HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 23-98ORDINANCE NO.23-9 8
ORDINANCE APPROVING RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT
APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES
FOR THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK.
WHEREAS,public entities in Larimer County,Colorado have been in the process
of standardizing right-of-way permit applications and construction guidelines for public
streets,easements and right-of-ways located within theft respective jurisdictions;and
WHEREAS,the Town of Estes Park has participated in this project;and
WHEREAS,the Town has drafted and reviewed the right-of-way permit
application and construction guidelines attached to this ordinance as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference;
WHEREAS,the Town has made certain modifications to the right-of-way permit
application and construction guidelines in order to reflect local conditions and concerns.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,COLORADO.
Section 1:The Right-Of-Way Permit Application and Construction Guidelines
attached hereto as exhibit A is hereby adopted for use within the limits of the Town of
Estes Park,Colorado.
Section 2;The Right-Of-Way Permit Application and Construction Guidelines
shall be effective January 1,1999.
Section 3:This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30)days after
its adoption and publication.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF ESTES PARK,COLORADO TifiS ‘/DAY OF 7Lerm ,1998.
By:__________
M yor
AflEST:
Town Clerk
I hereby certify that the above Ordinance was introduced and read at a meeting of
the Board of Trustees on the o?4 <day of ‘tLe-z’-,1998,and published in a
newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Estes Park,Colorado on the -7 day
of’iL&,c.,1998.
(2 flQhJ
Town Clerk
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TOWN of ESTES PARK PERMIT #______
RIGHT-OF-WAY WORK PERMIT EXPIRES 30 DAYS FROM ISSUE
P.O.Box 1200,Estes Park,CO 80517 ISSUE DAm:
______________
970-586-5331 X3306 FAX 970-586-6909
GENERAL ffiFORMAflON
MINUMUM 3 WORKING DAYS REQUIRED FOR ENGINERING APPROVAL
owner’s name contractor
address ad&ess
dllylstatelip eltØtat&zlp
phone i FAX phone I FAX license I
emergency phone #
PROJECT INFORMATION
work location.typeof work trendier____boring open cut_____
ADDRESS
NEW DEPTH WIDTH_______
LOT BLOCK
SUBDIVISION
purpose WATER SEWER GAS ECTRIC PHONE OTHER
nearest intersection
STARTOATE END DATE LENGTH OF PROJECT
SURFACE IMPROVEMENTS
asphalt roadway gravel roadway concrete driveway
SF wide SF ong Xwlde SF culvert length____
AflACH COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING TO THIS DOCUMENT
yes no
TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN 0 0 TIME OF DAY OPERATION
____________________
LANDSCAPING PLAN 0 0 ENGINEERS NAME
___________________________
DOWNTOWN PROVISIONS C]0 DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL dale_______________
INSURANCE PROVIDED 0 0 FOLLOW UP AS-BUILTS required 0 yes 0 no
TRAFFIC CONTROL COMPANY phone_______________
Traffic Control Supervisor (ItS)name___________________________________________phone______________________
CONCRETE OR BACKFILL AND COMPACTION METHODS FOR LINEAR RUNS SHALL BE TESTED BY:
ENGINEER
_____________________________
PHONE
_______________FAX_______________
TEST RESULTS SHALL BE FAXED TO THIS AGENCY IMMEDIATELY (W1Th114 24 HOURS)FOLLOWING
LABORATORY WORK
PERMIT COST =TOTAL $PAID yes no
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
BY:DATE
1-Living carefully read the requhemenis of the Construction Specifications I (permitee)hereby agree to the terms and condition
described within
NAME DATE
APPROVED &ISSUED BY DATE_______
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG 1-800-922-1987 final inspection date
RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT
APPLICATION AND
CONSTRUCTION GUiDELINES
FOR THE LOCAL ENTITIES OF:
LARIMER COUNTY,COLORADO
CITY OF FORT COLLINS,COLORADO
CITY OF LOVELAND,COLORADO
TOWN OF ESTES PARK,COLORADO
TOWN OF BERTHOUD,COLORADO
November19,1998
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK
(970)586-5331 •RO.BOX 1200 •170 MAC GREGOR AVENUE •ESTES PARK,CO 80517 •FAX (970)586-6909
Table of Contents
1.GENERAL i
A.Purpose &Mission Statement 1
B.Introduction 1
C.Entities Included Under These Guidelines 1
D.Definitions and Abbreviations 2
B.Specific Conditions 3
1.Traffic ControlPlans 3
2.Traffic flow During Peak Horns 3
3.End of Day Lane Conditions 3
4.Inspection Requests 3
5.Minimum Concrete Removals/Replacements 3
6.Road Closures 4
F.Pemfit Fees 4
G.Insurance Requirements 4
1.Commercial General Liability 4
2.Automobile Liability 4
3.Terms of Insurance 4
4.Indemnification 5
H.Wannty Period 5
I.Licensing Requirements 5
2.PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS 5
A.Obtain Blank Permit Form S
B.Submission of Plans 6
C.Submission of Traffic Control Plans 6
D.Payment of Fee 6
B.Review of Submittals 6
F.Approval of Submittais 6
G.Issuance of Permit 6
K Other Permits 6
3.CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 7
A.General Conditions 7
1.Protection of Existing Improvements 7
2.Temporaiy Surfaces Required 7
3.Pavement Patches 7
4.Work to be Done in Expedient Manner 8
5.Removal and Replacement of Unsafisfactoiy Work 8
B.Excavation B
C.Blasting 9
D.Equipment 10
E.Dewatering 10
F.Removals 10
1.Streets,Paved 10
2.Streets,Gravel 10
3.Concrete Curb,Gutter and Sidewalk 10
0.Backfill.11
1.obIe-Fffl .11
2.Conventional Backfill (Other Than NobIe Fill).11
3.Compaction Testing Requirements 11 &22
4.Embankment and Slopes 12
IL Restoration 12
1.Bore Holes-Vertical and Horizontal 12
2.Subgrade 12
3.Asphalt Surfacing 12
4.Concrete Surfacing and Patching 13
5.IointFflhn 13
4.DEVELOPING A “QUALITr APPROACH TO STREET REPAIRS 14
A.General 14
B.Appearance 14
C.Rideability 16
0.Pavement Management 17
B.Future Maintenance 18
5.INSPECTION 20
6.TESTING 21
A.Description 21
B.Testing Frequencies 21
Appendix A Local Entity Contact Persons A-i
Appendix B Permitting Fee Schedule A-2
Sample Permit B
1.GENERAL
A.Purpose &Mission Statement
The purpose of these Guidelines are to develop one set of County wide construction
standards to assist contractors in producing hih quality repairs to the existing s/reels and
n’hts of way.Also to assist con fractors in providing thefr prospective clients with bids based
on consistent parameters.The guidelines shall detail the best overall methodo fogy for
producing long lasting,low maintenance.repairs to subsurface and surface areas in existing
sfreets.These guidelines are not sUe specific but incorporate the best overall engineering
and construction practices available.These guidelines we hope will satisfy the general
pub/ic.that as sle wards of the roadway infrastructure,we (PWD)are maintaining their
investment’s,and not incurring future expenditures at their expense from private utility
improvements.
