Right-Of-Way Permits/ Utilities/ Construction Section

• Performs dry-run review of street excavation plans and specifications.


• Processes applications and issues permits in the right-of-way for:


• Processes applications and issues permits in the right-of-way for:
  1. Street Excavation
  2. Utility Placement
  3. Underground Utility Service Connection
  4. Groundwater Monitoring Well
  5. Temporary Right-of-Way Closures
  6. Horizontal Overhead Banners
  7. Pay Telephones
  8. Sidewalk Cafés
  9. Newsracks
  
  
• Conducts inspections for all permits issued.


• Establishes process criteria for excavation plan reviews, permit applications and inspections.


• Recommends resolutions to the Public Works Director on all issues related to excavation plan reviews, right-of-way permits and inspections.


• Reviews vendor applications and locations and provides recommendation to Finance Department for the issuance of a Business Tax Receipt.


• Reviews special event, parade, film, and assembly applications.


• Handles a variety of public contact information involving complaints, public records requests


• Conducts bi-monthly utility coordination meetings with agencies and private contractors.


• Updates master utility atlases (above and underground).


• Processes underground utility record requests.


• Administers and inspects sidewalk repair contracts.


• Administers and inspects right-of-way maintenance contracts


• Administers and inspects bus benches/bus shelter contract.