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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 3, 2010 1:30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA
* Approval of minutes - July 27, 2010
* Confirmation of committee appointments
A) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary, specifically including an
agreement with West Publishing Corporation for police use of their database service
B) Amend Resolution No. 99-373 whereby the names of Brownstone Lane and Brownstone
Street will be changed to Sterling Lane and Stephen Lane,respectively
C) Amend Resolution No. 99-96 whereby the name of Taft Street will be changed to
Brownstone Drive
D) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Bechtel-Jacobs agent for
Motiva Enterprises, LLC,to provide temporary traffic signals on Spur 93 at a Motiva
park and ride facility located North of FM 3514
E) Approve a contract for merchant card services
F) Approve a contract to offer electronic payment methods to customers
G) Authorize the City Manager to execute a one year Lease Agreement with Texas Military
Forces
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T • E • X • A • S City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Frank C. Coffin, Jr., Chief of Police
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2010
REQUESTED ACTION: Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
execute all documents necessary, specifically including an
agreement with West Publishing Corporation for police use
of their database service.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends approval of a new agreement with West Publishing Corporation to add
Web Analytics to the Police Department's access of the CLEAR database.
BACKGROUND
The Police Department contracts with a single public record database service to provide
comprehensive information that's useful to investigations. A single database search yields broad
results including name, address and business associations, in addition to vehicle links, public
utilities and credit bureau information. Currently, the Department uses West Publishing's
Consolidated Lead Evaluation and Reporting (CLEAR) service. Under the present agreement,
ten users within the Department are allowed unlimited searches for a fee of$700 per month.
These searches are frequently used during criminal as well as internal investigations.
West recently added the Web Analytics feature to their service. Web Analytics adds internet
based information to CLEAR search results such as information from social networks, blogs,
chat rooms, business information sites, official watch lists of sex offenders, felons, terrorists, and
terrorist organizations, along with hundreds of U.S. and international newspapers, magazines,
and news wires. This added information will be equally as useful as what is provided in the
standard CLEAR search. The addition of Web Analytics to our current CLEAR service contract
requires a new agreement with West, and adds $93.10 per month to the current fee, for a total of
$793.10 per month.
BUDGETARYIMPACT
Funds are available in the FY2010 Police Contract Services Budget.
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute all documents
necessary, specifically including an agreement with West Publishing Corporation,
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit"A,"to add Web Analytics to the Police
Department's access of the CLEAR database.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of
August, 2010.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
Consolidated Lead Evaluation and Reporting WESTo
(CLEAR) Services Subscriber Agreement
AThomson Reuters business
AGREEMENT entered into between("Subscriber")as set forth on the West Government Services order form("Order Form")and WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION,a Thomson Reuters
business("West")regarding CLEAR and associated ancillary services("Services"),as follows:
1. Services. Subscriber may subscribe to Services using West's proprietary databases and and/or various government entities may require Subscriber to identify a permissible
use and may
information obtained from West's suppliers by submitting a then-current Order Form. Services inquire as to Subscriber's compliance with applicable laws or this Agreement. Subscriber
agrees
are licensed to Subscriber subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Order to cooperate with any inquiry, subject to any attomey-client confidentiality. Subscriber
shall
Form,the applicable CLEAR Schedule A,or as otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing. report to West any misuse,abuse,or compromise of Data of which Subscriber becomes
aware.
2. License. b. Protection of Personal Information. West and Subscriber acknowledge that both
a. Grant. Subscriber is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to parties may be required to comply with various privacy and security requirements,including
but
access Services. Services consist of various West-owned and supplier databases,services, not limited to those set forth in paragraph 3.a.above, the European Union Directive
on Data
functions and remotely-accessed gateways,which may change from time to time. Access to Protection (95146)and all other applicable legal directives and applicable industry standards
certain Services may be restricted. Subscriber is licensed to use data made available through (collectively"privacy laws")pursuant to which each party wishes to obtain certain
undertakings
Services("Data")solely for the permissible purposes identified herein or otherwise authorized by from the other with regard to the use and protection for the Personal Information
of either party.
West in writing,which takes precedence over the license granted in this paragraph. For purposes of this Agreement, "Personal Information"shall refer to,without limitation,
the
b. Use Limitations/End User. Subscriber may not copy, download, scrape, store, following types of information: name,address, e-mail address,age,date of birth,telephone
publish,transmit,retransmit,transfer,distribute,disseminate,broadcast,circulate,sell,resell,or number,fax,drivers license number,social security number or equivalent or similar
government
otherwise use the information in any form or by any means,except(i)as expressly permitted by identification numbers, credit/debit card information, bank account information,
logins,
this Agreement,or(ii)with West's prior written permission. Downloaded information shall not passwords,or medical or health records of an identifiable human being. Each party
shall be
be stored or used in an archival database or other searchable database except as expressly responsible for any collection,access,use and disclosure of Personal Information subject
to this
permitted by this Agreement. Subscriber shall not sell, license or distribute information Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing,each party shall employ appropriate administrative,
(including printouts or downloaded information)to any other parties or use information as a physical,and technical safeguards in order to sufficiently protect the Personal Information
and
component of or as a basis for any material offered for sale,license or distribution. Subscriber any information assets and resources in question. Each party shall promptly notify
the other of
shall keep confidential any information that Subscriber receives from Services, except to any event that may result in the unauthorized collection, access,use,or disclosure of
Personal
Subscriber employees in the United States of America whose duties reasonably relate to the Information subject to this Agreement("Information Protection Incident"). The parties
shall make
legitimate business purposes for which the information is requested. Subscriber warrants that it reasonable efforts to assist one another in relation to the investigation and
remedy of any such
is the end user of the information,and agrees to limit use and dissemination of information from Information Protection Incident and any claim,allegation,action,suit,proceeding,
or litigation
Services solely to the permissible uses stated by Subscriber in the application and online. with respect to the unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of Personal Information.
Subscriber acknowledges that West is providing Data to support Subscriber's own processes Furthermore, any access to or use of Personal Information must be in accordance with
all
and decisions,and Subscriber should not deny any service or access based solely on Data or applicable law. No individual shall access records that require a permissible purpose
unless
results provided by West. Subscriber is responsible for any denial of services or access and such a purpose exists for such individual. For purposes of its obligations hereunder,any
acts or
Subscriber will not deny such service or access without first conducting an appropriate review omissions by the personnel of each party shall also be deemed to be the acts or
omissions of
and adjudication process.West may at its option exclude certain databases and information West and/or Subscriber,respectively.
from the Services set forth herein,as the result of a modification in West policy,a modification of 4. Charges and Modification of Charges. Charges payable for access to Services
will be
supplier agreements,a modification in industry standards,a security event or a change in law or as stated on the Order Form and the applicable Schedule A or as otherwise agreed
upon by the
regulation. parties in writing. Charges shall commence on the date Subscriber first accesses Services or as
c. Rights in Data. Except for the license granted in this Agreement,all rights,title and otherwise stated on the Schedule A or Order Form. Except as may be otherwise set forth
herein
interest in the databases and information,in all languages,formats and media throughout the or in the Order Form,charges may be modified at any time upon notice to Subscriber
in writing
world,including all copyrights,are and will continue to be the exclusive property of West and its or online. Subscriber will pay all invoices in full within 30 days from date
of invoice. Charges
suppliers. Subscriber shall use such information consistent with such rights,title and interest are exclusive of sales,use,value added tax(VAT)or equivalent,ad valorem,personal
property
and notify West of any threatened or actual infringement thereof. and other taxes,which are the responsibility of Subscriber. If full payment is not made,
3. Usage Restrictions and Information Protection. Subscriber may be charged up to the maximum legal interest allowed under applicable law on
a. Use of CLEAR Data. Subscriber shall not use any Data and shall not distribute any unpaid balance. Subscriber is responsible for all excluded charges as incurred("Excluded
any Data to any other party for use in a manner contrary to or in violation of any applicable Charges"). West may, at its option, make certain Services Excluded Charges 'd West
is
federal,state,or local law,rule or regulation. West is not a consumer reporting agency,and contractually bound or otherwise required to do so by a supplier of Data or if the
Services are
Subscriber certifies that it will not use any Data as a factor in establishing a consumer's eligibility enhanced or released after the effective date of the Subscriber Agreement
and Order Form.
for credit or insurance to be used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes,for Subscriber's access to and use of any such excluded databases and information shall
be billed
employment purposes or for any other purpose authorized under section 1681b of the Fair to Subscriber at then current rates in addition to any other applicable fees. In the
event
Credit Reporting Act(15 U.S.C.A.§ 1681 b). Subscriber acknowledges that access to certain Subscriber is charged a monthly guarantee for usage,West will review Subscriber's actual
Data available through the Services,including but not limited to credit header data,motor vehicle monthly charges based upon the then-current monthly guarantee. In the event
Subscriber's
data,driver license data,and voter registration data is regulated by state or federal laws,such actual charges during a month exceed by more than three times the then-current
monthly
as the Gramm Leach Bliley Act("GLBAI,the Driver's Privacy Protection Act("DPPA"),or other guarantee,West may limit access to live gateways for the remainder of the month.
state or federal laws and regulations,or is subject to any other restrictions. Subscriber agrees 5. Subscriber Credentials. Subscriber acknowledges and understands that West
will only
not to access such Data for any purpose that is not allowed by the GLBA,by the DPPA,by any allow Subscriber to access Services if Subscriber's credentials can be vehed in accordance
other applicable state or federal laws or regulations,or that is contrary to any other restrictions. with West internal credentialing procedures. Subscriber shall notify West
immediately of any
If Subscriber is permitted to purchase motor vehicle records("MVR Data")from West,without in changes to the information on Subscriber's application for Services and, if at any
time
any way limiting Subscriber's obligations to comply with all state and federal laws governing use Subscriber no longer meets such credentialing requirements, West may terminate
this
of MVR Data,the following specific restrictions apply and are subject to change: Agreement.
• Subscriber shall not use any MVR Data provided by West,or portions of information 6. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY
contained therein,to create or update a file to the end that Subscriber develops its PROVIDED HEREIN, DATA AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT
own source of driving history information. WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
• As requested by West, Subscriber shall complete any state forms that West is WARRANTIES OF PERFORMANCE,MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
legally or contractually obligated to obtain from Subscriber before serving PURPOSE, ACCURACY, OMISSIONS, COMPLETENESS, CURRENTNESS AND DELAYS.
Subscriber with state MVR Data. V31W"ER-ll NOR ITS•-SUPPHERS-SHALL-SE--L+AEL-E-TG-St1MGMB•ER-OR
• West(and its suppliers)may conduct reasonable and periodic audits of Subscriber's PERS05"LAIMING THROUGH SUBSCRIBER OR TO WHOM SUBSCRIB,ER,-MAf HAVE
use of MVR Data. Subscriber shall maintain for a period of three (3) years a PROVIDED SERVICE-RPlzA;1=D INFORMATION FOR ANY LOSS.ORIN39RY ARISING OUT
complete and accurate record,including identity and purpose,of every access to OF OR CAUSED IN WHOLE 3M e.ART BY WEST.S.-OR ITS SUPPLIERS' NEGLIGENT
any Personal Information in MVR Data in its system. Further,in response to any ACTS OR OMISSIONS IN PROCUOkt�,_OMOLING, COLLECTING, INTERPRETING,
audit,Subscriber must be able to substantiate the reason for each MVR Data order. REPORTING, COMMUNICATING,OR-DELIVERING>QATA OR OTHERWISE PERFORMING
West retains the right to temporarily or permanently block access to certain Data if West,in its THIS AGREEMENT. SUBSCRIBER ACKN0INLEDGES'THAT EVERY BUSINESS DECISION
sole discretion, believes that the Data may be used for an improper purpose or otherwise in INVOLVES ASSUMPTION OF A RISK,AND THAT NEITHER 0`NOR ITS SUPPLIERS
violation of the terms of this Agreement,that a change in law or policy requires such access UNDERWRIT, I THAT RISK IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER.OR S SUPP ANDING THE
restriction or that the terms of West's supplier agreements requires West to block such access. FOREG(1I3E IF LIABILITY CAN BE IMPOSED ON WEST OR ITS REGATE LI THEN
By accessing Data, Subscriber acknowledges that from time to time,West and its suppliers SfB AGREES-IBA.T-WEST=S AND/OR,FTS=SUPPLIERS'AGGREGATE LIABIt
1
EXHIBIT "A"
FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES OR INJURIES ARISING OUT OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION-OF 12. Force Majeure. West's performance under this Agreement is subject to interruption and
WEST AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT,REGARDLESS delay due to causes beyond its reasonable control, such as acts of God, acts of any
OF THE CAUSE OF THE LOSS OR INJURY, INCLUDING NJ�G GENCE, AND government,war or other hostility, civil disorder, the elements,fire, explosion, power failure,
RRDLESS OF THE NATURE OF THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE°RIGHT CLAIMED TO equipment failure,industrial or labor dispute,inability to obtain necessary supplies and the like.
HAV Q,EEN VIOLATED,SHALL NEVER EXCEED THE COST OF-fkE CHARGES PAID BY 13. Notices. Except as otherwise provided herein, all notices must be in writing to West at
SUBSCRIBER RELATIVE TO THE SPECIFIC DATA ORE'SERVICE (i,e., DATABASE, 610 Opperman Drive,P.O. Box 64833, St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-1803,Attention: Customer
SERVICE, FONCTIQN OR GATEWAY)WHICH IS THE BASIS OF THE CLAIM(S) DURING Service,and to Subscriber at the address set forth below.
THE 12 MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO SUCH CLAIM. 14. Gene r yr ons. This Agreement will be governed by and construed under the law of
SUBSCRIBER COVENANTS NO PROMISES THAI IT WILL NOT SUE WEST AND/OR ITS the state of U.S.A.without re cc cc fli Is f la) vysio�Cp irties agree
SUPPLIERS FOR AN AMOUNT EATER T AN SUCH SUM EVEN IF WEST AND/OR ITS that the state and federal courts sitting I�I�WG 4, c siv on over any
SUPPLIERS WERE ADVISED OF TH P SIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND THAT IT claim arising out of this Agreement and each party consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such
WILL NOT SEEK PUNITIVE DAMAG IN ANY ACTION AGAINST WEST AND/OR ITS courts. Neither this Agreement nor any part or portion may be assigned, sublicensed or
SUPPLIERS,ALL IN CONSIDERATI OF E RECEIPT BY SUBSCRIBER OF SERVICES otherwise transferred by Subscriber without West's prior written consent. Should any provision
AT THE RATES CHARGED BY EST, HER NDER, WHICH ARE FAR LOWER THAN of this Agreement be held to be void,invalid,unenforceable or illegal by a court,the validity and
WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO BSCRIBER ABS T THE WAIVERS AND DISCLAIMERS enforceability of the other provisions will not be affected thereby. Failure of any party to enforce
CONTAINED HEREIN. 1 0 EVENT SHALL ST, ITS AFFILIATES AND/OR ITS any provision of this Agreement will not constitute or be construed as a waiver of such provision
SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE SUBSCRIBER FOR ANY C IM(S)RELATING IN ANYWAY TO or of the right to enforce such provision. The headings and captions contained in this
(i)SUBSCRIBER'S INN ILITY OR FAILURE TO PERFOR VESTIGATORY WORK OR TO Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute a part of this Agreement.
PERFORM SUC NVESTIGATORY WORK PROPERLY COMPLETELY, EVEN IF 15. Ideas and Concepts. Any and all title, ownership rights,and intellectual property rights
ASSISTED BY ST,ITS AFFILIATES OR ITS SUPPLIERS,OR Y DECISION MADE OR concerning any ideas,concepts,suggestions,materials and the like that Subscriber provides to
N
ACTION TA BY SUBSCRIBER IN RELIANCE UPON DATA;OR kANY LOST PROFITS West regarding Services shall become the exclusive property of West and may be used for its
OR OTHPK CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR business purposes in its sole discretion without any payment, accounting, remuneration or
SPECIV DAMAGES RELATING IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO SUBSCRIBER'S RIGHTS attribution to Subscriber. v
UND THIS AGREEMENT OR USE OF,OR INABILITY TO USE, DATA SERVICES. e
N HER WEST NOR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE ANY WARRANTY THAT C SS TO
S RVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, COMPLETE OR ERROR FR NOR .
DOES WEST MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE LIFE OF ANY URL OR THIRD PARTY
WEB SERVICE. SUBSCRIBER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
ENTAILS THE LIKELIHOOD OF SOME HUMAN AND MACHINE ERRORS, DELAYS,
INTERRUPTIONS AND LOSSES, INCLUDING THE INADVERTENT LOSS OF DATA OR
DAMAGE TO MEDIA.
7, Subscriber Account Maintenance. Subscriber is responsible for the administration and
control of passwords by its employees,and shall identify a security administrator to coordinate
with West. Subscriber shall manage all passwords,and notify West promptly if any password
becomes inactive or invalid. Subscriber shall follow the policies and procedures of West with
respect to account maintenance as same may be communicated to Subscriber from time to time.
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defen which it may be entitled,Subscriber hereby agrees to protect,in efend and
hold harmless--WesLaad all its suppliers from and against an costs,claims,demands,
damages, losses and liabi i r actua s fees) arising from or in any way
related to(i)the use,access or mis o scriber(or any other party receiving
such information ism okhm Subscriber),and(ii)Subscribe s
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9. Limitation of Claims. Except for claims relating to CLEAR charges or improper use
of Services,no claim,regardless of form,which in any way arises out of this Agreement,may be
made,nor such claim brought,under this Agreement more than one year after the basis for the
claim becomes known to the party desiring to assert it.
10. Term and Termination. This Agreement will become effective upon verification by West
of Subscriber's credentials in accordance with this Agreement and upon approval and
acceptance by West in St.Paul,Minnesota. This Agreement and each Order Form may not be
terminated by Subscriber prior to a minimum term of one year after the date West processes this
Agreement and the Order Form. In the event Subscriber requests a minimum term in excess of
one year as set forth in the Order Form,this Agreement may not be terminated prior to the
expiration of such minimum term. This Agreement shall automatically renew on a month-to-
month basis unless either party provides the other with written notice of its intent not to renew 30
days prior to the end of the then-current term.West reserves the right to increase pricing during
such renewal period(s)in accordance with its standard policies and practices.
Upon expiration of the minimum term or any renewal term set forth in the Order Form,either
party may terminate this Agreement by providing the other party 30 days prior written notice of
such termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, West may terminate this Agreement
immediately upon giving written notice of termination to Subscriber if: (i)Subscriber commits a
material breach of any obligation to West under any other agreement between the parties;(ii)
West discovers a material violation or breach of this Agreement;(iii)West reasonably believes
that Subscriber's use of Data violates any applicable law or regulation;or(iv)Subscriber's use of
Data under this Agreement may result in a risk to public safety,including but not limited to the
safety of private individuals.
11. Effect of Agreement. This Agreement(which includes all applicable order forms,
current and future schedules,additional terms,and the like)sets forth the entire understanding
and agreement between West and Subscriber regarding the subject matter herein and
supersedes any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements or representations,except
that access to and use of West's suppliers'services may be governed by terms and conditions
different than or in addition to those herein. By receipt of such supplier services, Subscriber
agrees to,and shall comply with,such different and/or additional terms of suppliers and such
changes to this Agreement as West shall make from time to time by notice to Subscriber.
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement,West may amend the terms and conditions of
this Agreement by giving Subscriber at least 30 days prior written or online notice. Any other
amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.
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WEST ORDER FORM -CLEAR
610 Opperman Drive,P.O.Box 64833 WEST,
St Paul,MN 55164-1803
Tel:651/687-8000 A Thomson Reuters business
Check{nest account status below av qPpflcahle. Rep Name&Number 43595-Scyrkels
New (NACI Form attached)
Existing with no changes X Existing with changes (Permanent name change must attach a Customer Name Change Form)
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Aect# 1003938165 PO# Date 5/4/2010
Name/Subscriber Beaumont Police department Bill To Acct 9
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Order Confirmation Contact Name
CLEAR Contact Name (for delivery of Registration Keys, Individual users
will also receive their Registration Keys if their e-mail addresses are provided)
E-Mail Telephone
CLEARPrimary Account ContactNarne(general business contact)
E-Mail Telephone
Permanent Address Change One-Time Ship To Additional Ship To Additional Bill To
Name Attn:
Address Suitenoor
City State County Zip
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CLEAR Products Section
fl of Users Monthly Total Monthly
FullSvelf CLEAR Produtts Banded Other CLEAR Charges
41011056 CLEAR Plus Web Analytics M 1133.00 less 30% 793.10
Notes:
Total Monthly CLEAR Charges 793.10
CLEAR Charges are billed on the date West processes Subscriber's order and continue for a minimum of 12 months(-Minimum Term"). Upon conclusion of the Minimum
Tenn,CLEAR Charges are billed thereafter at up to then-current rates. If Subscriber elects a lorCa Minimum Term the Monthly CLEAR Charges will be billed as set forth
herein. Upon conclusion of the CLEAR Minimum Term,Monthly CLEAR Charges we billed thcreafter at up to then-current rates. Excluded Charges and Monthly CLEAR
Charges(after the Minimum Term)may be modified as set forth in the Subscriber Agreement(as defined herein). Subscriber is responsible for all Excluded Charges as
incurred.
— Subscriber's Initials for 24 Month CLEAR Minimum Tenn Subscriber agrees to commit to a Minimum Term of 24 months and the Monthly CLEAR Charges
for the second 12 months not to increase by more than %over the Monthly CLEAR Charges for the initial 12 months.
Subscriber's Initials for 36 Mouth CLEAR Minimum Term Subscriber agrees to commit to a Minimum Term of 36 months and the Monthly CLEAR Charges
for the second 1.2 months not to increase by more than 5 %over the Monthly CLEAR Charges for the initial 12 months and Monthly CLEAR Charges for the third 12
months not to increase by more than 5— %over the Monthly CLEAR Charges for the second 12 months.
Subscriber's Initials 10 CLEAR users are employed by Subscriber at the location identified above. If West leams that the number of Subscriber's
+1—affiliated CLEAR users exceeds this numbrr,West reserves the right to increase Subscriber Monthly CLEAR Charges as applicable.
Internal Use On!z
CLEAR#Atty I BNB
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F- Usage Logging Type
Re wired or,and app#pable to,only accounts with arrest owers.
