HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET OCTOBER14 2003 City of Beaune
REGULAR MEEVING OF THE (CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCR"lfOBER 149 2003 1.30 P.M.
AG ENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Invocation pledge Roll Call
Presentations and Recognition
s Public Comment: persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 1-5/Consent
Agenda
Consent Agenda
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider approving an ordinance repealing certain sections of Chapter 6 Buildings;
S ructures: Construction Operations and Chapter 14 Housing, of the Code of
Ordinances and adopting various International Codes with amendments
2. Consider approving the purchase of fleet vehicles through the State of Texas
Cooperative Purchasing program
3. Consider approving a one year contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for
third party administration of the City's self funded preferred provider Organization
(PPO) medical plan, self funded dental plan and a fully insured Health Maintenance
Organization(IMO) with HMO Blue Texas
4. Consider authorizing the City Manager to implement the contribution rate changes
for retirees in the medical plans
5. Consider approving the purchase of copiers through the Texas Local Government
Purchasing Cooperative's BuyBoard for various City departments
COMMENTS
Councilmembers/City Manager comment on various matters
Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes)
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary.aids
or services are requested to contact Pat Buehrle at 880-3725 a day prior to the meeting.
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October 14, 2003
Consider approving an ordinance repealing certain sections of Chapter 6 Buildings; Structures;
Construction Operations and Chapter 14 Ho sin ,of the Code of Ordinances and adopting various
International Codes with amendments
City of Beaumont
�• Council Agenda Item
TO: City council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Tom Warner, Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: October 14,2003
AGENDA MEMO DATE: September 24, 2003
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider an ordinance repealing Article I Section 6-3,Article
II Sections 6-20 and 6-21, Article IV Section 6-102(4), Article V
Section 6-130, Article VI Section 6-144 and 6-145, Article VII
Sections 6-170 and 6-171, Article VIII Section 6-172 and Article I
Section 14-1 of Chapter 6 Buildings; Structures: Construction
Operations and Chapter 14 Housing,respectively,and adopting new
Article II Sections 6-20 and 6-21,Article IV Section 6-102(4),Article
V Section 6-130, Article VI Section 6-140 and 6-142, Article VII
Sections 6-170 and 6-171, Article VIII Section 6-172, Article X
Section 175 and amending Article I Section 6-4 requiring a
Contractor's Demolition Bond,
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends repeal of the Standard Building Code,Standard Existing Building Code,
Standard Gas Code,Standard Plumbing Code and Standard Housing Code currently in use by the City
and adoption of the 2003 Editions of the International Building Code,International Existing Building
Code,International Fuel Gas Code,International Mechanical Code,International Plumbing Code and
International Property Maintenance Code. The City is currently using the 1996 Edition of the
International Mechanical Code. Also,it is recommended that the current local amendment associated
with residential house moving be changed to allow the Building Official to grant one thirty-day
extension for delays caused by matters beyond the control of the owner or house mover.
BACKGROUND
The City of Beaumont adopted the (Southern) Standard Building Code, with related codes, and has
been a member of the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) since 1954. The
SBCCI,the Building Officials and Code Administrators International(BOCA)and the International
Conference of Building Officials(ICBO)founded the International Code Council(ICC)in 1994. The
ICC was founded to develop a single set ofcomprehensive and coordinated national model construction
codes that could be used throughout the country.
The Standard Building Code and related codes are updated every three years. With the establishment
ofthe ICC,effective February 1,2003,the 1999 Standard Building Code is the final edition. Since the
Standard Building Code is no longer available,it is necessary for the City to consider the adoption of
new codes. The ICC has developed the following codes to replace the existing Standard Codes:
• International Building Code
• International Energy Conservation Code
• International Existing Building Code
• International Fire Code
• International Fuel Gas Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Plumbing Code
• International Property Maintenance Code
• International Residential Code
• International Zoning Code
The International Energy Conservation Code, International Mechanical Code and the International
Residential Code have been adopted by the City. The City currently has a zoning ordinance and
adoption of the International Zoning Code is not necessary. Additionally, the City has adopted the
National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA). The National
Electrical Code is automatically adopted by the City every three years or when updated by the NFPA.
On August 21,2003,the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals conducted a public meeting
to receive input from interested parties. During the meeting several speakers requested consideration
by the City to adopt the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA)Building Code.
The new International Codes is basically Standard Building Codes, currently being used by the City,
with minor revisions and/or restructuring. The natural progression of events would be for the City to
adopt codes that are similar,or as close as possible,to the codes currently in use. This would minimize
the learning curve for local architects,developers,contractors and City staff.
Currently,the International Building Code is the most widely recognized building code and has been
adopted by the Department ofDefense and 45 states,including Texas. The International Building Code
has been endorsed by the American Institute of Architects,the National Association of Homebuilders
and many other construction organizations. Locally,the Code has the support of the Homebuilder's
Association of Southeast Texas and the Southeast Texas Chapter of the American Institute of
Architects. A partial list of cities and state agencies in Texas that have adopted the International
Building Code is enclosed.
The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals voted 8-0, with one abstention, to recommend
adoption ofthe 2003 Editions ofthe International Building Code,International Existing Building Code,
International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International
Plumbing Code, and International Property Maintenance Code. Additionally, the Board voted to
approve a new permit fee schedule.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Permit fees are being increased by an average 10 percent above the current fees.
PREVIOUS ACTION
The proposed adoption of the International Codes was discussed with City Council during the
September 23,2003 City Council meeting.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager,Public Works Director and Building Official.
AdoptionBuildingCodessk.wpd
September 24,2003
ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW CODES
REGULATING CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF
STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT;
SPECIFICALLY,THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING
CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE,
AND THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE; SETTING FEES; MAKING LOCAL AMENDMENTS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL;AND PROVIDING
A PENALTY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
Section 1.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-3, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont be
and the same is hereby repealed.
Section 2.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-20, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 6-20 is hereby adopted to read as
follows:
"Sec. 6-20. Adoption of Code.
There is hereby adopted by the City for the purpose of establishing
rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition,
equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and
structures, that certain building code known as the International Building
Code being particularly the 2003 Edition thereof, including Appendix A, B,
C, &D. One copy of such International Building Code has been and now is
filed in the office of the city clerk of the city and the same is hereby adopted
and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on
which this section shall take effect,the provisions thereof shall be controlling
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the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, equipment and
maintenance of all buildings and other structures within the corporate limits
of the City, save and except the portions of the International Building Code
which are hereby deleted, substituted, modified or amended, as set forth in
this Article."
Section 3.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-21, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 6-21 is hereby adopted to read as
follows:
"Sec. 6-21. Amendments to Code.
Section 105.1 of the International Buildin Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 105.1 When Required. Any owner, authorized agent, or contractor
who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or
change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, or
construct a sign of any description, or to install or alter fire
extinguishing apparatus, elevators, engines, or to install a steam
boiler, furnace, heater, incinerator, or other heat producing
apparatus, or other appurtenances, or to install burglar bars, the
installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such
work to be done, shall first make application to the building official
and obtain the required permit for the work."
Section 106.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents, special
inspection and structural observation programs, and other data shall
be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit.
The design professional shall be an architect or engineer legally
registered under the laws of this state regulating the practice of
architecture or engineering and shall affix his official seal to said
drawings, specifications and accompanying data, for the following:
(n All Group A, E and I occupancies.
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(II) Buildings and structures three stories or more high.
(III) Buildings and structures 5,000 square feet(465 m2)or more in
area.
For all other buildings and structures, the submittal shall bear the
certification of the applicant that some specific state law exception
permits its preparation by a person not so registered.
Section 908.2 is amended to read as follows:
Section 108.2 Fee schedule.
Total Valuation Fee
$1,000 to$50,000 $15.75 forthe first$1,000.00 plus$5.25 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000.00.
$50,000 to $100,000 $273.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $4.20 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to
and including $100,000.00.
$100,000 to $500,000 $483.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $3.15 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to
and including $500,000.00.
$500,000 and up $1,743.00 forthe first$500,000.00 plus $2.10 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
Moving Fee
For the moving of any building or structure, the fee shall be $150.00
Demolition Fee
For the demolition of any building or structures, the fee shall be $50.00
Penalties
Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started or
preceded prior to obtaining said permit, the fees herein specified shall be
doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons
from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of
the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
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Plan Checking Fees
When the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds$1,000.00 and a
plan is required to be submitted by 105.1, a plan-checking fee shall be paid
to the building official at the time of submitting plans and specifications for
checking. Said plan-checking fee shall be equal to one-half of the building
permit fee. Such plan-checking is in addition to the building permit fee.
