anymortgage.,: deed of trust lien, or other
encumbrance, covering the tract ofland sought to be .subdivided
pursuant to these regulations, or any portion of such tract.
3. "SUBDIVISION" - any division of a tract of land into two (2) or
more lots, tracts, or parcels for the purpose of transfer of
ownership or building development; or if a new street is involved,
any division of a parcel of land; provided. that a division into
lots or parcels of twenty (20) acre. tracts or more and not
involving a new street shall not be deemed a subdivision. The
term includes a re-subdivision: of any tract. in an existing
subdivision, and when appropriate to the context, shall relate to
the process of subdividing or to the land subdivided..
4. "COUNTY COMMISSIONER" - the duly elected and .serving Commissioner
of Brazos County in whose Commissioner Precinct the proposed
subdivision is located.
5. 11COMMISSIONERS' COURT'° - the duly elected and serving County Judge
of Bravos County and the four (4) County. Commissioners.
6. "ENGINEER" - a registered Professional Engineer, licensed by the
State of Texas in accordance with existing laws.
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7. "SURVEYOR" - a Registered Public Surveyor, licensed by the State
of Texas in accordance with existing law.
8. "EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION" - that area contiguous to the
corporate limits of any city within the distance authorized by
Article 970a, Revised Civil Statutes of .Texas, .over which such
city has exercised jurisdiction in accordance with existing law.
II.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. The owner or owners of .any tract of lard situated outside the
boundaries of any incorporated town or city in Brazos County,
Texas, who, subsequent to March 11th, 1985, ,has divided or will
divide the same in two (2) or more parts for the purpose of laying
out any subdivision of any such tract of land, or for laying out
suburban lots or building lots, streets, parks or other portion.
intended. for public use, for the use of purchasers or owners of
lots of any such tract of land, must comply with the. rules and
regulations adopted herein.
B. In, the event. that any portion of these specifications should be
held unconstitutional, or invalid, other parts hereof shall rot be
affected thereby and they shall be held in effect unless and until
otherwise changed by the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County,
Texas,. and so recorded in its Minutes.
C. Owners of properties in Brazos County subdividing or resubdividirg
the same shall familiarize themselves with. the rules for
sanitation and avoidance of water, air, or other types of polutior.
as established by Federal or State statute or regulation or by the
Board of Health of the Brazos County Health Urit. Special
attention, is callled to regulations adopted. by the Commissioners'
Court of Brazos County:, Texas .relating to private sewage
facilities.
III.
PLATS, PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS
The provisions of Article 6702-1, Section. 2.401, Vernor.'s Revised Civil
Statutes of Texas, shall apply,. with respect to obtaining approval from the
Commissioners' Court before filing. the Plat with the County Clerk and before
conveyances by deed or contract of sale may be made.
A. The following procedures are outlined for the benefit of
subdividers in obtaining final approval from the Commissioners"
Court for the filing of a plat with the County Clerk.
I. (FIRST PHASE) Owners of Property cor.templatirg the
conversion of raw or other types of lards into subdivisicr. as
defined herein, shall develop a preliminary plan. ir, sketch
form which shall include proposed lots, streets, drainage,
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and sewage requirements. In addition, a clear delineation of
any property_ lying below the l00 year flood plain elevation
shall be shown; and submit same-to the County Commissioners'
..Court, Courthouse, Bryan, Texas. The Commissioners' Court
and County Engineer will review the preliminary plan and, if
appropriate, will inform and discuss with the subdivider the
results of the review.
2. (SECOND PHASE):. Following the procedure outlined in Phase I,
above, if the subdivider decides to continue with his
project, he should prepare a Preliminary Plat for submission
with an application for conditional approval. If the review
of this Preliminary Plat by .the-Commissioners' Court and
County Engineer''is found to be in conformance with the
requirements sea forth herein, it will grant conditional
approval, subject to conditions specified' in' the official
minutes of the Commissioners' Court. In addition, a letter
of acknowledgment from the Brazos County Health unit will be
required at this'.. time.
3. (THIRD' PHASE) - (FOR FINAL PLAT) After approval of the
preliminary plat the owner may stake out the tract on the
ground in accordance with the conditional approval given to
the Preliminary-Plat, and may post a bond to guarantee
comple'ttion of improvements stipulated and submit same with a
Final ',Plat for approval by the Commissioners' Court. The
Court then reviews the Proposed Final Plat, other material or
documents, and grants its approval of the Final Plat, or
informs the subdivider of the additional requirements before
final approval for recording. After final. approval of the
plat and .bond ,the' subdivider may record the approved Final
Plat and other documents with the County Clerk .and c.an
proceed with his development plans .and programs, and
thereafter, his'sa1'e of tracts within the subdivision. If
the Owner elects not to file a Construction Bond, he shall
complete all_ streets and other improvements. and obtain
acceptance thereof as provided hereinafter prior to approval
of the Final Plat by the Commissioners' Court and :filing with
the County Clerk.
B. The final Plat to be recorded with the County Clerk must conform
to the .following:
1. The Final Plat of the property being subdivided and to he
recorded shall be on a scale sufficient to show all
boundaries and dimensions and certified to as to accuracy by
the Engineer or Surveyor preparing the same from an actual
survey on the ground. It also must show in reasonable detail
the location and width of existing and dedicated streets,
lots, and utility and drainage easements, and similar facts
regarding all property immediately adjacent thereto.
2. Surveyors and Engineers shall acquaint themselves with the
procedure used by the Office of the County Clerk in the
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recording of plats and the reporduction process used to
insert the recorded plat in the Deed Records. Submitted plats
shall be prepared in such a manner that all informaiton
thereon will be legible. after the reduction and recording
process.
3. An original sepia (24" x,36") and two (2) copies of the Final
Plan shall. be filed with the County Clerk and County
Engineer's Office.
C. The Final Plat shall also contain the following:
1. A location map showing the location of the subdivision in
Brazos County.
2. A clear delineation of any property lying below the 100 .year
flood plain elevation, as established by the Corp of
Engineers, or a note to the effect that "Information
regarding areas of this property subject to flooding (100
year flood plain) has not been developed by the U.S. Corps of
Engineers. Buyers of property are cautioned to make personal
inquiry as to local flood hazards."
3. A clear delineation. of any area within the subidivision known
to owner or Surveyor/Engineer to be subject to frequent
flooding.
4. An outlined note to the effect .that "No private sewage
facility may be installed on any lot in this subdivision
without the prior issuance of a license by the Brazos County
Health Unit under the provisions of the Private Sewage
facility Regulations adopted by the Commissioners' Court of
Brazos County, pursuant to the provisions of Section 21.084
of the Texas Water Code."
A letter of acknowledgment from the Brazos County Health unit
shall be required.
S. A Certificate of Ownership and Dedication as follows:
I (or we) owner(s) of
the .land shown on this plat and designated herein
as , a subdivision in Brazos County,
Texas, hereby dedicated to the use of the public forever all
rights-of-way,. easements, and other public places shown
herein.
Signature(s)
With appropriate acknowledgment(s)
6. A Certificate of Mortgagee, if any, as follow*s:
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"The undersigned, .holder of,a deed of trust. lien or other
encumberance ..against -.the- property subdivided herein hereby
joins in the dedication of all streets, `alleys, parks, and
utility easements to the public as set forth in the Cwner's
Certificate hereon."