•instruct contractors on how to prepare and submit plans and other documentation for Right-of-Way
Permits,
•describe processes,practices and work results or roadway repairs.
•define policies,roles,requirements and responsibilities of all parties.
B.Introduction
All contractors and public utility agencies must obtain a Right-of-Way Permit for any work performed within
the public rights-of-way of the Larimer County entities listed below.The storage of materials and
equipment within the public rights-of-way also requires a Permit.
To preserve the original investment of the street and roadway systems within Larimer County,minimize
the disruption and maximize the safety to the traveling public caused by construction,and reduce future
maintenance problems,ft is the policy of Estes Park to require the installation of new utilities across
existing streets be done by boring or tunneling when the installation is less than three (3)deep,or in fill
sections.Open cuffing of existing streets for the installation of new utilities will be permitted only
when it can be proven it is not possible to use boring or tunneling techniques,or when waived by
the Town.
Applicants for Right-of-Way Permits must plan for adequate time for review and approval by the affected
Local Entity and any other involved agencies.Generally,the greater the scope of work,the longer the
permit review and approval process will take.
NOTE:EACH LOCAL ENTITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VARY FROM THESE STANDARDS
BASED UPON CONDITIONS SPECIFIC TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE WORK WILL OCCUR.
THE “SPECIAL CONDITIONS”SECTION OF THE PERMIT WILL OUTLINE ANY VARIATIONS
FROM THE COUNTY-WIDE SPECIFICATIONS.
C.Entities Included Under These Guidelines
The following Local Entities are covered by these Guidelines:
Lahmer County Colorado (all unincorporated areas),
City of Fort Collins,Colorado,
City of Loveland,Colorado,
Town of Berthoud,Colorado,
Town of Estes Park,Colorado,
D.Definitions and Abbreviations
Wherever the following words,phrases,or abbreviations appear in these standards,they shall have the
following meanings:
AS-CONSTRUCTED DRAWINGS —A set of construction drawings that has been red-penciled or
otherwise marked to record all changes which have occurred during the construction.
BROWN BOOK -“Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction”,State Department of
Transportation,Division of Highways,1991.
COOT —Colorado Department of Transportation.
CODE -shall mean the latest official adopted ordinances,policies codes andlor regulations of Larimer
County.the Cities Fort Collins and Loveland,and the Towns of Berthoud and Estes Park,Colorado.
CONTRACTOR -shall mean a person,partnership or corporation duly bonded,licensed and insured to
perform work within public rights-of-way in the Local Entity.
DAYS -intended as calendar days and not normal working days unless stipulated as working days.
DRIVEWAY,RURAL -that portion of gravel or hard surfaced roadway from the street,roadway or alley to
the private property line to gain access to the private property.
DRIVEWAY,URBAN -that portion of portland cement concrete or asphalt extending from the street gutter
lip to the property line for the full width of access from the public right-of-way to the private property.
ENGINEER -shall mean the Larimer County Engineer,and the City Engineers for the Cities of Fort
Collins,Loveland,and the Towns of Berthoud and Estes Park,Colorado,or their authorized
representatives acting on behalf of the entity.
ENGINEERING PLANS —Drawings,plans,profiles,cross sections and other required details for the
construction of public or private improvements within the public rights-of-way or public easements,
conforming with the Local Entities’applicable improvement standards.
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION —the objective grouping of roads,streets and highways into integrated
systems,each ranked by their relative importance to the general welfare,the motorists and land use.
IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS —A set of regulations established by each Local Entity setting forth the
details,specifications,instructions,and procedures to be followed in the planning,design,installation and
construction of public or private improvements within the public rights-of-way or public easements.
INSPECTOR -shall mean an authorized representative of the Engineer assigned to make inspections for
contract performances,standards and contract compliance.
LOCAL ENTITY -shall mean unincorporated Larimer County,the Cities of Fort Collins,and Loveland,and
the Town of Estes Park and Berthoud ,Colorado.
MAY -a permissive condition.No requirement for design or application is intended.
MUTCD-Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Federal Highway Administration).
OSHA -Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
RIGHT-OF-WAY (R.O.Wj-Any strip of area of land,including surface,overhead,or underground,granted
by deed,easement,dedication,prescription or lease,for construction and maintenance according to
designated use,such as for streets and highways,drainage ditches,irrigation canals,etc.
RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT -An official document issued by one of the Local Entities authorizing the
performance of a specified activity or work within public rights-of-way and public easements by a person,
contractor,company,firm,corporation,or public utility.
SHALL -a mandatory condition.Where certain requirements in the design or application are described
with the shall stipulation,it is mandatory that these requirements be met.
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SHOULD -idvisory condition.Where the word should is used,it is considert )be advisable usage,
recommended but not mandatory.Deviations may be allowed when reasons are given which show intent
of the standard is met.
STREET -a general term denoting a public way for purposes of vehicular,pedestrian and bicycle travel
ways,including the entire area within the right-of-way (includes alleyways).Any constructed facility within
the right-of-way.
TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR fTCS)—A well trained and knowledgeable individual assigned the
responsibility for traffic control devices at work sites.The TCS must be ATSSA (American Traffic Safety
Services Association)or CCA (Colorado Contractor’s Association)certified.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER -shall mean the Traffic Engineer or person responsible for monitoring traffic in the
Local Entity.
UNCC —Utility Notification Center of Colorado (commonly referred to as One CalI.Statewide
clearinghouse for coordinating and scheduling utility locates.Most utilities,both public and private,utilize
this service.Toll-free phone number for UNCC is 1-800-922-1987.
E.Specific Conditions
1.Traffic Control Plans
A Traffic Control Plan (tCP)shall be submitted with ALL permit applications for all proposed work
in/on arterial and collector streets for approval by the Town Engineer.All the work described
above shall be performed by a TCS.Work in/on residential streets typically do not need a
professional TCP but all signs,barricades and other necessary traffic control devices shall be
placed in accordance with the MUTCD,Part VI.A simple sketch shall be submitted by the
contractor.(See page 5,item C)
2.Traffic Flow During Peak Hours
No interference with traffic flow on arterial or collector streets shall be permitted during the hours
of 7:45 a.m.to 8:15 a.m.or from 4:45 p.m.to 5:15 p.m.unless authorized in writing by the Town.
Traffic Engineer.
3.End of Day Lane Conditions
ASPHALT STREET -When work is stopped for the day,all lanes of an arterial or collector street
shall be opened to traffic unless approved by the Engineer.A traffic lane shall be considered
satisfactorily open only if it is paved with hot or cold mix asphalt paving,except when the local
jurisdiction allows an alternate temporary surface at its discretion.The contractor shall contact
the Police communications office with notification and schedule of any street closures.
CONCRETE SIDEWALKS -When work is stopped for the day,walkways shall have adequate
passage and safety signage and be opened for traffic.A walk lane shall be considered
satisfactorily open only if it is surfaced with a temporary asphalt or gravel surface.In the event the
surface has been replaced in the same day as the excavation was made,the repaired areas
should be properly barricaded to protect the concrete during the curing stage.
