2008-0432
INTRODUCED BY: PAUL J. HOGAN, PE, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
ORDINANCE NO. 08-11-2
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An ordinance of the Parish of St. Charles providing that the Code of Ordinances Parish of St. Charles be amended by revising APPENDIX C, Section II. Subdivision procedure, H. Acceptance of Improvements, 1. Procedure.
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THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That Appendix C, Section II. Subdivision procedure, H. Acceptance of Improvements, 1. Procedure, to be amended as follows:
1. Procedure. When construction is complete and in accordance with approved plans and specifications and after the railroad crossing(s), if any, has been accepted by the Parish, the subdivider, through his engineer, shall certify that all work has been completed and may request final inspection so that he may obtain written approval and acceptance from the St. Charles Parish Council. For a period of twelve (12) months after acceptance of the work, the subdivider shall keep all filled trenches, pipes, manholes, structures, paved or unpaved surfaces, railroad crossings, etc. constructed and in good condition. The subdivider shall make repairs to such defects in material and workmanship as may develop and may be discovered. If sewage treatment plants and/or pumping stations are constructed, the subdivider shall guarantee materials and workmanship of these facilities for a period of twelve (12) months. The subdivider shall also be responsible for reimbursing the Parish for any repair or maintenance cost associated with railroad crossings and related mechanical devices submitted to the Parish by the railroad from the date of the crossing(s) acceptance by the Parish until the end of the twenty-four month period. Railroad crossings shall remain the property of the developer until dedicated to and accepted by the Parish. The Public Works Department shall develop a standard inspection checklist covering each possible warranted item constructed or installed w...
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