Dated this day of , 19
.Mortgagee
With appropriate acknowledgment(s)
A`Certificate of Surveyor and/or Engineer as follows:
nl~ Registered Public
Surveyor or Engineer, in the State of Texas, hereby certify
that this plat is true and correct, was prepared from an
actual survey of the property made on the ground.. under my
supervision, and that proper engineering consideration has
been given to the improvements described herein.
Signature
Typed name of
.Surveyor or Engineer
8. A Certificate. of Approval as follows:
7.
"Thin subdivision. plat was. duly approved by the
Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, .Texas, as the Final
Plat of such subdivision on the day of 19
Signed this the day of 19
County. Judge
Brazos .County, Texas
9. A Certificate. of the County Clerk as follows:
~~1~ , County Clerk of Brazos
County, Texas, do hereby certify that this plat, with its
certificates of authentication was filed for. record on
the day of ,' 19 and duly recorded in Volume _
page Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas.
County Clerk
Brazos. County,. Texas-
10. The name of the subdivision, number of acres contained
therein, the survey in which it is located, and a list of
streets by name showing centerline length of street.
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11. Such other information as necessary to comply with and
describe the requirements imposed by these regulations.
12. On plats of subdivisions within the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of any city, such other and further information
as may be required by such city.
D. The Final Plat. shall be an original drawing on linen paper, or
other paper approved by the. Commissioners' Court, with true
dimensions. to correspond with the engineer's scale as described on
said plat. The Plat must be on one or more .sheets measuring
twenty-four (24) inches wide and thirty-six (36) inches long in
size, with a two and one-half (2 1/2) inch binding margin on the
left of said sheet, and an appropriate margin on each of the other
three (3) sides. Where the area being subdivided will not fit in
the aforesaid dimensions, two (2) or more sheets shall be used.
If two (2) or more sheets are used, a key map showing the entire
area shall be drawn on the first sheet, or on a separate sheet.
E. Fees of the Office of the .County Clerk in the amount then in
effect shall be paid at the time the final plat is filed.
IV.
SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS
A. Subdivisions within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city:
1. Any subdivision located within the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of any city shall conform to the subdivision and
construction requirements of such city then in effect, except
that:
a, no utilities may be placed in the street .rights-of-way,
but shall be placed in utility easements provided for
that purpose; except that with 100' R.O.W. this
provision may be waived by Commissioners' Court.
b. the :entire width of all street rights-of-way shall be
cleared; and
c. all requirements. of these regulations shall be met to
the extent that they exceed the requirements of said
City or are not imposed by said City.
The Commissioners' Court shall be the final authority of
whether or not a particular requirement of these regulations
shall be imposed within the extraterritorial jurisdiction,
whether or not assurance is received from the applicable city
that the entire subdivision will be annexed prior to the
expiration of the two (2) year. maintenance period provided
for in Article VIII of these Regulations. The Plat shall
require joint approval of the City and the Commissioners'
Court and any bond filed shall be payable jointly to the City
and County Judge as specified herein.
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2. In subdivisions within the extraterritorial,jurisdiction of a
city, the owner shall notify the. Commissioner's Court at the
beginning of the City's administrative process of his
intention, seek approval of the proposed plats, and deliver a
copyof'the proposed plat therewith. Thereafter, the Owner
shall `advise the Commissioners' Court of the status of the
project from time to time during the City's administrative
process. After final approval and signing of the. plat by
proper, officials of the City, the plat and Construction
Bond., if desired by the .Owner, may be submitted to the
Commissioners' Court for approval.
3. It shall be the duty of the person ..filing .the. Plat to
ascertain if the tract or .subdivision falls within the
extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality.
B. .Subdivisions outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city
where any .lot is less than one (1) acre:
1. Any subdivision located outside the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of any city which. contains any lot less than. one
(1) acre in size shall conform to the City of Bryan. standards
for a comparable subdivision if located within. the city,
except that:
a. no utilities may be placed in the street rights-of-way,
but shall be planed in utility easemer. s provided for
that purpose, excep that with 100' ROW. this provision.
may be waived by Commissioners' Court.
b. the entire width of all street rights-of-way shall be
cleared; and
c. all requirements of these regulations shall be met to
the extent that they exceed requirements of said City or
are rot imposed by said City.
2. The Commissioners' Court shall be the final authority of
whether or not a particular requirement of these regulations
shall be imposed outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
3. Subidivsions described ir. Paragraph IV, B, 1 above shall, ir.
additor. to the City of Bryan standards, meet the requirements
of Section III; Section, IV, C, to the extent that such
requirements exceed such City's standards; Section. V;
Section VI; .Section VII; Section. VIII; and Section. IX.
C. Any subdivision. located outside the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
of any, city where all lots exceed one (i) acre in size shall
conform to the following requirements:
1. The name of the proposed subdivision. must rot be the same or
deceptively similar ir. spelling to the name of any other
subdivision, in Brazos County. Street names shall be used
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which avoid duplication or similarity to any existing street
in Brazos County or within .any city therein. Streets which
are a continuation of any existing street shall take the name
of the existing street.
2. Lot and block number are to be arranged in a systematic order
and shown on the plat in distinct and legible figures.
3. Boundary lines must be shown by bearings and distances,
calling for the lines of established surveys, landmarks,
school districts, and other data furnished, sufficient to
locate the. property on the ground. All blocks, corners, and
angles in streets and alleys shall be marked with a 3/4 inch
galvanized pipe two (2) feet long, or with an appropriate
concrete or other type marker approved by .the Commissioners'
Court.
4. Location of lots, steets, parks, easements, and other
features must be shown with accurate dimensions ir, feet and
decimals of feet. Length of radii and arcs of all curves,
with bearings of all. tangents, must be shown, also distances
from all angle points and points of curve to lot lines.
5. Arterial, or main lateral streets, or set back lines, are to
be provided in locations where the Commissioners' Court, ar.d
the County Engineer consider them necessary.
6. Designated thoroughfares shall have a minimum right-of-way of
one hundred (L00) feet. - A11 other streets must provide
unhampered circulation through the subdivision and shall have
a minimum width of right-of-way of seventy (70) feet, unless
otherwise approved by Commissioners' Court. Where a dead-er.d
street is designed to be so permanently, a col-de-sac shall
be provided at the closed end having an outside roadway
diameter of one hundred (100) feet. Dead-end streets may be
platted where the. Commissioners' Court and the County
Engineer deem desirable and where the land adjoins property
not subdivided, in which case, the streets shall be carried
to the. boundaries thereof. Where a proposed subdivision.
abuts an existing county road having less than the minimum
required right-of-way, the Owner shall dedicate or cause to
be dedicated sufficient additional right-of-way to meet
minimum requirements,
7, All .streets preferably to intersect at ninety (90) degree
angle; where this is not possible, th intersection. or. the
side of the acute angle. must be cut back,. as specified by the
Commissioners' Court and the County Engineer, but ir, ro case
shall the cut-back be less than, twenty-five (25) feet.
8. In cases where new streets as platted intersect with
established streets, the r.ew streets shall be, if
practicable, a continuation. without offset of any
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intersecting street on the opposite side of said established
street.
9. No street .shall have ,an abrupt offset, or "jog'.' in it.
10. Where streets in an adjoining subdivision dead-end at the' _
property line of the new subdivision, the said streets shall
`be `continued through the new subdivision, either on a.
straight line, or a corve as provided elsewhere herein.