4.Inspection Requests
It shall be the responsibility of the person performing the work authorized by the permit to notify
the Engineer or his authorized representatives that such work is ready for inspection.The
Engineer requires that every request for inspection be received at least twenty-four (24)hours
before such inspection is desired.Such requests may be in writing or by telephoning or faxing the
Engineer.
5.Minimum Concrete Removals!Replacements
Removal and replacement shall be to existing joints or as directed by the Town.
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6.S d Closures
Road closures will only be allowed at the approval of the Engineer.Upon approval the contractor
shall contact the Police Communications office (5864000)and local radio station (586-5555
En.#3)the previous day and inform them of the construction and closure schedule.
R Permit Fees
A complete fee schedule for each Local Entity can be found In Appendix B.The Local Entitles’permit
fees are established under appropriate enabling resolutions and/or ordinances and are subject to change
periodically.Governments and District utility companies are exempt from this fee.
An additional fee may be charged for any excavation work that may affect the accuracy of the Local
Entities’Survey Monumentation System.
G.Insurance Requirements
The Permit Applicant is required to submit certificates of insurance for Commercial General Liability and
Automobile Liability as described below:
1.Commercial General Liability
The Contractor shall procure and keep in force during the duration of all work covered under this
Permit a policy of Commercial General Liability insurance insuring the Contractor and naming the
Local Entity as an additional insured against any liability arising out of the ownership,use,
occupancy,or construction of the work and all areas appurtenant thereto with a combined single
limit of at least $1,000,000.The limits of said insurance shall not,however,be a limit to the liability
of the Contractor hereunder.
2.Automobile Liability
The Contractor shall procure and keep in force during the duration of all work covered under this
Permit a policy of Automobile Liability insurance insuring the Contractor and naming the Local
Entity as an additional insured against any liability for personal injury,bodily injury,or death arising
from the use of motor vehicles and shall cover operations on or off the site of all motor vehicles
controlled by the Contractor whether they are owned,non-owned,or hired with a combined single
limit of at least $1,000,000.The limits of said Insurance shall not,however,limit the liability of the
Contractor hereunder.
3.Terms of Insurance
Insurance required shall be with companies qualified to do business in the State of Colorado with a
general policy holders financial rating of not less than TMK as set forth in the most current edition of
“Best’s Insurance Reports”and may provide for deductible amounts as the Contractor may deem
to be reasonable for the project,but in no event greater than $1,000.No such policies shall be
cancelable or subject to reduction in coverage limits or other modification except after thirty (30)
days prior written notice to the Local Entity.However,where cancellation of coverage is due to
nonpayment of premium a ten (10)day written notice to the Local Entity is required.The
Contractor shall not do nor permit to be done anything,which shall invalidate the insurance
policies referred to in this section.Policies described in Sections 1 and 2 above shall be for the
mutual and joint benefit and protection of the Contractor and the Local Entity.Such policies shall
contain a provision that the Local Entity,although named as an additional insured,shall
nevertheless be entitled to recovery under said policies for any loss occasioned to it,its servants,
agents,citizens,and employees by reason of negligence of the Contractor.Such policies shall be
written as primary policies not contributing to and not in excess of coverage which the Local Entity
may carry.
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Such policies shall be for the mutual and joint benefit and pmtectiorr of Thrcontmdor and the
Local Entity.All policies shall contain a provision that the Local Entity,although named as an
insured,shall nevertheless be entitled to recovery under said policies for any loss occasioned to it,
its servants,agents,citizens,and employees by reason of negligence of the Contractor.All
policies shall be written as primary policies not contributing with and not in excess of coverage
which the Local Entity may carry.The type of coverage shall be “occurrenceTM.
Contractor shall furnish certificates evidencing required insurance coverage to the Local Entity.
Such certificates shall be in a form acceptable to the Local Entity.
4.Indemnification
The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Owner,its officers,employees,
insurers,and self-insurance pool,from and against all liability,claims and demands,on account of
injury,loss,or damage,including without limitation,claims arising from bodily injury,personal
injury,sickness,disease,death,property loss or damage,or any other loss of any kind
whatsoever,which arise out of or are in any manner connected with the Contract,If such injury,
loss,or damage is caused in whole or in part by the act,omission,error,professional error,
mistake,negligence,or other fault of the Contractor,or any officer,employee,representative,or
agent of the contractor or of any subcontractor of the Contractor,or which arise out of any
women’s compensation claim of any employee of the Contractor or any employee of any
subcontractor of the Contractor.The Contractor agrees to investigate,handle,respond to,and to
provide defense for and defend against,any such liability,claims or demands at the sole expense
of the Contractor.The Contractor also agrees to bear all other costs and expenses related thereto,
including court costs,expert fees and attorney fees,whether or not any such liability,claims,or
demands alleged are groundless,false or fraudulent.
H.Warranty Period
The warranty period shall be in effect for two years past the completion and acceptance of the work.
In the case the area fails where the work was done and the Permitee refuses to fix the problem,the
contractors bonding and insurance companies will be contacted and all costs incurred by the Local Entity
to correct the problem will be forwarded.In addition no further permits will be issued to the contractor and
a lien may be placed on any available payment due the contractor from a current client.
I.Licensing Requirements
All applicants shall acquire a Town of Estes Park business license prior to the issuance of a permit and
commencement of any construction.They are available from the Town clerks office and currently
(1998)cost $200.
2.PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS
A.Obtain Blank Permit Form
Blank permit forms can be obtained from each respective Local Entity as shown in Appendix A.Fill out the
form completely and accurately.Be sure to sign and date the form.Tum in the completed form,together
with all required submittals and all copies,to the appropriate Local Entity a minimum of forty (40)work
hours (not including Saturdays and Sundays)prior to the proposed start of work.For emergency work
only -a permit may be acquired after the start of excavation.A completed permit form shall be submitted
the following work day to the Engineering office and marked EMERGENCY.
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B.Submission of Plans
Drawings or plans that clearly indicate the proposed work must be attached to the permit application.
These drawings must be to a working scale and must show position and location of work,street/road
names/numbers,widths of streets,property lines,topographic and man-made features,existing drainage
patterns,etc.Plans shall show the relative position of proposed work to existing utilities and existing
improvements and shall be drawn to a given scale of one (1)inch =fifty (50)feet or larger and shall
include a north arrow.
C.Submission of Traffic Control Plans
Traffic Control Plans shall show in detail the proposed work area location and the traffic control devices
being proposed.Such plan shall be on paper at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches and may be faxed,mailed
or brought to the office of the Local Entity a minimum of forty (40)work hours prior to issuance the Permit.
Traffic Control Plans may require more detail than normal at the discretion of the Traffic Engineer due to
unique or unusual conditions.Traffic control shall also include construction traffic routing requirements.
The traffic control company hired by the contractor shall be identified on the application along with a
contact person and phone number.