Section 111.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 111.4 Temporary service. Temporary electrical service may be
supplied to a building that is under construction after the owner of the
building and the general contractor make such request on a form
provided by the Building Official. The temporary service shall be
provided for a period not to exceed three (3) months. At the end of
three(3) months, ten (10)days written notice shall be provided to the
owner or occupant that the electrical service will be disconnected
unless permanent approval or an additional temporary permit has
been issued. The Building Official shall then issue written
instructions to the electricity provider to disconnect the temporary
electrical service. A letter addressed to"occupancy", at the address
of the temporary service shall be deemed as sufficient to notify the
owner if the name and address of the owner are not known.
Section 113.4 of the International Buildin Code is amended to read as
follows:
Section 113.4 Violation and penalties. Any person who shall violate any
provision of the International_Builgipq Code, or fail to comply
therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof,or who shall erect,
construct, alter, demolish or move any structure, or who shall cause
to be erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved, or demolished
a building or structure, in violation of a detailed statement or drawing
submitted and approved thereunder, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor. Each such person shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which any
violation of any of the provisions of such code is committed, or
continued, and upon conviction of any such violation such person
shall be punished as provided in section 1-8 of the Code of
Ordinances.
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Section 113.5 is added to read as follows:
Section 113.5.
(a) A building contractor's bond may be revoked,after notice and hearing
before the city manager or his designee, for either [any] of the
following reasons:
(1) Reoccurring incidents of work performed not in accordance
with the International Buildin Code and the holder refuses to
correct the violation after being given sufficient notice of said
violations; or
(2) The bond or permits were obtained or extended by fraud or
deception; or
(3) That one or more of the terms or conditions imposed by the
bond has not been met or has been violated; or
(4) Failure of the bond holder to comply with the requirements of
the International Buildin Code.
(b) Prior to revocation of the bond,the city manager or his designee shall
notify the bond holder in writing, stating the reasons for which the
bond is subject to revocation and advising that the bond shall be
permanently revoked at the end of five (5) days following the service
of such notice, unless a request for a hearing is filed with the city
manager or his designee by the bond holder, within such a five-day
period. A bond may be suspended for cause pending its revocation
or a hearing relative thereto. If no request for hearing is filed within
the five-day period, the revocation of the bond becomes final. The
bond holder may not perform any work in the City during the period
of suspension pending the outcome of the hearing.
(c) Service of notices—Notice provided for in this ordinance[code]shall
be deemed to have been properly served when the notice has been
delivered personally to the bond holder,or such notice has been sent
by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last
known address of the bond holder. A copy of such notice shall be
filed with the records of the city manager or his designee.
(d) Hearings — The hearings provided for in this ordinance shall be
conducted by the city manager or his designee at a time and place
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designated by him. Based upon the record of such hearing, the city
manager or his designee shall make a final finding and shall sustain,
modify, or rescind any official notice or order considered in the
hearing.
(e) Application after revocation —Whenever a revocation of a bond has
become final, the bond holder of the revoked bond may make written
application for a new bond after a period of six (6) months.
Sections 907.2.1 through 907.2.11 is deleted from the International
Building Code and is referenced in the International Fire Code.
Section 1803ofthe International Buildin g Code is amended byadding
thereto the following subsection:
Section 1803.7.1 Open pit excavations.
(1) Definitions:
(a) Person. As defined in section 1-2 of the Code of Ordinances.
(b) Borrow pit. The pit, hole, or depression created by any
excavation of dirt, sand, stone, or other earth material.
(2) Except as provided in subparagraph (3) hereof, no person shall dig,
excavate, remove, or cause to be dug, excavated, or removed, any
dirt, clay, rock, or other material below the surface of the ground
without having first obtained an excavation permit in accordance with
the provisions of this subsection. Any excavations in violation of this
subsection are hereby declared to be public nuisances.
(3) This subsection shall not be applicable to excavation for foundation
purposes, where a building permit has been properly applied for and
granted in accordance with the International Buildin g Code;provided,
however, if the construction for which a building permit had been
granted should be abandoned or delayed for a period longerthan one
hundred eighty (180) days, any pit excavated shall be required to
conform to the provisions of subparagraphs (5), (6) and (10) of this
subsection. This subsection shall not be applicable to excavations of
drainage ditches, canals, or similar facilities.
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(4) Each application for an excavation permit shall be in writing, on a
form provided for that purpose by the city engineer, stating the
purpose of the proposed excavation of the land upon which the
excavation is to be done, and the names of all owners of the land
upon which the proposed excavation is to be done, and of all owners
of land lying within one hundred (100) feet of the proposed
excavation, and shall be accompanied by an accurate drawing
showing the location of the proposed excavation, and the dimensions
of the borrow pit to be created thereby. Each application shall be
accompanied by a permit fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00), which
shall be refunded to the applicant if the permit is not granted. The
permit fee shall not be required of any governmental agency, entity,
or instrumentality, but all other requirements of this subsection shall
remain applicable to such bodies.
(5) No excavation shall be made within ten (10)feet of any property line,
without the express written consent of the owner of the adjacent
property. Borrow pits shall be sloped no steeper than two (2) feet
horizontal for each one(1)foot vertical measurement. An excavation
which is conducted adjacent to roadways, easements, drainage
systems, utility lines, or other structures, shall be conducted at an
adequate distance from such facilities, as determined by the building
official, so as not to interfere with or cause damage to such facilities.
(6) No excavation may be made upon any dedicated street or highway
right-of-way or any planned or proposed street described in the
master street plan of the City.
(7) Trucks hauling excavated material shall, insofar as possible, use
existing truck routes. Excavated materials shall not be dropped or
placed upon any public street or highway.
(8) Upon proper application as provided in subparagraph (3) hereof, the
building official shall issue an excavation permit if he is satisfied,from
competent evidence presented to him as he may require, that the
proposed excavation is consistent with the public health, safety, and
welfare,that the requirements of this subsection will be met, and that
the excavation operations will be conducted in a manner and at a
location which will supplement existing or proposed drainage facilities
of the City.
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(9) If an application for an excavation permit is denied by the building
official, the applicant may within ten (10) days appeal such denial to
the city council. The city council shall set a public hearing, which
shall be held no later than thirty (30) days after presentation of the
appeal to the city council. Following such hearing, the city council
may either affirm, overrule, or modify the decision of the director, and
such decision of the city council shall be final.
(10) Upon completion of the excavation for which a permit has been
granted hereunder, but not later than one hundred eighty(180) days
after excavation has begun, a substantial fence, at least six (6) feet
in height and otherwise being in accordance with specifications
promulgated by building official, shall be erected completely
surrounding the borrow pit. Such fence shall be kept in good repair
as long as the borrow pit exists, and all gates kept closed except as
necessary for excavation and removal purposes. If any part of a
borrow pit is situated within fifty (50) feet of a residence, the fence
surrounding such pit shall be so constructed as to prevent small
children from gaining access to the borrow pit.
Section 1813 of the International Building Code is added to read as follows:
Section 1813.
(a) General.
(1) Foundation repair work on all residential structures, shall be
accomplished only by a contractor licensed and bonded by the
City to operate as a building contractor, or foundation repair
contractor, within the corporate limits of the City.
(2) A permit for each foundation repair project must be obtained
from the building official prior to beginning any actual repair
work. The fee shall be as that established by the City in
accordance with current fee schedules.
(3) A permit will be issued to the foundation repair contractor,
upon approval by the building official of documents (in three
(3)copies)submitted by the contractor containing the following
information, and payment of the scheduled fee:
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a. A drawing of the complete building foundation plan,
indicating the location of the foundation failure and the
proposed corrective work.
b. A detailed description of the proposed corrective work.
C. A copy of the proposal to the property owner with the
owners signature indicating acceptance.
d. A copy of the submittal documents, bearing the
approval of the building official, shall be maintained at
the job site for review by the City building inspector.
e. Prior to the placement of any concrete, the contractor
shall arrange for a job site inspection by the building
inspector.
(b) Minimum standards -- Reinforced concrete foundation.
(1) Holes in earth for foundation piers and footings must be free
of standing water, loose dirt, or other deleterious matter, prior
to placement of concrete.
(2) Each drilled shaft/(footing) must have as a minimum an
eighteen inch diameter shaft, or a twelve inch diameter shaft
with an eighteen inch diameter footing. In lieu of these
minimum size footings,an engineered design forthis particular
project may be substituted. Engineered design repair work
shall be documented by drawings and specifications bearing
the seal and signature of a current Texas Registered
Professional Engineer.
(3) Minimum sized shafts/(footings) shall have a maximum
spacing of eight(8)feet for single story and six(6)feet for two-
story structures. A minimum of two (2) footing diameters
clearance shall be maintained between footings.
(4) Shafts/footings shall be founded at a minimum depth of eight
(8) inches and bearing on a firm soil of constant moisture
content.
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(5) Each footing/shaft will have a maximum angle of fifteen (15)
degrees from vertical.
(6) Each shaft will contain a minimum of three (3) #5-A36
reinforcing bars for the full depth of the shaft.
