TITLE
Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Article VI. Fees.) and Chapter 26 (Subdivision and Property Development Regulations) of the City of Killeen Code of Ordinances establishing a public infrastructure re-inspection fee, amending various sections of Chapter 26, and adopting details and specifications to be included within the City's Infrastructure Design and Development Standards Manual.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 (Article VI. Fees.) and Chapter 26 (Subdivision and Property Development Regulations) of the City of Killeen Code of Ordinances establishing a public infrastructure re-inspection fee, amending various sections of Chapter 26, and adopting details and specifications to be included within the City's Infrastructure Design and Development Standards Manual
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Public Works Department
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On July 24, 2012, the City Council adopted the current Infrastructure Design and Development Standards Manual (IDDSM) (Ordinance 12-042). The current IDDSM contains general, drainage and environmental specifications and details. At the time City Council adopted the current IDDSM, sections were reserved with the intention of including the details and specifications for project requirements, water, wastewater, and transportation at a later date. The intent of the proposed amendments to the IDDSM is three-fold. Primarily, the intent is to include these sections in the IDDSM to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Killeen by standardizing infrastructure construction practices. Secondly, the intent of the ordinance is to ensure that practices comply with the rules and regulations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other federal, state and local agencies. Finally, in order to reduce failures and costs borne by the City associated with the rehabilitation and repair of infrastructure, the Public Works Dep...
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