D.Payment of Fee
Acceptable methods of payment and payees have been established by each Local Entity.The Local Entity
Contact Person,as identified in Appendix A,will provide Applicants with the appropriate permit fee and
method of payment.
E.Review of Submiffals
The completed submittals will be reviewed by the affected Local Entity.If additional information is needed,
the Applicant will be contacted.The Local Entity will check to make certain that the Applicant has provided
the required bond.license and insurance certificates.
F Approval of Submiftals
Once the permit form and all required submittals have been reviewed and found to be complete,the
Permit may be approved by the Local Entity.
G.Issuance of Permit
The approved Permit is issued to the Applicant.Any modifications to the approved permit including any
schedule or scope changes.must be submitted in writing to the Local Entity for their review and approval.
The Applicant is solely responsible for all work for a period of two (2)years following the project
completion.
H.Other Permits
Permit Applicants are responsible for obtaining separate permits or permission as may be required.
Examples may be when work is proposed within state highway,railroad or irrigation company right-of-
ways,or private property.
When work is to be performed on Town owned or managed Easements or Outlots,the same
application process shall be used.In some cases these outlots may require approval from the Town Board
of Trustees.Requests shall be submitted in writing to the Public Works Director the previous month and
state the proposed use of said property.Proposal shall include surveyed drawings which show all physical
and planimetric features,including utility locates.Approval may identify the inclusion of special provisions
which are in addition to those in these specifications (such as planting,landscaping and fences).
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3.CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
A.General Conditions
The following general conditions apply to all work done within the public rights-of-way such as utility line
installation or repairs performed by any contractor or utility department,public or private.
1.Protection of Existing Improvements
a.The Contractor shall at all times take proper precautions and be responsible for the
protection of existing street and alley surfaces,driveway culveds,street intersection
culverts or aprons,irrigation systems,mail boxes,driveway approaches,curb,gutter and
sidewalks and all other identifiable installations that may be encountered during
construction.
b.The Contractor shall at all times take proper precautions for the protection of existing
utilities,the presence of which are known or can be determined by field locations of the
utility companies.The Contractor shall contact the UNCC (One Call)at 1-800-922-1987
for utility locates a minimum of two (2)working days prior to his proposed start of work.
c.Existing improvements to adjacent property such as landscaping,fencing,utility
services,driveway surfaces,etc.,that are not to be removed shall be protected from injury
or damage resulting from the Contractor’s operations.
d.The Contractor shall at all times take proper precautions for the protection of property
pins/corners and survey control monuments encountered during construction.Any
damaged or disturbed survey markers shall be replaced by a registered land surveyor at
the Contractor’s expense.
e.The repair of any damaged improvements as described above shall be the
responsibility of the permit holder.
1.The Contractor shall make adequate provisions to assure that traffic and adjacent
property owners experience a minimum of inconvenience
g.Trees shall be protected from scarring.A sheet metal sheath is the minimum
acceptable means of protection.
2.Temporary Surfaces Required
When the final surface is not immediately installed within two weeks of construction,it shall be
necessary to place a temporary asphalt surface on any street cut opening.The temporary surface
installation and it’s maintenance shall be the responsibility of the permitee until the permanent
surface is completed and accepted.It shall be either a hot mix or cold mix paving material.
Temporary surfaces shall be compacted,rolled smooth and sealed to prevent degradation of the
repair and existing structures during the temporary period.Permanent patching shall occur within
two (2)weeks except as outlined by the Town in the Permit.During winter,the temporary surface
(cold mix asphalt)shall be installed immediately.Wheel rolling is not an acceptable means of
final compaction.
3.Pavement Patches
Paving shall be performed by an approved contractor.All material quality and installation shall
meet the standards of the COOT Brown Book.All permanent pavement patches and repairs shall
be made with in kin&materials.For example,concrete patches in concrete surfaces,full depth
asphalt patches with full depth asphalt,concrete pavement with asphalt overlay patches will be
expected in permanent overlaid concrete streets,etc.In no case is there to be an asphalt patch in
concrete streets or concrete patch in asphalt streets.Any repair not meeting these requirements
will be removed and replaced by the Contractor at his expense.Refer to Section 4 for details
and quality control parameters.
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4.Work to be Done in Expedient Manner
All work shall be done in an expedient manner.Repairs shall be made as rapidly as is consistent
with high quality workmanship and materials.Use of fast setting concrete and similar techniques
are encouraged whenever possible without sacrificing the quality of repair.Completion of the work
Including replacement of pavement and cleanup shall normally be accomplished within two (2)
weeks after the repair work or activity involving the cut is done.Extebsion of time for completion
shall be with the written approval of the Engineer.If the repairs are not completed in the allotted
time,the Local Entity has the right to repair the street at the Contractor’s expense.
5.Removal and Replacement of Unsatisfactory Work
Removal and replacement or unsatisfactory work shall be completed within fifteen (15)
days of written notification of the deficiency unless deemed an emergency requiring
immediate action.In the event the replacement work has not been completed,the Local Entity
will take action upon the Contractor’s bond to cover all related costs.
B.Excavation
1.Excavation shall consist of removal of all material necessary for the construction of the
roadway section to the subgrade elevation,line,and grade shown on the plans or as specified in
the contract documents.Unacceptable material defined as any earthen material containing
vegetable or organic silt,topsoil,frozen material,trees,stumps,certain man-made deposits,or
industrial waste,sludge or landfill,or other undesirable materials will be categorized as
Aunclassified excavation and removed from the site and disposed of in accordance with
applicable Local Entity,State and Federal requirements.All tree stumps and roots shall be
removed to a minimum of two (2)feet below subgrade.Unclassified excavation includes any and
all earthen materials encountered,including rocks and boulders measuring less than one-half
cubic yard in volume,during construction.
2.Any work in the R.O.W.on trees,including roots,must be reviewed by the Towns Parks
Department.Maintenance of the trees health shall be the responsibility of the contractor.Final
protection and work around the tree shall be approved by the Town.
3.Excavation shall be performed in a careful and orderly manner with due consideration given to
protection of adjoining property,the public and workmen.Any damage to streets,parking lots,
utilities,irrigation systems,plants,trees,building or structures or private property,or the bench
marks and construction staking due to the negligence of the Contractor,shall be repaired and
restored to its original conditions by the Contractor at his expense.Those areas that are to be
saved will be clearly fenced off by the Contractor per the owner’s instructions and it will be the
Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that these areas are not damaged during the construction
process.Following completion of construction,should any of these trees,shrubs or irrigation
facilities,etc.require replacement,it shall be done at the Contractor’s expense.
4.All materials determined acceptable by the Engineer acquired from roadway excavations may
be used for embankment fill and backfill as needed.The entire area in the vicinity of the
construction where excavation and filling has been performed shall be raked clean of all trash,
wood forms,and debris,after completion of the work with no additional cost to the Owner.Material
removed in excavation and not acceptable or not required for embankment fill of backfill shall be
disposed of by the Contractor.It shall not be wasted on private property without written permission
of the property owner.Waste banks shall be left with reasonable smooth and regular surfaces,
5.The construction of any repair activity within the street or alley rights-of-way shall be
accomplished by open cut,jacking,boring,tunneling or a combination of these methods as
approved by the permit.The Engineer shall approve any change from the approved permit.