(7) Each shaft (footing) must have a minimum of five (5) days
concrete (min. 2500 psi at 28 days) curing time before
imposing jacking loads.
(8) A solid concrete block or poured in place concrete (min. 2500
psi at 28 days) must be used to transfer the building load to
the footing after jacking.
(9) Minimum size (3"x6"x1/4") steel shims set in two (2) rows, a
maximum of three(3) inches high, may be used to transfer the
load to the solid concrete blocks.
(10) Backfill of the excavation may consist of excavated material or
low p.i. (10-20)clay compacted to existing adjacent conditions.
Sand backfill will not be permitted except for the top six (6)
inches which may be used to level the grade.
(c) Minimum standards -- Houses on piers.
(1) Minimum size concrete footing pads shall be 16"x16"x4"solid
concrete with solid concrete block piers.
(2) Maximum height of shims shall be one and one half-inches (1
%2), and shim width must equal the width of sill. Exception:
Shims on existing masonry piers may have a maximum height
of three (3) inches.
(3) All new wood sills must be treated wood, half-lap spliced and
properly nailed with two (2) treated wood splice plates. All
joints must be supported by a pier with pad footing.
Section 3408 is amended to read as follows:
Section 3408.
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A. It shall be unlawful to move a building or part of a building through or
across any sidewalk, street, alley or highway within the City of
Beaumont if the building or part of a building was designed for
residential purposes and is to be placed on a lot in the City for
residential purposes without obtaining a residential moving permit
from the Building Official. A building or part of a building to be used
for other than residential purposes may not be moved through or
across any sidewalk, street or alley within the City without first
obtaining a moving permit from the Building Official. The application
for a residential moving permit shall be accompanied by applications
for all necessary permits required to bring these houses, buildings or
structures into compliance with the applicable building codes.
Included with the building permit application shall be a complete set
of plans showing the changes, if any, of the structure after all
contemplated improvements.
B. A residential moving permit may be obtained from the Building Official
if the residential structure, prior to being moved, meets the following
criteria:
1. The structure must be located in the City of Beaumont.
2. The appraised value of the structure, as set by the Jefferson
County Appraisal District, must be a minimum of 50 per cent of
the average appraised value of all residential structures on
lots or tracts within four hundred feet of the property line of the
lot or tracts upon which the structure to be moved will be
placed.
3. The application for a residential moving permit must be
accompanied by an application for all necessary permits
required to bring the structure into compliance with all
applicable codes. Included with the building permit application
shall be a complete set of plans showing the changes, if any,
of the structure after all contemplated improvements.
C. The Building Official, as a condition precedent to the issuance of a
residential moving permit, shall require a bond or cashier's check in
the amount of$5,000. Such bond or cashier's check shall be made
payable to the City of Beaumont and shall be conditioned upon strict
compliance with the terms of this ordinance.
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1. The structure will be brought into compliance with all
applicable codes and connected to water, sewer, electricity
and gas if applicable ("utilities") within ninety calendar days
after relocation to the new site. Failure to connect the
structure to utilities may result in forfeiture of the required
security and demolition of the structure. If the security is
forfeited for any reason, the City is hereby authorized to
demolish the structure and clear the lot. By signing an
application for a residential moving permit,the owner or agent
for the owner agrees that the structure may be demolished by
the City if it, becomes necessary to forfeit the security required
by this ordinance.
2. Failure or refusal to timely perform any one or more of the
requirements of this ordinance may result in the forfeiture of
the required security.
D. Appeals from the denial or a residential moving permit or a decision
to forfeit the required security by the Building Official shall be made
in writing to the Zoning Board of Adjustment within ten days after the
denial of such permit. The Zoning Board of Adjustment may reverse
the decision of the Building Official if the Board of Adjustment finds by
the concurrence of four members of the Board that the structure
meets the requirements set out herein for issuance of a residential
building permit.
E. Extensions of time as deemed reasonable may be granted by the
Building Official upon a showing of delay caused by matters beyond
the control of the owner or house mover. One thirty-day extension
may be granted by the Building Official.
Appendix D101.2 of the International Building Code is amended to read as
follows:
Fire districts: There are hereby created and established within the City
two (2) fire districts which shall be known and designated as the first
fire district and the second fire district, and shall have the following
boundaries:
(a) First fire district. The first fire district shall include all the area lying
within the following described boundaries: Beginning at the
intersection of the center line of Magazine Street with the westerly
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bank of Brakes Bayou;thence west along the center line of Magazine
Street and said center line of Willow Street; thence south along the
center line of Willow Street to its intersection with the center line of
Calder Avenue; thence west along the center line of Calder Avenue
to its intersection with the center line of Forrest Street; thence south
along the center line of Forrest Street and said center line extended
to its intersection with the present main line of the Texas and New
Orleans Railroad track; thence easterly along the present main line
of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad track to its intersection with
the center line of Trinity Street extended northward; thence in a
southerly direction along the said center line of Trinity Street to its
intersection with the center line of Crockett Street; thence westerly
along the center line of Cricket Street to its intersection with the
center line of Holmes Avenue; thence southerly along the center line
of Forsythe Street; thence easterly along the center line of Forsythe
Street to its intersection with the center line of Trinity Street; thence
southerly along the center line of Trinity Street to its intersection with
the center line of College Street;thence easterly along the center line
of College Street to its intersection with the center line of Neches
Street; thence southerly along the center line of Neches Street to its
intersection with the center line of Franklin Street; thence easterly
along the center line of Franklin Street to its intersection with the
center line of Park Street; thence southerly along the center line of
Park Street to its intersection with the center line of Blanchette
(formerly Austin) Street; thence easterly along the center line of
Blanchette (formerly Austin) Street to its intersection with the center
line of Main Street; thence northerly along the center line of Main
Street to its intersection with the center line of Gilbert (formerly
Washington) Street; thence easterly along the center line of Gilbert
(formerly Washington) Street to its intersection with the easterly line
of the original townsite of Beaumont; thence northerly along the
easterly line of the original townsite of Beaumont to its intersection
with the center line of College Street; thence westerly along the
center line of College Street to its intersection with the center line of
Market Street; thence northerly along the center line of Market Street
to its intersection with the center line of Forsythe Street; thence
easterly along the center line of Forsythe Street and said center line
extended to its intersection with the westerly bank of the Neches
River; thence in a northerly direction along the westerly bank of the
Neches River and Brakes Bayou to the place of beginning.
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(b) Second fire district. The second fire district shall include all of the
area of the City except that which is excluded in the first fire district."
Section 4.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-102(4), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Beaumont be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 6-102(4) is hereby
adopted to read as follows:
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"Sec 6-902 (4). Fees.
(a) (4) Additional meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(b) Air condition unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.20 ea.
(c) Attic/Ceiling fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10 ea.
(d) Bells, buzzers & chimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10 ea.
(e) Clean and show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.50 ea.
(f) Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10 ea.
(g) Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10 ea.
(h) Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.20 ea.
(i) Elevators, dumbwaiters &escalators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.25 ea.
U) Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.25 ea.
(k) Floodlight poles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10 ea.
(1) Furnace/Space heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 ea.
(m) Gasoline pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.30 ea.
(n) Increase service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 ea.
(o) Light/Power panels except at point of service . . . . . . . . . $8.25 ea.
(p) Minimum permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 ea.
(q) Motor over 5HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . $2.75 ea.
(r) Motor up to 5HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.20 ea.
(s) Move meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 ea.
(t) Name change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 ea.
(u) Outlets/Switches/Receptacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.25 ea.
(v) Overtime inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00 ea.
(w) Permanent pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 ea.
(x) Pre-Final service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 ea.
(Y) Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.20 ea.
(z) Reconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 ea.
(aa) Rectifiers/Transformers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • • • • • . . $5.50 ea.
(bb) Reground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 ea.
(cc) Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 ea.
(dd) Signs/Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.50 ea.
(ee) Swimming pool above ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 ea.
(ft) Swimming pool in ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.50 ea.
(gg) Temporary pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 ea.
(hh) Water heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.20 ea.
(ii) Welding machine outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,20 ea.
0) Yard lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10 ea."
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Section S.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-130, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 6-130 is hereby adopted to read
as follows:
"Sec. 6-130. Adoption of code.
The 2003 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code is hereby
adopted and declared operative as the gas code of the city, save and except
those portions that are deleted, modified or amended by this Code of
Ordinances. A copy of such code is on file in the office of the city clerk."
Section 6.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-130, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Beaumont be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 6-130 is hereby
adopted to read as follows:
"Sec. 6-131. Amendments to Code.
Section 106.5.2 is amended to read as follows:
Section 106.5.2 Fee schedule.
Minimum permit fee of$11.00, $1.10 additional for each opening over
four(4).
Reinspection - $11.00 ea
Overtime inspection - $55.00 ea."
