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AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET PROJECT: A resolution approving a new policy regarding inspection and installation of private curb, gutter, and driveway culverts. BACKGROUND: The City of Paris has a policy dated January 8, 1999, regarding the inspection and installation of private property curb, gutter, and driveway culverts. Unfortunately, this policy gives some responsibility to the City of Paris for private property projects. Our engineering department has prepared the grade for concrete forms and sized culverts for driveway approaches. Additionally, our street department has made necessary street repairs and placed culverts on private property. The Public Works Department was asked to review this policy and submit the appropriate revisions. The revised policy diverts all aspects of these projects with exception of inspection to the property owners or contractors. Our engineering department will continue to inspect each project, checking for c ompliance. Any project that fails to comply with the current City of Paris standards will be denied. At that time, the engineering department will issue a request for changes to the property owner or contractor. DESCRIPTION: The attached resolution would authorize a new policy and place sole responsibility on the property owners or contractors instead of partial responsibility on the City of Paris. The City of Paris Public Works Department and Engineering Department have reviewed the new policy and have determined that the implementation of such policy is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Paris and best serves the public health, safety, and welfare. COST: There will be no direct cost to the City of Paris, with exception of staff upkeep. RECOMMENDED ACTION: A pproval of the resolution authorizing a new policy regardin g inspection and installation of curb, gutter, and driveway culverts in the city of Paris. STAFF CONTACT: Terry Townsend, Director of Public Works; Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney SCHEDULE: The current policy will change immediately upon approval of this resolution. COUNCIL DATE: Consider for approval at City Council’s Monday, June 11, 2001, regular Council meeting. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: See attached current policy and revised policy.