Where no adjacent connections are platted,, the streets`3n the.
new subdivision must in general be the reasonable projections.
of streets in the adjacent subdivided tracts.- A11 streets-.in -
new.subdivisions shall be platted so that a continuation of
said streets may be made in other subdivisions in the future. .:
11. Where part of a street has. been,_dedicated in an adjoining
subdivision adjacen to and along .the common property line of
the two (2') subdivisions, enough width of right-of-way must
be dedicated in the new subdivision to provide.. the minimum
width .specified herein..
12. No squares, "islands;" or other obstructions to traffic shall
be reserved within ,the right-of-way;. this shall not exclude.-
small.. parts where thee. streets are _properly curved, or
esplanades.
13. Points of access from .existing streets and roads to adjacent
property where no street exists-shall be clearly shown.
14. All streets and roads shall be marked by signs approved by
the Commissioners' Court.
15. Restoration of existing streets and roads after construction
shall be accomplished by the Owner at no cost to Brazos
County, to the satisfaction of the Commissioners' Court and
County Engineer.
16. Dedication of utility easements not less than sixteen (16)
feet wide. must be provided for public on each side of all
streets. No structure of any type shall be placed on said
easement and unrestricted passage must be maintained at all
times. Where conditions make this impractical and easement
on only one side of the road may be provided, not less than
twenty (20) feet in width. The Owner shall coordinate
utility installations with!all utility companies prior. to
submission of the final plat.
17. No utilities may be placed under any street. All utilities
shall be within the. designated utility easements.
18. A11 existing utilities, and pipelines which require
relocation of adjustment in order to avoid conflict with
proposed streets, utilities, or other improvments shall be
relocated, adjusted, or modified at no expense to Brazos
County, .Owner shall bear the responsibility for compliance
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with Federal, State, and local regulations and requirements
regarding such utilities and pipelines.
19. The plat shall show all natural drains and water courses as
they exist on the ground. The .plat shall also show the
contour lines connecting points of equal elevation at
specified two (2) foot intervals, .unless otherwise specified
by Commissioners' Court and/or County Engineer.
20. Layouts. that: will cause unsatisfactory drainage conditions,
or thaw will. unduly complicate maintenance of streets, will
not be accepted.
21. Drainage .courses in subdivisions containing small lots and
blocks shall be dedicated. In subdivisions entirely
containing "acreage tracts" of five (5) or more acres in
size, an easement will be accepted. A minimum width of
twenty (20)feet will be required.
22. The 100 year flood plain elevation must be clearly delineated
on the Plat as shown by the flood prone maps supplied by the
U.S. Corps of Engineers. In areas subject to flooding where
information has not been developed by the U.S. Corps of
Engineers, caution to prospective purchasers to make personal
inquiries as to flooding hazards must appear on the Plat as
described 'herein above. No building may be constructed on
any lot where the finished slab level will be lower than one
(1) foot above the 100 year flood plain elevation established
by the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
23. Tracts adjacent to any State and Federal roads will have a
fifty (50) foot building set back line. Tracts adjacent to
all other roads will have a twenty-five (25) foot building
set back line.
In Curb and Gutter sections the County will have no
maintenance responsibility back of curb.
24. Adequate off-street parking space must be provided in
business or commercial areas.
25. Where. there is an existing subdivision and two (2) or more
lots are to be re-subdivided in same, a vacating plat
approved by the County .Commissioners' Court and the County
Engineer shall be presented to the Commissioners' Court for
approval prior to filing with the County. Clerk. The same
specifications shall apply that govern filing of plats in new
subdivisions with the exception that a location map will not
be required.. The. vacating plat shall be a copy of the
subdivision plat or part thereof to be vacated, as recorded
in the Deed Records of Breazos County. No vacating plat or
resubdivision within an existing subdivision shall be
submitted without the joiner or separate written consent of
all current property owners within the subdivision, except
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where re-subdivision is authorized by existing restrictions
affecting the entire subdivision.
26. The Owner shall furnish to the Commissioners' Court, with the
final plat, a certificate .from an abstract or title company.
within the County showing all persons who have any interest
in the property, whether ownership, lienholder or otherwise.
Every person shown to have such an-interest shall be required
to join in the dedication and filing of the Plat.
27. A certificate from each Tax Collector of a political
subdivision in which the property is located must accompany
the plat to be recorded, showing that all taxes 'owing to the
State, County,School District, and/or any other political
subdivision have been paid in full to date.
28. Where an adequate _supply of ..water is available, the
Commissioners' Court may require the installation of fire
plugs in locations and number-s deemed 'necessary or advisable.
29. A certificate of approval for the Commissioners' Court, shall
be provided on the plat. A recording Certificate for the
County Clerk shall be provided.
30. A certificate of permanent dedication, duly acknowledge, of
all streets, parks, playgrounds, utility and drainage
easements, and otherland. intended for public use shall be
part of the plat. The dedica ion must be absolute.
V.
CONSTRUCTION.STANDARDS
A. All design and construction of streets, alleys, drainage
facilities, and utilities must conform with current standards and
specifications and sound engineering principles, for the type
subdivision for. which contemplated under these-regulations. All
trees and underbrush shall be removed from entire width of right-
of-way.
The owner shall be responsible for
statutes and regulations of the St
construction and installation of
crossing or intersections with
limited to railroads, pipelines,
water lines and natural gas lines.
compliance
ate and Uni
roads and
utilities,
electrical
with all applicable
ted :States respecting
roadways at their
including but not
transmission lines,
The County will not provide maintenance of utility .easements.
B. Generally, it is desired that surface drainage from private
property be taken to streets, alleys, or drainage courses as
quickly as possible and that drainage water from streets and
alleys be taken to defined drainage courses as quickly as
possible. The practice of using streets and alleys as major
drainage courses will not be accepted.
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The .developer will seed or sod all bar ditches to establish a
permanent vegetation.
Maintenance of drainage easements will. be provided by the County
where necessary.
C. Minimum grades of streets and alleys normally shall be three-
tenths of one percent (0.30%) and shall not be so steep. that
destructive velocities ma occur unless rovision is made to
prevent erosion of earthen ditches, or damage to pavements.
Profiles of streets shall be furnished,. showing existing
centerline elevations, both right-of-way line elevations and
proposed centerline grade.
At creek or other drainage crossings where consideration must be
given to the proper handling of stormwater, a profile of the flow
line of such creek or other drain extending sufficient distance
both upstream and downstream to determine proper street grade and
size of drainage structure at such crossing will be required.
These must be shown on plat with elevations in reference to
roadway street, or alley.
D. Drainage structures of permanent type shall be provided at
crossings of drainage courses with streets where prescribed by the
'County Commissioners' Court or the County Engineer in order that a
minimum of inconvenience and hazard to the traveling. public will
occur, and in order to minimize damage to, and excessive
maintenance of public property... Such drainage structures shall
have a minimum of twenty-eight (28) feet clear roadway and shall
be of sufficient size to insure the capacity to carry anticipated
drainage waters.
E. Open channels: and ditches shall be constructed to proper cross-
section, grade .and alignment so as to function properly, and
without permitting destructive velocities.
