HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b, Utility Permit Application Fees for Private Utility CompaniesCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 21, 1992
AGENDA ITEM: Utility Permit Application
AGENDA SECTION:
Fees for Private Utility Companies
New Business
PREPARED BY: Bud Osmundson
AGEND -NO.
City Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director
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ATTACHMENTS: Example Letter & Permit
APPROVED BY:
Application (Front & Back)
The City currently requires all private utility companies to submit a
completed "Permit Application" form (an example copy is attached) for each
installation project they have within the City. The installations vary
from new subdivision construction to replacement within established areas.
The Engineering Department is responsible for processing these permits. We
must investigate the compatibility of the proposed utility with other
private and public utilities in the area, not only on paper and plans, but
during the installation/construction as well.
All of these tasks take anywhere from a few minutes to a number of hours to
complete, depending on the complexity of the installation and the success
of tracking down the right person to talk to. Many of the utilities sub-
contract out the larger installations. These sub -contractors are usually
paid by the length of the installation, so they do not usually take the
time necessary for proper restoration, nor do they ask questions prior to
beginning the installation.
Therefore, at this time Staff is requesting that the City establish a
$50.00 permit application fee to be submitted with each permit application.
This "user fee" will assist in putting the burden of payment for Staff time
on the utility and not on the Rosemount General Public, especially in this
era of possible State budget cuts year after year. Other area communities
charge for permits and each of those contacted are shown below:
Apple Valley $30.00
Burnsville $13.00 per street
Eagan $10.00
Lakeville $50.00
We are proposing the $50.00 permit application foreach"contiguous
project. A letter would be sent out to all utility companies notifying
them of the charge. The permit fees would be income to the General budget
and would assist in offsetting Engineering Department salaries.
Please call me if you have any questions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING UTILITY
PERMIT FEES FOR PRIVATE UTILITY COMPANIES
COUNCIL ACTION:
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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 1992-
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING UTILITY PERMIT FEES
FOR PRIVATE UTILITY COMPANIES
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Rosemount hereby establishes a utility permit application fee
in the amount of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars which shall be submitted
by private utility companies at the time of application; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fifty ($50.00) Dollar permit fee
shall be for each contiguous project.
ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 1992.
E. B. McMenomy, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan M. Walsh, City Clerk
Motion by: Seconded by:
Voted in favor•
Voted against•
EXAMPLE
PHONE (612) 423+411
FAX (612) 423.5203
Date:
Attn:
(911y of Rosemount
2875 - 14Sth Street West, Rosemount. Minnason
M&d;nQ Address.
P.O. Boz 510, Rosemount, Mmnesdta 5506&0510
Re: Permit Application No.
Location
Project Name
City Project No. (if applicable)
City of Rosemount
MAYOR
Edward B. McMsnomy
COUNCIIMEMBERS
Sheiia K4saen
James (Red) stoats
Harry WBIWX
Dennis w4nor mann
ADMINISTRATOR
Stephan Jilk
Dear
The attached application No. is approved with the following stipulations:
1. No open cutting of bituminous, concrete or Class 5 surfaced streets or
sidewalks is allowed.
2. All areas must be restored to original or better condition at your cost, including
sodding or seeding as appropriate.
3. Wherever possible, these facilities are to be installed within easements
obtained in the platting process, or within easements obtained by the
applicant.
4. The City is not responsible for the installation of any conduits required for
crossings for the utility use. These are totally the responsibility of the utility
company.
Thank you for your cooperation on these matters. Please call me if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Boyd Bailey
Engineering Technician
cc:Paul Heimkes, Building Inspections
EXAMPLE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT W 1470
Permit Application
For Installation of Utilities, Street Excavation
or Driveway Access Within City Right -of -Way or Easements
APPLICANT: PHONE:
ADDRESS:
PARTY PERFORMING WORK:
ADDRESS:
NATURE OF WORK:
LOCATION OF WORK:
(please attach sketch showing work to be completed)
SURFACE TO BE DISTURBED: Concrete Bituminous Gravel
Sod Other:
(Describe)
METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION:
STARTING DATE: COMPLETION DATE:
DRIVEWAY ACCESS: Residential Commercial Type (see standard plates)
UTILITIES:
SIZE, TYPE, & LENGTH: DEPTH:
TYPE & LOCATION OF CONNECTION TO EXISTING UTILITIES:
WILL DETOUR BE REQUIRED? _YES `NO
IF YES, DESCRIBE DETOUR ROUTE:
I hereby acknowledge that this information is correct and that I agree to conform to City of
Rosemount ordinances and State Law regarding this construction, and further agree to pay the
permit fee of $
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: DATE:
NOTE: Requirements shown on reverse side shall be complied with along with all special
conditions as listed below.
FOR CITY USE ONLY
Authorized by: Date:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
White Copy to Applicant Yellow Copy to Engineer Pink Copy to Inspector
EXAMPLEGoverning Specifications
The 1988 Edition of the Minnesota Department of Transportation
"Standard Specifications for Construction" Shall Govern
Safety
1) The Applicant shall provide for the safety of the general public on and near the work
site.
2) Flags, flares, signs and barricades shall be erected in accordance with the Minnesota
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
3) All fire hydrants on and near the work site must remain accessible.
4) Excavation shall comply with current OSHA standards.
Requirements
1) No work under this application is to be started until approved and the permit issued.
2) Party performing work shall provide Insurance coverage with the City as the additional
insured for not less than the following amounts: $100,000 Each occurrence
$300,000 Annual aggregate
3) Applicant shall provide a minimum $2,000 bond.
4) All utilities are to be protected whether shown on a drawing or not. The Applicant is
responsible for notifying the proper utility company for locations prior to the start of
construction.
5) The Applicant shall guarantee all the work performed under this permit for a period of
one year after the date of final acceptance. Within this period, the Applicant shall at
no expense to the Owner, correct all defects that may appear in his own work.
6) Cutting and trimming of trees within the right-of-way and removal of resulting stumps
requires prior approval of the City.
7) After the work on the project is completed the applicant must notify the City within 24
hours that such work has been completed and is ready for final inspection and
acceptance by the City of Rosemount.
8) Restoration must be to that of surrounding area.
Roadway
1) All work shall be completed prior to street surfacing.
2) Installation of pipe under concrete or bituminous pavement or curb is to be done by
jacking or boring unless otherwise authorized by the City. When an installation is made
by jacking or boring a pipe three inches or larger in diameter, a casing of larger
dimension must be used to encase the service pipe.
3) All disturbed areas of street surface must be compacted to 100010 density.
4) All back -filling must be placed in 6" layers and thoroughly tamped. The material must be
flush with the surrounding area when finished. Exception: When "repaving around a
structure (manhole, gate valve) the bituminous patch must be 1\4" above the structure.
5) Replacing of concrete\bituminous pavement or curb will be according to City
specifications.
6) All street patching will be completed no more than 24 hours after back filling.
7) Streets may not be closed to traffic unless authorized by the City. If closing is
authorized, see the following guide lines:
a) 48 hours notice (EMERGENCY VEHICLE NOTICE)
b) a drawing showing the detour route, barricades and signs
c) informational signs stating date of street closing. This must be done no later than 24
hours of closing.
d) a letter stating the proposed procedure and time table of construction with names of
subcontractors, suppliers and type of material.