Usage Lagging
Authorized law enforcement agencies may request that user input values entered in a search or report request be"blind logged",all other customers will be restricted to
"standard logging". If you have questions regarding this option,you may contact your account representative,Authorized law enforcement agencies choosing Blind Lagging
should initial the Blind Logging option below,all other entities should initial the Standard Logging selection.
Standard Lagging
Blind logging
West reserves the right to change the Logging type based upon credentialing and account validation.
IP Address Section
ity Add ss or IP Range is required for all CLEAR Orders: Orders will not be processed without valid IF Address(es)
IP Addresses assigned to jurisdictions outside the United States or Tfest designated U.S.Territories areprohibited.
Permissible IPAddress(es)will be those provided below as well as any previously provided IP Address(es)for this Subscriber.
Internet Service Provider
IP Address M
Additional page(s)may be attached ifneeded
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IF Address Range
Additional page(s)may be attached if needed
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If you do not know your company's external IP address(s),try the following:
1. Contact your network administration,firewall or security team
2. Contact your Internet Service Provider,ISP(Le.Cable,DSL,Satellite,etc.)
3. Go to the following URL in your browser htto-l,Itools.whois.net/yourip!or httn:lr'N�wto.what smvip.cctm to identify your
external IP address (NOTE:If you have multiple Ie IP addresses this tool will only detect one IP address)
q,-,7 Technical Contact for CLEAR Products(if applicable)
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Name(please print)
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Telephone n
E-mail
CLEAR Users,My Account Administrator and Authorized QuickV ew+User
Last Name First Name,M.L Emali Address Phone Number IN AD AN 9'1' TC
IN=Investigator
if there are additional CLEAR users additional page(s)must be submitted with the order User Type Key AD=Administrator SV=Supervisor
AN=Analyst TC=Technical
Subscriber shall authorize which user shall be named as the My Account Administrator. Access to My Account will allow CLEAR user management,general account
information and granting access to other My Account users.
Authorized My Account Administrator for CLEAR
Last Name First Name,Mi. E-Mall
(Required)
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Subscriber shalt authorize which CLEAR users(s)shall have access to Quic1,Viavvr. Actual charges bitted by West may vary from charges reported on Qui&-View^+.
Subscriber shall pay charges as billed. West does not warrant and has no liability with respect to accuracy of charges or other information on QuickWiew+.
Authorized QuickVicw+Password Ilotder for CLEAR
Last Dame First Name,NU. Authorized Acct.p
CLEAR Renewals
Subscriber Certification Section must also be completed for all Subscribers that interact with,
mange or house inmates or detainees.
CLEAR Products Sub Materiel Humber CLEAR Product
Subscriber's Initials for 12 Mouth Renewal Term*Subscriber agrees to commit to an additional 12 months and the Monthly CLEAR Charges for the such additional
12 rftMRfiball be %more than the current Monthly CLEAR Charges in effect at the end of the current lvimitnurn Teri and/or current Renewal Terms,
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Subscriber's Initials for 24 Mouth Renewal Term*Subscn mr agrees to commit to an additional 24 months.The Monthly CLEAR Charges for the rust additional
12 months shall be %more than the Monthly CLEAR Charges in effect at the end of the current Minimum Teri and/or current Renewal Tartu and time Monthly
CLEAR Charges for the second additional 12 months shall be %more than the Monthly CLEAR Charges for the first additioisai 12 months.
Subscriber's Initials for 36 Mouth Renewal Term*Subscriber agrees to commit to an additional 36 months.The Monthly CLEAR Charges for the first additional
12 months shall be %more than the Monthly CLEAR Charges in effect at the end of the current Minimum Term and/or current Rptewal Terms and the Monthly
CLEAR Charges for the seoond additional 12 months shall be %more than the Monthly CLEAR Charges for the fuss additional 12 months. The Monthly CLEAR
Charges for the third additional 12 months shah be %more than the Monthly CLEAR Charges for die second additional i2 months.
*Effective at the end of the current Mmmiurm Term C'Renewal Term"). Upon conclusion o6he Renewal Term,Monthly CLEAR Charges are billed theteafer at tip to then-
current totes. Excluded Charges and Monthly CLEAR Charges(after the Renewal Term)may be modified as set forth in the Subscriber Agreetem Subscriber is responsible
for all Excluded Charges as incurred. During the Renewal Term and thereafter,Subscriber s access to and use of CLEAR shall be governed by the Subscriber Apeement.
SubscriberCertifcation Section
sired for all aceounts that interact with,manage or house inmates or detainees.
Subscriber Certifications must be completed for ever}order,including renewals.
Subscriber by his/her initials below certifies and acknowledges understanding and acceptance of the security limits of CLEAR and Subscriber's
responsibility for controlling product,intemet and network access:
Subscriber's tuitiat& Functionality o€CLEAR cannot and does not limit access to non-West Internet sites. It is the responsibility of Subscriber to control
access to the Intemet.By bislher initials,Subscriber acknowledges its understanding and acceptance of the security limits of CLEAR and Subscriber's
responsibility for controlling Internet access.
Subscriber's Initials. Subscriber certifies that it shall be responsible for controlling network access to the Wemet or internal Subscriber sites. Subscsrraw
agrees to provide its own firewall,proxy servers or other security technologies as well as desktop security to limit access to the CLEAR URL and West
software. Subscriber must design,configure and implement its own security configuration.
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T - E • X • A • S City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Chris Boone, Community Development Director
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2010
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a request for amendments to Resolution
No. 99-373 whereby the names of Brownstone Lane and
Brownstone Street will be changed to Sterling Lane and
Stephen Lane,respectively.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends approval of the amendments to Resolution No. 99-373.
BACKGROUND
On December 14, 1999, City Council accepted the street, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer
improvements in Brownstone Estates by adopting Resolution No. 99-373.
The street names were listed in the resolution as Brownstone Place, Brownstone Lane and
Brownstone Street. The final plat of the subdivision lists the street names as Brownstone Place,
Sterling Lane and Stephen Lane.
So that the streets will be properly maintained by the City of Beaumont,Resolution No. 99-373
needs to be amended to reflect the proper street names of Brownstone Place, Sterling Lane and
Stephen Lane.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
None.
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, on December 14, 1999, City Council passed Resolution No. 99-373
accepting the street, storm sewer,water and sanitary sewer improvements for Brownstone
Place, Section 1, wherein the streets were identified as Brownstone Place, Brownstone
Lane and Brownstone Street; and
WHEREAS, the final plat of Brownstone Estates, Section One, lists the street
names as Brownstone Place, Sterling Lane and Stephen Lane; and
WHEREAS, to ensure that Brownstone Place, Sterling Lane, Stephen Lane and
associated infrastructures are properly maintained by the City of Beaumont, Resolution No.
99-373 should be amended to reflect the correct street names;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT Resolution No.99-373 is hereby amended to reflect the street names of Brownstone
Place, Sterling Lane and Stephen Lane.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of
August, 2010.
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T - E - x - A • S City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
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PREPARED BY: Chris Boone, Community Development Director
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2010
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider a request for an amendment to Resolution
No. 99-96 whereby the name of Taft Street will be changed
to Brownstone Drive
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends approval of the amendment to Resolution No. 99-96.
BACKGROUND
On March 23, 1999, City Council accepted the street, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer
improvements in Brownstone Subdivision by adopting Resolution No. 99-96.
The street name was listed in the resolution as Taft Street. The final plat of the subdivision also
lists the street name as Taft Street. On September 21, 1999, City Council approved a name
change for that portion of Taft Street within the Brownstone and Christina Court Subdivisions.
So that Brownstone Drive will be properly maintained by the City of Beaumont, Resolution No.
99-96 needs to be amended to reflect the proper street name of Brownstone Drive.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
None.
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, on March 23, 1999, City Council passed Resolution No. 99-96
accepting the street, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer improvements in Brownstone
Subdivision wherein the street name was listed as Taft Street; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 1999, City Council passed Ordinance No. 99-64
changing the name of Taft Street running west from West Lucas Drive through Brownstone
Subdivision and ending in Christina Court, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, to
Brownstone Drive;
WHEREAS, to ensure that Brownstone Drive and its associated infrastructure will
be properly maintained by the City of Beaumont, Resolution No.99-96 should be amended
to change the name of Taft Street to Brownstone Drive;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT Resolution No. 99-96 is hereby amended to change the name of Taft Street, from
existing West Lucas Drive west approximately 555 feet to 3-OM-4P end of road markers,
to Brownstone Drive.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of
August, 2010.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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City Council Agenda Item
T , E • XaA , S
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, Citk Manager
PREPARED BY: Tom Warner, Director of Public Works
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2010
REQUESTED ACTION: City Council approve a resolution authorizing the City
Manager to enter into an agreement with Bechtel-Jacobs
agent for Motiva Enterprises, LLC. to provide temporary
traffic signals on Spur 93 at a Motiva park and ride facility,
located North of FM 3514.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends the City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Bechtel-Jacobs, agent for Motiva Enterprises, LLC., to purchase, place into
operation, and maintain portable traffic signals at Motiva's park and ride facility, located on Spur
93. Motiva will provide the City of Beaumont funds to purchase the portable traffic signals
which are estimated to cost $150,000 to $180,000. The temporary signals will be placed into
operation at the Motiva park and ride facility for approximately 16 to 19 months. The City of
Beaumont will retain ownership of the portable traffic signals once they are no longer needed at
the facility.
BACKGROUND
Motiva has constructed a park and ride facility on Spur 93 just north of FM 3514.
Approximately, 1700 vehicles are expected to park at this facility daily. Currently, off-duty
Jefferson County Deputies provide traffic control for this facility during the AM and PM shift
change. The temporary traffic signals will provide a safe ingress/egress to the park and ride
facility without placing officers in danger along a high speed highway. The park and ride facility
will be shut down once Motiva's expansion is complete.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Motiva will provide funding for the purchase of the portable traffic signals.
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby autho rized to execute an agreement with
Bechtel-Jacobs, agent for Motiva Enterprises, LLC, to purchase, place into operation and
maintain portable traffic signals at Motiva Enterprises' park and ride facility located north
of FM 3514.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of
August, 2010.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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T • E • X • A • s City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer bL
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2010
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider authorizing the award of a contract for
merchant card services.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends the award of a contract to Bank of America Merchant Services
of Dallas.
BACKGROUND
Presently, the City accepts credit cards in Cash Management, Municipal Court, the Civic Center,
and at the Henry Homberg Golf Course. In addition, Municipal Court and Water Customer
Service collects payment by way of the internet. After some review and evaluation, it was
determined that credit cards should also be accepted in the One Stop Shop, Library System,
Health Services, and at the Landfill.
A Request for Proposal solicited responses from twelve (12) vendors for merchant card services.
Three (3) responses were received. A panel of various City departments evaluated the responses.
Representatives from the three (3) companies made a presentation to the evaluation panel. After
the discussion, the panel rated each responder and it was determined that Bank of America
Merchant Services provided the best package of fees and services to the City. The contract term
is for three (3) years with the option to renew for one (1) additional two (2) year period.
Vendor Scoring is as follows:
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Merchant Card Services
August 2, 2010
Possible Criteria Bank of Electronic Capital One
Points America Merchant
Allowed Merchant Systems
Services
30 Total Cost 28 25 26
25 Technical Compliance 24 20 23
25 Experience 24 22 23
20 Additional or Optional 19 17 18
Services
100 Total Points 95 84 90
The Locations which will be furnished with credit card readers and pin pads is as follows:
Location Terminals Cost per Cost per Pin Deployment Total Cost per
Required Terminal Pad Fee per Location
Equipment
Combination
Cash Management- Cashier 2 $450.00 $160.00 $47.20 $1,314.40
Municipal Court 2 $450.00 $160.00 $47.20 $1,314.40
Civic Center 2 $450.00 $160.00 $47.20 $1,314.40
Community Development- 1 $450.00 $160.00 $47.20 $657.20
One Stop Shop
Engineering - One Stop Shop 1 $450.00 $160.00 $47.20 $657.20
Main and RC Miller Libraries 2 $450.00 $160.00 $47.20 $1,314.40
Health Services - Vital 2 $450.00 $160.00 $47.20 $1,314.40
Statistics and Environmental
Health
Golf Course 1 $450.00 $160.00 $47.20 $657.20
Landfill (credit only) 1 $450.00 - $47.20 $497.20
Lot-al cost terminals/Pin 14 9 040.8
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Merchant Card Services
August 2, 2010
The total cost to provide and install credit card readers and pin pads at each site is estimated at
$9,040.80.
BUDGETARYIMPACT
Fees associated with accepting credit cards are available in each user department's operating
budget. Funds are available in the Capital Reserve Fund for the purchase and installation of
equipment.
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Council hereby approves a contract with Bank of America Merchant
Services of Dallas to provide merchant card services for various City departments.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of
August, 2010.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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T • E • X • A • S City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2010
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider authorizing the award of a contract to
offer electronic payment methods to customers.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends the award of contract to Official Payments Corporation of
Reston, VA.
BACKGROUND
Staff has been exploring ways to increase collections and convenience to the citizens of
Beaumont when it comes to paying amounts owed to the City whether it is for water bills, traffic
fines, license and permits, or Emergency Medical Service (EMS) charges. In doing so, the City
proposes to offer a number of electronic payment choices and alternative payment methods not
currently available. Official Payments Corporation offers innovative payment methods at no cost
to the City.
Municipal Court has had a contract with Official Payments Corporation to allow citizens to pay
their fines by calling a toll-free telephone number since 1997. Water Customer Service often
receives requests for payment by telephone. Through Official Payments this payment method
will also be made available for water bills and EMS charges.
In addition, the City currently accepts payment through the internet for traffic fines and water
bills. EMS charges may be paid through the mail by check or at the cashier window by cash,
check, or credit card. Staff believes offering electronic payment via the internet will increase
those collections as well. The same holds true for permits.
Using the telephone or internet, a citizen may pay using a credit card, electronic check, or prepaid
money card. In addition, Official Payments offers walk up locations and kiosks.
Once a customer makes a payment using any of the above mentioned methods, City departments
will have real-time access through the internet to confirm payment.
Electronic Payments
August 2, 2010
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This contract shall be renewable each year. There is no cost to the City for this service. If a
citizen chooses to pay a bill owed to the city with one of these methods, there will be a
convenience fee assessed by Official Payments. The cost to the citizen is as follows:
Payment by Electronic Check via telephone or internet Citizen Cost
Each payment transaction less than or equal to $10,000.00 $5.00
Each payment transaction greater than $10,000.00 $17.00
Payment by Credit/Debit card via telephone or internet
Use of Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover $5.95
Use of Green Dot Money Pack $3.95
Use of Bill Me Later $5.95
Cash walk up payments at various locations $5.95
BUDGETARY IMPACT
There is no cost to the City.
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Council hereby approves the award of a contract to Official Payments
Corporation of Reston, Virginia, to provide electronic payment choices and alternative
payment methods to patrons of the City of Beaumont.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of
August, 2010.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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T • E • X . A • S City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer/
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2010
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Lease Agreement with Texas Military Forces.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute a one (1) year Lease
Agreement with Texas Military Forces Adjutant General's Department (AGD), for the use of
property located at 3040 College Street.
BACKGROUND
AGD, formerly known as the Texas National Guard Armory Board, leases a 2.5 acre tract of
City property, bounded by College Street on the South, and Central Park on the North. The
AGD uses this location as a training facility for a unit of the Texas National Guard (the
Guard).
A lease agreement has existed with the Guard since 1965. The current agreement, dated
November 1984, gives AGD an exclusive right to the property until 2015. Extensions of the
agreement must be made in five (5) year increments. Four five-year extension options have
been exercised since the initial term.
The City has been informed that The Texas National Guard is being reorganized and will be
affected by the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) that is being implemented by the
federal government. It is likely that the Beaumont facility will no longer be needed in the
2008-2012 time frame.
The current extension will expire November 15, 2010. AGD has submitted a request to extend
the lease agreement for a one (1) year term as opposed to a new five year term, as the unit
stationed at the facility currently will be moving into a new facility in Northwest Houston. It
is unknown if another unit will be stationed in Beaumont, although it appears to be unlikely.
Should this be the ultimate result, ASG will give notice to terminate the lease.
Texas Military Forces Lease Agreement Renewal
August 3, 2010
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Attached for your review is a copy of the current lease agreement and the request from AGD.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
The consideration paid by the Lessee for the original lease was a nominal $10. All subsequent
renewals have been without a fee. A rental fee is not a prerequisite to the granting of an
extension.
TEXAS MILITARY FORCES
Joint Force Headquarters
Adjutant General's Department
Post Office Box 5218
Austin, Texas 78763-5218
REPLY TO 512-782-5001
ATTENTION OF
JFTX-E July 6, 2010
City of Beaumont
801 Main, Suite 300
Beaumont, Texas 77701
ATTN: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
Dear Mr. Hayes:
In accordance with the lease agreement, copy attached, that was entered into on November 15,
1984 we are hereby requesting a one year extension of the lease.
We are only requesting a one year extension because the unit(s) that are station at this facility
will be moving into a new facility in North West Houston. It is unknown at this time if another
unit will be stationed at this facility. If the decision is made to move another unit in the facility
we will ask for a longer extension, however, at this time we do not foresee this happening.
The original agreement was with the Texas National Guard Armory Board whose name was
changed by the Legislature to the Texas Military Facilities Commission(TMFC). In 2007 the
Legislature merged the TMFC with the Adjutant General's Department so the new agreement, if
approved, will need to be with the Adjutant General's Department.
If you have any questions please contact Tina Burford at (512) 782-6910 or by email at
tina.burford(a)tx.ngb.army.mil.
Sincere ,
Ti o y enec t
Di r o Facilities
A` L
City of Beaumont
August 31, 2005
Mr. John A. Wells
Executive Director
Texas Military Facilities Commission
2200 West 35t' St., Bldg. 64
Austin,TX 78703-1222
Re: Lease at 3040 College St., Beaumont, Texas
Texas Military Facilities Commission
Dear Mr. Wells:
As requested in your letter of August 17, 2005, a five year extension has been granted for the above
referenced lease.
The original lease agreement between the City of Beaumont and the Texas National Guard Armory Board
was entered into on November 15, 1984. The current extension will commence on November 15,2005 and
is granted through November 15, 2010.
If we can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me at(409) 880-3755.
Sincerely,
Kirby Ric d
Internal So ices Director
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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§ KNOW ALL MFN P?Y THESE
PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT made this the 15th day of
November , A.D. 1984, b,! and between the CITY OF BEAUPAONT,
a municipal corporation of the State of Texas, actinq herein by
and throuah its duly authorized Citv Manager and attesting, by its
City Secretary (hereinafter referred to as "Lessor") and the
TEXAS NATIONAL GIJARD ARMORY BOARD, a body politic and
corporate of the State of Texas, acting herein by and throuah its
duly authorized Executive Director (hereinafter referred to as
"Lessee"):
1^1 I T N E S S E T H
VVhereas, the parties hereto previously entered into a written
indenture or lease agreement for a term which ends on the 15th
day of November, 1985; and
Whereas, the agreement grants to the Texas National Guard
Armory Board as Lessee the oration to renew the lease for use of
the subject property as a training facility of a unit of the Texas
National Guard; and
11lhereas, the agreement authorizes Lessee to sublease the
subject property to the Adjutant General of the State of Texas for
use by the Texas National Guard and related military purposes;
and
Whereas, the subject property has been and continues to be
leased to the Adjutant General of the State of Texas; and
Whereas, Lessee complied with all obligations, duties and
responsibilities imposed on it under the lease agreement;
Now, Therefore, for and in consideration of the sum of
TEN DOLLARS ($ 10.00 ) cash,
the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and confessed, and
the covenants and conditions hereinafter recited, Lessor has leased
and demised and by these presents does lease and demise unto
I-essee all that certain tract or pracel of land located in the City
of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, and more particularly
described as follows, to-wit:
BEGINNING at the southwest corner of that certain
6.1601 acre tract leased by the City of Beaumont,
Texas to the united States of America under
supplemental agreement Rio. 1 to Lease No. DA-41-243-
Eng-613, same being dated December 11, 1951;
THENCE north 001 02' east along the west line of said
above mentioned 6.1601 acre tract 315.75 feet to
corner;
THENCE south 89° 59' west 344.89 feet to corner;
THENCE south 001 02' west 315.75 feet to corner; said
point being 50 feet north of the present north line of
College Street;
THENCE north 89° 59' east along a line parallel with
and 50 feet distant from the present north line of
College Street 344.89 feet to the place of BEGINNING.
The above described tract contains 2.50 acres, more or
less.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said premises for the period of five
(5) years, commencing on the 15th day of November, A.D. 1985,
and ending on the 15th day of November, A.D. 1990, and for such
further periods as this lease may be extended as hereinafter
provided upon the following terms and conditions:
1.
It is understood and agreed by and between the parties
hereto that the above described property may be sublet by the
Lessee to the Adjutant General of the State of Texas according to
the laws of this State, but in the event the Adjutant General
should for any reason fail to pay the rent prescribed in such
lease, or in the event the Legislature should fail to appropriate
money for the payment of said rent, then in either of such events,
Lessee may sublet the premises to any person whomsoever at the
highest rental obtainable; provided, however, that the City of
Beaumont, Texas, shall have the first option to sublease such
premises upon the same terms and conditions that the property was
subleased prior to the occurrence of the events above mentioned.
2
H.
Lessee hereby agrees that at the termination of this lease,
either by forfeiture or for any cause whatsoever, any and all
improvements, structures and fixtures located on said demised
premises shall become the sole property of the Lessor.
M.
The State of Texas is not and shall not be responsible for
any damage or injury to said leased property regardless of how
the same may occur during the existence of this lease.
This contract is entered into by and between the Lessor and
the Lessee upon the express condition and understanding that
neither the National Guard units to occupy said premises, nor
their officers, nor any member of the Texas National Guard
Armory Board shall in any wise be personally liable hereunder and
that Lesser is entitled to payment only out of the State
appropriations lawfully applicable to payment of the rental
stipulated in this lease.
IV.
It is expressly agreed and understood that at the expiration
of the primary term of this lease, Lessee shall have the exclusive
option to lease said premises for additional periods of five (5)
years in five (51 year increments extending over the twenty-five
(25) year period followina the expiration of the primary term of
this lease. It is the intention of the parties hereto that, provided
Lessee exercises any such option by giving Lessor notice thereof
in writina within ninety (90) days of the expiration of the term of
the then current lease, Lessor gives and grants unto Lessee such
options to renew this lease at rentals to be agreed upon, at said
intervals, and that the City of Beaumont as Lessor retains the
right to approve any and all renewal options which may be
exercised.