Section 7.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-144 and 6-145 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Beaumont be and the same are hereby repealed.
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Section 8.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-140 and 6-142 of the Code of Ordinances be and the
same are hereby adopted to read as follows:
"Sec. 6-140. Adoption of Code.
The 2003 edition of the International Plumbing Code , except for
appendices, is hereby adopted and declared operative as the plumbing
code of the City, save and except those portions that are deleted,
modified or amended by this Code of Ordinances. A copy of such code
is on file in the office of the city clerk.
Sec. 6-142. Amendments to Code.
Section 106.6.2 of the 2003 International Plumbing Code is
amended to read as follow:
Section 106.6.2. Fee schedule.
(a) Air conditioning drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(b) Dental chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 ea.
(c) Dish washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(d) Drinking fountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(e) Floor drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(f) Garbage disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(g) Grease trap and/or wash rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.40 ea.
(h) Laundry tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(i) Lavatories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
0) Minimum permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 ea.
(k) Overtime inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00 ea.
(1) Reinspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 ea.
(m) Service sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(n) Sewer line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 ea.
(o) Showers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(p) Single sink in restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(q) Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(r) Three compartment sink in restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.40 ea.
(s) Toilet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(t) Tub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(u) Two compartment sink in restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.30 ea.
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(v) Urinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(w) Washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(x) Wash room connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
(y) Water heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 ea.
(z) Water line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 ea.
Section 605.4 of the 2003 International Plumbing Code is amended
to add a new Section 605.4.1 to read as follows:
Section 605.4.1. Underground inaccessible water distribution piping under
a slab shall be copper water tube minimum type "L".
Section 702 of the 2003 International Plumbing Code is amended to
read as follows:
Section 702.2. All sanitary drainage and vent piping for building drain or
building sewer to be schedule 40 PVC or better, cast iron, or copper
tube."
Section 9.
That Chapter 6, Sections 6-170 and 6-171, of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Beaumont be and the same are hereby repealed and a new Sections 6-170 and 6-171
are hereby adopted to read as follows:
"Sec. 6-170. International Mechanical Code adopted; on file.
There is hereby adopted by the city, for the purpose of establishing
rules and regulations for air conditioning, heating and ventilating equipment,
refrigeration, ducts and duct systems, piping, incinerators and electrical
requirements for same, that certain code known as the International
Mechanical Code,being particularly the 2003 Edition,except for appendices,
of which one (1) copy has been and now is filed in the office of the city clerk
for the city and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if
set out at length herein, and from the date on which this article shall take
effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction of air
conditioning, heating, and ventilating equipment, refrigeration equipment,
ducts and duct systems, piping, incinerators and the electrical requirements
for same, save and except the portions of the International Mechanical Code
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which are hereby deleted, substituted, modified or amended as set forth in
this article.
Sec. 6-171. Amendments to code.
Section 106.5.2 is amended to read as follows:
Section 106.5.2 Fee schedule. Fee for inspecting heating, ventilating,
ductwork, air conditioning and refrigeration systems shall be eleven
dollars($11.00)for the first one thousand dollars($1,000),or fraction
thereof, of valuation of the installation plus two dollars and twenty
cents ($2.20) for each additional one thousand dollars ($1,000), or
fraction thereof. Reinspection fee shall be eleven dollars ($11.00).
Overtime inspection shall be fifty-five dollars ($55.00).
Section 301.7 is amended to read as follows:
Section 301.7 Electrical connections.
Section 301.7.1 General. All electric connections between fuel-fired
appliances, mechanical equipment, etc. and the building wiring shall
conform to N.F.P.A. 70 and the currently adopted National Electrical
Code.
Section 301.7.2 For new construction, a disconnecting means and one
hundred fifteen-volt outlet shall be installed within sight and easy
reach in the ungrounded leads of each power circuit to electrically
operated components. The disconnecting means shall in no case be
installed farther than six (6) feet from the service side of the
equipment.
Section 301.7.3 For existing construction, disconnecting means (shall be
installed) within sight, not more than fifty (50) feet distant from the
equipment, and within easy reach in the ungrounded leads of each
power circuit to electrically operated components."
Section 10.
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That Chapter 6, Section 6-172, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 6-172 is hereby adopted to read
as follows:
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"Sec. 6-172. Adoption of Code.
The 2003 Edition of the International Existing Building Code is hereby
adopted and declared operative as the existing building code of the City. A
copy of such code is on file in the office of the city clerk."
Section 11.
That Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont be and the same
is hereby amended to add a new Section 6-175 to read as follows:
"Sec. 6-175. Adoption of Code.
There is hereby adopted by the city for the purpose of establishing
rules and regulations attendant to the use and occupancy of residential
buildings and accessory structures that certain code known as the 2003
Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code. One (1) copy of
such International Property Maintenance Code has been ans now is filed in
the office of the city clerk of the city and the same is hereby adopted and
incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on
which this section shall take effect,the provisions thereof shall be controlling
concerning the matters set out in said code."
Section 12.
This ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2004.
Section 13.
That if any section, subsection,sentence,clause or phrase of this ordinance,or the
application of same to a particular set of persons or circumstances, should for any reason
be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this
ordinance, and to such end the various portions and provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be severable.
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Section 14.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent
of the conflict only.
Section 15 .
That any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall, upon
conviction, be punished as provided in Section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Beaumont, Texas.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont on this the 7"' day of
October, 2003.
- Mayor-
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ARTICLE H. BUILDING CODE
Sec. 6-20. Adoption of Code
There is hereby adopted by the City for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations
for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy,
location and maintenance of buildings and structures,that certain building code known as
the International Building Code being particularly the 2003 Edition thereof, including
Appendix A,B,C,&D. One copy of such International Building Code has been and now
is filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City and the same is hereby adopted and
incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein,and from the date on which this section
shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling the construction, alteration,
repair, removal, demolition, equipment and maintenance of all buildings and other
structures within the corporate limits of the City, save and except the portion to the
International Building Code which are hereby deleted,substituted,modified or amended,
as set forth in this Article.
Sec. 6-21. Amendments to Code
Section 105.1 of the Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
105.1 When Required. Any owner, authorized agent, or contractor
who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or
change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect,or construct
a sign of any description,or to install or alter fire extinguishing apparatus,
elevators, engines, or to install a steam boiler, furnace, heater,
incinerator, or other heat producing apparatus, or other appurtenances,
or to install burglar bars, the installation of which is regulated by this
code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application
to the building official and obtain the required permit for the work.
Section 106.1 is amended to read as follows:
106.1 Submittal documents. Construction documents,special inspection
and structural observation programs, and other data shall be submitted in
one or more sets with each application for a permit. The design
professional shall be an architect or engineer legally registered under the
laws of this state regulating the practice of architecture or engineering
and shall affix his official seal to said drawings, specifications and
accompanying data, for the following:
1. All Group A, E and I occupancies.
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2. Buildings and structures three stories or more high.
3. Buildings and structures 5,000 square feet (465 m2) or more in
area.
For all other buildings and structures, the submittal shall bear the
certification of the applicant that some specific state law exception
permits its preparation by a person not so registered.
Section 108.2 is amended to read as follows:
108.2 Fee schedule.
Total Valuation Fee
$1,000 to$50,000 $15.75 for the first$1,000.00 plus $5.25
for each additional thousand or fraction
thereof, to and including $50,000.00.
$50,000 to $100,000 $273.00 for the first$50,000.00 plus
$4.20 for each additional thousand or
fraction thereof, to and including
$100,000.00.
$100,000 to $500,000 $483.00 for the first$100,000.00 plus
$3.15 for each additional thousand or
fraction thereof, to and including
$500,000.00.
$500,000 and up $1,743.00 for the first$500,000.00 plus
$2.10 for each additional thousand or
fraction thereof.
Moving Fee
For the moving of any building or structure, the fee shall be $150.00
Demolition Fee
For the demolition of any building or structures, the fee shall be $50.00
Penalties
Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started or
preceded prior to obtaining said permit,the fees herein specified shall be
doubled,but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons
from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution
of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
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Plan Checking Fees
When the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds$1,000.00 and
a plan is required to be submitted by 105.1, a plan-checking fee shall be
paid to the building official at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for checking. Said plan-checking fee shall be equal to one-
half of the building permit fee. Such plan-checking is in addition to the
building permit fee.
Section 111.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
111.4 Temporary service. Temporary electrical service may be supplied
to a building that is under construction after the owner of the building and
the general contractor make such request on a form provided by the
Building Official. The temporary service shall be provided for a period
not to exceed three(3)months. At the end of three(3)months, ten(10)
days written notice shall be provided to the owner or occupant that the
electrical service will be disconnected unless permanent approval or an
additional temporary permit has been issued. The Building Official shall
then issue written instructions to the electricity provider to disconnect the
temporary electrical service. A letter addressed to "occupancy", at the
address of the temporary service shall be deemed as sufficient to notify
the owner if the name and address of the owner are not known.