6.Trenches shall be excavated along the lines and grades established and in no case shall be
more than four hundred (400)feet in length,or be trenched or backfilled in non-continuous
sections unless approved by the Engineer.Failure by the Contractor to comply with these
requirements may result in an order to stop the excavation in progress until compliance has been
achieved.
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7.All excavated material shall be stockpiled in a manner that does not endanger the work or
workers and that does not obstruct sidewalks,streets and driveways.No stockpiled materials
shall be allowed on the asphalt surface or adjacent walkways.The work shall be done in a
manner that will minimize interference with traffic and/ar drainage of the street.The Contractor at
the end of each day shall barricade all excavations and ditch lines,remove excess material from
travel ways,and thoroughly clean all street,alleys and sidewalks affected by the excavation.If it
becomes necessary to accomplish this,all streets,alleys (if asphalt or concrete)and sidewalks
shall be swept or washed as required by the Engineer.
8.Materials encountered during excavation such as rubbish,organic,or frozen material,and any
other material that is not satisfactory for use as backfill in the opinion of the Engineer,shall be
removed from the site and disposed of daily by the Contractor at his expense.Stones,concrete or
asphalt chunks larger than six (6)inches or frozen material shall be considered unsatisfactory
backfill and removed by the Contractor.
9.All excavation,shoring and trenching,and the like shall comply with OSKA’s “Construction
Industry Standards”as well as all applicable Federal and State regulations.
10.No tracked vehicles shall be allowed on asphalt or concrete unless approved by the
Engineer.
11.Crossings under sidewalks or curbs may be made by tunneling only when approved by the
Engineer.If the Contractor elects to remove a portion of the sidewalk or curb,the applicable Town
or E.P.U.R.A.standards shall be followed and material matched upon replacement.
Mark appropriate U box on the permit form.
12.Grading shall be done as necessary to prevent surface water from entering the excavation;
any other water accumulation therein shall be promptly removed.Surface drainage,driveways,
fire hydrants,manholes,water valves.etc.of adjoining areas shall be unobstructed.Water
pumped from the excavation may require special handling prior to reentry into and river.
13.When soft or unstable material or rock is encountered in the trench subgrade that will not
uniformly support the pipe,such material may be excavated to additional depths directed by the
Engineer and backfilled with Type B material,as described in Subsection G,Part 2.An
acceptable altemative for bedding is pea gravel or washed rocked up to 1W.This material shall
not exceed 17 above the installation,or half the trench depth without the Towns approval.
Vibration,water and compaction may be required for sand backfill if directed by the Town.
C.Blasting
1.The Contractor’s blasting procedures shall conform to Federal,State,and local ordinances.
The Contractor shall acquire all required permits prior to the start of blasting.
2.Blasting for excavation will be permitted only after securing the approval or the Town.The
Town will fix the hours of blasting.The Contractor shall use the utmost care to protect life and
property.All explosives shall be safely and securely stored in compliance with local laws and
ordinances,and all storage places shall be clearly marker “Dangerous Explosives’.No explosives
shall be left unprotected where they could endanger life or property
3.When blasting in trenches,the Contractor shall cover the area to be shot with earth backfill or
approved blasting mats.Prior to blasting,the Contractor shall station flaggers and provide signals
of danger in suitable places to warn people and stop vehicles.The Contractor shall be responsible
for all damage to property and injury to persons resulting from blasting or accidental explosions
that may occur in connection with the use of explosives.
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D.Equipment
1.The use of trench digging equipment will be permitted In places where its operation will not
cause damage to existing structures or features,in which case hand methods shall be employed.
2.No tracked vehicles shall be permitted on streets unless approved by the Town.When
tracked vehicles are allowed,existing facilities will be restored to original condition at the
Contractors expense.The Town may require the track scarred area to be Slurry Sealed at the
contractors expense.
3.Construction equipment and material delivery routing will be made a condition of the Permit.
E.Dewatering
Where ground water is encountered in the excavation,it shall be removed to avoid interfering with
the work,It is the Contractors responsibility to comply with all Federal,State and local permitting
requirements prior to beginning any dewatering operations.The contractor may be required to
secure approval from the U.S.Corns of Engineers prior to dewatering into a local river.Following
pumping,washed rock may be used to a level 6 above the water table when approved by the
Town.
R Removals
1.Streets,Paved
Bituminous pavement shall be saw cut to clean,straight lines and shall be perpendicular or
parallel to the flow of traffic.(See Section 4,A-E)For original excavation roll cutting or jack
hammering is an acceptable means of removal.However,saw cuffing to meet these standards
shall be required prior to asphalt patching.
In existing pavement,all excavations within 36”of the edge of the asphalt shall require
removal and replacement of that asphalt from the edge of road to the excavation.
Concrete pavement,cross pans,driveways,streets and alleys shall be removed to neatly sawed
edges cut to full depth.
2.Streets,Gravel
When trenches are excavated in streets or alleys which have only a gravel surface,the contractor
shall replace Suàh surfacing on a satisfactory compacted backfill with gravel conforming to CDQT
Class 5 or Class 6 aggregate base course.Gravel replacement shall be one (1)inch greater in
depth to that which originally existed,but not less than four (4)inches.The surface shall conform
to the original street grade.Where the completed surface settles,additional gravel base shall be
placed and compacted by the Contractor immediately after being notified by the Local Entity,to
restore the roadbed surface to finished grade.
Some streets may have been treated with a special surface treatment to control dust and/or bind
the aggregates together.In these cases the Contractor is responsible for installing the gravel
surface in the same manner as what was existing.Such surface treatments shall be of the same
chemical composition as what existed prior to the excavation work.The Engineer shall note on the
permit the surface treatment that will be required.
3.Concrete Curb,Gutter and Sidewalk
concrete shall be removed to neatly sawed edges to full depth for sidewalks and curb and gutter
and shall be saw cut in straight lines either parallel to the curb or perpendicular to the alignment of
the sidewalk or curb.Any removal shall be done to the nearest joint.Replaced sections may
require doweling connections if required by the Town.
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G.Backfi1.
1.Flowable-Fill
PLOWABLE-FILL WILL BE REQUIRED AS UTILITY TRENCH BACKFILL FOR ALL
TRENCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE TOWN.Refer to Section 6 for
compaction requirements.This requirement applies to all pavement and gravel locations.
Flowable-fill vibration may be required.Flowable fill shall be used in all utility service connect
trenches.It shall be used in any utility main repair or replacement when the work is less
than one hundred feet (100’)in length and when the work is less than six (6’)deep.
The recommended mix for flowable-fill is shown below.Concrete backfill will not be allowed
within the public right-of-way.Flash-fill may be used if approved by the Engineer.Refer to CDOT
specification 206.02.
INGREDIENTS POUNDSICUBIC YARD
Cement 42 (0.47 sack)
Water 235 (39 gallons or as needed)
Coarse Aggregate (Size No.57)1700
Sand (ASTM C-33)1845
The maximum desired 28-day strength is 60 psi.The above combination of material,or an
equivalent,may be used to obtain the desired flowable-fill.