EXECUTED this the j!"=" day of iP. l L,
A.D. 1984, the CITY OF BEAUMONT signing by and through its
City Manager, / ;s�::%ti/;; � duly authorized to execute
the same by resolution passed by the City Council on
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the same hy resolution passed by the City Council on
' 19 �' ' attesting by its City Secretary'
and countersigning by its City Auditor,
' and the TEXAS NAT0NAL GUARD
AnMonv aoann' signing by and through its Executive Director.
CITY 0resAuw0wT
ATTEST:
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City Manager
City Secretary
COUNTERSIGNED: APPROVED AST0 FORM:
City Attorney
City Auditor
-LESSOR-
TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD
ARMORY BOARD
Donald J.
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Executive Director
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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JFFFERSON §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in
and for said County and State, on this day personally appeared
x / City Manager of the City of
Beaumont, known tome to be the person whose name is subscribed
to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he
executed the same as the act and deed of the City of Beaumont for
the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and in the
capacity therein stated.
Given under my hand and seal of office on this the fcY=`
day of = ;/;, 7984.
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Jefferson County, Texas
(Type or Print Nam
My Commission Expires:
THE STATE OF TEXAS
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COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in
and for said County and State, on this day personally appeared
DONALD J. KERR, Executive Director of the TEXAS NATIONAL
GUARD ARDAORY BOARD, known to me to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged
to me that he executed the same for the purposes and
consideration therein. expressed, and in the capacity therein,
stated.
Given under my hand and seal of office on this the 15th
day of November 1984.
Notary Pub lic in and for
Travis County, Texas
Kathleen B. Howell
TT—vpe or Print Name,
My Commission Expires:
October 31, 1988
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RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, Texas Military Forces Adjutant General's Department (AGD) leases a
2.5 acre tract of City-owned property located at 3040 College Street, Beaumont, Texas;
and
WHEREAS,the agreement provides for extensions of the agreement in five(5)year
increments; and
WHEREAS, the current extension will expire on November 15, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Texas National Guard is being reorganized and the unit stationed
at 3040 College is being relocated to a facility in Northwest Houston; and
WHEREAS, because it is unknown and appears unlikely that another unit will be
stationed in Beaumont, AGD has requested a one (1) year extension of the lease
agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Council approves a one (1)year extension of the lease agreement with the
Texas Military Forces Adjutant General's Department for the use of a 2.5 acre tract of
property located at 3040 College Street, Beaumont, Texas.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of
August, 2010.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY
T * E * % * A * S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 3, 2010 1:30 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
* Invocation Pledge Roll Call
* Presentations and Recognition:
* Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items 2-4/Consent
Agenda
* Consent Agenda
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Consider a request for a street name change from Lakeside Drive to N. Lakeside
Drive, E. Lakeside Drive, W. Lakeside Drive and S. Lakeside Drive
2. Consider approving an amendment to the Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease with
Cimarex Energy Co.
3. Consider adopting the 2009 International Building, Fire, Residential, Energy,
Plumbing, Mechanical, Property Maintenance, Existing Building and 2008
National Electrical Code, with local exceptions and consider adopting
amendments to Chapter 14,Article III, Unsafe Substandard Structures and
amendments to the fee schedule
4. Consider approving an annual contract for furnishing litter removal on the City
rights-of-way
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 Mitchell Normand at 880-3777 three days prior to the meeting.
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August 3,2010
Consider a request for a street name change from Lakeside Drive to N. Lakeside Drive, E.
Lakeside Drive, W. Lakeside Drive and S. Lakeside Drive
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T • E • X • A • S City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager /�
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PREPARED BY: Chris Boone, Community Development Director
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2010
REQUESTED ACTION: Council to consider a request for a street name change from
Lakeside Drive to N. Lakeside Drive, E. Lakeside Drive, W.
Lakeside Drive and S. Lakeside Drive.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends approval of the street name change from Lakeside Drive to N.
Lakeside Drive, E. Lakeside Drive, W. Lakeside Drive and S. Lakeside Drive.
BACKGROUND
In June, 2006, the final plat for The Crescent on Walden, Phase R was recorded. The subdivision
is served by Lakeside Drive, a circular street. The addressing scheme for the subdivision was to
use the lot numbers as the addresses. It later became apparent that the lot numbers could not be
used as house numbers, so an attempt was made to apply house numbers to the plat.
Unfortunately, issues arose due to the loop street creating duplicate numbering. After much
debate, it was decided the simplest solution is to change the street name. By creating four streets
from the one, duplicates are more easily avoided.
At a Joint Public Hearing held July 19, 2010, the Planning Commission voted 5:0 to approve the
street name change from Lakeside Dr. to N. Lakeside Drive, E. Lakeside Drive, W. Lakeside
Drive and S. Lakeside Drive.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
None
ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF
LAKESIDE DRIVE TO N. LAKESIDE DRIVE, E. LAKESIDE
DRIVE, W. LAKESIDE DRIVE AND S. LAKESIDE DRIVE IN
BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
THAT Lakeside Drive, a circular street located in The Crescent on Walden, Phase II
Subdivision, as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and the
same is hereby renamed as follows:
• W. Lakeside Drive - Beginning at the north boundary line of the
drainage District #6 right-of-way easement and continuing in a
northerly direction to the southeastern most corner of Lot 12.
• N. Lakeside Drive - Beginning at the southeastern most corner of Lot
12 and continuing in an easterly direction to an alignment with the
southeast properly line of Lot 18.
• E. Lakeside Drive - Beginning with an alignment with the southeast
property line of Lot 18 and continuing in a southerly direction to an
alignment with the south property line of Lot 34.
• S. Lakeside Drive - Beginning with an alignment with the south
properly line of Lot 34 and continuing in a westerly direction to the
east right-of-way line of W. Lakeside Drive.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of
August, 2010.
- Mayor Becky Ames-
File 762-0 B: Request for a street name change from Lakeside Drive to N. Lakeside Dr., E.
Lakeside Dr., W. Lakeside Dr. and S.Lakeside Dr.
Location: Lakeside Drive in The Crescent on Walden, Phase II, a subdivision north of
Walden Rd.
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Consider approving an amendment to the Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease with Cimarex Energy Co.
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T • E - X • A • s City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2010
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider approving an amendment to the Oil, Gas
and Mineral Lease with Cimarex Energy Co.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends approval.
BACKGROUND
On September 28, 2007, the City of Beaumont executed an Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease with
Cimarex Energy Co. of Tulsa, Oklahoma with a primary term of three years. The lease
agreement covers 275.44 acres of land,more or less, in the Asahel Savery League, Abstract 46,
Jefferson County, Texas.
Since the execution of the existing lease agreement, Cimarex has drilled five wells. Cimarex has
identified additional drilling opportunities and has requested a two-year extension to the existing
lease agreement.
BUDGETARYIMPACT
As consideration for the two-year extension, Cimarex will make a one-time payment to the City
of Beaumont in the amount of$137,720 ($500 per acre).
AMENDMENT TO OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE
On September 28, 2007, The City of Beaumont ("Lessor") entered into a certain oil, gas
and mineral lease with Cimarex Energy Co. ("Lessee") (the "Lease").
A Memorandum of the Lease was recorded in the Official Public Records of Jefferson
County, Texas on October 10, 2007, under film code 2007041074.
The Lease is hereby amended as follows:
The first sentence of paragraph 22. of the Lease is hereby deleted in its entirety and the
following sentence is substituted in place thereof:
Two (2) years after the expiration date of the primary term and
after all continuous development operations have ceased,
whichever is the later date, this lease shall terminate as to all
depths below 100 feet below the deepest depths drilled in any unit
containing all or part of the above described lands.
Except as heretofore amended and amended hereby, the Lease shall be and remain in full
force and effect for all purposes.
Executed at Beaumont, Texas, this day of , 2010.
LESSOR:
CITY OF BEAUMONT
By:
Kyle Hayes, City Manager
City of Beaumont, Texas
LESSEE:
CIMAREX ENERGY CO.
By:
James L. Painter
Attorney-in-Fact
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on this the day of ,
2010, by Kyle Hayes, City Manager of City of Beaumont, Texas, acting in said capacity.
NOTARY PUBLIC, IN AND FOR THE
STATE OF TEXAS
STATE OF OKLAHOMA §
COUNTY OF TULSA §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on this the day of ,
2010, by James L. Painter, Attorney-in-Fact for Cimarex Energy Co..
NOTARY PUBLIC, IN AND FOR THE
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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MEMORANDUM OF 797 1056403/JH/srf
OIL,GAS AND MINERAL LEASE
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
This Agreement,made and entered into on the 28 day of '50PWI► 442007 by and between the
CITY OF BEAUMONT,whose address is 801 Main Street,Beaumont,TX 77701,hereinafter referred to as"Lessor',
whether one or more,and CIMAREX ENERGY CO.,whose address is 15 E.51 Street,Suite 1000,Tulsa,OK 74103,
hereinafter referred to as"Lessee".
WITNESSETH:
Lessor and Lessee have this day entered into an Oil,Gas and Mineral Lease('Lease'?covering the following
described lands located in Jefferson County,Texas(the"lands';to wit:
275.44 acres of land,more or less,In the Asabel Savery League,Abstract 46,Jefferson County,
Texas,being more particularly described in that certain deed dated July 5,1929,from Evelyn
R.Poole, Individually and as Trustee,and husband Clark L.Poole,Clarence W.Richards,
Theodora R.Ellsworth,and husband Clyde L.Ellsworth and The Estate of Laura W.Zeigler,
deceased, R.O.Woodard and T.R.Stam,Executors, to the City of Beaumont recorded in
Volume 328;Page 477 of the Deed Records of Jefferson County,Texas to which reference is
herein made for a more complete description.
The Oil,Gas and Mineral Lease has a primary term of three(3)years from the effective date of said Lease,and
shall continue as long thereafter as oil or gas is produced in paying quantities from the Leased Premises or land pooled
therewith,or said lease is otherwise maintained,all as more particularly set out in said Oil,Gas and Mineral Lease of
even date herewith to which reference is hereby made for all purposes including further description of the terns,
provisions and conditions of said Lease.
This Memorandum of Oil,Gas and Mineral Lease("Memorandum")is subject to the terms and conditions of
that certain Lease of even date herewith between the parties hereto which,with all of its terms,covenants and other
conditions,is hereby referred to and incorporated herein,the same as if copied in full herein at this point. Included
within the terms,provisions and conditions of the Oil,Gas and Mineral Lease is the right of Lessee to obtain subsurface
right-of-ways and easements under the-surface of and through the subsurface of the leased premises.
The purpose of this Memorandum is to evidence the existence of said Lease and this Memorandum is executed
and recorded solely for the purpose of affording notice of the existence of said Lease and shall not amend,alter or
otherwise affect the terms,provisions and conditions of said Lease.This Memorandum is recorded in lieu-of filing said
Lease for record in the Official Records of Jefferson County,Texas,so as to avoid unduly encumbering such records
and to give notice to all third parties dealing with Lessor and Lessee or with the lands described herein. The Lease and
this Memorandum shall be binding upon Lessor and Lessee and their respective heirs,successors,representatives and
assigns.
This Memorandum of Oil,Gas and Mineral Lease may be executed as one instrument or in several partially
executed counterparts and the original and all counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one
Agreement. Should less than all of the named Lessors execute this Memorandum,it shall be binding on those who sign.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,this instrument is executed on the date first above written.
LESSOR:
CITY OF BEAUMONT
KYLE HAYES,CITY MANAGER
CITY OF BEAUMONT
NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS:IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON,YOU
MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM THIS
INSTRUMENT BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS:YOUR
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.
797/056-009/JH/srf
LESSEE:
CIMAREX ENERGY CO.
L.P ER,ATTORNEY-IN-FACT
;1MAREX ENERGY CO.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF §
COUNTY OF Q 5b §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on this thA gf h day of—(� 2007,
by KYLE HAYES,CITY MANAGER of the CITY OF BEAUMONT,acting in said cap 9 city.
TINA G.BROUSSARD
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
STATE OF OKLAHOMA §
COUNTY.OF TU LAA §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on this the 1�day of ®CA A e r 2007,
by JAMES L.PAINTER,Attomey-in-Fact for Cimarex Energy Co.
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OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS
2007 Oct 18 02:14 PM 2007041074
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CAROLYN L. GUIDRY COUNTY CLERK
JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS
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OIL AND GAS LEASE
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
This AGREEMENT made and entered into this the ZAP' day of 5c&P1'c3mSo pl by
and between the City of Beaumont,whose address is 801 Main Street,Beaumont,Texas 77701,
hereinafter called Lessor,and Cimarex Energy Co.,whose address is 15 E.5h Street,Suite 1000,
Tulsa,OK 74103,hereinafter called Lessee,whether one or more,
WITNESSETH:
1. GRANTING CLAUSE:Lessor,for and in consideration of the sum of TEN AND
NO 1100 DOLLARS($10.00)cash in hand paid,and other valuable consideration,reciept of which
is hereby acknowledged,hereby grants,leases and lets exclusively unto Lessee for the purpose of
exploring for and producing oil and gas and other liquid hydrocarbons.Upon the following terms
and conditions,the following described land,to wit:
As fully described in Exhibit"A"attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
Due to the nature of the present use of the surface of the herein leased premises Lessee shall
make no surface use whatsoever without the prior written consent of Lessor and all other .
governmental authorities having jurisdiction hereof, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
There is expressly reserved and excepted unto Lessor(except a hereinabove provided)all
other mineral substances(except those expressly covered in this lease)owned by Lessor in,under;
or upon the leased premises, together with the rights of ingress and egress for purposes of
exploration for and production of those mineral substances and forms of energy hereby reserved and
excepted unto Lessor. There is further reserved unto Lessor the right to authorize any and all
geophysical and geological tests on the leased premises reasonably necessary and incident to the
exploration for such mineral substances and forms of energy.Such exploration and production shall
not unreasonably interfere with the operations of the Lessee herein.
For the purpose of calculating payments hereinafter provided(except royalties),the land
described in Exhibit"A"attached hereto is considered to constitute two hundred seventy-five and
forty-four hundreths(275.44)acres,whether actually more or Iess.
2. LEASE TERM: Subject to the other provisions herein contained,this lease shall
be for a term of three(3)years from this date(called primary term)and as long thereafter as oil,gas,
and other liquid hydrocarbons are produced in paying quantities(herein defined)from the leased
premises,or this lease is otherwise maintained in effect as hereinafter provided.
3. ANNUAL DELAY RENTAL::This lease shall terminate as to all the leased premises
lying outside of a producing well tract or unit one year from this date unless on or before such
anniversary date Lessee shall pay or tender to Lessor at 801 Main Street,Beaumont,Texas,77701
regardless of changes in ownership of said land or the rentals,the sum of FIFTY DOLLARS AND
N01100 ($50.00)per acre (herein called rentals) for all the leased premises lying outside of a
designated producing unit well tract or unit,which shall continue this lease in force and effect as to
all such land for a period of twelve(12)months.In like manner and upon like payment or tender
annually, such termination of all the leased premises lying outside of a designated producing unit
well tract may be further deferred to successive periods of twelve(12)months each during the
primary tens.The payment or tender of rental under this paragraph and of royalty under on any gas
well from which gas is not being sold or used may be made by the check or draft of Lessee mailed
or delivered to the parties entitled thereto on or before the date of payment.
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4. ROYALTY:The royalties to be paid by Lessee to Lessor are:
(i) On oil and condensate or other liquid hydrocarbons produced at the well or at an oil
and gas separator of the conventional type twenty-five(25%)percent of the entire eight-eighths
(8/8%)of that produced and saved from the land described herein,free of any expense to Lessor,
to be,at Lessor's option either(1)delivered into the pipelines,tanks,or other receptacles to which
Lessee may connect Lessee's well or wells for the purpose of storage and/or sale ofthe oil produced,
(2)delivered at the well into tanks or other receptacles provided by Lessor,at Lessor's own expense,
(3)purchased by Lessee or any affiliate of Lessee,at the market price being paid on the date of
purchase,or(4)sold by Lessee(for Lessor's account)to the purchaser of Lessee's oil if sold by
Lessee at the well or on the lease,for the price received by Lessee,or any affiliate of Lessee,for its
own oil produced from said land.In no event shall the price paid be less than the market value on
the date produced or the price received by Lessee or an affiliate of Lessee,whichever is greater.
Provided, however, if the oil and condensate or other liquid hydrocarbons be run through or
processed in a plant of the type authorized below,the royalty thereon shall be calculated and paid
under the terms and provisions as herein provided.
(ii) Lessee agrees that before any gas containing recoverable liquid hydrocarbons(except
gas run through an absorption plant or other type of plant for the extraction of hydrocarbons
products as hereinafter authorized below)produced from said land is sold or used,it will be run
through an adequate oil and gas separator of the conventional type or other equipment as least as
efficient,so that as much of such liquid hydrocarbons as can be reasonably recovered from the gas
by such means will be recovered, without diminishing the BTU rating below the prevailing
minimums of the industry for the sale of such gas in the area.
(iii) If gas,casinghead gas or the gaseous substances produced from said land is sold at
the well or at a delivery point on or off the leased land,the royalty on same shall be twenty-five
(25%)percent of the market value of the gas at the time it is produced,provided that in no event
shall the price paid be less than twenty-five(25%)percent of the amount realized therefrom by
Lessee of an affiliate of Lessee.
(iv) If Lessee,or an affiliate of Lessee shall themselves,or by arrangement with others,
run oil,condensate,other liquid hydrocarbons,gas,casinghead gas,or other gaseous substances
produced from said land through a processing absorption or extraction plant,or use such production
from said land in the manufacture, extraction or separation of gasoline, condensate, distillate,
butanes, propanes, chemicals, chemical compounds, or the liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons, or,
products manufactured,processed,separated,or extracted therefrom,the royalty therefor shall be,
at the option of Lessor,either twenty-five(25%)percent of the market value of such oil,condensate,
other liquid hydrocarbons,gas,casinghead'gas,or other gaseous substances at the well or delivery
point on the leased premises, or twenty-five (25%) percent of the market value of the gross
production of products and components derived therefrom by such processing and manufacturing
such plant,and Lessor shall be paid on residue gas twenty-five(25%)percent of the market value
at the tail gate of the plant,but in no event less than the proportionate amount realized by Lessee or
an affiliate of Lessee for such residue gas. The market value paid hereunder for gasoline,
condensate,distillate,butanes,propanes,chemicals,chemical compounds or other liquid or gaseous
hydrocarbons,or products manufactured,processed,so separated or extracted,shall be not less than
the average selling price of the respective grades thereof f.o.b.at the plant for the month in which
same is delivered and shall be not less than the average price quoted(if prices are quoted)in two of
the leading periodicals of the industry for similar grades of the products enumerated above.
(v) The royalty on any gas,casinghead gas or other gaseous substances,produced from
the.land herein described and used,sold or delivered in any way other than specifically provided
above shall be twenty-five(25%)percent of the market value at the well at the time it is provided,
except that if the same is run through an oil and gas separator as hereinabove provided,the royalty
shall be twenty-five(25%)percent of the market value at the downstream outlet of such separator,
but not less than the amount realized by the Lessee,or.an affiliate of Lessee.
(vi) Should Lessee or an affiliate of Lessee use,sell,deliver,or contract with others for
the use, sale, delivery or processing of gas, oil, or other hydrocarbons from said land for any
purposes or under any condition not specifically covered by this Paragraph 4,then Lessor shall have
the option at any time,and from time to time,to elect as to the royalty thereon to(1)either receive
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the royalty herein provided for gas,oil or other liquid hydrocarbons produced and saved or sold,or
(2)to be paid twenty-five(25%)percent of the amount realized by Lessee or Lessee's affiliate from
the use,sale,delivery orprocessing so such gas,oil or other liquid hydrocarbons produced from said
land or received by Lessee or an affiliate of Lessee in exchange for or in lieu of gas,oil or other
liquid hydrocarbons produced from the said land,or any components thereof.
(vii) Lessee shall not have the right to reinject or store oil,gas or other hydrocarbons
produced from said land into any underground reservoir or formation in or under than the land
described herein.
(viii) The term"affiliate of Lessee"as herein used,-means and includes any partner,joint
venturer, creditor,agent or representative of Lessee;any firm or corporation that,at the time in
question, is a subsidiary or part firm of Lessee;any firm or corporation that,which has the same
parent firm or corporation as or substantially the same officers,or directors as Lessee;any firm or
corporation in which any officers, directors, stockholders, partners,joint venturers, agents or
representatives of Lessee own controlling interest;or any person,firm or corporation which owns
a controlling interest in the capital stock or interest of Lessee.In addition to the foregoing definition
of"affiliate of Lessee,"it is understood and agreed that if any oil,gas or other liquid hydrocarbons
or any portion thereof produced from the land described herein is delivered or sold to any person
or entity and subsequently the same or any portion thereof is redelivered or resold to Lessee,or any
affiliate Lessee,then within the meaning of this lease,and for the purposes of calculating the royalty
hereunder,the person or entity top which such gas or other liquid hydrocarbons are delivered or
sold, shall be regarded as an "affiliate of Lessee." If Lessee or an affiliate of Lessee,receives,
purchases or uses all or any portion of the oil,gas or other liquid hydrocarbons which were produced
from the land covered by this lease which was obtained after Lessee,or an affiliate of Lessee,has
sold,transferred or delivered to a party,not an affiliate of Lessee,at such time;or if Lessee,or an
affiliate of Lessee,obtains by purchase in exchange or in a trade out of exchange gas,oil or other
liquid hydrocarbons of a similar nature to those produced or reasonably suite to the use to which the
production from the land covered hereby could be put,then in that event,the gas,oil or other liquid
hydrocarbons obtained shall be treated for all purposes under this Paragraph as if same had remained
in the hands of Lessee,or an affiliate of Lessee.
(ix) Notwithstanding any thing herein to the contrary contained,it is expressly stipulated
that Lessor,at Lessor's option,and from time to time,upon thirty(30)days prior written notice to
Lessee,may elect to take in kind any of its royalty share of gas,oil or other hydrocarbons produced
hereunder,and to separately sell,use or dispose of same or any portion thereof.In the event Lessor
so elects to take in kind all or a portion of its royalty share of any mineral or production,Lessor shall
install the necessary additional facilities at Lessor's cost and expense.Any contract entered into by
the Lessee for the sale of gas, oil or other liquid hydrocarbons produced shall be subject to and
express that it is subject to Lessor's right to take in kind.Lessor may exercise such right to take in
kind from time to time,and also may countermand same from time to time on like written notice.