F. Where a street section (without curbs) is .constructed, the
flexible base shall have a minimum thickness of six inches (6")
after compaction, and a minimum of twenty-eight (28) feet wide
from shoulder line to shoulder line and feather edges as shown on
Brazos County Road. Section (Appendix B). The wearing surface
shall be a minimum width of twenty-four(24) feet. All road
building materials shall be approved by the Commissioner's Court
and County Engineer.
Where a street. section (without .curbs). is constructed, the
subgrade, flexible base, and surface treatment shall be as
described below.
1. Subgrade:
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a. Descriptian: subgrade shall consist of existing
subgrade material or an approved material, furnished by the
contractor, containing sufficient fines (soil binder) to form
a firm subgrade which can be shaped and trimmed to true
subgrade ;level.
b. ...Materials: 'Existing subgrade material may be ..used if
its :.moisture content (determined by standard laboratory
methods AASHTO Designation 146-49)`is below the .material's
plastic limit. Existing subgrade material at or above its
plastic limit must be stabilized according'to the direction
of the Engineer.
Samples 'of the material proposed for use shall be submitted
to the Engineer for ,testing and for approval of the source
prior to the delivery of any such material to the job. If at
any. time the material delivered show too great a variation
from the approvwed sample, the Engineer may-'reject the
delivery and order the material''. removed from the work..
Lime stabilization of subgrade material will be required on
all Arterial streets. Lime s abilization' of subgrade
...material will be required on Collector or" Local streets if
the plasticity index (PI) of the material exceeds 18, as
established by testing according to'-SDHPT Test Method Tex
106-E. Lime stabilization will be conducted in accordance
with City o'f'College Station, Standard Specifications for
Street.Construction,'latest edition', Specificaton'No. 204.
Cement stabilization 'of subgrade material will be required on
any street if the plasticity index (PI) of the material is
less than.. 4, as established by testing according to SDHPT
Test Method Tex 106-E. Cement stabilized will be conducted
in accordance with City of College Station, Standard
Specifications for Street Constructin, latest edition,
Specification No 203.
c. Compaction: subgrade material hauled to job site shall
be spread uniformly and. compacted to required thickness- by
means of approved compaction equipment. Existing subgrade
material (in place or stabilized) and material hauled to the
job site shall b'e compacted to ninety-five (95) percent of
the SDHPT Test Method Tex-113-E Density and within +/- two
(2) percent of optimum moisture content.
d. Cost of testing and inspection will be paid by the
developer.
2, Flexible Base:
a. Description: This item shall consist of a foundation
course for surface course or for other base courses; shall be
composed of crusher-run broken stone; and shall be
constructed as herein specified in one or more courses in
conformity with the typical sections shown on Plans and to
the lines and grades as established by the Engineer.
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b. Materials: The material shall be obtained from approved
sources, shall be crushed, and shall consist. of durable
particles of stone mixed. with spproved binding materials.
Testing of flexible base materials shall be in accordance
with the .following State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation standard laboratory test procedures:-
1) Preparation for Soil Constants
and Sieve Analysis...... ..............Tex-101-E
2) Liquid Limit ..........................Tex-104-E
3) Plastic Limit .........................Tex-105-E
4) Plasticity Index ......................Tex-106-E
5) Sieve Analysis ........................Tex-110-E
6) Wet Ball Mi11..., .....................Tex-116-E
7) Triaxial Test .........................Tex-117-E
Unless otherwise specified on the plans, job-control samples
for testing the materials for Soil Constants, Gradation and
Wet Ball Mill shall be taken prior to the compaction
operations.
Unless otherwise specified on-the plans, all base material
will be stockpiled after crushing; tested by the testing
agency designated by the County Engineer; and approved by the
County Engineer prior to being hauled to the project site.
The material shall be well graded and when properly tested,
shall meet the following requirements:
Retained on Sq. Sieve:
1-3/4"..... ............... p
7/8"... ........... ............10-35
3/8"....... ........ ... ....30-50
No. 4 .......................... ....45-65
No. 40.... ........................70-85
Maximum Liquid Limit ....... ........ ..... 35
Maximum Plasticity Index..... ............. 10
Max. Wet Ball Mill ....................... 50
Minimum compressive strength when subjected to the triaxial
test: 35 psi at O psi lateral pressure and 175 .psi at 15 psi
lateral pressure, unless otherwise designated on the plans.
The maximum increase in material passing .the number 40 sieve
.resulting from the Wet .Ball Mill Test shall not exceed 20,
unless otherwise shown on plans.
c. Material Sources: The material shall be secured from
sources approved by the Engineer. The pits as utilized shall
be opened up in such .manner as to immediately expose the
vertical faces of all of .the various strata of acceptable
material, and unless otherwise directed, the material shall
be secured in successive vertical cuts extending through all
of the exposed strata.
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d. Construction Methods:
1. Preparation of subgrade: The roadbed shall be
excavated and shaped in conformity: with the typical
sections shown on 'Plans and to .the: lines:..and grades as
established by the Engineer.... All unstable or otherwise
objectionable materials shall be removed from the
subgrade 'and '.replaced with approved material. All
holes, ruts and depressions shall be filled with
approved material, and if required, the'subgrade shall
be thoroughly wetted with water and reshaped and rolled
to the extent directed in order to place the subgrade in
an acceptable condition to receive the base material.
The surface of the subgrade shall be finished to line
and grade as established and in conformity, with the
typical section shown on Plans, and any deviation in
excess of 0.04 fee t'i'n cross-.section and in a`length of
sixteen (16) feet measured longitudinally shall be
corrected by loosening, adding or ..removing material,
reshaping and compacting by sprinkling 'and rolling.
Sufficient subgrade shall be prepared in advance to
Insure satisfactory prosecution of the work. Material
excavated in the' preparation of the subgrade shall be
ut lined in the construction of adjacent shoulders and
.slopes or otherwise disposed of as directed, and any
.additional material required for .the completion of the
shoulders and slopes shall be secured' f rom sources
indicated on Plans or designated by the Engineer.
Lime-stabilization of subgrade material will be required
on all Arterial streets. Lime stabilization of subgrade
matexil will be required on all Collector and Local
streets if the plasticity index. (PI} of the material
exceeds. fib, as established by testing accoording to
SDHPT Test Method Tex-106-E. Lime stabilization will be
conducted in accordance with_City of College Station,
Standard Specifications of Street Construction, latest
edition, Specification No. 204.
Cement stabilization of subgrade 'material will be
required on any street if the plasticity index (PI) is
less than 4, as established by testing according to
SDHPT Test Method Tex 106-E. Cement .stabilization will
be conducted in accordance with City of College Station,
Standard Specifications of Street Construction, latest
edition, Specification No. 203.
2. First. Course: Immediately before placing the base
material, the subgrade shall be checked as to conformity
with grade and section.
The material shall be delivered in approved vehicles of
a uniform capacity, and it shall be the charge of the
Contractor that the required amount of specified
material shall be delivered in each one hundred (100)
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foot station. Material deposited .upon the subgrade
shall be spread and shaped .the same day. In the event
inclement weather or other unforseen circumstances
render impractical the spreading of the material during
the first twenty-four (24) hour period, the material
shall be scarified and spread as directed by the
Engineer. The material shall be sprinkled, if directed,
-and shall then be bladed, dragged, and shaped to conform
to typical sections as shown on Plans. ~ A11 areas and
"nests" of segregated coarse or fine material shall be
corrected or removed and replaced with well graded
material, as directed by the Engineer. If additional
binder is considered desirable. or necessary after the
material is spread and shaped, it shall be furnished and
applied in the amount directed by the Engineer.