Flowable-fill or flash-fill shall be prohibited as a temporary or permanent street surface.
Trenches shall initially be backfilled to the level of the original surface.After the flowable-fill has
cured,the top surface of the flowable-filI shall be removed and the temporary or permanent
surface shall be placed.
Bridging and cutback requirements as described in these standards rnai still be required jf the
street failures indicate a clear need.
Repair of failed trenches will be the responsibility of the party requiring the trench.
Another acceptable use of flowable-fill backfill (with proper vibrating)is in situations where there is
over break on concrete streets.
2.Conventional Backfill (Other Than Flowable Fill)
When “non flowable-fill”backfill material has been pre-approved by the Engineer,backfill in
existing or proposed streets,curbs,gutters,sidewalks and alleys is divided into three (3)
categories:initial,intermediate and final lifts as defined below:
a.The INITIAL LIFT,designated as Class B and generally comprised of a washed,
clean gravel material or sand,consists of the section from the bottom of the excavation
to a point six to twelve (6 -12)inches above the top of the installation.Placement and
compaction of the initial layer shall be as specified by the utility to protect their installation.
b.The INTERMEDIATE LIFT,generally comprised of native material,consists of the
section above the initial layer to a point within six (6)inches of the ground level or the
bottom of the pavement section whichever is greater.Excavated material may be used in
the intermediate layer provided that it is deemed suitable by the Engineer.
C.The FINAL LIFT includes both road base and asphalt surfacing.Road base material
shall be CDOT Class 5 or 6 aggregate base course or as specified by the Engineer and
placed at a depth of not less than 2’.Asphalt shall be grading ‘CX’and 4”minimum
thickness or match existing.
Maximum dry density of all soil types used will be determined in accordance with ASHTO T 99 or
AASHTO T 180.These densities will be determined prior to placement of backfill.
When a hydro-hammer or drop hammer compaction machine is used for compaction of fill in
trenches,the maximum layer shall be 30 inches.
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3.(npaction Testing Requirements
See Section 5,page 21.
4.Embankment and Slopes
a.The Town shall approve all slope angles,fill compaction and fill material.
b.All cut slopes shall conform to OSHA standards.Testing of native and imported
material may be required,at the contractors expense,prior to approval.
H.Restoration
1.Bore Holes —Vertical and Horizontal
For openings less than or equal to 6”In diameter,bore holes shall be filled with patching material
(cold mix is not acceptable)to prevent entry of moisture.Patching material used shall be in all
cases compatible with the existing surface.Subgrade shall be replaced with flowable fill to provide
necessary support to the surface.The sealing of bore holes is the responsibility of the Contractor
or persons making the bore.
For openings greater than 6 in diameter,the limits of repair shall be identified in the permit.
The completed job shall be flush with the surrounding pavement and have no indentations,
pockets,or recesses that may trap and hold water.
2.Subgrade
The subgrade for the pavement structure shall be graded to conform to the cross sections and
profile required by the construction plans.Prior to the placement of aggregate base course or sub-
course,the subgrade should be properly prepared.The subgrade should be scarified to a
minimum depth of six (6)inches,moisture adjusted as necessary,and recompacted to not less
than the following:
a.For cohesive soils,95%maximum Modified Proctor dry density at K2%of optimum
moisture content,or 95%maximum Standard Proctor dry density at K2%of optimum
moisture content.
b.For non-cohesive soils,92%maximum Modified Proctor dry density at K2%of
optimum moisture content,or 97%maximum Standard Proctor dry density at K2%of
optimum moisture content.
Prior to approval to place the base or sub-base course,all utility main and service trenches shall
be compacted to not less than the above referenced densities required for the given soil
classification.This density requirement also applies to all utility trenches within the public
rights-of-way from a point four (4)feet beyond the edge of asphalt and descending at 1:1
outward.
3.Asphalt Surfacing
a.Any damage,even superficial,to the existing asphalt surface in the vicinity of the work shall be
repaired at the expense of the Contractor,induding but not limited to gouges,scrapes,outrigger
marks,backhoe bucket marks,etc.A slurry seal type covering will be considered the minimum
repair.Patching may be required,at the discretion of the Local Entity.
b.The depth of asphalt patches in asphalt streets shall typically match the depth of the
existing asphalt surface with a 4”minimum and an 8”maximum or as specified by the
Engineer.
c.Asphalt shall be manufactured by an approved plant.The suppliers shall be licensed with the
Town of Estes Park and have current State scaling documents,and mix designs available upon
request.All paving specifications shall meet the 1991 CDOT “Brown Book”.
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d.1.asphalt patch area for street excavations that fall within the wr path of the vehicular
travel lane shall be increased in size to the center of the lane or adjacent lane.In no
circumstance will the edge of a patch area be allowed to fall within the wheel path.
e.All street cuts shall be patched as per the guidelines of Section 4 (pages 13-20).
f.In streets that are less then five (5)years old the Local Entity reserves the right to deny any
street excavation or require repairs that are over and above these specifications.Owner and
Engineers are expected to use common sense and project forecasting to avoid additional
requirements when working in newly repaved streets.
EXCEPTIONS -There may be situations where the patching standards are
considered inappropriate.These guidelines shall be considered the minimum
acceptable standards.However,the Town understands that circumstances differ
from site to site.Proposals and modification to the standards will be considered
when they do not appear to interrupt the integrity of the street in question,in the
opinion of the Town.Work done in older streets which will require repaving
regardless of the excavation should bring the governing bodies together to examine a
cost sharing solution.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION -Mutual acceptance of these guidelines is expected to
evolve over time with experience in the field.Disagreements over requirements and
cost sharing are inevitable.In cases where agreement cannot be reached,the dispute
shall not deter the Contractor from compliance to the specific Permit or guidelines
provided by this document unless approved by the Engineer.
4.Concrete Surfacing and Patching
The concrete pavement shall be replaced with 4,000 psi concrete to match the finish and thickness
of the existing pavement,but not less than eight (8)inches thick.All concrete construction shall be
protected from vehicular traffic,including contractor vehicles,until the concrete has achieved
eighty (80)percent of its ultimate strength.Concrete shall be coated and sealed with a uniform
application of membrane curing compound applied in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations.
The use of quick curing concrete (3000 psi strength within 48 hours)shall be used on all arterial
and collector streets when repair areas are less than 500 square feet or when temperatures are
below 40°F.Quick curing concrete repairs may be opened to traffic within two (2)days or when
the concrete has achieved eighty (80)percent of its ultimate strength.
Where existing cracks or damage are adjacent to the area being repaired the repair area shall
include the cracked or damaged concrete.Pavement repairs shall include all areas of damage,
including leak test holes,pot holes,equipment and/or material scaring of the exiting surface.
When repairing concrete,the removal perimeter shall be saw cut and replacement concrete shall
be doweled into the old concrete as directed by the Engineer.