Lessee shall forthwith furnish Lessor true copies of all contracts entered into by Lessee for the sale
or disposition of any gas,oil and other liquid hydrocarbons,produced under this lease. Unless and
until and at all times,except when Lessor is receiving and separately disposing of Lessor's royalty
portion of gas,oil and other liquid hydrocarbons,Lessee will be obligated to receive and dispose of
same under the royalty provisions of this lease.
(x) Lessee agrees that division order or other such documents shall not constitute a valid
amendment alteration or addition to the provisions of this lease.
(xi) Notwithstanding any provisions of Paragraph 4 of this lease to the contrary,it is
specifically agreed that no gathering,dehydration,compression,separating,processing,treating and
marketing or other charges of any kind either directly or indirectly to make the gas ready for sale
or use except transportation,shall be assessed against the royalty interest of the Lessor resulting
from the sale or use of minerals produced from the land covered by this lease or from land pooled
therewith. In regard to transportation costs and expenses, Lessee may not, either directly or
indirectly,charge Lessor's royalty for any costs or expenses of transportation where such gas is sold
at the wellhead.Where gas is sold off the premises,Lessee may deduct from the gross proceeds
received for the sale of such gas,a reasonable transportation fee or expense so long as the resulting
price for such gas, after deduction for a reasonable transportation fee, is greater than the then
prevailing price being paid for gas at the wellhead in the field.Said prevailing price shall be defined
as that price published in the first issue of each month of"Natural Gas Weekly"under the heading
"Gas Price Report"for"Texas Gulf Coast,On Shore,Spot Wellhead."Upon written request by
Lessor,Lessee shall furnish a quote of the then current"Natural Gas Weekly"publication and any
documents supporting the transportation charges,Lessee will make all reasonable efforts to obtain
the highest prices for gas sales.
(xii) It is expressly provided that Lessee and any affiliate of Lessee shall at all times
exercise due diligence as the fiduciary agent for Lessor in the marketing of all products produced
under the terms of this lease.
(xiii) Royalties payable on production hereunder shall be due within sixty(60)days after
the sale of such production provided,however,it is agreed that the royalty payment due on the rust
sale of a product produced hereunder shall notbe due until one hundred twenty(120)days after such
sale.Any royalties not paid as herein provided,including suspended royalties shall bear interest at
the rate of ten percent(10%)per annum until paid.
(xiv) Notwithstanding anything in this Lease to the contrary,Lessee shall never be required
to pay royalties on a basis higher than the price actually received by Lessee for its share of
production pursuant to an arms-length sale of oil,gas,products or other substances produced under
this Lease.
5. SHUT-IN GAS PROVISION ON GAS:Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
herein,it is agreed that if and while there is a gas well or wells on the leased premises(the term"gas
well" shall be wells capable of producing natural gas which are classified as gas wells by the .
governmental authority having jurisdiction)and such well or wells are shut-in,then Lessee shall pay
Lessor monthly an amount equal to FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND N01100($500.00)per well.
This amount shall be paid monthly,the first payment being due not later than sixty(60)days after
completion of such shut-in well or wells,and shall continue until such gas is produced and sold.
Provided,however,Lessee may maintain this lease in force and effect solely by the tender shut-in
payments in accordance with this paragraph for a period not to exceed twenty-four(24)consecutive
months for the first and twelve(12)consecutive months for any subsequent occurrence during the
term of this lease. It is expressly understood and agreed that such shut-in payments shall be
considered a rental and shall not constitute advance royalty.
It is understood that shut-in gas payments are additional delay rental payments and must
be timely made.
6. MINIMUM ROYALTY PAYMENTS:After the end of the primary term,should the
total payments made under this lease for the preceding lease year be less than SEVENTY-FIVE
DOLLARS AND N01100($75.00)per acre for each acre covered by this lease on the first day of
such lease year,then within 60 days after the end'of such lease year Lessee shall pay to Lessor the
difference between that amount and the payments actually made.The term"lease year"shall mean
each year commencing on the anniversary date ofthis lease.Should this minimum royalty payment
not be timely made to Lessor or the depository bank above designated,then it shall be considered
that this lease is not producing in paying quantities.A minimum royalty payment shall be allowed
for no longer than two(2)consecutive years,after that time if the well is not providing production
so that the actual royalty due lessor equals the minimum royalty,the this lease shall terminate.
7. PARTIAL OWNERSHIP OF M L ESTATE:It is agreed that if Lessor owns
an interest is said land less than the entire mineral estate royalties and rentals or other payments
herein to bepaid or delivered to Lessor shall be reduced proportionately and all outstanding royalties
shall be deducted from those herein provided.
8. CESSATION OF PRODUCTION AND CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS:After
discovery and production of oil,gas,or other liquid hydrocarbons on the leased premises,and after
the expiration of the primary term of this lease,if production thereof should cease from any cause,
this lease shall not terminate if Lessee commences operations for drilling or reworking an existing
or new well within sixty(60)days thereafter.If at the expiration of the primary term Lessee is then
engaged in any drilling or reworking operations thereon or shall have completed a dry hole thereon
within sixty(60)days prior to the end of the primary term,this lease shall remain in force so long
as operations on said well or for the drilling or reworking of any well are prosecuted with no
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cessation of more than(60)consecutive days,and if they result in the production of oil,gas or other
liquid hydrocarbons,this lease shall remain in force as hereinabove provided so long thereafter as
oil,gas or other liquid hydrocarbons,is produced from said land,or on acreage pooled therewith(if
so provided for this lease).In the event,and during such period of time,this lease is being continued
in effect under the provisions of this paragraph,Lessee upon written request of Lessor shall render
to Lessor weekly reports of all operations begun,conducted or terminated by Lessee upon the leased
premises,including,but not limited to,daily progres;information regarding each well until oil,gas
or other liquid hydrocarbons are produced and royalties paid thereon, or until the lease is
surrendered to Lessor.Reworking operations hereunder shall be deemed to be commenced when the
first work is commenced and prosecuted with reasonable diligence and drilling operations on a new
well shall be deemed to be commenced on the date when the well is spudded in with a rig capable
of reaching the permitted depth.
9. PARTIAL SURRENDER Should any part of this lease be pooled,as provided in
Paragraph 22 hereof,with an adjoining tract of land during the primary term of this lease and a well
actually drilled on said unit, then Lessee shall reasonably develop the acreage hereunder. In
complying with this provision,it is agreed that in the event more than 180 days elapses between the
completion of the unit well and the commencement of actual drilling operations on the next unit well =< /
Lessee shall upon written demand of Lessor forthwith execute and place of record in the country
of which such land is located a release of all the premises covered by this lease save and except that
Lessee may retain under the terms hereof the minimum number of acres as provided in Paragraph
22. To comply with the requirement of"commencement of actual drilling operations" as used
herein.Lessee shall have a drilling rig capable of drilling to the permitted depth on the location of
the well and on a unit designated of record. Shall Lessee fail or refuse to place of record in the
proper county the necessary release of lease as required herein Lessor shall have the right to recover
from the Lessee all reasonable and necessary expenses of obtaining and filing such release including
attorneys fees and costs of court.
10. OFFSET OBLIGATIONS:After discovery of oil,gas or other liquid hydrocarbons
upon the leased premises,in addition to other provisions of this lease, Lessee agrees to conduct such
further operations as a reasonably prudent operator would do under the same or similar
circumstances in order to reasonably develop the leased premises. In the event a well or wells
producing oil in.paying quantities should be brought in on adjoining lands within six hundred sixty
(660)feet from the leased premises,or draining the leased premises,or in the event a well or wells
producing gas in paying*quantities should be brought in on adjoining lands within one thousand
three hundred twenty(1,320)feet from the leased premises,or draining the leased premises,Lessee
agrees to commence actual drilling operations on the leased premises of an offset well within one
hundred twenty(120)days from the date production commences from said well or wells and Lessee
receives all necessary permission from the Lessor and other governmental authorities having
jurisdiction over the surface and mineral use of the leased premises.In lieu of drilling such well or
wells, Lessee may, at Lessee's option,pay Lessor, as compensatory royalty, a sum equal to the
royalty which would be payable under this lease on the volume of production from a well or wells
on other lands or covered by this lease had same been produced hereunder or tender to Lessor a
release of this Lease as to the producing reservoir horizon from which such other well or wells on
other Iands are producing and which is not then assigned to a producing well or unit drilled on or
pooled with the herein leased land. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained,
Lessee shall not be obligated to drill such well or wells or to pay such compensatory royalty if
Lessee already has a producing well on these leased premises which may reasonably be held to
provide drainage protection.
11. DAMAGES- Lessee will bury and maintain all pipelines a minimum of forty-eight
(48)inches below the surface of the ground. Lessee will pay to Lessor actual damages to timber,
to crops,to improvements and to the surface of the leased lands suffered by Lessor and any tenant
of Lessor caused by or arising out of operations under this lease. Pits and excavations made during
drilling operations will be filled by Lessee and the surface restored,as nearly as reasonably possible,
to its original condition; and if Lessee shall fail to do so,the cost to Lessor of such filling and
restoration shall be paid by Lessee,Lessee's obligations under this paragraph shall be in addition
to,and shall not in any way modify of diminish its obligations under any other paragraph thereof.
12. SURRENDER: Except as herein otherwise provided, Lessee may, at anytime,
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execute and deliver to Lessor,a release covering any portion of the above described premises,and
thereby surrender the lease to such a portion,and be relieved of all obligations as to the acreage
surrendered;provided,however;nothing herein contained shall be construed to relieve the Lessee
of any obligations or payment already then assumed or incurred.
13. REMOVAL OF LESSEE'S PROPERTY• Lessee shall have the duty,during or
within one hundred twenty(120)days after the expiration of this lease,to remove all property and
fixtures placed by Lessee on the leased premises,including the right to draw and remove casing;
Property and fixtures not removed within such one hundred twenty(120)days period will become
the property of the Lessor,except that if Lessor requires that any of such property be removed.
Lessee shall remove the same property,or in the event Lessee fails to do so,Lessor may remove the
same at the sole cost,risk and expense of Lessee.
14. TERMINATION• Any well or wells shall be abandoned in accordance will all
rules and regulations of the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas and any other environmental
or regulatory governmental body having jurisdiction thereof. All Pipelines shall be removed and
the surface restored and leveled.
Any pipeline,pits or other excavations shall be dug using the two-step method as understood
in the pipeline business. Upon abandonment top soil shall be placed on the surface to its original
depth.
Any ground contamination caused by Lessee shall be corrected within a reasonable time to
conform with then existing environmental rules and regulations.
15. FORCE MAJE F• The covenants and agreements herein expressed or implied
in this agreement shall be subject to all valid Federal and State laws, executive orders,rules or
regulations, and this lease shall not be terminated, in whole or in part, nor Lessee held liable in
damages for failure to comply therewith if compliance is prevented by,or if such failure is the result
of any such law,order,rule or regulation. If after the primary term,from such.cause,Lessee is
prevented from conducting drilling or reworking operations on,or producing oil or gas from the
leased premises,the time while Lessee is so prevented shall not be counted against Lessee,and this
lease shall be extended for a period of time equal to that during which Lessee is so prevented from
conducting such drilling or reworking operations on, or producing oil or gas from the leased
premises,notwithstanding any other provisions thereof. Similarly,when drilling or other operations
are delayed or interrupted by storm, flood,or other Acts of God,fire,war rebellion,insurrection,
riot, strikes, differences with workmen, or failure of carrier to transport or furnish facilities for
transportation,or as a result of some order,requisition,or necessity of the government,the time of
such delay or interruption shall not be counted against Lessee,anything in this lease to the contrary
notwithstanding,and in such event this lease shall be extended for a period of time equal;to that
during which such Lessee is so prevented from conducting drilling or reworking operations on,or
producing oil and gas from such leased premises, notwithstanding any other provision hereof.
Lessee shall within thirty (30) days after receiving notice of any such Federal or State Law,
executive order, rule or regulations, act or event contemplated under this section,notify Lessor
thereof and advise Lessor of the effect of such upon this lease. Lessee shall similarly notify Lessor
promptly of the termination thereof. Provided,however,the provisions of this paragraph shall in
no way abridge the right of Lessor to receive, or relieve Lessee of the obligation to pay, any
minimum sums herein described and provided.Anything to the contrary notwithstanding,this lease
shall not be suspended by reason of this paragraph for longer than one year per occurrence.
16. BREACH OF TERMS: Except as herein otherwise provided,the material breach
by Lessee of any obligation arising hereunder shall not work a forfeiture or a termination of this
lease or cause a termination or reversion of the estate hereby created nor be grounds for cancellation
hereof in whole or in part unless Lessor has first given to Lessee notice in writing specifying the
particulars in which,in the opinion of Lessor,Lessee has failed or breached this lease,and unless
Lessee(if Lessee,in fact be in default in the particulars specified)shall fail to proceed within thirty
(30)days after receipt of such notice'to comply with the obligations of said lease specified in said
notice. If Lessee be of the opinion that it is not in default in the particulars specified)shall fail to
proceed within thirty(30)days after receipt of such notice to comply with the obligations of said
lease specified in said notice. If Lessee be of the opinion that it is not in default in the particulars
specified,Lessee shall reply to Lessor in writing within thirty(30)days of the receipt of such notice
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by Lessor,specifying how,in the opinion of Lessee,Lessee is not in breach of this lease. If Lessor
brings suits to compel performance of,or to recover for breach of any covenant or condition herein
contained,or for declaratory relief,and prevails therein,Lessee agrees to pay to•Lessor reasonable
attorney and consultant fees in addition to the amount of judgment and costs.
17. WELL INFORMATION/1NSPECTION• Lessee shall furnish Lessor with true
copies of each application and report made by Lessee to the governmental authority asserting
jurisdiction pertaining to operations on the leased premises or on land pooled therewith
simultaneously with Lessee's filing of each application and report with such governmental authority.
Lessee shall promptly furnish Lessor with final and complete copies of all longs and electrical
surveys run in each well located on the leased premises or on land pooled therewith, showing
formations encountered and identification of such formations as determined by Lessee or Lessee's
geologists or paleontologists. Lessee shall promptly furnish Lessor with copies of daily drilling
reports,core analyses and paleontological reports when available and all other technical information
readily available with Lessor deems necessary to be informed of the condition and status of all wells
drilled,reworked,recompleted or otherwise operated on the leased premises or on land pooled
therewith. Lessor shall have the right,personally or through any agent or representative authorized
by Lessor,at Lessor's risk,to have derrick floor,well site and togging truck or trailer privileges
during operations on the leased premises or on land pooled therewith. Upon written request,Lessee
shall promptly furnish Lessor with full information on the metering of production and production
runs,together with full information regarding the calculation of all royalties payable under this lease.
18. ASSIGNMENT: The rights of Lessee hereunder may be assigned only with the
written consent of Lessor which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The rights of Lessor
hereunder may be assigned as to all or any part of the land or as to any minerals thereunder,and the
provisions hereof shall extend to the heirs,successors and assigns, but no change or division in
ownership of the lands,rentals or royalties,however accomplished,shall operate to enlarge the
obligation or diminish the rights of Lessee. Likewise,no change in ownership of the leasehold
rights hereby conveyed,however accomplished,shall operate to enlarge the obligations or diminish
the rights of Lessor hereunder. No sale or assignment by either party hereto shall be binding on the
other party until such other party or an authorized agent thereof shall be furnished with a certified
copy of recorded instrument evidencing same.
19. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES: It is agreed that the terms and provisions of this
agreement shall insure to and be binding upon the respective successors,heirs,and assigns of Lessor
and Lessee.Notwithstanding that this lease may be assigned in whole or in part,it is understood and
agreed that the Lessee,both the original Lessee and such assignees shall nevertheless be jointly and
severally liable to Lessor,their heirs,successors,and assigns,for all damages to the surface and
subsurface of the lands covered hereby,for and all pollution caused by operations hereunder,for
the non-compliance with all Federal,State or other governmental or regulatory body's or agency's
laws, rules and regulations,either now in effect or hereinafter enacted or promulgated,and also
without Iimitation by enumeration,any and all other causes of such action which may be asserted
against Lessor, their heirs, successors, and assigns, for acts or omissions caused by operations
hereunder by any Lessee,and in connection with all of these,Lessee and all such assignees shall be
obligated to indemnify and hold harmless the Lessor,their heirs,successors and assigns.
20. PAYMENTS.NOTICES.ETC• All payments of monies payable to Lessor under
the terms and provisions hereof may be paid or tendered to Lessor or to the credit of Lessor in that
bank set forth in Paragraph 3 of this lease, which bank and its successors shall continue as the
depository for all monies payable hereunder,regardless of changes in ownership of said land or said
minimum royalties, unless and until Lessor shall execute and deliver to Lessee a recordable
instrument naming and designation another and different bank for such payments or tenders. If such
bank(or any successor bank) should fait,liquidate or be succeeded by another bank or for any
reason fail or refuse to accept said payments,Lessee shall immediately notify Lessor thereof and
shall not be held in default for failure to make such payments or tender until thirty(30)days after
Lessor shall deliver to Lessee a proper recordable instrument naming another bank to receive such
payment or tender. Any notices,reports,maps logs,requests or any other communications herein
provided to be made to Lessor by Lessee shall be made to the City Manager or his designee,City
of Beaumont,801 Main Street,Beaumont,Texas 77701. Any notices of communications specified
in this lease to be given to Lessee by Lessor be given to Cimarex Energy Co.,15 E.51h Street;Suite
1000,Tulsa,OK 74103,Attn:Gulf Coast Region Land Manager.
21. SECTION HEADINGS: Paragraph and section headings and titles are for
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convenience only,and do not represent interpretation or intent of the substance of the terms and
provisions of this agreement.
22. POOLING: At the expiration of the primary term and after all continuous
development operations have ceased,this lease shall terminate as to all depths 100 feet below the
deepest depth drilled in any unit containing all or part of the above described lands. Lessor reserves
the right of ingress and egress through all formations for the purpose of drilling to and producing
oil or gas from the formations which may revert to' ,Lessor and the right to use as much of said
surface as is necessary for the drilling for,production of and storage of oil and gas from such
formations.
It is agreed and understood that if Lessee exercises its right to pool the land described
herein for oil or gas production then Lessee shall include all of the land described herein in the
resulting pooled unit.
It is expressly agreed and.understood Lessee is hereby granted the right,at its option,
to pool or unitize any land covered by this lease,with any other land covered by this lease,and/or
with any other land,lease,or leases,as to any or all minerals or horizons,so as to establish units,
the size of which shall be limited in the same manner described herein below for limiting producing
acreage retained after the expiration of the primary term. The size of any established unit may be
changed from time to time as required by any governmental ruling or order to conform to the size
required by such governmental order or ruling. There shall be allocated to the land covered by this
lease within each such unit that proportion of the total production of unitized minerals from the unit,
after deducting any production used m*the lease or unit operations,which the number of surface
acres in the land covered by this lease that is put in the unit bears to the total number of surface acres
in the unit. Lessee shall establish all such units by filing an'instrument identifying such unit for
record in the Official Public Records of Real Property in Jefferson County,Texas.
HOWEVER,after the expiration of the primary term,and after the discovery and production
of oil,gas or other liquid hydrocarbons in paying quantities on the leased premises,Lessee shall
reasonably develop the acreage retained hereunder,and in complying with this provision,it is agreed
that in the event more than one hundred eighty(180)days elapse between the completion of one well
and the commencement of actual drilling operations and then next well,Lessee shall upon written
demand of Lessors,forthwith execute and deliver to the Lessors,or place of record in the county in
which said land is located,a release of all the premises covered by this lease,save and except that
Lessee may retain under the terms hereof not more than forty(40)acres surrounding each producing
oil well or oil well then being reworked;not more than one hundred sixty(160)acres surrounding
each producing gas well,shut-in gas well,gas well then being reworked,or the acres included in any
pooled gas unit capable of producing from a depth of less than nine thousand feet (9,0001)
subsurface;or not more than three hundred twenty(320)acres surrounding each producing gas well,
shut-in gas well,gas well then being reworked,or the acres included in any pooled gas unit capable
of producing from a depth of nine-thousand feet(9,000 or more but less than twelve thousand feet
(12,000)subsurface;or not more than six hundred forty(640)acres surrounding each producing gas
well,shut-in gas well,gas well then being reworked,or the acres included in any pooled gas unit
capable of producing from a depth of twelve thousand feet(12,000')or more subsurface;each such
tract(except the tracts in pooled gas units,if any)to be centered by said well,to be in as nearly a
square form as is reasonably possible,unless otherwise agreed to by Lessors,provided that if at any
time the foregoing arises,the Railroad Commission of Texas or any government authority asserting
jurisdiction has prescribed a spacing pattern for the orderly development of the field or allocates a
producing allowable for a well with acreage content as a factor which is in greater than or less than
the above described acreage,this lease shall remain in force and effect as to the tract or tracts of land
designated by Lessee in the manner herein provided containing the maximum number of acres so
prescribed or allocated and in effect at the time,such tracts around each such well and in each
pooled gas unit being hereinafter referred to as"well tracts".
23. Lessee shall abandon any well or wells on lands covered by this lease within 120
days after such well ceases to produce or at such time as that part of this lease containing such well
or wells terminate,whichever is.the earlier date.
24. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained, this lease is granted
without warranty of title of any land whatsoever,expressed or implied. The Lessor's warranty of
title herein is limited to the refund to Lessee of the original per acre bonus paid for each mineral acre
on which title falls. This shall be the only recourse against the Lessor in the event of any failure of
title.
25. Wherever the term"Lessor"is used it shall mean the named"Lessor,its successors,
or assigns." Wherever the term"Lessee"is used,it shall mean its"successors,heirs,devisees or
assigns."
Witness our hands on the date first above written.
LESSOR:
CITY OF BEAUMONT
By:
KYLE HAYES,CITY MANAGER
CITY OF BEAUMONT,TEXAS
LESSEE:
CiMAREX RGY CO.
By:
J S L.PAINTER,ATTORNEY-IN
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on this the dAy of Se
2007,by KYLE HAYES,CITY MANAGER of the CITY OF BEAUMONT,acting in said capacity.
