SUBJECT
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Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter 28, Article IX. - Public Right-of-Way Management, Division 1. - Section 28-165 - Definitions, by deleting definitions Major Projects and Minor Projects; and replacing definitions of Property Frontage Impact Projects, Adjacent Property Frontage Impact Projects, and Curb/Street/Paved Area Impact Projects definitions; and amending Section 28-166 - Utility Planning and Coordination Committee by not requiring Right-of-Way Clearance Letter for Property Frontage Impact Projects, and by requiring Right-of-Way Clearance Letter for Adjacent Property Frontage Impact Projects, and by requiring Right-of-Way Clearance Letter for Curb/Street/Paved Area Impact Projects; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On June 24, 2024, City Council approved Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo intends to provide clarification on projects requiring to go through the Utility Coordination process when developing for proper construction of utilities on the Public Right-of-Way and requiring a Clearance Letter. The City of Laredo, through mutual agreement with other entities, has been requiring that adjacent property projects and curb/street/paved area projects on the Public Right-of-Way shall follow a utility coordination process to properly identify all utilities in advance to minimize project delays and damages to existing utilities. The City Council agrees that it is in the best interest of the city that all projects that will have an impact on the public right of way shall follow the Utility Planning and Coordination Guide before securing a Right-of-Way permit.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve this Ordinance.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: NA
Source of Funds: NA
Account #: NA
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: NA
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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