Consider Recommending City Council Approval of Resolution Adopting Minimum Requirements for Public Utilities Installed in Public Right-of-Ways and Easements 

Purpose:
The purpose of this case is to consider recommending City Council approval of a Resolution adopting minimum requirements for public utilities installed in public right-of-ways and easements.

Background:
Attached is case #11602 as discussed by City Council on January 12, 2021.  The attached resolution includes minimum requirements for public utilities installed within public right-of-ways and easements to ensure City Staff can adequately maintain public utilities in perpetuity using City-owned equipment and vehicles. 

Staff estimates 10 minutes will be required to present this case and respond to questions. 

Observations:
Staff is developing minimum design standards for municipal utilities to be installed within public right-of-ways and easements to ensure the City can adequately maintain the utilities in perpetuity using City-owned equipment and vehicles. Attached is a draft resolution intended to be used to open discussions. A final resolution incorporating comments received from the Public Works Committee will be presented to the City Council for approval at a future meeting.

Alternatives:
Alternative #1 – Motion recommending City Council approval of a Resolution adopting minimum requirements for public utilities installed in public right-of-ways and easements.

Alternative #2 – Motion of other. 

No costs are associated with this case.  

Staff recommends alternative #1.  

Motion recommending City Council approval of a Resolution adopting minimum requirements for public utilities installed in public right-of-ways and easements.