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2007,by JAMES L.PAINTER,Attorney-in-Fact for Cimarex Energy Co.. of �6�
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EDIT"A"
275.44 acres of land,more or less,in the Asahel Savery League,Abstract 46,Jefferson County,
Texas,being more particularly described in that certain deed dated July 5,1929,from Evelyn
R.Poole, Individually and as Trustee,and husband Clark L.Poole,Clarence W.Richards,
Theodora R.Ellsworth,and husband Clyde L.Ellsworth and The Estate of Laura W.Zeigler,
deceased, R O.Woodard and T.R.Stam,Executors,to the City of Beaumont recorded in
Volume 328,Page 477 of the Deed Records of Jefferson County,Texas to which reference is
herein made for a more complete description.
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2007, the City Council passed Resolution No. 07-
271 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Oil, Gas and Mineral
Lease and an Oil and Gas Lease with Cimarex Energy Co. of Tulsa, Oklahoma,for 275.44
acres of land, Beaumont Municipal Airport, in the Asahel Savery League; and
WHEREAS, the lease, executed on September 28, 2007, was for a primary term of
three (3) years; and
WHEREAS, Cimarex Energy Co. has identified additional drilling opportunities on
the lease property and has requested a two (2) year extension to said lease;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute an amendment to the
Oil and Gas Lease executed on September 28, 2007, to provide a two (2) year extension
to said lease. In consideration of the two-year extension, Cimarex Energy Co. will make
a one time payment to the City of Beaumont in the amount of $137,500.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of
August, 2010.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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August 3,2010
Consider adopting the 2009 International Building, Fire, Residential, Energy, Plumbing,
Mechanical, Property Maintenance, Existing Building and 2008 National Electrical Code, with
local exceptions and consider adopting amendments to Chapter 14, Article III, Unsafe
Substandard Structures and amendments to the fee schedule
RICH WITH OPPORTUNITY
IIEA,UMON*
T • E • x • A • S City Council Agenda Item
TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Chris Boone, Community Development Director
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2010
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider adopting the 2009 International Building,
Fire, Residential, Energy, Plumbing, Mechanical, Property
Maintenance, Existing Building and 2008 National
Electrical Code, with local exceptions and consider
adopting amendments to Chapter 14, Article III, Unsafe
Substandard Structures and amendments to the fee
schedule.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends approval.
BACKGROUND
In the ongoing effort to ensure that the public is increasingly safer and more secure in the
buildings constructed in the city, from time to time, the City considers the adoption of new
construction codes. In addition, State mandates as well as periodic reviews from the Insurance
Services Office(ISO)are factors in considering such code updates. The Insurance Services
Office(ISO) is an advisory agency to the insurance industry, providing rankings, or ISO levels,
of community's and their adherence to updated codes and training.
The City currently operates under the 2003 International Building,Fire, Residential, Energy,
Plumbing, Mechanical, Property Maintenance and Existing Building Codes and the 2005
National Electrical Code. We now propose to adopt the 2009 code revisions, endorsed by the
International Code Conference, with some local exceptions. These recommended adoptions and
exceptions are based on a review of the codes to ensure that they are compatible with local
needs. In addition, staff met with representatives of The Homebuilders of Southeast Texas as
well as representatives from the local architecture and engineering industry at a workshop
conducted by the Southeast Texas chapter of the Association of General Contractors of America.
In addition to the proposed changes to the codes, periodically, fees charged for the review of
plans and inspection of work done are reviewed to determine if administrative costs for these
services are being covered. Also included in these proposed changes are some increased fees to
cover costs involved with review and inspection of construction activities. Also, amendments to
Chapter 15, Article III, Unsafe Substandard Structures are proposed to provide a reference to the
International Property Maintenance Code and provide clearer guidance for property owners as to
how to abate code violations that exist in their buildings.
BUDGETARYIWACT
An increase in fees may provide additional revenues to the General Fund. However, increased
costs of administration may offset this increase.
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ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW CODES
REGULATING CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF
STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT;
SPECIFICALLY, THE 2009 EDITIONS OF THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL
EXISTING BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS
CODE, INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE,
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE , AND THE 2008 EDITION OF THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL 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 6-4, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont be
and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-4. Contractor's bond requirements.
No person or corporation acting as a contractor may perform construction
work without first having obtained a bond from the City of Beaumont. Nothing
in this code shall be construed to require a person to obtain a bond or license
to do any work himself on his own residence which is owned and occupied
as his homestead. This individual shall be present for all inspections by the
City.
The contractor's bond requirements shall be as follows:
The bond shall cover all erecting, construction, enlarging, repairing, moving,
improving, converting or demolishing of building and structures for the period
of one (1)year from the date of approval and filing hereof and shall cover all
work performed under said bond for a period of not less than two (2) years
from the date of final building inspection.
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Building contractor's bond $25,000.00
Roofing contractor's bond $15,000.00
Driveway and sidewalk contractor's bond $ 5,000.00
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 2009 Edition thereof, including appendices B, C, D, F, J and
K. One (1) 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 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 Building Code is hereby amended as
follows:
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Section 105.1 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. The building official is authorized to withhold
inspections from and the issuance of permits to any contractor who fails to
maintain the required bonds, insurance or approved master as required, or
is thirty (30) days past due on permit invoice accounts with the city.
Section 105.2 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as
follows.
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit
requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any
work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or
any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be
required for the following:
Building:
1. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
2. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless
supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
3. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does
not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and the ratio of height to
diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.
4. Painting, papering,tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and
similar finish work.
5. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets
and scenery.
6. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3
occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not
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exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and are installed entirely above
ground.
7. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to
detached one- and two-family dwellings.
8. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not
project more than 54 inches(1372 mm)from the exterior wall and do
not require additional support of Groups R-3 and U occupancies.
9. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and
partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height.
Electrical:
Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the
replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable
electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
Radio and television transmitting stations:The provisions of this code
shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television
transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power
supply and the installations of towers and antennas.
Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the
installation of any temporary system required for the testing or
servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
Gas:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of
equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Portable ventilation equipment.
3. Portable cooling unit.
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4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling
equipment regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or
make it unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds(5 kg)
or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower(746 W)
or less.
Plumbing:
1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe,
provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil,
waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to
remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be
considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and
inspection made as provided in this code.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes,
valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets,
provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or
rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures.
Section 107.1 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 107.9 Submittal documents.Construction documents,special
inspection and structural observation programs, and other data shall be
submitted in two 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. Where special conditions exist, the building official
is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by
a registered design professional.
(1) All Group A, E and I occupancies.
(11) Buildings and structures three (3) stories or more high.
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(III) Buildings and structures 5,000 square feet or more in area. For all
other buildings and structures,the submittal shall bearthe certification
of the applicant that some specific state law exception permits its
preparation by a person not so registered.
Section 109.2 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as
follows:
109.2 Schedule of permit fees. See City of Beaumont Code of
Ordinances Section 6-178, Adoption of Fee Schedule.
Section 109.4 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as
follows:
109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Where work for
which a permit is required by this code is started or completed 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.
Section 110.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 110.7 Address numbers. Temporary addresses should be
posted at the beginning of construction and placed on a 2 ft. x 2 ft. wooden
placard placed at the edge of the street and shall remain in place until
structure is finished and permanent address has been installed. Buildings
shall have approved permanent address numbers, building numbers or
approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and
visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall
contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers
or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm)
high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Where access is
by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from
the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to
identify the structure.
Section 112.2 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 112.2 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
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by the building official. The temporary service shall be provided for a period
not to exceed 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 'occupant," at the address of the temporary service, shall be
deemed as sufficient to notify the owner if the name and address of the
owner is not known.
Section 113.1 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 193.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations made by the building official or the fire marshal
relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and
hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed
by the applicable governing authority and shall office at its pleasure. The
board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business. The board
shall consist of seven (7) members. Such board shall be composed of one
architect, one engineer, one member at large from the building industry, one
building contractor, one member at large from the public and two members
from the fire service and fire safety professions.
Section 114.4 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 114.4 Violation and penalties. Any person who shall violate
any provision of the International 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 deemed
guilty of a violation shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand
dollars($2,000.00); provided, where such fine is for an offense for which the
state law imposes a fine, the fine imposed by the municipal court shall be the
same as the fine for each such like offense under the state law. Each day
any violation of any provision of this code continues after due notice has
been served shall constitute a separate offense.
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Section 114.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 114.5 Bond maybe revoked.
(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 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 International 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 five (5)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 (5)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
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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 903.4.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 903.4.1.1 Monitoring system. Fire sprinkler system shall be
supervised by a fire alarm panel separate from any other fire alarm panel
unless otherwise approved by the Fire Official.
Sections 907.1.4, 907.1.5 and 907.1.6 are hereby added to read as follows:
907.1.4 System required. A total coverage, NFPA 72 compliant fire
alarm system shall be installed in all non-sprinkled structures which are 2000
square feet or greater in size.
907.1.5 Tenant spaces. Individual spaces shall have an independent
fire alarm system.
907.1.6 Code requirements. All systems shall meet all Federal, State
and local codes.
Section 1004.3 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 1004.3 Posting of occupant load. All assembly occupancies
shall post an occupant load. Every room or space shall have the occupant
load of the room or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main
entrance access doorway to the room or space. Posted sign shall be of an
approved legible permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or
authorized agent. Any occupancy that derives 51 percent or more of its
income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premise
consumption, any assembly occupancy that sells or provides setups for the
on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages and, any assembly
occupancy that rents or leases rooms or spaces for the on-premise
consumption of alcoholic beverages as determined by Chapter 3, Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Code, shall keep an accurate count of the number of
occupants, in the rooms or spaces with the posted occupant load, during
business hours. The building official, fire marshal, or any other official
authorized to enforce Section 1004.3 may require the owner or authorized
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agent to conduct an immediate recount of the occupants, when the
accurateness of the count is in question, in order to determine the actual
number. Should the actual count of occupants exceed the posted occupant
load, the occupancy owner or authorized agent will be ordered to
immediately reduce occupant load to within the posted limit. It shall be
unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of this
code. Each such person deemed guilty of a violation shall be punished by
a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars($2,000.00); provided,where such
fine is for an offense for which the state law imposes a fine, the fine imposed
by the municipal court shall be the same as the fine for each such like
offense under the state law. Each day any violation of any provision of this
code continues after due notice has been served shall constitute a separate
offense.
Section 1609.1.1.1 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 1609.1.1.1 Applicability. All construction, new commercial
and additions shall comply to the provisions of the (ICC-600-2008). A
(ICC-600-2008) form shall be signed by a structural engineer. All other
commercial wood frame construction shall comply to the provisions of the
(ICC-600-2008)and the Texas Windstorm Inspection Program. Inspections
shall be performed by an engineer appointed by the commissioner of
insurance to perform windstorm inspections.
1. The hill, ridge or escarpment is 60 feet (18 288 mm) or higher
if located in Exposure B or 30 feet (9144 mm) or higher if
located in Exposure C;
2. All commercial buildings and new residences to be moved
shall comply with The Texas Industrialized Building Code
Council; and
3. All commercial buildings to be moved shall be placed on a
permanent foundation and shall be a poured in place concrete
or masonry curtain wall. Curtain wall must cover three(3)sides
of structure. Permanent foundations must meet Texas
Windstorm Tie-Down methods.
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Section 1804.6.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 1804.6.9 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 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 thirty-five dollars($35.00),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.
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(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.
(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 building board of adjustment.
(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 the 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.
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Section 1810.3.9.5.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 1810.3.9.5.1.
(a) General.
(1) Foundation repairwork on all residential structures shall
be accomplished only by a contractor licensed and bonded by
the cityto operate as a building contractor, orfoundation 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 owner's 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.
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(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 (18) inch diameter shaft, or a twelve (12) inch
diameter shaft with an eighteen inch (18")diameter footing. In
lieu of these minimum size footings, an engineered design for
this 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.
(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. 2,500 psi at 28 days) curing time before
imposing jacking loads.
(8) A solid concrete block or poured in place concrete(min.
2,500 psi at 28 days)must be used to transfer the building load
to the footing after jacking.
(9) Minimum size (3" x 6" x 1/4") 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
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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" x 16" x
4" solid concrete with solid concrete block piers.
(2) Maximum height of shims shall be one and one-half(1
1/2) inches, 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 4" x 6" 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 3410.1 of the International Building Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 3410.1 Conformance. Structures moved into or within the
jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code for new structures.
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
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 structure moving permit from the
building official. A building or part of a building to be used for any
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 structure 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 structure moving permit may be obtained from the building
official if the structure, prior to being moved, meets the following
criteria:
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1. A residential structure must be located in the city;
commercial structures may only be moved from outside the city
with prior approval from the building official. These commercial
structures shall comply with The Texas Industrialized Building
Code Council.
2. The appraised value of the structure, as set by the
Jefferson County appraisal district, must be a minimum of fifty
(50) percent of the average appraised value of all residential
and or commercial structures on lots or tracts within four
hundred (400)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 structure 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 five thousand dollars ($5,000.00). 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 (90) 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 structure 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.
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3. Appeals from the denial of a structure 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 (10)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 (4) members of the board that the structure meets the
requirements set out herein for issuance of a building permit.
4. 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 mover. One
thirty (30) day extension may be granted by the building
official.
5. All new commercial buildings and new residences to be
moved shall comply with the Texas Industrialized Building
Code Council.
Appendix D101.2 of the International Building Code is hereby amended 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 intersection with the center line of
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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 town site of Beaumont; thence
northerly along the easterly line of the original town site 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.
Section 4.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-50, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 6-50 added to read as follows:
Sec. 6-50. Adoption of code.
The title of this article shall be "The Beaumont Electrical Code," and
may be cited as such, and may be referred to in this article as "this code."
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There is hereby adopted by the city for the purpose of establishing
rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition,
equipment, and maintenance of electrical systems,within the corporate limits
of the city that certain Electrical Code known as the National Electrical Code
being particularly the 2008 Edition thereof, one (1) copy of such National
Electrical 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 electrical systems
within the corporate limits of the city, save and except the portions of the
National Electrical Code which are hereby deleted, substituted, modified or
amended, as set forth in this article.
Section 5.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-92, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-92. Supervision of work.
In the actual work of installing, maintaining, altering, or repairing of any
electrical conductors or equipment for which a permit is required by this
code, there shall be present and in direct supervision a qualified electrician
of the proper classification. It shall be required that a master or sign
electrician, as the case may be, be liable and responsible for the layout and
technical supervision of any work which has required the securing of permits
and a journeyman electrician shall not supervise at the job site more than
three (3) unclassified workers. Should it come to the notice of the chief
electrical inspectoror his assistants that such supervision and control are not
being maintained, the inspector may order the work to be discontinued and
the person to whom the permit has been issued shall discontinue further
work until proper supervision has been employed or supplied.
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any
provision of this code. Each such person deemed guilty of a violation shall
be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00);
provided, where such fine is for an offense for which the state law imposes
a fine, the fine imposed by the municipal court shall be the same as the fine
for each such like offense under the state law. Each day any violation of any
provision of this code continues after due notice has been served shall
constitute a separate offense.
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Section 6.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-102, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-102. Fees.
See Sec. 6-178,Adoption of Fee Schedule, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Beaumont.
Section 7.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-104, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-104. Cancellation.
The building official shall have the right to declare a permit null and void if
there has been misrepresentation of facts or any violation of the provisions
of this code.
Section 8.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-111, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-111. Installation standards generally.
(a) All installations of electrical wiring and equipment shall be
reasonably safe to persons and property and in conformity with the
provisions of this code, the applicable statutes of the state, and any rules or
regulations issued by authority thereof.
(b) Due to the unusual climatic conditions prevailing in and about
the city, certain exceptions to the wiring methods and materials, as set forth
in the National Electrical Code herein adopted, shall be made as set forth in
this division.
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(c) Required Power Source. Electrical system shall be provided
with service from the public utility company or a power source approved by
the building official. Portable generators may only be used when service is
not available from a public utility company or an approved power source or
when approved by the building official for temporary power.
Section 9.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-115, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-115. Approved wiring methods, use thereof.
Wiring methods approved by the National Electrical Code shall be used with
the exceptions listed below:
(1) Any approved method may be used for temporary work.
(2) In all buildings and on all properties, all commercial buildings, and all
buildings used for commercial purposes, the following wiring methods are
excluded from the approved methods, as listed in the National Electrical
Code:
Article 398--Open wiring on insulators
Article 394--Concealed knob and tube work
Article 394--Electrical non-metallic tubing
Article 334--Non-metallic sheathed cable
Article 338--Service entrance cable
Article 340--Underground feeder and branch circuit cable
(3) The following equipment shall be installed on individual circuits:
(a) Attic fan and heating unit.
(b) Dishwasher.
(c) Disposal.
(d) Washing machine.
(e) Dryer.
(f) Water heaters and space heaters.
(g) Ranges, built-in ranges, tops and ovens.
(h) Air conditioning equipment.
(i) Other types of equipment that requires special circuits.
Q) Built-in microwave ovens.
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(4) Low voltage wiring. All low voltage wiring and devices shall be installed
according to the requirements of the National Electrical Code.
(5) The installation of A.C. or armored cable shall not be permitted in any
place or places designed or intended for assembly occupancy purposes.
Section 10.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-116, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-116. Residential wiring.
Service-entrance cable may be used on all one- and two-family residences
where three (3) number six (6) copper conductors or larger are used.
Section 11.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-117, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-117. Branch circuit protection.
It shall be unlawful for any person to bridge, tamper with or change from its
original installation, except upon the approval of the chief electrical inspector,
and then only after proper permit for alteration has been issued, any fuse of
the plug, cartridge type or link type, installed in panel boards, main switches
or switchboards, or to alter or change circuit breakers so that the original
calibration will be affected, or to tie down or secure any circuit breaker so
that it will not function properly. Only eight (8) devices shall be installed on
#14 wire and ten (10) devices on #12 wire.
Section 12.
That Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont is hereby
amended by adding Section 6-118.1 to read as follows:
Sec. 6-118.1 Service disconnect.
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There shall be a service disconnect on the exterior of all commercial
buildings.
Section 13.
That Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont is hereby
amended by adding Section 6-118.1.1 to read as follows:
Sec. 6-118.1.1 Tenant spaces.
Each individual tenant space within a structure shall have an independent
service . Two (2) services on an individual tenant space within a structure
shall only be permitted with prior approval from the building official.
Section 14.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-119, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6-119. Extension cord.
Extension cords shall not be used in commercial buildings for powering of
accessory appliances as defined by the building official.
Section 15.
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 added to read as follows:
Sec. 6-130. Adoption of code.
The 2009 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.
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Section 16.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-131, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 6-131 is hereby adopted to read
as follows:
Sec. 6-131. Amendments to code.
Section 106.6 of the International Fuel Gas Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 106.6 Fee Schedule. See Section 6-178, Adoption of Fee
Schedule, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont.
Section 109.1 of the International Fuel Gas Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 109.1 Application for appeal. A person shall have the right
to appeal a decision of the code official to the building board of appeals. An
application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this
code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly
interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good
or better form of construction is proposed. The application shall be filed on
a form obtained from the code official within twenty(20)days after the notice
was served.
Sections 109.2 through 109.2.6 of the International Fuel Gas Code are
repealed.
Section 17.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-140, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 6-140 adopted to read as follows:
Sec. 6-140. Adoption of code.
The 2009 Edition of the International Plumbing Code, exceptfor 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
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this Code of Ordinances. A copy of such code is on file in the office of the
city clerk.
Section 18.
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 6-141 to read as follows:
Sec. 6-141. Definitions.
As used in this code the following definitions shall apply:
Approved orapproval:Approved bythe plumbing inspector. National,
state, and city standards shall be the basis of such approval.
Plumbing construction: All work and material used in installing,
maintaining, or extending of a plumbing system and all appurtenances,
apparatus, and equipment used in connection therewith, inside of or
attached to any building or structure, lot, or premises.
Plumbing contractor: Any person or firm engaged in the business of
providing and selling plumbing services shall have a permanently established
place of business with a published telephone number. He shall hold a
master plumbing contractors certificate or shall employ an individual who
does and carry him on his active payroll. A master plumber may not qualify
more than one plumbing contractor. He shall be available to the inspection
authority to answer any questions relating to plumbing work coming under
the jurisdiction of this plumbing inspection authority.
Journeyman plumber. Any person who is employed by a person
(who is by training, experience, and education competent to lay out, design
and install a plumbing system to conform to the IPC National Plumbing
Code) to do plumbing work for wages and who does not furnish any
materials or supplies in the performance of his work and holds a journeyman
plumbing license.
Maintenance and repair. The act of keeping in a state of safe
operating condition any conductor or piece of equipment used inside or
outside attached or connected to any building plumbing system, by
replacement of units or elements thereof, but shall not include extensions of
or additions to an existing system.
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Maintenance plumber. A person is not required to be licensed under
Chapter 1, Section 1301 .053, of the State plumbing license law.
Master plumber. Any person who is, by training, experience, and
education, competent to lay out, design, and install a system of plumbing
and holds a master plumbing license.
Section 19 .
That Chapter 6, Section 6-142, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 6-142 added to read as follows:
Sec. 6-142. Amendments to code.
Section 106.6.2 of the International Plumbing Code is amended to read as
follows:
Section 106.6.2 Fee schedule. See Sec. 6-178, Adoption of fee
Schedule, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont.
Section 109.1 of the International Plumbing Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 109.1 Application for appeal. A person shall have the right
to appeal a decision of the code official to the building board of appeals. An
application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this
code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly
interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good
or better form of construction is proposed. The application shall be filed on
a form obtained from the code official within 20 days after the notice was
served.
Sections 109.2 through 109.2.6 of the International Plumbing Code are
hereby repealed.
Section 504.6 of the International Plumbing Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 504.6 Requirements for discharge piping. The discharge
piping serving a pressure relief valve,temperature relief valve or combination
thereof shall:
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1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.
2. Discharge through an air gap located in the same room as the
water heater.
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve
served and shall discharge full size to the air gap.
4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping
serving any other relief device or equipment.
5. Discharge to a floor drain or to the outdoors.
6. Discharge in a manner that does not cause personal injury or
structural damage.
7. Discharge to a termination point that is readily observable by
the building occupants.
8. Not be trapped.
9. Be installed so as to flow by gravity.
10. Not terminate more than 6 inches (152 mm) above the floor or
waste receptor.
11. Not have a threaded connection at the end of such piping.
12. Not have valves or tee fittings.
13. Be constructed of those materials listed in Section 605.4 or
materials tested, rated and approved for such use in accordance with
ASME All 12.4.1.