Section 113.4 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
113.4 Violation and penalties.Any person who shall violate any provision
of the Building Code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the
requirements thereof, or who shall erect, construct, alter, demolish or
move any structure, or who shall cause to be erected, constructed,
altered, repaired, moved, or demolished a building or structure, in
violation of a detailed statement or drawing submitted and approved
thereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during
which any violation of any of the provisions of such code is committed,or
continued,and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be
punished as provided in section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances.
Section 113.5 is added to read as follows:
(a) A building contractor's bond may be revoked, after notice and
hearing before the City Manager or his designee, for either [any] of the
following reasons:
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(1) Reoccurring incidents of work performed not in accordance with
the Building Code and the holder refuses to correct the violation
after being given sufficient notice of said violations; or
(2) The bond or permits were obtained or extended by fraud or
deception; or
(3) That one or more of the terms or conditions imposed by the bond
has not been met or has been violated; or
(4) Failure of the bond holder to comply with the requirements of the
Building Code.
(b) Prior to revocation of the bond, the City Manager or his designee
shall notify the bond holder in writing, stating the reasons for which the
bond is subject to revocation and advising that the bond shall be
permanently revoked at the end of five(5) days following the service of
such notice,unless a request for a hearing is filed with the City Manager
or his designee by the bond holder,within such a five-day period. A bond
may be suspended for cause pending its revocation or a hearing relative
thereto. If no request for hearing is filed within the five-day period, the
revocation of the bond becomes final. The bond holder may not perform
any work in the City during the period of suspension pending the outcome
of the hearing.
(c) Service of notices - Notice provided for in this ordinance [code]
shall be deemed to have been properly served when the notice has been
delivered personally to the bond holder, or such notice has been sent by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known
address of the bond holder. A copy of such notice shall be filed with the
records of the City Manager or his designee.
(d) Hearings - The hearings provided for in this ordinance shall be
conducted by the City Manager or his designee at a time and place
designated by him. Based upon the record of such hearing, the City
Manager or his designee shall make a final finding and shall sustain,
modify,or rescind any official notice or order considered in the hearing.
(e) Application after revocation-Whenever a revocation of a bond has
become final, the bond holder of the revoked bond may make written
application for a new bond after a period of six(6) months.
Section 907.2.1 through 907.2.11 is deleted from the Building Code and is referenced in
the International Fire Code.
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Section 6.
Section 1803 of the Building Code is amended by adding thereto the following subsection:
1803.7.1 Open pit excavations.
(1) Definitions:
(a) Person. As defined in section 1-2 of the Code of Ordinances.
(b) Borrow pit. The pit, hole, or depression created by any
excavation of dirt, sand, stone, or other earth material.
(2) Except as provided in subparagraph(3)hereof,no person shall dig,
excavate, remove, or cause to be dug, excavated, or removed, any dirt,
clay, rock, or other material below the surface of the ground without
having first obtained an excavation permit in accordance with the
provisions of this subsection. Any excavations in violation of this
subsection are hereby declared to be public nuisances.
(3) This subsection shall not be applicable to excavation for foundation
purposes, where a building permit has been properly applied for and
granted in accordance with the Building Code;provided,however, if the
construction for which a building permit had been granted should be
abandoned or delayed for a period longer than one hundred eighty (180)
days, any pit excavated shall be required to conform to the provisions of
subparagraphs(5), (6)and(10) of this subsection. This subsection shall
not be applicable to excavations of drainage ditches, canals, or similar
facilities.
(4) Each application for an excavation permit shall be in writing, on a
form provided for that purpose by the City Engineer, stating the purpose
of the proposed excavation of the land upon which the excavation is to be
done, and the names of all owners of the land upon which the proposed
excavation is to be done, and of all owners of land lying within one
hundred(100)feet of the proposed excavation,and shall be accompanied
by an accurate drawing showing the location of the proposed excavation,
and the dimensions of the borrow pit to be created thereby. Each
application shall be accompanied by a permit fee of twenty-five dollars
($25.00), which shall be refunded to the applicant if the permit is not
granted. The permit fee shall not be required of any governmental
agency, entity, or instrumentality, but all other requirements of this
subsection shall remain applicable to such bodies.
(5) No excavation shall be made within ten(10) feet of any property
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line, without the express written consent of the owner of the adjacent
property. Borrow pits shall be sloped no steeper than two (2) feet
horizontal for each one (1) foot vertical measurement. An excavation
which is conducted adjacent to roadways, easements, drainage systems,
utility lines, or other structures, shall be conducted at an adequate
distance from such facilities,as determined by the building official, so as
not to interfere with or cause damage to such facilities.
(6) No excavation may be made upon any dedicated street or highway
right-of-way or any planned or proposed street described in the master
street plan of the City.
(7) Trucks hauling excavated material shall, insofar as possible, use
existing truck routes. Excavated materials shall not be dropped or placed
upon any public street or highway.
(8) Upon proper application as provided in subparagraph(3)hereof,the
building official shall issue an excavation permit if he is satisfied, from
competent evidence presented to him as he may require,that the proposed
excavation is consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare, that
the requirements of this subsection will be met, and that the excavation
operations will be conducted in a manner and at a location which will
supplement existing or proposed drainage facilities of the City.
(9) If an application for an excavation permit is denied by the building
official, the applicant may within ten(10)days appeal such denial to the
City Council. The City Council shall set a public hearing,which shall be
held no later than thirty (30) days after presentation of the appeal to the
City Council. Following such hearing, the City Council may either
affirm,overrule,or modify the decision of the director,and such decision
of the City Council shall be final.
(10) Upon completion of the excavation for which a permit has been
granted hereunder,but not later than one hundred eighty(180)days after
excavation has begun, a substantial fence, at least six (6) feet in height
and otherwise being in accordance with specifications promulgated by
building official,shall be erected completely surrounding the borrow pit.
Such fence shall be kept in good repair as long as the borrow pit exists,
and all gates kept closed except as necessary for excavation and removal
purposes. If any part of a borrow pit is situated within fifty (50) feet of
a residence, the fence surrounding such pit shall be so constructed as to
prevent small children from gaining access to the borrow pit.
Section 1813 of the International Building Code is added to read as follows:
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(a) General.
(1) Foundation repair work on all residential structures, shall be
accomplished only by a contractor licensed and bonded by the City to
operate as a building contractor, or foundation repair contractor, within
the corporate limits of the City.
(2) A permit for each foundation repair project must be obtained from
the building official prior to beginning any actual repair work. The fee
shall be as that established by the City in accordance with current fee
schedules.
(3) A permit will be issued to the foundation repair contractor, upon
approval by the building official of documents (in three (3) copies)
submitted by the contractor containing the following information, and
payment of the scheduled fee:
a. A drawing of the complete building foundation
plan, indicating the location of the foundation
failure and the proposed corrective work.
b. A detailed description of the proposed corrective
work.
c. A copy of the proposal to the property owner
with the owners signature indicating acceptance.
d. A copy of the submittal documents, bearing the
approval of the building official, shall be
maintained at the job site for review by the City
building inspector.
e. Prior to the placement of any concrete, the
contractor shall arrange for a job site inspection
by the building inspector.
(b) Minimum standards -- Reinforced concrete foundation.
(1) Holes in earth for foundation piers and footings must be free of
standing water,loose dirt,or other deleterious matter,prior to placement
of concrete.
(2) Each drilled shaft/(footing) must have as a minimum an eighteen
inch diameter shaft,or a twelve inch diameter shaft with an eighteen inch
diameter footing. In lieu of these minimum size footings, an engineered
design for this particular project may be substituted. Engineered design
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repair work shall be documented by drawings and specifications bearing
the seal and signature of a current Texas Registered Professional
Engineer.
(3) Minimum sized shafts/(footings)shall have a maximum spacing of
eight(8)feet for single story and six(6)feet for two-story structures. A
minimum of two (2) footing diameters clearance shall be maintained
between footings.
(4) Shafts/footings shall be founded at a minimum depth of eight(8)
inches and bearing on a firm soil of constant moisture content.
(5) Each footing/shaft will have a maximum angle of fifteen (15)
degrees from vertical.
(6) Each shaft will contain a minimum of three(3)#5-A36 reinforcing
bars for the full depth of the shaft.
(7) Each shaft(footing)must have a minimum of five(5)days concrete
(min. 2500 psi at 28 days) curing time before imposing jacking loads.
(8) A solid concrete block or poured in place concrete(min. 2500 psi
at 28 days)must be used to transfer the building load to the footing after
jacking.
(9) Minimum size (3"x6"xl/4") steel shims set in two (2) rows, a
maximum of three(3)inches high,may be used to transfer the load to the
solid concrete blocks.
