HomeMy WebLinkAbout10349RESOLUTION NO. 10349
A RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE STANDARD CONSTRUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD DETAILS FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that:
SECTION 1
Pursuant to and in furtherance of sections 4 -2 -2 (i), 12 -3 -1, 12 -4 -7 0)(2), 12 -4 -7 0)(5)(b),
12 -4 -7 0)(5)(c), 12 -4 -7 (J)(8), 12 -6 -5 (f), and 12 -6 -9 of the Pueblo Municipal Code, as amended,
and upon recommendation by the City Engineer, the Council does hereby approve the revisions to
the Standard Construction Specifications and Standard Details for the City of Pueblo, Colorado as
shown on the documents attached hereto.
SECTION 2.
After adoption of this Resolution, a true copy of the Standard Construction Specifications
and Standard Details for the City of Pueblo, as revised, shall be maintained on file in the office of
the City Clerk for public inspection. Copies shall be made available through the City's Department
of Public Works for purchase by the public at a moderate price. The document is also available
on the City of Pueblo's web site.
SECTION 3.
Revisions to the Standard Specifications and Standard Details for the City of Pueblo shall
become effective thirty days after passage of this Resolution.
INTRODUCED March 28, 2005
BY Michael Occhiato
Councilperson
APPROVED:
PRES1DENT 9F CITY C IL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
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Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
AGENDA ITEM # I D
DATE: MARCH 28, 2005
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR — DANIEL E. CENTA, P.E.
TITLE
A RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE STANDARD
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD DETAILS FOR THE CITY
OF PUEBLO
ISSUE
Should the City Council approve various revisions to the Standard Construction
Specifications and Standard Details for the City of Pueblo.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of this Resolution
BACKGROUND
The City's "Standard Construction Specifications and Standard Details," which were
adopted by City Council in June of 1997 and revised in February 2001 and May 2004,
govern the construction of streets, curbs and gutters, driveways, sidewalks, sanitary
sewers, storm sewers, and excavations in the public right of way. Since their adoption
and subsequent revisions, certain modifications are necessary to adapt to changing
materials and construction techniques, and to provide additional clarification and
guidance.
The Public Works Department solicited input from local contractors and the Pueblo
Home Builders Association (PHBA). We acknowledge the invaluable assistance of Mr.
Roger Fonda and Mr. Bob Leach, as representatives of the PHBA. Following is a
summary of the key elements of this revision:
1. Article 4 - CONCRETE
The major revision of this article will allow the use of Class F fly -ash as a
partial replacement for cement in the production of ready -mix concrete used
for sidewalks, curb and gutter, square and cross pans, and other uses in the
public right -of -way. It is the intent of this revision to allow ready -mix
suppliers an alternative to Type V cement for production of sulfate resistant
concrete.
2. Article 8 — AGGREGATE BASE CONSTRUCTION
This article was modified to allow the use of recycled asphalt product, fly ash
with aggregate hybrid, and slag, with approval from the Director of Public
Works, for use a s a base course.
3. Article 4 — CONCRETE, Article 8 — AGGREGATE BASE
CONSTRUCTION & Article 10 — HOT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT
A section under each of the above named articles was added to require the
supplier to submit a mix design (for asphalt or concrete) or testing regimen
(for aggregate base course) every two years for review and approval. The
purpose for this is to provide quality control verification for materials to be
placed in the right -of -way.
4. Article 9 - EARTHWORK
Provides for the limited and conditional use of alternate soil settlement
techniques in lieu of conventional controlled compacted fill for utility trenches
in those areas with soil types that have a proven history of roadway failure
associated with trench settlement.
5. Article 13 — STORM SEWERS
The changes to this article are a result of input from the plastic (HDPE) pipe
manufacturers resulting from the investigation of a plastic pipe failure.
6. Article 15 — EMULSIFIED ASPHALT SLURRY SEAL
This new article sets forth the specifications for asphalt slurry sealcoating for
streets. This is currently being used as one method of street resurfacing, and
is an alternative to asphalt overlay. The Public Works Department— Streets
Division prepares and administers an annual contract for this work.
7. Miscellaneous
There are a number of minor corrections and clarifications.
Attached to the resolution are those sheets from the Standard Specifications and Standard
Details that have been changed. Those changes that are deletions are stricken through and
are in brackets. Those changes that are additions are underlined. All changes (either
additions or deletions) are highlighted in yellow.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Most construction costs associated with these revisions will not change, and in many
cases will decrease the cost of construction for both the City and private developers.