Section 605.4.1 is added to read as follows:
Section 605.4.1 Underground inaccessible water distribution piping
under a slab shall be copper water tube minimum type "L" and K."
Section 608.16.5 of the International Plumbing Code is amended and
Sections 608.16.5.1 through 608.16.5.13 are added to read as follows:
Section 608.16.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems.
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Section 608.16.5.1 Definitions. The following words and terms,when
used in this ordinance, have the following meanings, unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise.
Airgap--A complete physical separation between the free flowing discharge
end of a potable water supply pipeline and an open or non-pressure
receiving vessel.
Atmospheric vacuum breaker--An assembly containing an air inlet valve, a
check seat, and an air inlet port. The flow of water into the body causes the
air inlet valve to close the air inlet port. When the flow of water stops the air
inlet valve falls and forms a check against back-siphonage.At the same time
it opens the air inlet port allowing air to enter and satisfy the vacuum. Also
known as an atmospheric vacuum breaker back-siphonage prevention
assembly.
Backflow prevention--The mechanical prevention of reverse flow, or back
siphonage, of nonpotable water from an irrigation system into the potable
water source.
Backflow prevention assembly--Any assembly used to prevent backflow into
a potable water system. The type of assembly used is based on the existing
or potential degree of health hazard and backflow condition.
Completion of irrigation system installation--When the landscape irrigation
system has been installed, all minimum standards met, all tests performed,
and the irrigator is satisfied that the system is operating correctly.
Consulting--The act of providing advice, guidance, review or
recommendations related to landscape irrigation systems.
Cross-connection--An actual or potential connection between a potable water
source and an irrigation system that may contain contaminates or pollutants
or any source of water that has been treated to a lesser degree in the
treatment process.
Design--The act of determining the various elements of a landscape irrigation
system that will include, but not be limited to, elements such as collecting site
specific information, defining the scope of the project, defining plant watering
needs, selecting and laying out emission devices, locating system
components, conducting hydraulics calculations, identifying any local
regulatory requirements, or scheduling irrigation work at a site. Completion
of the various components will result in an irrigation plan.
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Design pressure--The pressure that is required for an emission device to
operate properly. Design pressure is calculated by adding the operating
pressure necessary at an emission device to the total of all pressure losses
accumulated from an emission device to the water source.
Double check valve--An assembly that is composed of two independently
acting, approved check valves, including tightly closed resilient seated
shutoff valves attached at each end of the assembly and fitted with properly
located resilient seated test cocks. Also known as a double check valve
backflow prevention assembly.
Emission device--Any device that is contained within an irrigation system and
that is used to apply water. Common emission devices in an irrigation system
include, but are not limited to, spray and rotary sprinkler heads, and drip
irrigation emitters.
Employed--Engaged or hired to provide consulting services or perform any
activity relating to the sale, design, installation, maintenance, alteration,
repair, or service to irrigation systems. A person is employed if that person
is in an employer-employee relationship as defined by Internal Revenue
Code, 26 United States Code Service §3212(d) based on the behavioral
control, financial control, and the type of relationship involved in performing
employment related tasks.
Head-to-head spacing--The spacing of spray or rotary heads equal to the
manufacturer's published radius of the head.
Health hazard--A cross-connection or potential cross-connection with an
irrigation system that involves any substance that may, if introduced into the
potable water supply, cause death or illness, spread disease, or have a high
probability of causing such effects.
Hydraulics--The science of dynamic and static water; the mathematical
computation of determining pressure losses and pressure requirements of
an irrigation system.
Inspector--A licensed plumbing inspector, water district operator, other
governmental entity, or irrigation inspector who inspects irrigation systems
and performs other enforcement duties for a municipality or water district as
an employee or as a contractor.
Installer--A person who actually connects an irrigation system to a private or
public raw or potable water supply system or any water supply, who is
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licensed according to Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30
(relating to Occupational Licenses and Registrations).
Irrigation inspector--A person who inspects irrigation systems and performs
other enforcement duties for a municipality or water district as an employee
or as a contractor and is required to be licensed under Title 30, Texas
Administrative Code, Chapter 30 (relating to Occupational Licenses and
Registrations).
Irrigation plan--A scaled drawing of a landscape irrigation system which lists
required information, the scope of the project, and represents the changes
made in the installation of the irrigation system.
Irrigation services--Selling, designing, installing, maintaining, altering,
repairing, servicing, permitting, providing consulting services regarding, or
connecting an irrigation system to a water supply.
Irrigation system--An assembly of component parts that is permanently
installed for the controlled distribution and conservation of water to irrigate
any type of landscape vegetation in any location, and/or to reduce dust or
control erosion. This term does not include a system that is used on or by an
agricultural operation as defined by Texas Agricultural Code, §251.002.
Irrigation technician--A person who works under the supervision of a licensed
irrigator to install, maintain, alter, repair, service or supervise installation of
an irrigation system, including the connection of such system in or to a
private or public, raw or potable water supply system or any water supply,
and who is required to be licensed under Title 30, Texas Administrative
Code, Chapter 30 (relating to Occupational Licenses and Registrations).
Irrigation zone--A subdivision of an irrigation system with a matched
precipitation rate based on plant material type(such as turf,shrubs, or trees),
microclimate factors (such as sun/shade ratio), topographic features (such
as slope) and soil conditions (such as sand, loam, clay, or combination) or
for hydrological control.
Irrigator--A person who sells, designs,offers consultations regarding, installs,
maintains, alters, repairs, services or supervises the installation of an
irrigation system, including the connection of such system to a private or
public, raw or potable water supply system or any water supply, and who is
required to be licensed under Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter
30.
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Irrigator-in-charge--The irrigator responsible for all irrigation work performed
by an exempt business owner, including, but not limited to obtaining permits,
developing design plans, supervising the work of other irrigators or irrigation
technicians, and installing, selling, maintaining, altering, repairing, or
servicing a landscape irrigation system.
Landscape irrigation--The science of applying the necessary amount of water
to promote or sustain healthy growth of plant material or turf.
License--An occupational license that is issued by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality under Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter
30 to an individual that authorizes the individual to engage in an activity that
is covered by Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30.
Mainline--A pipe within an irrigation system that delivers water from the water
source to the individual zone valves.
Maintenance checklist--A document made available to the irrigation system's
owner or owner's representative that contains information regarding the
operation and maintenance of the irrigation system, including, but not limited
to: checking and repairing the irrigation system, setting the automatic
controller, checking the rain or moisture sensor, cleaning filters, pruning
grass and plants away from irrigation emitters, using and operating the
irrigation system, the precipitation rates of each irrigation zone within the
system, any water conservation measures currently in effect from the water
purveyor, the name of the water purveyor, a suggested seasonal or monthly
watering schedule based on current evapotranspiration data for the
geographic region, and the minimum water requirements for the plant
material in each zone based on the soil type and plant material where the
system is installed.
Major maintenance, alteration, repair, or service--Any activity that involves
opening to the atmosphere the irrigation main line at any point prior to the
discharge side of any irrigation zone control valve. This includes, but is not
limited to, repairing or connecting into a main supply pipe, replacing a zone
control valve, or repairing a zone control valve in a manner that opens the
system to the atmosphere.
Master valve--A remote control valve located after the backflow prevention
device that controls the flow of water to the irrigation system mainline.
Matched precipitation rate--The condition in which all sprinkler heads within
an irrigation zone apply water at the same rate.
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New installation--An irrigation system installed at a location where one did
not previously exist.
Pass-through contract--A written contract between a contractor or builder
and a licensed irrigator or exempt business owner to perform part or all of the
irrigation services relating to an irrigation system.
Potable water--Water that is suitable for human consumption.
Pressure vacuum breaker--An assembly containing an independently
operating internally loaded check valve and an independently operating
loaded air inlet valve located on the discharge side of the check valve. Also
known as a pressure vacuum breaker back-siphonage prevention assembly.
Reclaimed water--Domestic or municipal wastewater which has been treated
to a quality suitable for beneficial use, such as landscape irrigation.
Records of landscape irrigation activities--The irrigation plans, contracts,
warranty information, invoices, copies of permits, and other documents that
relate to the installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, or service of a
landscape irrigation system.
Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly--An assembly
containing two independently acting approved check valves together with a
hydraulically operating mechanically independent pressure differential relief
valve located between the two check valves and below the first check valve.
Static water pressure--The pressure of water when it is not moving.
Supervision--The on-the-job oversight and direction by a licensed irrigator
who is fulfilling his or her professional responsibility to the client and/or
employer in compliance with local or state requirements. Also a licensed
installer working under the direction of a licensed irrigator or beginning
January 1, 2009, an irrigation technician who is working under the direction
of a licensed irrigator to install, maintain, alter, repair or service an irrigation
system.
Water conservation--The design, installation, service, and operation of an
irrigation system in a manner that prevents the waste of water, promotes the
most efficient use of water, and applies the least amount of water that is
required to maintain healthy individual plant material or turf, reduce dust, and
control erosion.
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Zone flow--A measurement, in gallons per minute or gallons per hour, of the
actual flow of water through a zone valve, calculated by individually opening
each zone valve and obtaining a valid reading after the pressure has
stabilized. For design purposes, the zone flow is the total flow of all nozzles
in the zone at a specific pressure.
Zone valve--An automatic valve that controls a single zone of a landscape
irrigation system.
Section 608.16.5.2 Valid license required. Any person who connects
an irrigation system to the water supply within the City must hold a valid
license, as defined by Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30 and
required by Chapter 1903 of the Texas Occupations Code, or as defined by
Chapter 365, Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code and required by
Chapter 1301 of the Texas Occupations Code.
Exemptions:
A property owner is not required to be licensed in accordance
with Texas Occupations Code, Title 12, §1903.002(c)(1) if he or she
is performing irrigation work in a building or on a premises owned or
occupied by the person as the person's home. A home or property
owner who installs an irrigation system must meet the standards
contained in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 344
regarding spacing, water pressure, spraying water over impervious
materials, rain or moisture shut-off devices or other technology,
backflow prevention and isolation valves. The city may, at any point,
adopt more stringent requirements for a home or property owner who
installs an irrigation system. See Texas Occupations Code
§1903.002 for other exemptions to the licensing requirement.
Section 608.16.5.3 Permitrequired. Any person installing an irrigation
system within the jurisdiction of the city is required to obtain a permit from
the city. Any plan approved for a permit must be in compliance with the
requirements of this chapter.
Exemptions:
(1) An irrigation system used on or by an agricultural operation as
defined by Section 251.002, Texas Agriculture Code.
Section 608.16.5.4 Backflow prevention methods and devices.
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(a) Any irrigation system that is connected to the potable water
supply must be connected through a backflow prevention method approved
by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The backflow
prevention device must be approved by a laboratory that has equivalent
capabilities for both the laboratory and field evaluation of backflow prevention
assemblies.The backflow prevention device must be installed in accordance
with the laboratory approval standards or if the approval does not include
specific installation information, the manufacturer's current published
recommendations.
(b) If conditions that present a health hazard exist, one of the
following methods must be used to prevent backflow:
(1) An air gap may be used if:
(A) there is an unobstructed physical separation; and
(B) the distance from the lowest point of the water
supply outlet to the flood rim of the fixture or assembly
into which the outlet discharges is at least one inch or
twice the diameter of the water supply outlet,whichever
is greater.
(2) Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention
assemblies may be used if:
(A) the device is installed at a minimum of 12 inches
above ground in a location that will ensure that the
assembly will not be submerged; and
(B) drainage is provided for any water that may be
discharged through the assembly relief valve.
(3) Pressure vacuum breakers may be used if:
(A) no back-pressure condition will occur; and
(B) the device is installed at a minimum of 12 inches
above any downstream piping and the highest
downstream opening. Pop-up sprinklers are measured
from the retracted position from the top of the sprinkler.
(4) Atmospheric vacuum breakers may be used if:
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(A) No back-pressure will be present.
(B) There are no shutoff valves downstream from the
atmospheric vacuum breaker.
(C) The device is installed at a minimum of six (6)
inches above any downstream piping and the highest
downstream opening. Pop-up sprinklers are measured
from the retracted position from the top of the sprinkler.
(D) There is no continuous pressure on the supply
side of the atmospheric vacuum breaker for more than
12 hours in any 24-hour period.
(E) A separate atmospheric vacuum breaker is
installed on the discharge side of each irrigation control
valve, between the valve and all the emission devices
that the valve controls. Backflow prevention devices
used in applications designated as health hazards must
be tested upon installation and annually thereafter.
(F) If an existing irrigation system without a
backflow-prevention assembly requires major
maintenance, alteration, repair, or service, the system
must be connected to the potable water supply through
an approved, properly installed backflow prevention
method before any major maintenance, alteration,
repair, or service is performed and shall comply with
Sec. 28-57, Cross-connection control and
prevention, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Beaumont and Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality rules and regulations.
(G) If an irrigation system is connected to a potable
water supply through a double check valve, pressure
vacuum breaker,or reduced pressure principle backflow
assembly and includes an automatic master valve on
the system, the automatic master valve must be
installed on the discharge side of the backflow
prevention assembly.
(H) The irrigator shall ensure the backflow prevention
device is tested by a licensed backflow prevention
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assembly tester prior to being placed in service and the
test results provided to the city of Beaumont water
utilities director within ten (10) business days of testing
of the backflow prevention device.
(1) Back flow prevention assemblies are required to
be tested on a annual basis with test results provided to
the water utilities director within ten (10) business days
of testing of the backflow prevention device.
Specific Conditions and Cross-Connection Control:
(a) Before any chemical is added to an irrigation system
connected to the potable water supply, the irrigation system must be
connected through a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention
assembly or air gap.
(b) Connection of any additional water source to an irrigation
system that is connected to the potable water supply can only be
done if the irrigation system is connected to the potable water supply
through a reduced-pressure principle backflow prevention assembly
or an air gap.
(c) Irrigation system components with chemical additives induced
by aspiration, injection, or emission system connected to any potable
water supply must be connected through a reduced pressure principle
backflow device.
(d) If an irrigation system is designed or installed on a property that
is served by an on-site sewage facility, as defined in Title 30, Texas
Administrative Code, Chapter 285, then:
(1) all irrigation piping and valves must meet the separation
distances from the on-site sewage facilities system as required
for a private water line in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code,
Section 285.91(10);
(2) any connections using a private or public potable water
source that is not the city's potable water system must be
connected to the water source through a reduced pressure
principle backflow prevention assembly as defined in Title 30,
Texas Administrative Code, Section 344.50; and
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(3) any water from the irrigation system that is applied to
the surface of the area utilized by the on-site sewage facility
system must be controlled on a separate irrigation zone or
zones so as to allow complete control of any irrigation to that
area so that there will not be excess water that would prevent
the on-site sewage facilities system from operating effectively.
Section 608.16.5.5 Water Conservation.All irrigation systems shall be
designed, installed, maintained, altered, repaired, serviced, and operated in
a manner that will promote water conservation as defined in the Definitions
section of this ordinance.
Section 608.16.5.6 Irrigation Plan Design: Minimum Standards.
(a) An irrigator shall prepare an irrigation plan for each site where
a new irrigation system will be installed. A paper or electronic copy of the
irrigation plan must be on the job site at all times during the installation of the
irrigation system. A drawing showing the actual installation of the system is
due to each irrigation system owner after all new irrigation system
installations. During the installation of the irrigation system, variances from
the original plan may be authorized by the licensed irrigator if the variance
from the plan does not:
(1) diminish the operational integrity of the irrigation system;
(2) violate any requirements of this ordinance; and
(3) go unnoted in red on the irrigation plan.
(b) The irrigation plan must include complete coverage of the area
to be irrigated. If a system does not provide complete coverage of the area
to be irrigated, it must be noted on the irrigation plan.
(c) All irrigation plans used for construction must be drawn to
scale. The plan must include, at a minimum, the following information:
(1) the irrigator's seal, signature, and date of signing;
(2) all major physical features and the boundaries of the
areas to be watered;
(3) a North arrow;
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(4) a legend;
(5) the zone flow measurement for each zone;
(6) location and type of each:
(A) controller; and
(B) sensor (for example, but not limited to, rain,
moisture, wind, flow, or freeze);
(7) location, type, and size of each:
(A) water source, such as, but not limited to, water
meter and point(s) of connection;
(B) backflow prevention device;
(C) water emission device, including, but not limited
to, spray heads, rotary sprinkler heads, quick-couplers,
bubblers, drip, or micro-sprays;
(D) valve, including, but not limited to, zone valves,
master valves, and isolation valves;
(E) pressure regulation component; and
(F) main line and lateral piping.
(8) the scale used; and
(9) the design pressure.
Section 608.16.5.7 Design and Installation: Minimum Requirements.
(a) No irrigation design or installation shall require the use of any
component, including the water meter, in a way which exceeds the
manufacturer's published performance limitations for the component.
(b) Spacing.
(1) The maximum spacing between emission devices must
not exceed the manufacturer's published radius or spacing of the
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device(s). The radius or spacing is determined by referring to the
manufacturer's published specifications for a specific emission device
at a specific operating pressure.
(2) New irrigation systems shall not utilize above-ground
spray emission devices in landscapes that are less than 48 inches not
including the impervious surfaces in either length or width and which
contain impervious pedestrian or vehicular traffic surfaces along two
or more perimeters. If pop-up sprays or rotary sprinkler heads are
used in a new irrigation system, the sprinkler heads must direct flow
away from any adjacent surface and shall not be installed closer than
four(4)inches from a hardscape, such as, but not limited to, a building
foundation,fence, concrete,asphalt, pavers,or stones set with mortar.
(3) Narrow paved walkways, jogging paths, golf cart paths
or other small areas located in cemeteries, parks, golf courses or other
public areas may be exempted from this requirement if the runoff
drains into a landscaped area.
(c) Waterpressure. Emission devices must be installed to operate
at the minimum and not above the maximum sprinkler head pressure as
published by the manufacturer for the nozzle and head spacing that is used.
Methods to achieve the water pressure requirements include, but are not
limited to,flow control valves,a pressure regulator,or pressure compensating
spray heads.
(d) Piping. Piping in irrigation systems must be designed and
installed so that the flow of water in the pipe will not exceed a velocity of five
(5) feet per second for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe.
(e) Irrigation Zones. Irrigation systems shall have separate zones
based on plant material type, microclimate factors, topographic features, soil
conditions, and hydrological requirements.
(f) Matched precipitation rate. Zones must be designed and
installed so that all of the emission devices in that zone irrigate at the same
precipitation rate.
(g) Irrigation systems shall not spray water over surfaces made of
concrete, asphalt, brick, wood, stones set with mortar, or any other
impervious material, such as, but not limited to, walls, fences, sidewalks,
streets, etc.
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(h) Master valve. When provided, a master valve shall be installed
on the discharge side of the backflow prevention device on all new
installations.
(i) PVC pipe primer solvent. All new irrigation systems that are
installed using PVC pipe and fittings shall be primed with a colored primer
prior to applying the PVC cement in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing
Code (Section 316) or the International Plumbing Code (Section 605).
0) Rain or moisture shut-off devices or other technology. All new
automatically controlled irrigation systems must include sensors or other
technology designed to inhibit or interrupt operation of the irrigation system
during periods of moisture or rainfall. Rain or moisture shut-off technology
must be installed according to the manufacturer's published
recommendations. Repairs to existing automatic irrigation systems that
require replacement of an existing controller must include a sensor or other
technology designed to inhibit or interrupt operation of the irrigation system
during periods of moisture or rainfall.
(k) Isolation valve. All new irrigation systems must include an
isolation valve between the water meter and the backflow prevention device.
(1) Depth coverage of piping. Piping in all irrigation systems must
be installed according to the manufacturer's published specifications for
depth coverage of piping.
(1) If the manufacturer has not published specifications for depth
coverage of piping, the piping must be installed to provide minimum
depth coverage of six (6) inches of select backfill, between the top of
the pipe and the natural grade of the topsoil. All portions of the
irrigation system that fail to meet this standard must be noted on the
irrigation plan. If the area being irrigated has rock at a depth of six (6)
inches or less, select backfill may be mounded over the pipe.
Mounding must be noted on the irrigation plan and discussed with the
irrigation system owner or owner's representative to address any
safety issues.
(2) If a utility, man-made structure, or roots create an unavoidable
obstacle, which makes the six (6) inch depth coverage requirement
impractical, the piping shall be installed to provide a minimum of two
(2) inches of select backfill between the top of the pipe and the natural
grade of the topsoil.
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(3) All trenches and holes created during installation of an irrigation
system must be backfilled and compacted to the original grade.
(4) Underground electrical wiring that connects an automatic
controller to any electrical component of the irrigation system must be
buried with a minimum of six (6) inches of select backfill.
(m) Water contained within the piping of an irrigation system is
deemed to be non-potable. No drinking or domestic water usage, such as,
but not limited to, filling swimming pools or decorative fountains, shall be
connected to an irrigation system. If a hose bib (an outdoor water faucet that
has hose threads on the spout) is connected to an irrigation system for the
purpose of providing supplemental water to an area, the hose bib must be
installed using a quick coupler key on a quick coupler installed in a covered
purple valve box and the hose bib and any hoses connected to the bib must
be labeled "Non-Potable, Not Safe for Drinking." An isolation valve must be
installed upstream of a quick coupler connecting a hose bib to an irrigation
system.
(n) A licensed irrigator or a licensed irrigation technician shall be
on-site at all times while the landscape irrigation system is being installed.
When an irrigator is not onsite, the irrigator shall be responsible for ensuring
that a licensed irrigation technician is on-site to supervise the installation of
the irrigation system.
Section 608.16.5.8 Completion of Irrigation System Installation. Upon
completion of the irrigation system, the irrigator or irrigation technician who
provided supervision for the on-site installation shall be required to complete
four (4) items:
(1) A final "walk through" with the irrigation system's owner or the
owner's representative to explain the operation of the system.
2 The maintenance checklist on which the irrigator or irrigation
technician shall obtain the signature of the irrigation system's owner
or owner's representative and shall sign, date, and seal the checklist.
