SUBJECT:
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An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Adding a New Section 7-1-6 to the Erie Municipal Code to Regulate Excavation and Potholing of Newly Constructed and Restored Public Rights-of-Way in the Town
Department
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): David Pasic, Public Works Director
John Firouzi, Transportation and Mobility Manager
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
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Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Transportation Mobility Plan (TMP): The TMP includes seven core values, which include two policy areas covering Safety/Comfort and Mitigation/Adaption/Resilience. Furthermore, the fiscal policies to preserve the transportation system are captured in the TMP.
Maintenance & Operations (O&M): The Town's asphalt and concrete maintenance philosophy is known as Taking Lasting Care (TLC). The proposed change keeps the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating aligned with the TLC maintenance policy.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Municipal Code update. The streetcut moratorium aligns with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) research recommendations and is identical to other street preservation practices for municipal governments.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* The Municipal Code update is a zero dollar ($0) update that will save millions in maintenance costs.
* The revised code provides flexibility for emergencies or special circumstances.
* The code includes an option for repaving the roadway prior to the three-year term, to the original condition, improving the aesthetic and functionality to meet public expectations.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Rating and asphalt condition tracking is a uniform practice for all government agencies. Research shows that it's more cost effective to keep a higher PCI rating to preserve the life of asphalt pavement, w...
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