Such binder .material shall be carefully and evenly
incorporated with the material in place by scarifying,.
harrowing, brooming, or by other approved methods. The
course shall then be sprinkled as required and rolled as
directed until a uniform compaction is secured.
Throughout this entire operation, the shape of the
course shall be maintained by blading and the surface
upon completion shall be smooth and in conformity with
the typical sections shown on Plans and to the
established lines and. grades. In that area on which
.pavement is to be placed, any deviation in excess of
0.04 feet in cross-section and in a length of sixteen
(16) feet measured longitudinally shall be corrected by
loosening, adding or removing material, reshaping and
recompacting by sprinkling and rolling. All
irregularities, depressions or weak spots which develop
shall be corrected immediately by .scarifying .the areas
affected, adding suitable material as required,
reshaping and recompacting by sprinkling and rolling.
The. utilization of traffic to compact and bind the base
course or courses is an essential part of the contract
and is of prime importance to the satisfactory
completion of the work.. As directed by the Engineer,
each course shall be opened to .traffic, and the
Contractor shall direct and distribute the traffic
uniformly over the entire width of the course. During
the period traffic is being directed overthe course, the
surface shall be satisfactorily maintained by the use of
a sufficient number of approved blades, drags, and such
other equipment as is required, and these operations
shall continue until the base course is sufficiently
compacted to ninety-five (95) percent of the SDHPT Test
Method Tex-113-E Density within plus or minus two (2)
percent of optimum moisture content.
3. Succeeding Courses: Construction methods shall be
the same as prescribed for the first course.
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e. Measurement: Crushed stone will: be measured by the
square yard, complete in place, by the cubic yard, loose
vehicle measurement, or by the cubic yard, complete in place
as indicated in the proposal.
f. Payment: fihis .item will be paid for at the contract
unit price bid for"Flexible Base" which. price shallbe full
compensation for all' work herein specified, including the
furnishing, hauling, and placing of all materials, for all
water required,. and for all equipment, tools,. labor, and
incidentals necessary to complete the .work ..
-The cost of testing and inspection will be paid by the
developer.
3. TWO COURSE TREATMENT
a. DESCRIPTION - This section. shall consist of a wearing
surface-composed of two applications of asphaltic material,
each covered with aggregate and constructed on the prepared
base` .course or surface in accordance with these
Specifications.
Two course surface treatment shall not be applied when the
air temperature is below 50 ° F. and falling and it may be
applied when the air 'temperature is above 40 ° F. and rising,
the temperature being taken in the open shade and away from
artificial `heat. Asphaltic material shall not be placed when
in the opinion of the Engineer, general .weather conditions
are not suitable.
b. MATERIALS
1. Asphaltic Materials The asphaltic materials used
shall be one or more of the materials prescribed in City
of College Station, Standard Specifications for Street
Construction, latest edition, Specification No. 601,
"Asphalts,. Oil and 'Emulsions Requirements," as shown on
the Plans and/or as otherwise specified.
2. Aggregate: The aggregate used shall consist of
clean, tough, durable fragments of crushed limestone or
gravel of uniform quality throughout, free from dirt,
organic or other injurious matter occurring either
freely. in material or as a coating on aggregate.
Percent of wear,- when tested`by AASHTO Designation T-96-
70, shall not exceed thrity-five (35). Gradation shall
be as specified below:
Sieve Size Percent Retained
3/4 - inch sieve 0
5/8 - inch sieve 0-2
1/2 - inch sieve 20-35
3/8 - inch sieve 85-100
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1/4 - inch sieve 95-100
No. 10 sieve 98-100
c. CONSTRUCTION METHODS (First and Second Course)
1. Base Preparation: Ap-ply .asphalt only when
temperature is above 55 ° F. and is rising. Take
temperature in shade and away from artificial heat.
Place no asphalt when general weather ~ conditions, in
opinion of Engineer, are not suitable. Clean base
surface of dirt, dust, or other deleterious matter by
sweeping with rotary broom or other acceptable means.
If necessary, sprinkle lightly with water just prior to
application of asphalt.
2. Heating Asphalt: Keep clean and in good operating
condition at all times all storage tanks, piping,
retorts, booster tank, and distributors used in storing
or handling asphalt. .Operate all .equipment in such
manner as to prevent contamination of asphalt with
foreign material. Do .not heat asphalt above 400 ° F. at
any. time, and apply at temperature of not less than
275 ° F. and not more .than 375 ° F. All asphalt
material heated above 400 ° F will be rejected.
3. Asphalt Application Rate: ..Apply to clean base at
rate of approximately 0.33 gallon of asphalt per square
yard. Minimum application rate of 0.25. gallon per
square yard and maximum of 0.40 gallon per square yard.,
4. Applying Asphalt: .Apply on clean surface with
approved type of self-propelled pressure distributor,
operated as to distribute material in quantity
specified, evenly and smoothly, under pressure for
proper distribution. Provide all necessary facilities
for determining temperature of .asphalt and for securing
uniformity at junction of two distributor loads. Apply
full width of surface in one application.
5. .Aggregate Application Rate: Not less .than one
cubic. yard of aggregate per one hundred square yards of
surface. Not more than one cubic yard of aggregate per
eighty square yards of surface.
6. Applying Aggregate:- Cover asphalt with aggregate
in amount specified and blade with wire dragbroom
maintainer or other approved leveling device. After
applying aggregate, .broom and roll entire surface with
self-propelled, three-wheeled roller, weighing between
.three and eight tons. Pneumatic roller may be used if
size .and type meet approval of Engineer. Repeat
brooming and rolling on two successive working days
after application of aggregate for each application.
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d. MEASUREMENT: Asphaltic materials will be measured in
gallons. at the applied temperature at the point of
application on the road.
Aggregate will be measured by the cubic yard in vehicles as
applied on the road.
e. PAYMENT: The work performed and materials furnished as
prescribed by this section and measured as above provided
will be paid for at the Unit Price bid for "Two-Course
Surface .Treatment," which prices shall each be full
compensation .for.. cleaning and sprinkling the .base , for
furnishing,.. preparing, hauling, rolling and .placing all
materials,. ...and for all manipulations, labor,. tools,
equipment, and incidentals, necessary to complete the work.
The cost for testing and inspectin will be paidby the
developer.
VI.
BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING OF PLAT PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION
A. In order to insure -that the streets and other improvements in
approved subdivisions are constructed in accordance. with the above
specifications, any Owner desiring to .file the.. approved Final Plat
prior to completion and acceptance of such streets and other
improvements may post a 'form of security, as hereinafter
described, an amount to be fixed and determined as follows:
1. Where no drainage structures or other aditional construction
costs are involved.
a.- For paved streets with curb - $50.00 per linear foot
b. For paved street - $30.00 per linear foot
2. Where drainage structures. or other additional construction
costs are .involved, add estimated cost of additional work to
amount of Bond fixed above.
.The above distances determining the linear feet involved are
to be measured along the center line of said street or alley
between the intersections of said center lines.
B. If the subdivider decides or elects to file security in lieu of
completing construction prior to Final Plat approval., he may
utilize one of the following methods of posting security. If the
subdivider elects to file security, the plat shall not be approved
unless the subdivider has done one of the following:.
