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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing revisions to the City’s General Design and Construction Standards Manual (Executive Director of Development Services)
Background:
The General Design and Construction Standards Manual (GDCSM) consolidates the large majority of typical standards needed for the development or redevelopment in League City and compiles them into a single location. This manual was first accepted by City Council on September 29, 2011, and was revised on December 12, 2017 and June 12, 2018.
In the past, revisions to the GDCSM were needed due to specific issues that arose within the City. This update performs a wholesale revision to the GDCSM to bring City design and construction standards to meet or exceed industry standards. This update does the following:
· Sections are renumbered to include a new Section 600 for Reclaimed Water Design Standards which establish criteria for non-potable water systems.
· Sections related to General Provisions, General Design Procedures, General Design and Plan Requirements have been updated to reflect current industry standards and League City needs.
· Water Design Standards, Wastewater Design Standards, Roadway Design Standards, and Drainage Design Standards have been updated to reflect current industry standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
· Adds design and construction standards for Water Booster Pump Stations and Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations.
· Implements an approved products list.
· General Construction Detail Updates to reflect approved products and updated construction requirements.
· Creates a separate Construction Standards and Details manual that captures all graphic details and aligns construction standards to today’s standards.
The review team for this update was led by the Engineering Department, but several representatives from the Public Works Department and the Project Management Office were part of the review team. Staff also provided this draft document to sel...
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