(10) Backfill of the excavation may consist of excavated material or
low p. i. (10-20) clay compacted to existing adjacent conditions. Sand
backfill will not be permitted except for the top six(6)inches which may
be used to level the grade.
(c) Minimum standards -- Houses on piers.
(1) Minimum size concrete footing pads shall be 16"xl6"x4" solid
concrete with solid concrete block piers.
(2) Maximum height of shims shall be one and one half-inches (1 lh),
and shim width must equal the width of sill. Exception:Shims on existing
masonry piers may have a maximum height of three (3) inches.
(3) All new wood sills must be treated wood, half-lap spliced and
properly nailed with two (2) treated wood splice plates. All joints must
be supported by a pier with pad footing.
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Section 3408 is amended to read as follows:
A. It shall be unlawful to move a building or part of a building through or across any
sidewalk, street, alley or highway within the City of Beaumont if the building or
part of a building was designed for residential purposes and is to be placed on a
lot in the City for residential purposes without obtaining a residential moving
permit from the Building Official. A building or part of a building to be used for
other than residential purposes may not be moved through or across any sidewalk,
street or alley within the City without first obtaining a moving permit from the
Building Official. These houses,building or structures shall not be moved without
first obtaining a permit from the Building Official. The application for a
residential moving permit shall be accompanied by applications for all necessary
permits required to bring these houses, buildings or structures into compliance
with the applicable building codes. Included with the building permit application
shall be a complete set of plans showing the changes, if any,of the structure after
all contemplated improvements.
B. A residential moving permit may be obtained from the Building Official if the
residential structure,prior to being moved, meets the following criteria:
1. The structure must be located in the City of Beaumont.
2. The appraised value of the structure, as set by the Jefferson
County Appraisal District, must be a minimum of 50 per cent of
the average appraised value of all residential structures on lots or
tracts within four hundred feet of the property line of the lot or
tracts upon which the structure to be moved will be placed.
3. The application for a residential moving permit must be
accompanied by an application for all necessary permits required
to bring the structure into compliance with all applicable codes.
Included with the building permit application shall be a complete
set of plans showing the changes, if any, of the structure after all
contemplated improvements.
C. The Building Official, as a condition precedent to the issuance of a residential
moving permit, shall require a bond or cashier's check in the amount of$5,000.
Such bond or cashier's check shall be made payable to the City of Beaumont and
shall be conditioned upon strict compliance with the terms of this ordinance.
1. The structure will be brought into compliance with all applicable
codes and connected to water, sewer, electricity and gas if
applicable ("utilities") within ninety calendar days after
relocation to the new site. Failure to connect the structure to
utilities may result in forfeiture of the required security and
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demolition of the structure. If the security is forfeited for any
reason, the City is hereby authorized to demolish the structure
and clear the lot. By signing an application for a residential
moving permit,the owner or agent for the owner agrees that the
structure may be demolished by the City if it,becomes necessary
to forfeit the security required by this ordinance.
2. Failure or refusal to timely perform any one or more of the
requirements of this ordinance may result in the forfeiture of the
required security.
D. Appeals from the denial or a residential moving permit or a decision to forfeit the
required security by the Building Official shall be made in writing to the Zoning
Board of Adjustment within ten days after the denial of such permit. The Zoning
Board of Adjustment may reverse the decision of the Building Official if the
Board of Adjustment finds by the concurrence of four members of the Board that
the structure meets the requirements set out herein for issuance of a residential
building permit.
E. Extensions of time as deemed reasonable may be granted by the Building Official
upon a showing of delay caused by matters beyond the control of the owner or
house mover. One thirty-day extension may be granted by the Building Official.
Appendix D101.2 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
Fire districts: There are hereby created and established within the City
two(2)fire districts which shall be known and designated as the first fire
district and the second fire district, and shall have the following
boundaries:
(a) First fire district. The first fire district shall include all the area
lying within the following described boundaries: Beginning at the
intersection of the center line of Magazine Street with the westerly bank
of Brakes Bayou; thence west along the center line of Magazine Street
and said center line of Willow Street; thence south along the center line
of Willow Street to its intersection with the center line of Calder Avenue;
thence west along the center line of Calder Avenue to its intersection with
the center line of Forrest Street; thence south along the center line of
Forrest Street and said center line extended to its intersection with the
present main line of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad track; thence
easterly along the present main line of the Texas and New Orleans
Railroad track to its intersection with the center line of Trinity Street
extended northward; thence in a southerly direction along the said center
line of Trinity Street to its intersection with the center line of Crockett
Street; thence westerly along the center line of Cricket Street to its
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intersection with the center line of Holmes Avenue; thence southerly
along the center line of Forsythe Street; thence easterly along the center
line of Forsythe Street to its intersection with the center line of Trinity
Street; thence southerly along the center line of Trinity Street to its
intersection with the center line of College Street; thence easterly along
the center line of College Street to its intersection with the center line of
Neches Street; thence southerly along the center line of Neches Street
to its intersection with the center line of Franklin Street; thence easterly
along the center line of Franklin Street to its intersection with the center
line of Park Street;thence southerly along the center line of Park Street
to its intersection with the center line of Blanchette (formerly Austin)
Street; thence easterly along the center line of Blanchette (formerly
Austin) Street to its intersection with the center line of Main Street;
thence northerly along the center line of Main Street to its intersection
with the center line of Gilbert (formerly Washington) Street; thence
easterly along the center line of Gilbert(formerly Washington)Street to
its intersection with the easterly line of the original townsite of Beaumont;
thence northerly along the easterly line of the original townsite of
Beaumont to its intersection with the center line of College Street;thence
westerly along the center line of College Street to its intersection with the
center line of Market Street; thence northerly along the center line of
Market Street to its intersection with the center line of Forsythe Street;
thence easterly along the center line of Forsythe Street and said center
line extended to its intersection with the westerly bank of the Neches
River; thence in a northerly direction along the westerly bank of the
Neches River and Brakes Bayou to the place of beginning.
(b) Second fire district. The second fire district shall include all of
the area of the City except that which is excluded in the first fire district.
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ARTICLE IV. ELECTRICAL CODE
Sec 6-102 (4). Fees
(4)Additional meters - $2.75 ea.
Air condition unit- $2.20 ea.
Attic/Ceiling fan- $1.10 ea.
Bells, buzzers & chimes - $1.10 ea.
Clean and show- $16.50 ea.
Dishwasher- $1.10 ea.
Disposal - $1.10 ea.
Dryer- $2.20 ea
Elevators, dumbwaiters &escalators - $8.25 ea.
Fixtures - $.25 ea.
Floodlight poles - $1.10 ea.
Furnace/Space heater- $5.50 ea.
Gasoline pumps - $3.30 ea
Increase service - $11.00 ea
Light/Power panels except at point of service - $8.25 ea.
Minimum permit- $11.00 ea.
Motor over 5HP - $2.75 ea.
Motor up to 5HP - $2.20 ea.
Move meter- $11.00 ea.
Name change - $11.00 ea
Outlets/Switches/Receptacles - $.25 ea.
Overtime inspection- $55.00 ea.
Permanent pole - $11.00 ea.
Pre-Final service - $11.00 ea.
Range- $2.20 ea
Reconnection- $11.00 ea.
Rectifiers/Transformers - $5.50 ea.
Reground- $11.00 ea.
Service - $11.00 ea.
Signs/Electrical- $16.50 ea.
Swimming pool above ground- $11.00 ea.
Swimming pool in ground- $16.50 ea.
Temporary pole - $11.00 ea.
Water heater- $2.20 ea.
Welding machine outlets - $2.20 ea.
Yard lamps - $1.10 ea.
ARTICLE V. GAS CODE
Sec. 6-130. Adoption of code.
The 2003 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code is hereby adopted and
declared operative as the gas code of the city, save and except those portions
that are deleted, modified or amended by this Code of Ordinances. A copy of
such code is on file in the office of the city clerk.
Sec. 6-131 Amendments to code
Section 106.5.2 is amended to read as follows:
106.5.2 Fee schedule
Minimum permit fee of$11.00, $1.10 additional for each opening over
four(4).
Reinspection- $11.00 ea
Overtime inspection- $55.00 ea.
ARTICLE VI. PLUMBING CODE
Sec. 6-140. Adoption of Code.
The 2003 edition of the International Plumbing Code , except for appendices,
is hereby adopted and declared operative as the plumbing code of the City,
save and except those portions that are deleted, modified or amended by this
Code of Ordinances. A copy of such code is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
(Code 1958, 28-1; Ord. No. 89-60, 1, 8-22-89; Ord. No. 96-58, 2, 10-15-96:
Ord. No. 98-67, 4, 11-3-98)
Sec. 6-142. Amendments to Code.
