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Public Works Department Chapter 49 & 53 Ordinance Amendments: Right-of-Way Management and Street (Utility) Excavations City Council Presentation February 13, 2024 RECAP December 5, 2023 – Item Tabled to Address CM Hernandez Comments . January 9, 2024 – 1 st Reading Passed Public Comments Provided by CBHBA & David Loeb Item Amended on Floor to Include Appeal Process for Street Cut Variances to City Council. Public Works Met w/Several Stakeholders to Discuss Comments February 13, 2024 – 2 nd Reading (Final Recommendations) HISTORY Department of Public Works (PW) Established in 2019 ROW Management – Director/Department of PW ROW Team - Established in FY23 Budget (Updated Fees) Right-of-Way (ROW) Ordinances 1985 – Adoption of Manual of Driveway Design & Construction Standards 1988 - ROW Permit & Occupancy Fee Ordinance 2011 – UDC Adoption (Driveway Permit Requirements)* 2015 – Driveway Construction Standards Updated (Engineering Services) 2013 - Street Cut Ordinance & Pavement Cost Recovery Fee* *DSD Administration Per Current Ordinance ORDINANCE GOALS Update Sections Related to Street Cuts, Driveways, Sidewalks, Curb & Gutter Amend to Designate Director/Department of Public Works Require Permit for All Driveways (New & Existing) Protect Public and City’s ROW Infrastructure Investment: Track Utility Providers & Contractors Update Street Repair Requirements Reduce Street Infrastructure Damage Increase Safety & Convenience for the Traveling Public Protect Investments Ensure Conformity to City Construction Standards ORDINANCE GOALS Specifying Restoration Requirements for New Streets ORDINANCE GOALS ORDINANCE GOALS ORDINANCE GOALS ORDINANCE GOALS ORDINANCE GOALS RECOMMENDATIONS *Recommended Updates to Existing Ordinance RECOMMENDATIONS *Existing Ordinance Requires Permit for Residential Abutting Ditch Section STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Approve Ordinance Amendments as Presented Repeal & Replace Street Cut Ordinance (Chapter 49) w /Amended Procedures Repeal Section 53.195 – Conflicts w/Chapter 49. Administration of ROW Permits – Public Works Appeal Process – City Council Residential ROW Driveway/Sidewalk Permits: Permit Required Issued Concurrently w/Approved Building Permit Random Inspections by PW Subject to Non-Compliance Fee