1. Construction Bond:
a. Filed with. the Commissioners" Court a bond executed by a
surety company holding a license to do business in the
State of Texas, payable to the County Judge of Brazos
County, Texas, and his successors in office, approved by
the Commissioners' Court, in the amount required by this
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ordinance and the time of completion of the improvements
as estimated by the Commissioners' Court.
b. The condition of said Construction Bond shall be that
the Owner of said approved and accepted. subdivision
shall begin construction of such streets as are shown on
the subdivision plat within a period of ninety (90) days
from the date of the approval of the plat. of said
subdivision by the Commissioners' Court of Brazos
County, Texas, and prosecute and complete such
construction in accordance with the specifications
herein provided within a reasonable number of working
days to be determined and agreed upon by the Owner and
the Commissioners' Court, and said Construction Bond
shall remain in full force and effect until all streets
and other improvements are "accepted" by Brazos County,
as provided herein.
c. In the event any or all. of the streets. as constructed by
the Owner fail to meet the requirements of the
.specifications herein provided and are not accepted and
approved by the Commissioners' Court and the
Commissioner concerned, and said Owner fails or refuses
to correct the defects called to his attention in
writing by said Commissioners' Court, the unfinished
.improvements shall be completed at the. cost and expense
of obligees as in said orders provided.
2. Trust Agreement: Has placed on deposit in a bank or trust
company in the name of Brazos County, and. approved by the
Commissioners' Court, in a trust account, a sum of money
equal to the estimated cost of all improvements required by
these regulations, the cost and the time of completion as
estimated by the Commissioners' Court; selection of the
Trustee shall be subject to approval by the Commissioners'
Court .and the Trust Agreement shall be executed on the form
approved by the Commissioners' Court. Periodic withdrawals
may be made from the trust account for a progress payment of
installation costs.. The amount of withdrawals shall be based
upon progress work estimates approved by the Commissioners'
Court. All such withdrawals shall be approved by the Trustee.
3. Unconditional Guarantee From Local Bank or Local Savings and
Loan Association or Other Financial Institution as approved
by the Commissioners:' Court: Has filed with the
Commissioners' Court a letter, in form approved by the
Commissioners' Court, signed by a principal officer of a
local bank or local savings and loan association or other
financial institution, acceptable to the Commissioners'
Court, agreeing to pay to the County of Brazos, on demand, a
stipulated sum of money to apply to the estimated cost of
installation of all improvements for which the subdivider is
responsible under this ordinance. The guaranteed payment sum
.shall be the estimated cost of all improvements required by
these regulations, approved by the Commissioeers' Court. The
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letter shall state the name of'the subdivision and shall list
the improvements which the subdivider is required to provide.
4. I£ one of the three (3) types of security. is filed by the
subdivider under Section VI, the Commissioners' Court and
County ,Engineer may' inspect' such improvements upon
.completion of construction. If he rejects such construction, -
thee.County Attorney 'shall, on direction of the Commissioners'
Court, proceed to enforce the guarantees provided in these
regulations.
5. When good cause .exists, .the Commissioners' Court may extend
.the period of time for completion under Paragraph B of .this
section. Such extension of time shall be reported to the
Commissioners' Court and recorded in the Minutes. No such
extension shall, be granted '.'unless security as provided in
said Paragraph,B has been provided by the subdivider covering
the .extended period of time.
6. Neither- the subdivider, .the contractor nor subcontractor
shal'1 make a connection to or''ta~ into the County and/or City
.water distribution system, electric system, or sanitary sewer
system. The subdivider shall furnish all necessary materials
to makethe final tap'or connection.
VII.
ACCEPTANCE OF STREETS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
A. Acceptance of streets and other improvements shall be evidenced by
an instrument signed by the County Judge or the Commissioner in
whose precinct the subdivision is located.. No acceptance shall be
issued until receipt of a certificate of an Engineer that all
improvements have been completed in accordance with these
regulations and good engineering practices. In the case of a
subdivision within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a city, a
certificate of the City Engineer may be submitted .and acceptance
of streets and other improvements may be based thereon. All costs
associated. with furnishing the necessary certificate hereunder
shall be borne by Owner.
B. No acceptance let-ter shall be issued until receipt of the
Maintenance Bond or cash deposit in lieu of bond, according to the
requirements of Section VIII.
C. If the Owner has not posted security for construction prior to
filing of .the Plat pursuant to Section VI above, such acceptance
shall -clear the plat for :final. approval by .the Commissioners'
Court and filing of the Final Plat with the office of the County
Clerk.
VIII.
MAINTENANCE
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A. The Owner shall be responsible. for maintenance of all streets,
rights-of-way,. and other improvements for. a period of two (2)
years. after the date of acceptance, as provided for in Section VII
above.
''s' B. In order to insure adequate maintenance by the Owner, each owner
shall, prior to acceptance by Brazos County of the streets and
other improvements, file a Maintenance Bond, executed b some
Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of Texas,
payable to to the County Judge of Brazos County, Texas, and his
successors in office, in an amount determined as follows:
1. Maintenance Bond:
a. For paved streets with curbs - 5% of amount of
ii Construction Bond.
b. For paved streets - 10% of the amount of the
Construction Bond.
C. The conditions of said Maintenance Bond shall be that the Owner
shall guarantee to maintain to the satisfaction of the
Commissioners' Court and the County Engineer, all of the streets
shown. on the accepted and approved subdivision plat, in a good
state of repair for the period of two (2) years from the date of
such acceptance thereof by Brazos County.
The Maintenance Bond shall cover the period beginning on the date
of acceptance of streets and other improvements as provided herein
and ending after the expiration of two (2) years after acceptance
of the construction of such streets and other improvements by the
Commissioners' Court in writing.
At the .option of Owner, Owner may deposit with Brazos County,
Texas, United States Currancy or cashier's check in an amount
equal -to the amount of the maintenance bond specified above., in
lieu of such maintenance bond. Such funds shall be held by Brazos
County for the two (2) year period after acceptance. Such funds
may be used during such period for the costs of such maintenance
as Owner, after written notice, fails or refuses to perform.
After the expiration of such two (2) year period, such cash
deposit, or the unexpended balance thereof, shall be refunded to
Owner.
D. Periodical inspections of all of the streets that have been
approved and accepted in an approved subdivision will be made by
the Commissioners' Court and the County Engineer during the period
of liability covered by the Maintenance Bond, and in the event any
or .all of said streets are not being maintained in a good state of
repair, .the owner will be so advised in writing and if after a
reasonable time he fails or refuses to properly maintain said
streets, they shall then be maintained at the cost and expense of
.obligees or the bond or cash.
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E. After the expiration of two (2) years after acceptance,. and if
such streets and other improvements are in good repair, Braos
County will accept such streets and other improvements for
maintenance.
IX.
OTHER PROVISIONS
A. Guarantee of Workmanship and Materials: The Owner shall require
his constructin contractors, with whom he contracts for furnishing
materials and for. installation of the improvements required under
these regulations, and shall himself be required to furnish to the
Commssinoners' .Court a written guarantee that all workmanship and
materials shall be free of defects for a period of two (2) years
from the date of acceptance by the Commissioenrs' Court.
B. Effectie Date: These regulations shall be in full force and
effect from and after March 11, 1985, and. supersede all prior
regulations relating to the subject matter hereof.