5.Joint Filling
Asphalt
Following placement of the asphalt surface,the joints where the new asphalt abuts the old
shall be sealed with a fog or painted coat of bitumen cement.
Concrete
Joints shall be thoroughly cleaned of all foreign material then filled with a hot-poured
elastic type joint filler conforming to M 173,ASTM Dli 90-80 or ASTM D1751-83,D1752-
84,D3405-78,D3406-78,D3407-78 or silicone sealants or others as approved by the
Engineer.Joint material shall be filled to within 1/2 inch of the surface.Excess material
shall be scraped off to provide a smooth riding surface.
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4.JEVELOPING A “QUALITY”APPRCnCH
TO STREET REPAIRS
A.GENERAL
Every street and street repair situation is unique.Design criteria and construction standards cannot
address every situation but,in order to maintain some form of consistency,these standards have been
developed.In most cases,they provide the minimum acceptable standards for construction or repair.
Consequently,when strictly applied,they will provide the minimum acceptable product.Therefore,this
criteria has been developed to maintain the same integrity of the street pavement and subsurface
condition prior to its being cut for utility installations.
To achieve the goal of Quality’or Excellence’in street repairs,then these criteria shall be viewed as
guidelines when used in conjunction with good planning and judgement.This will restore the street to an
acceptable condition with minimal patching failures.In many cases,it will be necessary to exceed the
minimum standards to achieve a quality repair.
Issues that shall be considered in a quality approach to street repairs are as follows (these criteria must all
be balanced against the long4erm maintenance needs of the utility):
B.APPEARANCE
Does the final appearance of the Street suggest the repairs were planned,or that they happened by
accident?
•Consciously or not,the driving public rates*the appearance of the street system —including street
repairs —every day.Street repairs which are satisfactory from a functional point of view may
produce a negative reaction from the public if they give the appearance of being poorly planned or
executed.
•The public’s perception of street repairs is based primarily on shape,size,and orientation —the
geometry of a patch.Here are some guidelines for the geometry of a quality patch:
ACCEPTABLENOTACCEPTABLE
1.Existing pavements should be removed to clean,straight lines PARALLEL and PERPENDICULAR to the flow
of traffic.Do not construct patches with angled sides and irregular shapes.
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2.Avoid patches within existing patches.If this cannot be avoided,make the boundaries of the
patches coincide.
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ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
4.Asphalt and concrete pavements should be removed by saw cuffing or grinding.Avoid breaking away the
edges of the existing pavement or damaging the remaining pavement with heavy construction equipment.
stiatch
3.Do not leave strips of pavement less than one-half lane in width from the edge of the new patch to the
edge of an existing patch or the lip of the gutter.
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NOT ACCEPTABLE
ACCEr-IABLE
ACCEPTABLE
6.In the case of a series of patches or patches for service lines off a main trench,repair the pavement over the
patches by overlay shall be reuired when the spacing between the patches is less than 75 feet Qn cases where
the existing pavement is in poor condition and may require overlay within the next few years,this requirement may
be modified or waived by the Town).
C.RIDEABILITY
Are the transitions on and off of the repair smooth?Does the patch itself offer a smooth ride?Are the joints
located outside of the normal wheel path?
•COMPLETED STREET REPAIRS SHOULD HAVE RIDEABIUW AT LEAST AS GOOD AS,IF NOT
BETTER THAN,THE PAVEMENT PRIOR TO TKE REPAIRS.A driver may be able to see a street
repair,but in the case of a quality repair,they should not be able to ‘feel it in driving normally down
the street.
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5.In concrete pavements,sidewalks and other public use areas where the surface is in good repair,
remove sections to existing joints.In damaged concrete,the limits of removal should be determined in the field
by a representative of the Town.
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1.Do not construct asphalt overlays in such a manner that create a bump to the motoring public.If the
leading edge of an overlay in substantially noticeable to a car it is likely to be significant to the snow plow
trucks.The Town shall determine the rideability of the overlay.If the transition is not smooth the contractor
shall remove and replace to feather out the leading edge to the satisfaction of the Town.
NOT ACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE
2.Surface tolerances for street repairs should meet the standard for new construction.That is,the finished
surface of the street repair,when tested with a ten (10)foot straightedge parallel to the centerline or
perpendicular across joints,will show variations measured from the testing face of the straightedge to the
surface of the street repairwhich do not exceed one-quarter (1/4)inch,
0.PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT
Is the repair consistent with the long-term pavement management strategy for the particular Street?
STREET REPA IRS SHOULD LEAVE A PA VEMENT (NA CONDmONATLEASTAS GOOD AS,IF NOT
BETTER THAN,THE CONDITION PRIOR TO THE REPAIRS.
1.In most cases,and particularly in the cases of extensive excavation and repairs,it is desirable to survey the
existing pavement condition with a representative of the Local Entity prior to the work.After completion of the
work,survey the pavement condition again to verify that the pavement condition has been maintained or
improved.
Overlay
Grlnd&Oveday
10’Straightedge
Less ian 114”
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2.In the case of rr.repairs,these pavement surveys can be made by visual obsei However,in the
case of major projects that Involve excessive haul of matedais or unusually heavy construction equipment or
activity,non-destructive testing of the pavement condition before and after construction is required.
3.ConsideratIon of pavement management issues may also identify opportunities for joint efforts between the
utilities and the Local Entity.
For example,suppose the repair of a utility line requires an overlay on half of a street,and that the condition of
the remaining half of the street might also warrant an overlay.We may decide at that point to overlay the entire
street,with Local Entity’s street authority and the utility splitting the cost of the overlay.In such a case,the utility
may be able to save the cost of grinding half the street.The Local Entity’s street authority will allocate a
reasonable percentage of their annual overlay program to accommodate their share of these situations.This
includes minor (2-3 block)maintenance projects and larger capital improvement projects (water main line
extensions).Coordination for these types of cooperative repairs shall occur as far in advance of actual
construction as possible.
NOT ACCEPTABLE
NOT ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
5.Do not allow the edges of patches to fall in existing wheel paths.The edges of patches parallel to the
direction of traffic shall be limited to the boundaries of lanes or to the centerline of travel lanes.
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4.Transverse patches shall be replaced across the entire street width for a distance of two (2)feet minimum on
both side of the trench,thus creating a ‘V shaped patch above the trench.
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6.Patches should have a smooth longitudinal grade consistent with the existing roadway and crown.Patches
should also have a cross slope or cross section consistent with the design of the existing roadway.
E.FUTURE MAINTENANCE
Will the repair pose any future maintenance problems or make future maintenance more difficult?
1.Excavations and street repairs,even well constructed street repairs,shorten a pavement’s life.
Several types of street distress,settlement,alligator cracking,and potholes,often show up around
patches.Quality street repairs should attempt to include adjacent minor damage and reduce the
chances of associated growth out to these types of distress.
2.Avoid weakening or destroying the existing pavement around an excavation with heavy construction
equipment,stockpiling or delivery of materials,etc.When damage does occur,remove the damaged
pavement,extending the limits of the street repair,before replacing the pavement.Remember,no
stockpiling of backfill or road building materials is permitted on the pavement.
