Title
An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places, of the City Code of the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, to provide consistent management of the Rights-of-Way with respect to standards of work, bonding, and permitting. (PWC 3/2/20)
(Note: First reading by City Council on March 17, 2020. Passed by unanimous vote.)
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Issue/Request:
An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places, of the City Code of the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, to provide consistent management of the Rights-of-Way with respect to standards of work, bonding, and permitting.
Key Issues:
· The City owns rights-of-ways and is responsible for the management and care of this finite resource. Chapter 26 of the City Code pertains to the City right-of-way (ROW) management.
· Excavation, street cuts, street closures, and temporary obstructions can cause significant damage or restrict access to the ROW or private property if not properly managed.
· The changes to the permitting process will standardize work requirements for ROW users, ensure liability protection for the City, and require proper restoration after the work is complete.
Proposed City Council Motion:
I move for adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places, of the City Code of the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, to provide consistent management of the Rights-of-Way with respect to standards of work, bonding, and permitting.
Background:
The primary purpose of these changes is to promote better customer service to our residents, promote better quality of work in the ROW, and improve safety of both workers and the traveling public. The proposed amendments do not significantly change the current rules governing the right of way. The changes primarily incorporate lessons learned in recent years from projects in the ROW and monitoring customer service issues reported by residents.
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