C. Amendments: These regulations are subject to amendment from time
to time. All persons are advised to consult the Commissioners'
Court to acquaint themselves with any such amendments.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. AND CONTRACT FOR THE
PROVISION OF ON-SITE SEWAGE. DISPOSAL SYSTEM
INSPECTION AND LICENSING SERVICES
This Agreement is made and entered into this day of 1996, by
and between CITY OF COLLEGE STATION; .TEXAS, a Home Rule Municipal Corpo-
ration organized under the laws of Texas (hereinafter referred to as "CITY"), and the
BRAZOS COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT (hereinafter.. referred to as the
WHEREAS, CITY has authorized the use of on-site ..sewage disposal. systems
through Chapter 9, Section 8-p.3, of C[TY OF COLLEGE. STATION CODE OF ORDINANCES;
and
WHEREAS, CITY desires to provide on-site sewage disposal system inspection
and licensing services within its corporate boundaries by contracting with the Brazos
County Health .District; and
.WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR and CITY .agree. that the Brazos County Health
District will provide these sanitation services for CITY; and
~~ WHEREAS, the Brazos County Health District. is an authorized agent of the Texas
.Natural .Resource Conservation Commission pursuant to .CHAPTER 3.66 of the TEXAS
HEr~LTH AND SAFETY CODE (VERNON 1996) .and represents that they have authority to
undertake these services for CITY;
NOW,. THEREFORE, in consideration of'the mutual covenants and agreements
herein contained, the parties hereby, agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
On site-sewage disposal system or "system" means one. or more systems of treatment
devices and' disposal facilities. that produce not more than :5,000 .gallons of waste each
day; and are used only for disposal of sewage produced on the site where the system is
located as defined in CHAPTER 366 of the TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
Contractor means the Brazos County Health District.
City means City ofCollege Station, Texas.
Authorized Agent means a local go~einment entity. authorized by the TNRCC to imple-
menu and enforce rules under CHAPTER 366 OF TExAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
(VERNON SUPP. 1996) and in this agreement is the Brazos County Health District.
TNRCC is the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
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Brazos County Health District means the designated representative of the TNRCC
authorized to issue licenses .for on-site sewage disposal systems in Brazos. County,
Texas.
Z. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR
2.1 CONTRACTOR agrees. to and shall inspect and license any on-site sewage
systems within the corporate limits of :CITY, including .but not limited to, performing
percolation tests and evaluating on site sewage disposal .systems... CONTRACTOR shall
ftuther comply with all present. or future federal or state laws pertaining to the inspection
and approval of on-site sewage .disposal systems within the State of Texas, including buy.
not limited to minimum state standards.
2.2 CONTRACTOR shall.. further enforce reasonable rules and regulations in the
conduct of its business, provided that such. regulations including all rights of enforcement
and any charges therefor shall be subject. to approval by CITY. and in accordance with its
ordinances as .provided by the'..laws, of the State of Texas.
2.3 CONTRACTOR will provide application forms, information packets and other
printed materials in packet form to CITY, at no cost, for the purpose of distribution to
College Station property owners who wish to install an on-site sewage disposal system
on their property.
~ 2.4 The CONTRACTOR` will be responsible for the collection of all costs and fees
associated with the issuance. of licenses for on-site sewage. disposal systems including
but not limted'to a State administrative fee to license a system .that meets all current or
future TNRCC regulations.
2.5 In no event shall CITY be liable to CONTRACTOR for any fees or costs arising
out of or in connection with the provision of on-site sewage disposal .system.. services
including but not linuted to licensing, testing and inspection: CONTRACTOR agrees and
understands that it is the CONTRACTOR'S sole responsibility to calculate any fees to
recoup. these costs and.. collect :for all fees and/or costs associated with its services
provided under this contract without. claim fore. payment by CITY_
2.6 CONTRACTOR may not increase costs. or fees for its services without thirty (30)
days prior written notice to: the City of College Station City 'Council.
2.7 CONTRACTOR agrees to be responsible. for the collection and .remittance of all
fees owing and..payable`to the State for administrative costs relating to thelicensing func-
tion that are not covered by the license fees collected. CONTRACTOR further agrees
and shall be responsible for any charge-back fees. to.CITY.: by the TNRCC as a result of
the CONTRACTOR'S failure to collect for and remit same to the TNRCC.
2.8 It is expressly agreed by and between the parties to this contract that
CONTRACTOR shall furnish all necessary equipment, supplies, materials, and personnel
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necessary and incidental to carry out CONTRACTOR's obligations under the teens of
this contract and in accordance wtth'any and all applicable federal, state and local laws.
2.9 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
In all activities or services performed hereunder, the .CONTRACTOR is an independent
CONTRACTOR, and not an agent or employee of CITY. The CONTRACTOR, as an
independent CONTRACTOR, shall be responsible for the final product contemplated
under this. Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall supply all matenals, equipment and
lab®r required for the inspection, and licensing of on situ sewage disposal systems within
the College Station city limits:. The CONTRACTOR shall have ultimate control over the
execution of thee: work under this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall have the sole
obligation to employ, direct, control, supervise, manage, discharge .and compensate all. of
its employees and subcontractors, and CITY shall have no control of or supetvtsion over
the employees of the CONTRACTOR or any of the CONTRACTOR'S subcontractors
except to the limited extent provided for in this Agreement.
The services to be provided pursuant to this.. agreement shall include the. furnishing of .all
.labor, materials, equipment, `and drawings, including engineering and other services
necessary or reasonably incidental to the performance of the services by the
CONTRACTOR. It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to furnish all
services as stated herein that meet the requirements of CITY and TNRCC.
The CONTRACTOR shall retain personal. control and shall give its .personal attention to
the faithful prosecution and completion of .its. services and fulfillment of this Agreement.
The subletting of any portion or feature of .the work or materials required in the perform-
. ance of this ,Agreement shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR from its-obligations to CITY
under this Agreement.
Unless otherwise _stipulated, the CONTRACTOR shall provide and pay for all materials,
labor, ttools, equipment, transportation, .and other facilities necessary. for the performance
and completion. of its services.
2.10 REPORTING
CONTRACTOR shall maintain a current listing of all on-site sewage disposal systems it
has licensed within the corporate city. limits of CITY. A copy of this list shall be submit-
. ted on computer diskette and in printed .format to the Office of City Engineer annually
each January detailing` the following information:
License '..Holder, License Number, Property address on which ystem is located, date'. of
Issuance of License, five year renewal date.
2.11 COMPLAINT NOTIFIC:~TION
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CONTRACTOR shall ..notify the Office of City Engineer of ,(i) .failure of :any system
owner to comply with the penxiitting or re-pernuttir-g requirements of the City s on-site
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sewage disposal ordinance; (ii) the discovery of any deficient on-site sewage disposal
system and failure to correct such .deficiencies by the system's owner; and_ (iii) .any
complaint received from third parties .relative to deficient or nonexistent systems. within
the College Station City Limits: The :Contractor shall notify the City Enguieer of these
conditions within seven (7) days of their. discovery.. City may take.. any enforcement
action it .deems necessary to obtain compliance as authonzed m its on-site sewage
disposal ordinance.
