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AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO IN SUBDIVISIONS AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, has determined that the present practice is the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, pertaining to the construction of streets in area being subdivided is not sufficient for the present day needs of the community; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that there is a need for additional standards for the construction of streets, and appurtenances thereto in areas being sub-divided;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, that the following requirements shall be established in addition to existing requirements not in conflict therewith:
Section 1: Approvals and acceptance by the City shall be contingent upon the following requirements:
(a) All testing procedures for materials and construction as outlined in said specifications shall be made under the direction of a professional engineer or independent testing firm employed by the sub divider and/or developer.
(b) Engineering and Acceptance: Any street constructed within the City shall be designed by a qualified professional civil engineer duly registered to practice engineering in the State of Arkansas. Plans and specifications for such street construction shall be submitted to the City for approval prior to construction.
(c) Upon completion of construction of any street improvements, two (2) sets of as-built plans signed and sealed by the engineer supervising construction shall be prepared and submitted to the City together with a signed statement by said supervising engineer that the work was performed under his inspection and to the best of his knowledge does conform to all respects to the City’s requirements. All test reports and certifications signed by the supervising engineer shall be submitted to the City before final acceptance. All testing shall be done by an independent Civil Engineering Testing Firm, hired by the sub divider and/or developer and all cost shall be paid by the developer.
(d) Upon completion of any city street project, the sub divider and/or developer shall file with the city on a form acceptable to the City Attorney, a maintenance bond or acceptable contract, guaranteeing the correction or replacement of any or all construction that is found faulty or inadequate in any respect during the twelve (12) months period immediately following completion of construction and submission of as-built plans. No street will be accepted until such bond and as-built plans have been submitted and a letter of acceptance issued by the City.
PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of May, 1987.