If the irrigation system's owner or owner's representative is unwilling
or unable to sign the maintenance checklist,the irrigator shall note the
time and date of the refusal on the irrigation system's owner or
owner's representative's signature line. The irrigation system owner or
owner's representative will be given the original maintenance checklist
and a duplicate copy of the maintenance checklist shall be maintained
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by the irrigator. The items on the maintenance checklist shall include,
but are not limited to:
(A) the manufacturer's manual for the automatic controller,
if the system is automatic;
(B) a seasonal (spring, summer, fall, winter) watering
schedule based on either current/real time evapotranspiration
or monthly historical reference evapotranspiration (historical
ET)data, monthly effective rainfall estimates, plant landscape
coefficient factors, and site factors;
(C) a list of components, such as the nozzle, or pump filters,
and other such components; that require maintenance and the
recommended frequency for the service; and
(D) the statement, "This irrigation system has been installed
in accordance with all applicable state and local laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations or orders. I have tested the
system and determined that it has been installed according to
the Irrigation Plan and is properly adjusted for the most efficient
application of water at this time."
(3) A permanent stickerwhich contains the irrigator's name, license
number, company name, telephone number and the dates of the
warranty period shall be affixed to each automatic controller installed
by the irrigator or irrigation technician. If the irrigation system is
manual, the sticker shall be affixed to the original maintenance
checklist. The information contained on the sticker must be printed
with waterproof ink.
(4) The irrigation plan indicating the actual installation of the
system must be provided to the irrigation system's owner or owner's
representative.
Section 608.16.5.9 Maintenance, Alteration, Repair, or Service of
Irrigation Systems.
(a) The licensed irrigator is responsible for all work that the irrigator
performed during the maintenance, alteration, repair, or service of an
irrigation system during the warranty period. The irrigator or business owner
is not responsible for the professional negligence of any other irrigator who
subsequently conducts any irrigation service on the same irrigation system.
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(b) All trenches and holes created during the maintenance,
alteration, repair, or service of an irrigation system must be returned to the
original grade with compacted select backfill.
(c) Colored PVC pipe primer solvent must be used on all pipes and
fittings used in the maintenance, alteration, repair, or service of an irrigation
system in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code (Section 316) or the
International Plumbing Code (Section 605).
(d) When maintenance, alteration, repair or service of an irrigation
system involves excavation work at the water meter or backflow prevention
device, an isolation valve shall be installed, if an isolation valve is not present.
Advertisement Requirements
(a) All vehicles used in the performance of irrigation installation,
maintenance, alteration, repair, or service must display the
irrigator's license number in the form of"LI " in a
contrasting color of block letters at least two (2) inches high, on
both sides of the vehicle.
(b) All forms of written and electronic advertisements for irrigation
services must display the irrigator's license number in the form
of "LI " Any form of advertisement, including
business cards and estimates, which displays an entity's or
individual's name other than that of the licensed irrigator must
also display the name of the licensed irrigator and the licensed
irrigator's license number. Trailers that advertise irrigation
services must display the irrigator's license number.
(c) The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the
commission must be prominently displayed on a legible sign
and displayed in plain view for the purpose of addressing
complaints at the permanent structure where irrigation business
is primarily conducted and irrigation records are kept.
Section 608.16.5.90 Contracts.
(a) All contracts to install an irrigation system must be in writing and
signed by each party and must specify the irrigator's name, license number,
business address, current business telephone numbers, the date that each
party signed the agreement, the total agreed price, and must contain the
statement, "Irrigation in Texas is regulated by the Texas Commission on
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Environmental Quality (TCEQ), MC-178, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas
78711-3087. TCEQ's website is: www. tceq.state.tx.us." All contracts must
include the irrigator's seal, signature, and date.
(b) All written estimates, proposals, bids, and invoices relating to
the installation or repair of an irrigation system(s) must include the irrigator's
name, license number, business address, current business telephone
number(s), and the statement: "Irrigation in Texas is regulated by the Texas
Commission On Environmental Quality (TCEQ) (MC-178), P.O. Box 13087,
Austin, Texas 78711-3087. TCEQ's web site is: www.tceq.state.tx.us."
(c) An individual who agrees by contract to provide irrigation
services as defined in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Section 344.30
(relating to License Required)shall hold an irrigator license issued under Title
30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 30 (relating to Occupational
Licenses and Registrations)unless the contract is a pass-through contract as
defined in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Section 344.1(36)(relating to
Definitions). If a pass-through contract includes irrigation services, then the
irrigation portion of the contract can only be performed by a licensed irrigator.
If an irrigator installs a system pursuant to a pass-through contract, the
irrigator shall still be responsible for providing the irrigation system's owner
or owner's representative a copy of the warranty and all other documents
required under this chapter. A pass-through contract must identify by name
and license number the irrigator that will perform the work and must provide
a mechanism for contacting the irrigator for irrigation system warranty work.
(d) The contract must include the dates that the warranty is valid.
Section 608.16.5.11 Warranties for Systems.
(a) On all installations of new irrigation systems, an irrigator shall
present the irrigation system's owner or owner's representative with a written
warranty covering materials and labor furnished in the new installation of the
irrigation system. The irrigator shall be responsible for adhering to terms of
the warranty. If the irrigator's warranty is less than the manufacturer's
warranty for the system components, then the irrigator shall provide the
irrigation system's owner or the owner's representative with applicable
information regarding the manufacturer's warranty period.The warranty must
include the irrigator's seal, signature, and date. If the warranty is part of an
irrigator's contract, a separate warranty document is not required.
(b) An irrigator's written warranty on new irrigation systems must
specify the irrigator's name, business address, and business telephone
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number(s), must contain the signature of the irrigation system's owner or
owner's representative confirming receipt of the warranty and must include
the statement: "Irrigation in Texas is regulated by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ), MC-178, P.O. Box 130897, Austin, Texas
78711-3087. TCEQ's website is: www.tceq.state.tx.us."
(c) On all maintenance, alterations, repairs, or service to existing
irrigation systems, an irrigator shall present the irrigation system's owner or
owner's representative a written document that identifies the materials
furnished in the maintenance, alteration, repair, or service. If a warranty is
provided, the irrigator shall abide by the terms. The warranty document must
include the irrigator's name and business contact information.
Section 608.16.5.92 Items not covered by this ordinance. Any item
not covered by their ordinance and required by law shall be governed by the
Texas Occupations Code, the Texas Water Code, Title 30 of the Texas
Administrative Code, and any other applicable state statute or Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality rule.
Section 608.16.5.13 Enforcement.
(a) The City shall have the power to administer and enforce the
provisions of this chapter as may be required by governing law. Any person,
firm, corporation or agent who shall violate a provision of this code, or fails
to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, is subject to suit
for injunctive relief as well as prosecution for criminal violations. Any violation
of the ordinance codified in this chapter is declared to be a nuisance.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply
with any provision of this code. Each such person deemed guilty of a
violation shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars
($2,000.00); provided, where such fine is for an offense for which the state
law imposes a fine, the fine imposed by the municipal court shall be the same
as the fine for each such like offense under the state law. Each day any
violation of any provision of this code continues after due notice has been
served shall constitute a separate offense.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as a waiver of the
city's right to bring a civil action to enforce the provisions of this chapter and
to seek remedies as allowed by law, including, but not limited to, the
following:
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(1) injunctive relief to prevent specific conduct that violates
the ordinance or to require specific conduct that is
necessary for compliance with the ordinance; and
(2) other available relief.
Section 702.2 of the International Plumbing Code is hereby 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 909.1.1 of the International Plumbing Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 909.1.1 Wet Venting. Wet venting shall only be permitted with
approval from the chief plumbing inspector.
Section 917.1 of the International Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section 917.1 General. Air admittance valves will only be allowed with
approval from the building official.
Section 20.
That Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont be and the same
is amended to add Section 6-143 to read as follows:
Sec. 6-143. Supervision of work.
In the actual work of installing, maintaining, altering, or repairing of any
plumbing system or equipment for which a permit is required by this code,
there shall be present and in direct supervision a qualified plumber of the
proper classification. It shall be required that a master or journeyman , as the
case may be, be liable and responsible for the layout and technical
supervision of any work which has required the securing of permits and a
journeyman plumber shall not supervise at the job site more than three (3)
unclassified workers. Should it come to the notice of the chief plumbing
inspector or his assistants that such supervision and control are not being
maintained, the inspector may order the work to be discontinued and the
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person to whom the permit has been issued shall discontinue further work
until proper supervision has been employed or supplied.
Section 21.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-170, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 6-170 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 2009 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.
Section 22.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-171, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 6-171 is hereby adopted to read
as follows:
Sec. 6-171. Amendments to code.
Section 106.5.2 of the International Mechanical Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 106.5.2 Fee schedule. See Sec. 6-178, Adoption of Fee
Schedule, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont.
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Section 301.7 of the International Mechanical Code is amended to read as
follows:
Section 301.7. Electrical. 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.
Sections 301.7. 1 and 301.7.2 are added to read as follows:
Section 301.7.1 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 301.7.2 For existing construction,disconnecting means(shall
be installed) within sight, not more than a fifty (50) foot distance from the
equipment, and within easy reach to the ungrounded leads of each power
circuit to electrically operated components.
Section 306.3 of the International Mechanical Code is amended to read
as follows:
Section 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances shall
be provided with an opening and unobstructed passageway large enough to
allow removal of the largest appliance. The passageway shall not be less
than 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm) wide and not more
than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length measured along the centerline of the
passageway from the opening to the appliance. The passageway shall have
continuous solid flooring not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide. A level
service space not less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762
mm) wide shall be present at the front or service side of the appliance. The
clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30
inches (508 mm by 762 mm), and large enough to allow removal of the
largest appliance.
Exceptions:
1. The passageway and level service space are not required
where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed
through the required opening.
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2. Where the passageway is unobstructed and not less than 6 feet
(1829 mm) high and 22 inches(559 mm)wide for its entire length, the
passageway shall be not greater than 50 feet (15 250 mm) in length.
3. In all Type R construction a pull down stairway shall be installed
for appliance access.
Section 23.
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 adopted to read as follows:
Sec. 6-172. Adoption of code.
The 2009 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 24.
That Chapter 6, Article VIII, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont be
and the same is hereby amended by adding Section 6-172.1 to read as follows:
Sec. 6-172.1. Amendments to code.
Section 113.4ofthe International Existing Building Code is herebyamended
to read as follows:
Section 113.4. Violation penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person
to violate or fail to comply with any provision of this code. Each such person
deemed guilty of a violation shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two
thousand dollars ($2,000.00); provided, where such fine is for an offense for
which the state law imposes a fine, the fine imposed by the municipal court
shall be the same as the fine for each such like offense under the state law.
Each day any violation of any provision of this code continues after due
notice has been served shall constitute a separate offense.
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Section 25.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-173, 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. 6-173. Adoption of code.
The 2009 Edition of the International Residential Code for One and
Two Family Dwellings (IRC), including Appendices G and J, is hereby
adopted and declared operative as the residential building 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 26.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-174, 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. 6-174. Code amendments, modifications and deletions.
Section R105.2 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for
the following. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be
deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in
violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this
jurisdiction.
Building:
1. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
2. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless
supporting a surcharge.
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3. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and
similar finish work.
4. Prefabricated swimming pools thatare lessthan 24 inches(610
mm) deep.
5. Swings and other playground equipment.
6. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not
project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do
not require additional support.
Electrical:
1. Listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting.
2. Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlets
therefor.
3. Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the
required capacity in the same location.
4. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment
operating at less that 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than
50 watts of energy.
5. Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the
connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved
permanently installed receptacles.
Gas:
1. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of
equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
2. Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed
piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliances.
2. Portable ventilation appliances.
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3. Portable cooling units.
4. Steam, hot-or chilled-water piping within any heating or cooling
equipment regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of
equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative coolers.
7. Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds
(4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1
horsepower (746 W) or less.
8. Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed
piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe;
provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe,water, soil,waste or
vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and
replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new
work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this
code.
The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or
fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such
repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves,
pipes, of fixtures.
Section R108.2 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. See Sec. 6-178,Adoption of
Fee Schedule, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont.
Section R112.2.2 of the International Residential Code is hereby repealed.
Section R113.4.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section R113.4.1 It shall be unlawful for any person to violate or fail
to comply with any provision of this code. Each such person deemed guilty
of a violation shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars
($2,000.00); provided, where such fine is for an offense for which the state
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law imposes a fine, the fine imposed by the municipal court shall be the same
as the fine for each such like offense under the state law. Each day any
violation of any provision of this code continues after due notice has been
served shall constitute a separate offense.
Section R301.2.1.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
R301.2.1.1 Design criteria. In regions where the basic wind speeds
from Figure R301.2(4) equal or exceed 100 miles per hour (45 m/s) in
hurricane-prone regions, or 110 miles per hour (49 m/s) elsewhere, the
design of buildings shall be in accordance with one of the following methods.
The elements of design not addressed by those documents in Items 1
through 3 shall be in accordance with this code.
1. American Forest and Paper Association(AF&PA)Wood Frame
Construction Manual for One-and Two-Family Dwellings(WFCM); or
2. All new residential and additions, construction and reroofs,
shall comply to the International Code Council Standard for
Residential Construction in High wind Regions (ICC-600-2008) and
the Texas Windstorm Inspection Program. Inspections shall be
performed by an engineer appointed by the commissioner of
insurance to perform windstorm inspections.
3. American Iron and Steel Institute AISI , Standard for Cold-
Formed )
Formed Steel Framing--Prescriptive Method for One-and Two-Family
Dwellings (AISI S230).
4. Concrete construction shall be designed in accordance with the
provisions of this code.
5. Structural insulated panel (SIP) walls shall be designed in
accordance with the provisions of this code.
Section R313.2 of the International Residential Code is hereby repealed.
Section R314.3 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
R314.3 Location. Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following
locations:
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1. In each sleeping room.
2. In hallways adjacent to sleeping areas.
3. On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements
and habitable attics but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable
attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an
intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed
on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided
that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level.
When more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an
individual dwelling unit, the alarm devices shall be interconnected in such a
manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the
individual unit.
Section R319.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section R 319.1 Address numbers. Temporary addresses shall be
posted at the beginning of construction, and placed on a 2 ft x 2 ft wooden
placard placed at the edge of the street, and remain in place until structure
is finished and permanent address has been installed. Buildings shall have
approved permanent address numbers, building numbers or approved
building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible
from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast
with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or
alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches(102 mm) high
with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Where access is by
means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the
public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify
the structure.
Section R322 of the International Residential Code is hereby repealed.
Section R403.1.3.2 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Section R403.1.3.2. Slabs-on-ground with turned down footings.
Slabs-on-ground with turned down footings shall have a minimum of Five(5)
No. 5 bars in the footing, minimum footing width for a one (1) story is 15
inches. Minimum footing width for a two (2) story is 18 inches. Minimum
footing depth is 20 inches,footing shall be placed at least 6 inches below the
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undisturbed ground surface. All slabs on grade shall have a clear vapor
barrier. Minimum elevation shall be 12 inches above the crown of the street.
Section M1O52.4.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Section M1052.4.1. Material and size. Exhaust ducts shall be 4 inches
(102 mm) nominal in diameter, constructed of minimum 0.016 inch thick rigid
metal ducts, or schedule 40 PVC when used in concrete slabs.
Section M13O5.1.3 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Section M13O5.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances
shall be provided with an opening and a clear and unobstructed passageway
large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance, but not less than 30
inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm) wide and not more than 20
feet (6096 mm) long measured along the centerline of the passageway from
the opening to the appliance. The passageway shall have continuous solid
flooring in accordance with Chapter 5 not less than 24 inches(610 mm)wide.
A level service space at least 30 inches ((762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762
mm) wide shall be present along all sides of the appliance where access is
required. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20
inches by 30 inches(508 mm by 762 mm)and large enough to allow removal
of the largest appliance.
Exceptions:
1 . The passageway and level service space are not required
where the appliance can be serviced and removed through the
required opening.
2. Where the passageway is unobstructed and not less than 6 feet
(1829 mm) high and 22 inches(559 mm)wide for its entire length, the
passageway shall be not more than 50 feet (15 250 mm) long.
3. In all Type R construction a pull down stairway shall be installed
for appliance access.
Section P28O3.6.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
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P2803.6.1 Requirements for discharge pipe. The discharge piping
serving a pressure-relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination valve
shall:
1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.
2. Discharge through an air gap located in the same room as the
water heater.
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve
served and shall discharge full size to the air gap.
4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping
serving any other relief device or equipment.
5. Shall discharge to the outdoors.
6. Discharge in a manner that does not cause personal injury or
structural damage.
7. Discharge to a termination point that is readily observable by
the building occupants.
8. Not be trapped.
9. Be installed to flow by gravity.
10. Not terminate more than 6 inches (152 mm)above the floor or
waste receptor.
11. Not have a threaded connection at the end of the piping.
12. Not have valves or tee fittings.
13. Be constructed of those materials listed in Section P2904.5 or
materials tested, rated and approved for such use in accordance with
ASME Al 12.4.1.
Section P2902.5.3 of the International Residential Code is hereby repealed.
Section P2903.8.6 of the International Residential Code is hereby repealed.
Section P2908.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
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Section P2908.4 Under concrete slabs. Inaccessible water distribution
piping under concrete slabs shall be copper water tube minimum Type L.
Section P3002.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Section P3002.1. Piping within buildings. Drain, waste and vent
piping in buildings shall be schedule 40 PVC DWV pipe and fitting, cast iron,
or copper pipe and fitting.
Section P3002.2 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Section P3002.2. Building sewer. Building sewer piping shall be a
minimum of four (4) inches and conform to P3002.1. Six (6) inch and larger
sewer may be SDR 26 or better.
Section P3108.1 of the International Residential Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Section P3108.1. Wet Venting. Wet Venting shall only be permitted
with approval from the building official .
Section E3601.1.2 of the International Residential Code is hereby added to
read as follows:
E3601.1.2 Required Power Source. Electrical system shall be provided
with service from the public utility company or a power source approved by
the building official. Portable generators may only be used when service is
not available from a public utility company or an approved power source or
when approved by the building official for temporary power.
Section 27.
That Chapter 6, Article IX, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont be
and the same is hereby amended by adding Section 6-174.1 to read as follows:
Sec. 6-174.1 Driveway Required for All New Residential Construction.
It is the duty of all persons owning property abutting on paved streets
in the city to construct or cause to be constructed, at their own cost and
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expense, driveways leading from the curb line to the property line on such
lots as may be necessary to enter with any vehicle from the street.
Section 28.
That Chapter 6, Section 6-175, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 6-175 is hereby adopted 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 2009
Edition of the International Property Maintenance and Appendix A. One (1)
copy of such International Property Maintenance 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
concerning the matters set out in said code.
Section 29.
That Chapter 6, Article X, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont be and
the same is hereby amended by adding Section 6-176 to read as follows:
Sec. 6-176. Amendments to code.
Section 106.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 106.4 Violation Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person
to violate or fail to comply with any provision of this code. Each such person
deemed guilty of a violation shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two
thousand dollars ($2,000.00); provided, where such fine is for an offense for
which the state law imposes a fine, the fine imposed by the municipal court
shall be the same as the fine for each such like offense under the state law.
Each day any violation of any provision of this code continues after due
notice has been served shall constitute a separate offense.
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Sections 110 and 111 of the International Property Maintenance Code are
hereby repealed.
Section 304.1.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
304.1.1 Unsafe substandard conditions.The following conditions shall
be determined as unsafe substandard and shall be repaired or replaced to
comply with the International Building Code or the International Existing
Building Code as required for existing buildings:
1. The nominal strength of any structural member is exceeded by
nominal loads, the load effects or the required strength;
2. The anchorage of the floor or roof to walls or columns, and of
walls and columns to foundations is not capable of resisting all
nominal loads or load effects;
3. Structures or components thereof that have reached their limit
state;
4. Siding and masonry joints including joints between the building
envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights are not
maintained, weather resistant or water tight;
5. Structural members that have evidence of deterioration or that
are not capable of safely supporting all nominal loads and load effects;
6. Foundation systems that are not firmly supported by footings,
are not plumb and free from open cracks and breaks, are not properly
anchored or are not capable of supporting all nominal loads and
resisting all load effects;
7. Exterior walls that are not anchored to supporting and
supported elements or are not plumb and free of holes, cracks or
breaks and loose or rotting materials, are not properly anchored or are
not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load
effects;
8. Roofing or roofing components that have defects that admit
rain, roof surfaces with inadequate drainage, or any portion of the roof
framing that is not in good repair with signs of deterioration, fatigue or
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without proper anchorage and incapable of supporting all nominal
loads and resisting all load effects;
9. Flooring and flooring components with defects that affect
serviceability or flooring components that show signs of deterioration
orfatigue, are not properly anchored or are incapable of supporting all
nominal loads and resisting all load effects;
10. Veneer, cornices, belt courses, corbels, trim, wall facings and
similar decorative features not properly anchored or that are anchored
with connections not capable of supporting all nominal loads and
resisting all load effects;
11. Overhang extensions or projections including, but not limited to,
trash chutes, canopies, marquees, signs, awnings, fire escapes,
standpipes and exhaust ducts not properly anchored or that are
anchored with connections not capable of supporting all nominal loads
and resisting all load effects;
12. Exterior stairs, decks, porches, balconies and all similar
appurtenances attached thereto, including guards and handrails, are
not structurally sound, not properly anchored or that are anchored with
connections not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting
all load effects; or
13. Chimneys, cooling towers, smokestacks and similar
appurtenances not structurally sound or not properly anchored, or that
are anchored with connections not capable of supporting all nominal
loads and resisting all load effects.
Exceptions
1. When substantiated otherwise by an approved method.
2. Demolition of unsafe conditions shall be permitted when
approved by the code official.
Section 305.1.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
305.9.1 Unsafe substandard conditions. The following conditions shall
be determined as unsafe substandard and shall be repaired or replaced to
comply with the International Building Code, the International Existing
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Building Code as required for existing buildings and the 2009 International
Residential Code:
1. The nominal strength of any structural member is exceeded by
nominal loads, the load effects or the required strength;
2. The anchorage of the floor or roof to walls or columns, and of
walls and columns to foundations is not capable of resisting all
nominal loads or load effects;
3. Structures or components thereof that have reached their limit
state;
4. Structural members are incapable of supporting nominal loads
and load effects;
5. Stairs, landings, balconies and all similar walking surfaces,
including guards and handrails,are not structurally sound, not properly
anchored or are anchored with connections not capable of supporting
all nominal loads and resisting all load effects;
6. Foundation systems that are not firmly supported by footings
are not plumb and free from open cracks and breaks,are not properly
anchored or are not capable of supporting all nominal loads and
resisting all load effects.