2.12 ENFOIZCEMEN'I'
Within one hundred eighty (180) .days: of the date of execution of this agreement, ~4ie
CONTRACTOR: agrees to and shall review its. existing records•.of on-site sewage disposal
systems within the City of College Station's existing city limits. CONTRACTOR shall
reinspect any on-site sewage .disposal system whose license has expired, or for which a
valid license has ,not been renewed, reinspected or reissued by CONTRACTOR. The
CONTRACTOR hall either reissue the license if the system meets all existing TNRCC
regulations and applicable City ordinances_or institute enforcement measures by notifica-
tion to the City Engineer as set forth. in paragraph 2.11 above to obtain compliance by
system owner. to correct.
2.13 INSURANCE
The CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain at its sole cost and expense for the dura-
tion of this Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to
property that may arise from or in connection. with the performance of the work here-
under by the CONTRACTOR, its agents, representatives, volunteers, employees ar
subcontractors. The CONTRACTOR'S insurance coverage shall be primary-insurance
with respect to CITY, its officials, -employees and volunteers. Any Insurance or
.self-insurance maintained by CITY, its officials, employees or volunteers shall be
considered in excess of the CONTRACTOR'S insurance-and shall not contribute to it. All
Certificates of Insurance and endorsements shall be fiunished to the City Engineer and
approved by CITY. before work commences. T`he .schedule of insurance is attached as
Exhibit A to this. `Agreement.
3. RENEWAL
It is expressly agreed and understood- that the term of this contract shall be one year and
may be renewed :annually on the same terms and conditions as stated herein upon mutual
agreement of the parties .upon thirty (30) days prior written notice.
4. TERMINATION
This contract may be terminated at will upon one hundred eighty (180) days .advance
written notice by either party.. Upon termination CONTRACTOR shall transfer all files
and records of all on-site sewage disposal system licensed by CONTRACTOR.
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5. RELEASE
The CONTRACTOR assumes full responsibility for the services t® be performed here-
under, and releases, relinquishes and discharges CITY its officers, agents, and .employees
from all claims, demands, and causes of action of every kind and character,. mcluding the
cost of defense thereof,. for any injury to or death of, any person (whether they be either
of the parties hereto, their employees or other. third parties) and. any loss of or .damage to
.property (whether property of either of 'the parties hereto, their. employees, or of third
parties) that is caused by or alleged to be caused by, arising out of, or ui connection with,
the CONTRACTOR's work to be performed hereunder.
6. INI?]Ell~I VI'I'I'
The CONTRACTOR agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless and defend CITY,
its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and_ all claims, losses, damages,
causes of action, suits, and liability of every kind, including all expenses of lirigatton,
court costs, and attorney's fees, for m~ury to or death. of,any person, for damage to any
property, or'for any breach of contract, ansmg out of or in connection with the work done
by the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement mcluding but .not limited to the following
instances:
~~ ` A. In the event property' is damaged due to the act, omission, mistake, fault or
;' default of the CONTRACTOR, then the. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify
and. hold harmless and defend CITY for such damage.
$. The CONTRACTOR halLindemnify and hold harmless and defend CITY
from any and all: injuries toor claims of .adjacent-property owners caused by
the CONTRACTOR, its agents, employees, and representatives.
7. INVALIDITY
If anyprovision of this Agreementshall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable. by
a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction, he validity, legality, and enforceabil-
ity of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or rmpaired thereby. The
parties shall use then best etTorts to replace the respective provision or provisions of this
Agreement with legal. terms and conditions approximating the ®riginal intent of the
parties..
go WRITTEN NOTICE
Unless otherwise specified, written notice shall be deemed to have been. duly served if
delivered in person to the individual or to a member. of the firm: or to any officer. of the
corporation for .whom it is .intended or if it is delivered or sent certified mail to the last
business address as listed herein. Each party will have the right to change its business
address by giving at least thirty (30) calendar days by giving advance written notice to the
other .parties.
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9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
It is understood that this Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes any and all prior` agreements, arrangements, or understandings between the
parties relating to the subject matter. No oral understandings, statements, promises or
inducements contrary to the: terms of this Agreement exist. This Agreement cannot be .
changed or terminated orally. No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer,
agent or employee of CITY, either before or after the execution of this Agreement, shall
affect or modify any of the terms or obligations hereunder.
10. ~1VIENDMENT
No amendanent to this Agreement .shall be effective and binding unless and until it is
reduced to writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of both. parties.
11. 'I'E~CAS I.AW
This Agreement has been: made under and shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Texas,
12. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Performance and all .matters related thereto_ shall be in Brazos County, Texas, United
States of America.
13. AUTHORITY TO ENTER CONTRACT
Each party has the full .power .and.. authority to enter. into. and perform this Agreement, and
the .person signing this. Agreement on behalf of each. party has been properly authonzed
and empowered to enter into this Agreement. The persons executing this .Agreement
hereby represent that they have authorization to sign on behalf of their respective corpo-
rations, which authorization is attached hereto as Exhibits B and C.
14. WAIVER
Failure: of any party,. at any time, to enforce a provision of this Agreement,. shall in no
way.: constitute a waiver of that provision, .nor to any way affect the validity of this
Agreement, any part hereof, or the right of :either .party. to this agreement thereafter to
enforce .each and every :provision hereof. No term of this Agreement shall be deemed
'waived, breached or excused unless the waiver shall be in writing and signed by the party
claimed to have waived. Furthermore,. any consent to or waiver of a breach .will. not
constitute consent to or waiver of or excuse-of any"other different or subsequent breache
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15. FIEADINGS
The article headings are used in this Agreement. for convenience and reference purposes
only and are not intended to define, limit, or describe the scope or intent of any provision
of thin Agreement and shall have no meaning or effect upon its interpretation.
16. GENDER REFERENCES AND NUMBER
Words of any gender .used in this. Agreement shall be .held and construed to include any
other. gender, and words in the singular number shall be held to include the plural, and
vice versa, unless the context requires otherwise. ~~
17. AGREEMENT READ
The parties acknowledge that they have read, understand and intend to be bound by the
terms and conditions of this Agreement.
18. ASSIGNMENT
This Agreement and the rights and .obligations .contained .herein may not be assigned by
CONTRACTOR without the prior written approval of CITY.
19. MULTIPLE ORIGINALS
It is understood and agreed that this Agreement may beexecuted in a number of identical
counterparts, each of which shill be deemed an original for all purposes.
SIGNED this the day of , 1996.
BRAZOS COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
BY:
RANDY SIMS, Chairman
Brazos County Board ®f Health
BY:
LYNN McILHANEY, Mayor
ATTEST:
Connie Hooks, City Secretary
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APPROVED:
George Ka Noe, City Manager
Roxanne Nemcik, Sr. Asst. City Attorney
.Glenn Schroeder, Director of
Fiscal and. Human Resources
STATE OF TEXAS )
ACKNOWLEDCrMENT
COUNTY OF BRAZOS )
This instrument was acknowledged on the day of _ ,
1996 by RANDY SIMS, in his capacity. as Chairman of the Brazos County Board of
Health on behalf of the BRAZOS COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT.
Notary'. Public in and for
the State of Texas
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STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY. OF BRAZOS )
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
This instrument .was acknowledged on the day of
1996, by Lynn Mcllhaney, in her capacity as Mayor_of
City of College Station, a Texas Home Rule Municipality, on behalf of said municipality.
Notary Public in and for
the State of Texas
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