HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-1765 - Ordinance - 07/28/1988ORDINANCE NO. 1765
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9, SUB -SECTION 9-E OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS,
RELATING TO OVERSIZE BRIDGE AND CULVERT PARTICIPATION.
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the public good
requires that a policy be established defining the
responsibilities for payment of the costs for the construction of
bridges;
AND WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that Chapter 9, Sub -
Section 9-E of the College Station Code of Ordinances should be
amended to accomplish the above;
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS:
That Chapter 9, Section 9, Sub -Section 9-E of the Code of
Ordinances, City of College Station, Texas is hereby amended to
read as follows:
SECTION 9: RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF INSTALLATION COSTS
9-E. Bridges
The subdivider shall, at his own cost, dedicate all rights -
of -way and construct all drainage facilities according to the
Drainage Policy and Design Standards of the City of College
Station. When, in order to comply with the Drainage Policy and
Design Standards, it is necessary to install bridges with
capacity in excess of that required to serve the area being
developed, the developer shall construct such oversize
structures.
The City will participate in the cost of oversize bridge
structures according to the following guidelines;
1. The bridge or culvert must be located inside the city limits
of the City of College Station at the time construction of the
bridge or culvert begins.
2. The plans and specifications for the construction of the
bridge or culvert must have been reviewed and approved by the
City Engineer of the City of College Station.
3. The bridge or culvert must be on a new street. The street
must meet the criteria described in the city's "Future Land Use
Plan" for a major or minor arterial. The bridge or culvert must
either have a span greater than twenty (20) feet or have an open
end area greater than two hundred (200) square feet. The bridge
or culvert shall be defined as the bridge or culvert structure
itself, headwalls, wingwalls and the excavation and backfill
necessary for the installation of those items.
4. A preliminary request for oversize bridge and culvert
participation based on an engineers estimate for the project must
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be presented to the City Council prior to beginning construction.
Upon approval of a preliminary request funds will encumbered
through a purchase order with the total not to exceed the city's
share plus a 10% contingency for participation in the approved
project. If construction of an approved project has not begun
within six (6) months the funds will be returned to the oversize
bridge fund and will be available for the next request. After
the bridge or culvert has been completed and accepted by the City
Engineer, payment may be requested. Payment will be contingent
upon the City's receipt of a deed for the land and improvements,
an updated title report and lien subordination from all lenders.
The cost of the City's participation shall not increase more than
ten percent (10%) over the amount calculated using the engineers
estimate.
5. The City's participation shall be limited to a percentage of
construction costs only.
6. At the time of preliminary request, the City Council reserves
the right to evaluate the overall economic benefit of the bridge
or culvert to the City. The City Council may elect not to
participate or they may elect to limit participation.
7. The City's participation will be based on the percent
capacity required in excess of the capacity needed to serve
property owned or controlled by the developer. The amount of
participation by the city shall be limited to a maximum of 30%.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 28th DAY OF Jul
APPROVED:
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1988
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