Section 106.6.2 of the 2003 International Plumbing Code is amended to read
as follow:
106.6.2 Fee schedule
Air conditioning drain - $2.75 ea.
Dental chair - $5.50 ea.
Dish washer - $2.75 ea
Drinking fountain - $2.75 ea
Floor drain - $2.75 ea.
Garbage disposal - $2.75 ea.
Grease trap and/or wash rack - $4.40 ea.
Laundry tray - $2.75 ea.
Lavatories - $2.75 ea
Minimum permit - $11.00 ea.
Overtime inspection - $55.00 ea.
Reinspection - $11.00 ea.
Service sink - $2.75 ea
Sewer line - $5.50 ea.
Showers - $2.75 ea.
Single sink in restaurant - $2.75 ea.
Sink - $2.75 ea
Three compartment sink in restaurant - $4.40 ea.
Toilet - $2.75 ea.
Tub - $2.75 ea.
Two compartment sink in restaurant - $3.30 ea.
Urinal - $2.75 ea
Washing machine - $2.75 ea.
Wash room connection - $2.75 ea.
Water heater - $5.50 ea.
Water line - $2.75 ea.
Section 605.4.1 of the 2003 International Plumbing Code is amended to read
as follows:
605.5. Underground inaccessible water distribution piping
under a slab shall be copper water tube minimum type "L".
Section 702 of the 2003 International Plumbing Code is amended to read as
follows:
702.2. All sanitary drainage and vent piping for building
drain or building sewer to be schedule 40 PVC or better, cast
iron, or copper tube.
ARTICLE VII. MECHANICAL CODE
Sec. 6-170. International Mechanical Code adopted; on file.
There is hereby adopted by the city,for the purpose of establishing rules and
regulations for air conditioning, heating and ventilating equipment,
refrigeration, ducts and duct systems, piping, incinerators and electrical
requirements for same, that certain code known as the International
Mechanical Code,being particularly the 2003 Edition, except for appendices,
of which one(1)copy has been and now is filed in the office of the city clerk
for the city and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set
out at length herein, and from the date on which this article shall take effect,
the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction of air
conditioning, heating, and ventilating equipment, refrigeration equipment,
ducts and duct systems,piping,incinerators and the electrical requirements for
same, save and except the portions of the International Mechanical Code
which are hereby deleted,substituted,modified or amended as set forth in this
article.
Sec. 6-171. Amendments to code
Section 106.5.2 is amended to read as follows:
106.5.2 Fee schedule:
Fee for inspecting heating,ventilating, ductwork, air conditioning and
refrigeration systems shall be eleven dollars ($11.00) for the first one
thousand dollars ($1,000), or fraction thereof; of valuation of the
installation plus two dollars and twenty cents ($2.20) for each
additional one thousand dollars ($1,000), or fraction thereof.
Reinspection fee shall be eleven dollars($11.00). Overtime inspection
shall be fifty-five dollars ($55.00).
Section 301.7 is amended to read as follows:
301.7 Electrical connections.
301.7.1 General. All electric connections between fuel-fired
appliances, mechanical equipment, etc. and the building wiring shall
conform to N.F.P.A. 70 and the currently adopted National Electrical
Code.
301.7.2 For new construction,a disconnecting means and one hundred
fifteen-volt outlet shall be installed within sight and easy reach in the
ungrounded leads of each power circuit to electrically operated components.
The disconnecting means shall in no case be installed farther than six(6)feet
from the service side of the equipment.
301.7.3 For existing construction, disconnecting means (shall be
installed) within sight, not more than fifty (50) feet distant from the
equipment, and within easy reach in the ungrounded leads of each
power circuit to electrically operated components.
ARTICLE VIII. EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Sec. 6-172. Adoption of Code.
The 2003 edition of the International Existing Building Code is hereby adopted and
declared operative as the existing building code of the city. A copy of such code is on file
in the office of the city clerk.
ARTICLE X. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sec. 6-175 Adoption of Code
There is hereby adopted by the city for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations
attendant to the use and occupancy of residential buildings and accessory,structur�s that
certain code known as the 2003 edition of the International Property ` tenance' ode.
One(1) copy of such International Property Maintenance Code has b en ans na is filed
in the office of the city clerk of the city and the same is hereby adopt rd and,idcorporated
as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this section shall take
effect, the provisions thereof shalt be controlling concerning the matters set out in said
code.
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October 14,2003
Consider approving the purchase of fleet vehicles through the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing
Program
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City of Beaumont
Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kirby Richard, Central Services Director
MEETING DATE: October 14, 2003
AGENDA MEMO DATE: September 29, 2003
REQUESTED ACTION: Council approval for the purchase of fleet vehicles through the
State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends authorization for the purchase of vehicles through the State of Texas
Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of$552,538.
BACKGROUND
The State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program provides contracted prices on various types of
vehicles to all state, counties, school districts and municipal agencies within Texas.
The Cooperative Purchasing Program is coordinated by the Texas Building and Procurement
Commission(TBPC)in accordance with state bidding statutes. Representatives from TBPC meet
with major vehicle manufacturers each year to discuss the model changes and features offered to
major fleet consumers for the upcoming year vehicle models. Specifications are developed and
published for distribution to governmental consumers and statewide vendors. TBPC solicits bids
from vendors throughout the state to furnish pricing on various types of vehicles. These vehicles
include compact size cars, intermediate size sedans, police pursuit vehicles, 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and 1 ton
light and heavy duty pickup trucks, vans (cargo and passenger)and medium duty cab and chassis.
Specifications include features such as 4, 6, and 8 cylinder engines, 2 and 4 wheel drive, automatic
and manual transmissions, air conditioning, ABS brake systems and AM/FM radios. Optional
features such as tilt steering, cruise control, spotlights, tool boxes, grille guards and heavy duty
bumpers are bid and offered for an additional cost.
Purchase of Vehicles
September 29, 2003
Page 2
Bids are open to any vehicle dealer on the State of Texas Bid List. Due to the volume of vehicles
requested by the State,generous concessions are offered to the dealer from the manufacturers. Bids
are received and evaluated by the TBPC. After bids are evaluated,a contracted price list is published
indicating the successful vendor for each type of vehicle and the prices of specific optional features.
Vehicles are selected from the published list and orders are submitted to TBPC. Vendors generally
deliver the vehicles within 90 to 120 days.
In the Fiscal Year 2004 budget,funds for thirty(3 1)vehicles is allocated. Included are twenty-three
(23) pursuit vehicles, three (3) intermediate sedans, one (1) '/z ton extended Cab pickup truck, one
(1)3/4 ton gasoline powered cab and chassis equipped with a utility body, one(1)diesel powered cab
and chassis equipped with a two(2)cubic yard dump body, one(1)dual rear wheel diesel powered
cab and chassis and one(1) diesel powered crew cab and chassis equipped with a utility body.
The following list of vehicles represents the type and price of each vehicle to be ordered:
AUTOMOBILES-4 DOOR SEDANS
Chevrolet Malibu 1 3 $35,672
Standard optional equipment available for four (4) door sedans includes air conditioning,
power steering, power door locks, AM/FM radio, cruise control and tilt steering wheel.
PURSUIT VEHICLES
Chevrolet Impala 25 $404,525
Includes the replacement of two (2) additional units that were involved in recent collisions
with funding provided by the negligent party's insurance provider.
Standard optional equipment available for pursuit vehicles includes air conditioning, power
steering,power door locks,inoperative rear windows and doors,AM/FM radio,tilt steering,
spotlights and power seats.
TON EXTENDED CAB,8 CYLINDER ENGINE FULL SIZE PICKUP TRUCKS
Ford F-150 1 $14,153
Purchase of Vehicles
September 29, 2003
Page 3
%TON,8 CYLINDER FULL SIZE GASOLINE PICKUP TRUCK
Chevrolet Silverado 77T 1 $16,767
% TON,DIESEL POWERED CAB AND CHASSIS WIDUAL REAR WHEELS
Chevrolet Silverado 1 $21,167
Standard optional equipment available for '/2 ton and 3/4 ton extended cab, compact and full
size pickup trucks include air conditioning, heavy duty rear bumper, AM/FM radio, power
steering, automatic transmission, spotlight, grille guard, spare wheel and tire, receiver hitch
and bedliner.
CAB AND CHASSIS,DIESEL POWERED MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS
Ford F450 1 $27,456
CREW CAB AND CHASSIS,DIESEL POWERED MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS
Ford F550 1 $32,798
Standard optional equipment available for the 10,000 and 15,000 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight
Requirement(GVWR)Cab and Chassis include air conditioning,grille guard,AM/FM radio,
spare wheel and tire, automatic transmission, spotlight and various utility bodies.
