File #: ORD-15:006    Version: 1 Name: Amend Chapter 112 of the Code of Ordinances regarding maintenance assurances
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 2/2/2015 In control: Public Works Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 4/7/2015
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 112 OF THE JONESBORO MUNICIPAL CODE
Sponsors: Engineering
Indexes: Code of Ordinances amendment
Code sections: Chapter 112 - Stormwater Management
Attachments: 1. Maintenance Assurance
Related files: ORD-08:099
Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 112 OF THE JONESBORO MUNICIPAL CODE
Body
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted specific Stormwater Regulations on December 18, 2008 (ORD-08:099) which are now codified in Chapter 112 of the Jonesboro Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Section 112-157 of Chapter 112 as currently written has been found to be burdensome on Developers, City Administrative Staff, and the City Council.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1:  :  Section 112-157 of Chapter 112 of the Jonesboro Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Maintenance Assurance
Prior to final acceptance of the development and the recording of the record plat, the Developer or Developers shall acknowledge their perpetual maintenance responsibilities for the stormwater management improvements and drainage easements to be dedicated to the City.  This assurance shall be in a form acceptable to the city engineer and the city attorney, and shall be recorded with the Circuit Court Clerk at the same time as the record plat.
SECTION 2:  That the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable.  In the event any portion or portions may be declared unconstitutional does not render the remaining provisions invalid.  Further all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
 
PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of April, 2015.