3.When the proposed excavation falls within
shall be removed to sound pavement and
adjacent to a patch shall be removed and
three feet of a section of failed pavement,the failed area
patched.Scarring,gouging,or other damaged pavement
the pavement repaired.
4.In the case of older pavement where the likelihood of cracking and potholes next to
greater,it shall be necessary to extend the “shoulders”of the pavement beyond
minimum,when the adjacent deterioration is less than 3’away.reinforce this area with a
ffiposs Slope
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the patch is
the two-foot
geotextile.
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5.“T”cuffing shall be required for all asphalt repairs in all streets.
6.For patches in asphalt,a tack coat shall be applied to all edges of the existing asphalt before placing
with the pavement.
7.After placing the new asphalt,all seams (Joints)between the new and existing pavements shall be
sealed with an asphalt tack coat or rubberized crack seal material.
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8.Avoid frequent changes in width of patches.For future maintenance,this simplifies removal of
adjacent pavement failures.
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5.INSPEC’.ON
All construction work within the public rights-of-way shall be subject to inspection by the Engineer and certain
types of work may have continuous inspection.It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide safe
access for the inspector to perform the required inspections.
It shall be the responsibility of the person performing the work authorized by the Permit to notify the Engineer
or his authorized representatives that such work is ready for inspection.The Engineer requires that every
request for inspection is to be received at least twenty-four (24)hours (not including weekends and holidays)
before such inspection is desired.Such requests may be in writing or by telephoning or faxing the Engineer.
The Engineer may make or require other inspections of any work as deemed necessary to ascertain
compliance with the provisions of these Guidelines or the Local Entity’s Street Design and Construction
Standards,or Municipal Code.Any work performed without the required inspections shall be subject to
removal and replacement at the Contractor’s expense,regardless of the quality of the work.
Where lame scale projects exceed the ability of the Local Entity to provide inspection,the contractor or utility
company will incur the cost of a private inspection firm.This inspection firm will be mutually agreed upon by
the Permit applicant and the Local Entity prior to issuance of the Permit.
6.TESTING
A.Description
The contractor is required to provide material testing for each phase of the work and at no cost to the Local
Entity.The independent geotechnical testing firm chosen to perform this work for the Contractor must be
qualified and identified on the Permit application.
B.Testing Frequencies
The number of density tests required may be increased if directed by the Engineer.The costs of any testing,
as required,shall be borne by the Contractor.Proctors shall be determined prior to backfilling.Independent
lab results shall be faxed to the Local entity as soon as possible.
The horizontal frequencies of density tests are as foflows:
1.Utility Mains -One test per 100 linear feet per lift.
2.Service Lines -One test per each service per lift.
3.Manholes and valve boxes,and Fire Hydrants:one per each lift,surrounding the appurtenance.
Following are the minimum number of tests required for each construction activity.These tests
must be submitted to the Engineer on a daily basis as acquired and shall be hand delivered or
faxed to the Local Entity.
1.Native or imported backfill:-One (1)test for every two (2)vertical feet and every one hundred
(100)feet horizontally,or some fraction thereof with at least one (1)test per each lift.
3.Concrete:pavement,curbs,gutters and sidewalks —Testing to be conducted for every 100 cubic yards
or portion thereof,with a minimum of one.Air,slump and 6 cylinders shall be the minimum testing.
4.ASPHALT PAVEMENT—
•Asphalt content —One test per 500 tons or fraction thereof of mix produced,minimum of one test per job.
•Gradation-Aggregate:one test per 500 tons or fraction there of,of mix produced,minimum of one test
per job.
•In-place density —One test per 500 tons or fraction thereof of mix placed,minimum of one test per job.
5.Aggregate base course materials —One test per 400 lane feet.No less than two (2)tests per
excavation.
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LOCALENT’TYCONTACTPERSONAPPENDIXAA-iCCENTITYNAMEAND/ORTITLEADDRESSPHONENUMBERSLadmerCountyMikeBryantLadmerCountyEngineeringDept.Voice:(970)498-5709AccessandUtilitiesCoordinator218W.MountainAve.,P.O.Box1190Fax:(970)498-7986FortCollins,CO80522-1190CityofFortCollinsToddJuergensCityofFortCollinsEngineering.Dept.Voice:(970)221-6805LeadConstructionInspectorP.O.Box580Fax:(970)221-6378FortCollins,CO80522CityofLovelandGeomeMillerCityofLovelandTrafficSectionVoice:(970)962-2516AssociateTrafficEngineer105W.5St.Fwc(970)962-2907Loveland,CO80537TownofBerthoudBradTrujilloTownofBerthoudVoice:(970)532-2210StreetSuperintendent228WelchAve.,P.O.Box1229Fax:(970)532-0640Berthoud,CO80513TownofEstesParkGregSieversTownofEstesParkVoice:(970)586-5331ConstructionandPublicFacilitiesManager170MacGregorAve.,P.O.Box1200Fax:(970)586-6909EstesPark,CO80517Cell:227-0437ColoradoDept.ofTransportationHenryRangelColoradoDept.ofTransportationVoice:(970)350-2111UtilitiesSectionUtilitiesCoordInator14202St.Fax:(970)350-2179Greeley,CO80531I
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
PERMITTING FEE SCHED ULE
FOR RIGHT OF WAY CONSTRUCTION
The following fee schedule information is a combination of fee structures which are already in place in
the City of Loveland and City of Fort Collins.It is the same general structure as that used by Larimer
County.
UTilITY PERMIT FEES
Base Fee:Permit applicants will be assessed a $50.00 fee for review and processing
of the permit and associated documentation.This will apply to each
permit submitted.
Service Installations:Service installations which do not disturb 4sphalt,concrete,or gravel
surfaces,and do not exceed a distance of ten (10’)linear feet within
the right-of-way,will not be assessed in addition to the base fee.This
would apply to service installations on the same side of the roadway,or
for a single road bore to provide individual utility services.Overhead
power,telephone,or cable television installations will not be assessed in
addition to the base fee (a permit will be required for all overhead
installations).
Linear Installations:Installations parallel to the roadway and within the Right-of-Way will be
assessed at a rate of $0.10 per linear foot plus the base fee.This rate
will apply to underground installations only.
Street Cuts:Aflat fee of $200.00 will be assessed for cutting asphalt on all paved or
chip-sealed roadway surfaces.If the asphalt to be cut is less than twelve
(12)months old,a Fee of $5.00 per square foot will be charged in place
of the flat fee (if the $5.00 per square foot fee is less than $200.00,The
$200.00 fee will apply).
A flat fee of $50.00 will be assessed for cuffing gravel,or native material
roadways and rights of way.
Notes:
•These fees in no way release the applicant from restoring roadways to original or better
condition.The street cut fees are in addition to the base fee and linear footage fees.All fees
are cumulative.
•Fees will not be charged for utility relocations due to Town capital improvement projects.
•Fees will not be charged to governmental agencies,tax based agencies or utility districts.
•This fee structure governs the cost of the Construction Guidelines they are an appendix to.
APPENDIX B
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