Replacement vehicles and additions to the fleet are requested through the City's budget process. The
Central Services Department reviews the requests and evaluates the equipment to be replaced. Based
on this evaluation, a recommendation is made to replace worn and obsolete vehicles that are no
longer cost effective to operate. All of the vehicles purchased are replacement vehicles. The units
will replace year models ranging from 1990 to 2001. Some of the replaced vehicles will be relocated
to other divisions.The remaining vehicles will be disposed of according to the City's surplus property
disposal policies.
Warranties of 36,000 miles or three (3) years are provided for each new vehicle. The warranty
service is provided by local authorized dealerships.
Purchase of Vehicles
September 29, 2003
Page 4
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funds in the amount of$501,440 and$51,098 will be expended from the Capital Reserve Fund and
Water Fund, respectively.
PREVIOUS ACTION
None.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager and Central Services Director.
Purchase of Vehicles
September 29, 2003
Page 5
DEPARTMENT DIVISION DESCRIPTION QUANT TOTAL PRICE
ITY
Central Services Building Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 1 $16,767
Services ton pickup truck
Total-Central Services Department $16,767
Police
Department
Field Operations Chevrolet Impalas 25 $404,525
Criminal Chevrolet Malibu 1 $12,030
Investigations
Total-Police Department $416,555
Health EMS Chevrolet Silverado 1 $21,167
Ambulance Chassis
Total-Health Department $21,167
Public Works Streets& Ford Ext. Cab 'h ton 1 $14,153
Drainage Pickup
Traffic Ford F550 Crew Cab&
Chassis wlutility bed 1 $32,798
Water Fund Water Utilities- Chevrolet Malibu 2 $23,642
Customer Sedans
Service
Water Fund Water Utilities Ford F450 Cab& 1 $27,456
Chassis wldump body
Total-Public Works Department $98,049
Total-Capital Reserve Fund $501,440
Total-Water Fund $51,098
TOTAL FLEET $552,538
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October 14,2003
Consider approving a one year contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for third party
administration of the City's self funded Preferred Provider Organization(PPO) medical plan, self
funded dental plan and a fully insured Health Maintenance Organization(HMO) with HMO Blue
Texas
City of Beaumont
Council Agenda Item
lei..
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager r
PREPARED BY: Marie A. Dodson, Human Resources Direct
MEETING DATE: October 14, 2003
AGENDA MEMO DATE: October 8, 2003 V.
REQUESTED ACTION: Council approval of a one year contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Texas for third party administration of the City's self funded
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) medical plan, self funded
dental plan and a fully insured Health Maintenance Organization
(HMO)with HMO Blue Texas.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends that council award a one year contract effective January 1,2004 to Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) for third party administration of the City's self funded
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) medical plan, self funded dental plan and a fully insured
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO Blue Texas).
BACKGROUND
Full time city employees are offered medical and dental benefits. The medical and dental benefits
consist of a fully insured HMO plan, a self funded PPO plan and a self funded dental plan. There are
580 participants enrolled in the HMO plan, 493 active employees, 83 retirees and 4 COBRA
participants. There are 807 participants enrolled in the PPO plan,703 active employees,97 retirees and
7 COBRA participants. In the dental plan, there are 955 participants enrolled, 941 active employees
and 14 COBRA participants.
In July 2003, City staff began analyzing the City's health care costs. Staff also began working with the
City's health benefit consultant,McGriff, Siebels and Williams of Texas,Inc.,to determine if the City
should request bid proposals for the City's HMO, PPO, and dental plans or remain with the current
administrator, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BOBS) for 2004.
After evaluating the market, McGriff concluded that BCBS offered the most cost effective plans.
Because of the extensive BCBS network, deep BCBS provider discounts, ability to retain continuity
of insurance and the lack of other extensive provider networks, in July staff requested BCBS renewal
rates.
BCBSTX Renewal
October 8, 2003
Page 2
McGriff's negotiations with BCBS resulted in rate increases that were within industrytrends. The final
negotiations resulted in the HMO rates increasing 6.5%. The PPO's expected paid claims are projected
to increase 6.6%while the PPG's monthly fixed costs which include stop loss and administration fees
will also increase 6.6%. Renewal rates for the self funded dental plan did not increase.
Staff recommends implementation of the following negotiated HMO and PPO rates January 1, 2004:
2003 Monthly HMO Rates 2004 Monthly HMO Rates
Employee Only $206.39 $219.81
Employee+ 1 Dependent $497.40 $529.73
Employee+Family $707.90 .
$753.91
Fixed Costs
2003 Monthly PPO Stop Loss 2004 Monthly PPO Stop Loss
and Administration Rates and Administration Rates
Employee Only $53.59 $57.17
Employee+ 1 Dependent $73.07 $77.88
Employee+Family $73.07 $77.88
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Appropriation of funds is available in the Employee Benefits Fund.
PREVIOUS ACTION
None.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED BY City Manager and Human Resources Director.
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October 14,2003
Consider authorizing the City Manager to implement the contribution rate changes for retirees in the
medical plans
City of Beaumont
CIE. Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Marie A. Dodson, Human Resources Direct Q,,,Ja,
MEETING DATE: October 14, 2003 .
AGENDA MEMO DATE: October 8, 2003
REQUESTED ACTION: City Council consider granting the City Manager authority to
implement the contribution rate changes for retirees in the medical
plans.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends that Council approve medical contribution rate changes for retirees
including their dependents effective January 1, 2004.
BACKGROUND
Retirees and their dependents are allowed to elect continuation of medical coverage as provided by
state statute. The retiree/dependent may continue coverage until the retiree/dependent is covered by
Medicare/Medicaid but not beyond age 65. Currently, there are 179 retirees on the City's medical
plans.
The retiree contribution rate for Police and Fire retirees is based on a provision in the Police and Fire
contract agreements which states, "Any employee who retired on or after February 1, 1992 may be
subject to an annual increase in contribution. The increase will be effected in accordance with the
labor agreement. The single rate will be established at 69%; single rate +1 at 58%; and the family
rate at 54% of the COBRA rate on January 1st annually." This same formula is utilized when
calculating the contribution rate for civilian retirees. As such,retiree rates effective January 1,2004
based on each medical plan will be as follows:
Plan Medical Prescription 2004 2003 2004
and Rate Drug Rate COBRA Retiree Retiree
Category 2004 2004 Rate* Rate Rate
PPO (EO) $273.85 $55.96 $329.81 $212.35 $227.57
(E1) 677.80 133.88 811.68 445.35 470.77
(E2) 890.23 182.08 1,072.31 539.18 579.05
HMO (EO) 219.81 55.96 275.77 177.52 190.28
(E1) 529.73 133.88 663.61 362.251 384.89
(E2) 753.91 182.08 935.99 471.65 505.43
*Rate does not include BCBS administration fee.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Appropriation of funds is available in the Employee Benefits Fund.
SUBSEQUENT ACTION
None.
RECOMMENDED BY
City Manager and Human Resources Director.
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October 14,2003
Consider approving the purchase of copiers through the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative's BuyBoard for various City departments
93 City of Beaumont
M UDO ,
Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kirby Richard, Central Services Director
MEETING DATE: October 14, 2003
AGENDA MEMO DATE: October 6, 2003
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider the purchase of copiers through the Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative's BuyBoard for various City
departments.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends the purchase of four (4) Canon NP6545 copiers from Ikon Office
Solutions for$8,000 each through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative's BuyBoard
for use in Cash Management and three(3)Public Health Department offices.
BACKGROUND
The BuyBoard is coordinated by the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative and
membership in the purchasing cooperative is open to school districts, municipalities, counties, and
nonprofit organizations throughout Texas. City Council approved participation in the BuyBoard in
August 2002, The BuyBoard offers products and services that have been submitted for competitive
bidding in accordance with state statutes. By participating in the cooperative, the City can reduce
the number of bids processed as well as take advantage of volume discounts.
Ikon Office Solutions offers the Canon NP6545 copier through their BuyBoard contract. Canon
NP6545 copiers are currently being used successfully in several City departments. Based on this
experience, the copiers are considered reliable machines that meet the demand of moderately heavy
copying needs. The NP6545 copies at the rate of forty-five (45) copies per minute and includes
highly useful features such as an automatic document feeder, multi-bin sorter, automatic duplexing,
and reduction/enlargement capabilities.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funds are available in the Capital Reserve Fund.
City Beaurwnt
REGULAR MEETING OF THE; CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OCTOBER 14, 2003 1.30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes
Conf=ation of committee appointments
Brooks Goodhue would be appointed to the Community Development Advisory Committee. The
term would commence October 14, 2003 and expire October 13, 2005. (Mayor Pro-Tem Becky
Ames)
Carolyn Howard would be reappointed to the Sister City Advisory Committee. The current term
would expire February 27, 2005. (Mayor Pro-T.m Becky Ames)
Bettye Smith would be reappointed to the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Cornnlission. The current
term would expire October 8, 2005. (Councilrnember Bobbie J. Patterson)