Exceptions
1. When substantiated otherwise by an approved method.
2. Demolition of unsafe conditions shall be permitted when
approved by the code official.
Section 604.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
604.1.1 Required Power Source. Electrical system shall be provided
with service from the public utility company or a power source approved by
the building official. Portable generators may only be used when service is
not available from a public utility company or an approved power source or
when approved by the building official for temporary power.
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Section 30.
That Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont be and the same
is hereby amended by adding Article XI, International Energy Conservation Code, Sections
6-176 and 6-177 to read as follows:
ARTICLE XI. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
Sec. 6-177. 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 2009
Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code. One (1)copy of such
International Energy Conservation 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
concerning the matters set out in said code. save and except those portions
that are deleted, modified, or amended by this Code of Ordinances.
Sec. 6-177. Amendments to code.
Section 409.3 of the International Energy Conservation Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 401.3 Certificate. A permanent certificate shall be posted at
the attic opening. The certificate shall not cover or obstruct the visibility of the
circuit directory label, service disconnect label or other required labels. The
certificate shall be completed bythe builderor registered design professional.
The certificate shall list the predominant R-values of insulation installed in or
on ceiling/roof,walls,foundation(slab, basementwall,crawlspace wall and/or
floor) and ducts outside conditioned spaces; U-factors for fenestration and
the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of fenestration. Where there is more
than one value for each component, the certificate shall list the value
covering the largest area. The certificate shall list the types and efficiencies
of heating, cooling and service water heating equipment. Where a gas-fired
unvented room heater, electric furnace, or baseboard electric heater is
installed in the residence, the certificate shall list "gas-fired unvented room
heater," "electric furnace" or"baseboard electric heater," as appropriate. An
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efficiency shall not be listed for gas-fired unvented room heaters, electric
furnaces or electric baseboard heaters.
Section 402.4.2.1 of the International Energy Conservation Code is hereby
repealed.
Section 403.2.2 of the International Energy Conservation Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 403.2.2 Sealing (Mandatory). All ducts, air handlers, filter
boxes and building cavities used as ducts shall be sealed. Joints and seams
shall comply with Section M1601.4.1 of the International Residential Code.
Section 404 of the International Energy Conservation Code is hereby
repealed.
Section 31.
That Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont be and the same
is hereby amended by adding Article XI I, Fee Schedule, Section 6-178 to read as follows:
ARTICLE XII. FEE SCHEDULE
Sec. 6-178. Adoption of Fee Schedule.
Fee Description Fee
Administrative Fees
Usage Fee $2.00
Minimum Permit Fee $35.00
Certificate of Occupancy $75.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $45.00
Reinspection Fee $25.00
Overtime Inspections (minimum 4 hrs at $140.00
$35.00 per hour)
New Address or Address Changes:
Single Address $35.00
Two or more per address $10.00
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Building Permit Fee - Commercial
Building Permit Fee
First $1,000 $35.00
Each additional $1 ,000 up to $50,000 $6.25
Building Permit Fee
First $50,000 $293.00
Each additional $1,000 up to $100,000 $5.20
Building Permit Fee
First $100,000 $500.00
Each additional $1 ,000 up to $500,000 $4.15
Building Permit Fee
First $500,000 $2,000.00
Each additional $1 ,000 $3.10
Building Permit Fee - Residential New $70.00 sq.ft.
Construction
Building Permit Fee - Residential Additions $35.00 sq.ft.
and Remodeling Construction
Moving Permit Fee $200.00
Demolition Permit Fee - Residential Demolition $75.00
Demolition permit Fee - Commercial $150.00
Demolition
Plan Review Fees:
Commercial Plan Review Fees for permits 65% of permit fee
$25,000 and over
Revision - Commercial Plans $50.00
Parking Lots/Paving
First 1,000 sq.ft. $40.00
Each additional sq.ft. $2.00
Driveways
Residential $35.00
Commercial $75.00
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Electrical Permits:
Pre-Final Service $35.00
Reconnection $35.00
Additional Meters $35.00
Move Meter $35.00
Service for Meter $35.00
Temporary Pole $35.00
Increase Service $35.00
Permanent Pole $35.00
Motors
Up to 5HP $5.20
Over 5HP $6.75
A/C Outlet $2.50
Ceiling Fans $1.60
Bells, Buzzers and Chimes $2.10
Dishwasher $2.10
Disposal $2.10
Dryer $2.50
Elevators $35.00
Fixtures $0.50
Floodlight Poles $15.00
Furnaces/Heater $7.50
Gasoline Pumps $35.00
Power Panels not at Service $8.50
Outlets/Switches/Receptacles $0.50
Range $2.50
Rectifiers/Transformer $5.70
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Reground $15.00
Water Heater $2.50
Welding Machine $2.50
Yard Lamps $2.50
Signs/Electrical $35.00
Swimming Pool/Above-Ground $16.50
Swimming Pool/In-Ground $75.00
Plumbing Fees:
Air Conditioning Drain $3.00
Dental Chair $7.50
Dishwasher $3.75
Drinking Fountain $3.75
Floor Drain $3.00
Garbage Disposal $3.75
Grease Trap/Wash Rack $50.00
Laundry Tray $3.00
Lavatories $3.00
Service Sink $3.00
Sewer Line
First Line $35.00
Each Additional Line $10.00
Showers $3.00
Single Sink/Restaurant $5.75
Three Compartment Sink $8.40
Toilet $3.00
Tub $3.00
Two Compartment Sink $5.40
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Urinal $8.00
Washing Machine $3.00
Water Heater $25.00
Water Line
First Line $35.00
Each Additional Line $10.00
Gas Permits:
Gas Permits $35.00
Each Additional Opening Over Four (4) $2.10
Yearly Gas Inspection Commercial $50.00
Mechanical Permit
First $1,000 $35.00
Each Additional $1,000 $3.20
Section 32.
That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause of 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.
Section 33.
That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the
extent of the conflict only.
Section 34.
That any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction,
be punished by a fine not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000).
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of
August, 2010.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TO ADOPT
THE 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND
MAKING LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO SAME; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND PROVIDING A
PENALTY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
Section 1.
That Chapter 10, Section 10-1, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 10-1 is hereby adopted to read as
follows:
Section 10-1. International Fire Code Adopted.
That a certain document, one copy of which is on file in the office of the City
Clerk of the City of Beaumont, being marked and designated as the
International Fire Code, 2009 Edition, including Appendix Chapters A
through J, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby
adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Beaumont, in the State of Texas
regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and
explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous
substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or
property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided;
providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and
each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms
of said Fire Code on file in the office of the City of Beaumont are hereby
referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this
ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any,
prescribed in Section 2 of this ordinance.
Pagel
Section 2.
That Chapter 10, Section 10-2, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 10-2 is hereby adopted to read as
follows:
Sec. 10-2. Amendments to code.
Section 101.1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 101.1 These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of
the City of Beaumont, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Section 108.1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 108.1 In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations made by the building official or the fire marshal
relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and
hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed
by the applicable governing authority and shall office at its pleasure. The
board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business. The board
shall consist of seven (7) members, such board shall be composed of one
architect, one engineer, one member at large from the building industry, one
building contractor, one member at large from the public and two members
from the fire service and fire safety professions.
Section 109.3 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 109.3 Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect,
install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction
documents or directives of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate
used under provisions of this code, shall be fined not less than $50.00 nor
more than $2000.00. Each day that a violation continues after due notice
has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 111.4 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any
work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as
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that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition,
shall be liable to a fine of not less than $50.00 or more than $2000.00.
Section 901.5.2 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 901.5.2 Re-inspection fee. Any company installing a fire
detection and alarm system, a fire-extinguishing system, a fire sprinkler
system, a fire standpipe system, or any other fire protection system, shall
test the installation for proper operation and code compliance prior to
scheduling an acceptance test with the fire marshal's office. Failure to meet
these requirements will result in a re-inspection fee of$100.00.
Section 903.4.1.1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 903.4.1.1 Monitoring Systems. The sprinkler system shall be
supervised by a fire alarm panel separate from any other fire alarm panel
unless otherwise approved by the fire official.
Sections 907.1.4, 907.1.5 and 907.1.6 are hereby added to read as follows:
907.1.4 System required. A total coverage, NFPA 72 compliant fire
alarm system shall be installed in all non-sprinkled structures which are 2000
square feet or greater in size.
907.1.5 Tenant spaces. Individual spaces shall have an independent
fire alarm system.
907.1.6 Code requirements. All systems shall meet all Federal, State
and local codes.
Section 1004.3 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1004.3 Posting of occupant load. All assembly occupancies
shall post an occupant load. Every room or space shall have the occupant
load of the room or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main
entrance access doorway to the room or space. Posted sign shall be of an
approved legible permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or
authorized agent. Any occupancy that derives 51 percent or more of its
income from the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premise
consumption, any assembly occupancy that sells or provides setups for the
on-premise consumption of alcoholic beverages and, any assembly
occupancy that rents or leases rooms or spaces for the on-premise
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consumption of alcoholic beverages as determined by Chapter 3, Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Code, shall keep an accurate count of the number of
occupants, in the rooms or spaces with the posted occupant load, during
business hours. The building official, fire marshal, or any other official
authorized to enforce Section 1004.3 may require the owner or authorized
agent to conduct an immediate recount of the occupants, when the
accurateness of the count is in question, in order to determine the actual
number. Should the actual count of occupants exceed the posted occupant
load, the occupancy owner or authorized agent will be ordered to
immediately reduce occupant load to within the posted limit. It shall be
unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of this
code. Each such person deemed guilty of a violation shall be punished by
a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars($2;000.00); provided,where such
fine is for an offense for which the state law imposes a fine, the fine imposed
by the municipal court shall be the same as the fine for each such like
offense under the state law. Each day any violation of any provision of this
code continues after due notice has been served shall constitute a separate
offense.
Section 2702.1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended by adding
definitions to read as follows:
BEAUMONT TERMINAL - A freight terminal of a porter or motor
carrier that handles shipments of materials destined to or from the City of
Beaumont so long as the terminal is within the city limits.
REQUIRING PLACARDS - Any vehicle transporting hazardous
materials in sufficient quantity to require placarding as set forth in the
Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ROUTE - The following streets and
highways and segments of streets and highways:
(1) Cardinal Drive (US Hwys. 69, 96, 287) from IH-10 to east city
limits.
(2) IH-10 from west city limits to east city limits.
(3) Eastex Freeway (US Hwys. 69, 96, 287) from IH-10 to north
city limits.
(4) Martin Luther King Parkway(Spur 380)from Cardinal Drive to
IH-10 East.
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(5) State Highway 105 from Eastex Freeway to west city limits.
(6) College Street (Hwy 90) from IH-10 to west city limits.
(7) From City Limits West to Hwy 124 to Cardinal Drive.
(8) Major Dr. (Hwy 364) from Hwy 124 to Hwy 105.
(9) In other areas specifically designated by the fire official.
Section 2704.14 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 2704.14 Storage of Plastic and Rubber Material. The storage
of plastic and rubber material within the city limits shall meet the following
conditions:
(1) Such storage shall be accordance with the zoning laws of the
city.
(2) The location of such storage shall be equipped with a fire
sprinkler system meeting the requirements of NFPA 13 for hazardous
occupancy.
(3) The location of such storage shall be equipped with an
automatic fire alarm system meeting the requirements of NFPA 72.
(4) All offices, mechanical, maintenance and electrical rooms shall
be separated from the location of such storage by at least a one-hour
fire separation.
(5) A one-hour fire and smoke partition shall be in place dividing
all open areas of such storage into sections no larger than twenty-five
thousand (25,000) square feet.
(6) Such storage shall only be allowed in type I, II, III, or IV
structures as the same are defined by the International Building Code.
Section 2706 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 2706
Transporting Hazardous Materials
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Section 2706.1 Hazardous Material Route. No person shall haul or
transport any hazardous materials as defined in this chapter in a tank vehicle
as defined in this chapter, except upon the streets or highways designated
in the Hazardous Materials Route as defined in this chapter.
(1) When it becomes necessary to leave the Hazardous Material
Route for the purpose of going directly to or from a commercial or
industrial establishment, said vehicle shall:
(a) Take the shortest route between the Hazardous Material
Route and the point of pickup and/or delivery.
(b) Use the established "truck routes" as defined in section
26-13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont to
the maximum extent possible.
Section 2706.2 Placards Required. The operator of a vehicle used to
transport hazardous materials requiring placards shall:
(1) Apply and display appropriate placards meeting Department of
Transportation specifications on each end and each side of the
vehicle; and
(2) Before operation, inspect the vehicle and determine that:
(a) The brakes are in good working condition;
(b) The steering mechanism is in good working condition;
(c) The electrical wiring is well insulated and firmly secured;
and
(d) The vehicle is in a condition adequate to safely
transport hazardous materials.
Section 2706.3 Prohibited Hazardous Materials Area. No operator of
a motor vehicle transporting hazardous materials as defined in the chapter
shall transport those materials on any street or highway, or segment of a
street or highway, now or hereafter designated as a "prohibited hazardous
materials area."
Section 3301.1.3 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as
follows:
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Section 3301.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage,
sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. The use of fireworks for fireworks displays as allowed in
Section 3308.
Section 3404.2.9.6.1 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 3404.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are
prohibited.
(A) Storage of flammable and combustible liquids, liquefied petroleum gas
and propane in tanks of ten thousand (10,000) gallons or less may be
established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial(H-1), Light
Industrial (L-1) and Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) as defined in Chapter
30 of the Code of Ordinances and as found in the zoning map of the City of
Beaumont, and in accordance with NFPA 30.
(B) Bulk storage of flammable and combustible liquids, petroleum gas and
propane in tanks larger than ten thousand (10,000) gallons or as bulk
storage in which the materials are distributed either at wholesale or retail to
customers may be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy
Industrial (H-1) and Light Industrial (L-1) only after the issuance of a specific
use permit as provided in the zoning ordinance of the City of Beaumont and
in accordance with NFPA 30.
(C) The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in tanks of
six-hundred sixty(660) gallons or less may be established within the zoning
districts designated General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling(GC-MD)
Districts providing that the following requirements are met:
(1) All tanks must be labeled.
(2) Tanks shall be double walled, installed at grade level.
(3) Tanks shall not be installed within 100 feet of the property line
of any established school, hospital, nursing home, day care center,
nursery school, or residential property.
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(4) Guard posts or other approved means must be provided to
protect tanks from motor vehicle damage.
(a) Posts must be at least 4 inches in diameter and filled
with concrete.
(b) Posts must be at least 3 feet from the tank and spaced
not more than 4 feet apart.
(c) Posts must be at least 30 inches above grade and 33
inches below grade.
(5) Tanks must be enclosed in a chain link fence at least 6 feet
high. The enclosed area must be secured, i.e.: gates locked.
(Exception: Tanks in vaults or located on property with a perimeter
security fence.)
(6) Tanks, accessories and installation shall comply with the fire
prevention code including amendments, NFPA codes, ANSI
publications, ASTM and other applicable codes.
(D) The storage of flammable and combustible liquids for use in
emergency power systems can be located in all zoning districts providing that
the following conditions are met:
(1) The tanks are attached to and part of the power system.
(2) The tanks are of double wall construction.
(3) The tanks are labeled by a nationally recognized testing lab.
(4) The tanks shall have a capacity of no greater than 72 hours of
operation.
(5) Guard posts or other approved means must be provided to
protect tanks from motor vehicle damage.
(a) Posts must be at least 4 inches in diameter and filled
with concrete.
(b) Posts must be at least 3 feet from the tank and spaced
not more than 4 feet apart.
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(c) Posts must be at least 30 inches above grade and 33
inches below grade.
(6) Tanks must be enclosed in a chain link fence at least 6 feet
high. The enclosed area must be secured, i.e. gates locked.
(Exception: Tanks in vaults or located on property with a perimeter
security fence.)
(7) There will be no more than one tank on any tract of property.
(8) Tanks, accessories and installation shall comply with the fire
prevention code including amendments, NFPA codes, ANSI
publications, ASTM and other applicable codes.
Section 3404.2.11.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 3404.2.11.3.1 Foundation required. Underground storage
tanks with a capacity of ten thousand (10,000) gallons or more shall be
installed on a twelve-inch thick, firm concrete foundation and attached by
means of not less than three (3) steel anchor straps, each of which having
a minimum dimension of one-quarter(1/4)inch thickness and two(2) inches
width, or by means of other approved straps and strapping methods, and
fastened taut around the tank by turnbuckles or other adjustable fittings
which are capable of withstanding at least as much stress as the straps.
Section 3406.2.4.4 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 3406.2.4.4. Locations where above-ground tanks are
prohibited.
(A) Storage of flammable and combustible liquids,liquefied petroleum gas
and propane in tanks of ten thousand (10,000) gallons or less may be
established within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial(H-1), Light
Industrial (L-1) and Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) as defined in Chapter
30 of the Code of Ordinances and as found in the zoning map of the City of
Beaumont, and in accordance with NFPA 30.
(B) Bulk storage of flammable and combustible liquids, petroleum gas and
propane in tanks larger than ten thousand (10,000) gallons or as bulk
storage in which the materials are distributed either at wholesale or retail to
customers may be established within the zoning districts designated Heavy
Industrial (H-1) and Light Industrial (L-1) only after the issuance of a specific
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use permit as provided in the zoning ordinance of the City of Beaumont and
in accordance with NFPA 30.
(C) The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in tanks of
six-hundred sixty(660) gallons or less may be established within the zoning
districts designated General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling(GC-MD)
Districts providing that the following requirements are met:
(1) All tanks must be labeled.
(2) Tanks shall be double walled, installed at grade level.
(3) Tanks shall not be installed within 100 feet of the property line
of any established school, hospital, nursing home, day care center,
nursery school, or residential property.
(4) Guard posts or other approved means must be provided to
protect tanks from motor vehicle damage.
(a) Posts must be at least 4 inches in diameter and filled
with concrete.
(b) Posts must be at least 3 feet from the tank and spaced
not more than 4 feet apart.
(c) Posts must be at least 30 inches above grade and 33
inches below grade.
(5) Tanks must be enclosed in a chain link fence at least 6 feet
high. The enclosed area must be secured, i.e. gates locked.
(Exception: Tanks in vaults or located on property with a perimeter
security fence.)
(6) Tanks, accessories and installation shall comply with the fire
prevention code including amendments, NFPA codes, ANSI
publications, ASTM and other applicable codes.
(D) The storage of flammable and combustible liquids for use in
emergency power systems can be located in all zoning districts providing that
the following conditions are met:
(1) The tanks are attached to and part of the power system.
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(2) The tanks are of double wall construction.
(3) The tanks are labeled by a nationally recognized testing lab.
(4) The tanks shall have a capacity of no greater than 72 hours of
operation.
(5) Guard posts or other approved means must be provided to
protect tanks from motor vehicle damage.
(a) Posts must be at least 4 inches in diameter and filled
with concrete.
(b) Posts must be at least 3 feet from the tank and spaced
not more than 4 feet apart.
(c) Posts must be at least 30 inches above grade and 33
inches below grade.
(6) Tanks must be enclosed in a chain link fence at least 6 feet
high. The enclosed area must be secured, i.e. gates locked.
(Exception: Tanks in vaults or located on property with a perimeter
security fence.)
(7) There will be no more than one tank on any tract of property.
(8) Tanks, accessories and installation shall comply with the fire
prevention code including amendments, NFPA codes, ANSI
publications, ASTM and other applicable codes.
Section 3506.2 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 3506.2 Limitations
(A) Storage of flammable cryogenic liquids in tanks of ten thousand
(10,000) gallons or less may be established within the zoning districts
designated Heavy Industrial (H-1), Light Industrial (L-1) and Commercial
Manufacturing (C-M) as defined in Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances
and as found in the zoning map of the City of Beaumont, and in accordance
with NFPA 30.
(B) Bulk storage of flammable cryogenic liquids in tanks larger than ten
thousand (10,000) gallons or as bulk storage in which the materials are
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distributed either at wholesale or retail to customers may be established
within the zoning districts designated Heavy Industrial (H-1) and Light
Industrial (L-1) only after the issuance of a specific use permit as provided in
the zoning ordinance of the City of Beaumont and in accordance with NFPA
30.
(C) The storage of flammable cryogenic liquids in tanks of six-hundred
sixty (660) gallons or less may be established within the zoning districts
designated General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling(GC-MD)Districts
providing that the following requirements are met:
(1) All tanks must be labeled.
(2) Tanks shall be double walled, installed at grade level.
(3) Tanks shall not be installed within 100 feet of the property line
of any established school, hospital, nursing home, day care center,
nursery school, or residential property.
(4) Guard posts or other approved means must be provided to
protect tanks from motor vehicle damage.
(a) Posts must be at least 4 inches in diameter and filled
with concrete.
(b) Posts must be at least 3 feet from the tank and spaced
not more than 4 feet apart.
(c) Posts must be at least 30 inches above grade and 33
inches below grade.
(5) Tanks must be enclosed in a chain link fence at least 6 feet
high. The enclosed area must be secured, i.e. gates locked.
(Exception: Tanks in vaults or located on property with a perimeter
security fence.)
(6) Tanks, accessories and installation shall comply with the fire
prevention code including amendments, NFPA codes, ANSI
publications, ASTM and other applicable codes.
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Section 3804.2 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 3804.2. Maximum Capacity within Established Limits. Within
the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas
for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate
capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000
gallons and may only be established within the zoning districts designated
Heavy Industrial (H-1), Light Industrial (L-1) and Commercial Manufacturing
(C-M) as defined in Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances and as found in
the zoning map of the City of Beaumont, and in accordance with NFPA 30.
Section D103.6 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:
D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official ,fire apparatus
access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING—FIRE LANE
signs complying with Figure D103.6. Signs shall have a minimum dimension
of 12 inches(305 mm)wide by 18 inches(457 mm) high and have red letters
on a white reflective background. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides
of the fire apparatus road as required by Section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2.
Approved signs are to be spaced at twenty-five foot intervals.
Section D103.6.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section D103.6.3 Curb Markings. As an alternative to signs, where
the premises have curbs, the words "FIRE LANE, NO PARKING" may be
painted:
(a) in four inch white letters;
(b) on a red background;
(c) at twenty-five foot intervals.
Section 3.
That Chapter 10, Section 10-3, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed and a new Section 10-3 is hereby adopted to read as
follows:
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Sec. 10-3. Fire Service Fees.
(1) The fire chief is hereby authorized to calculate fees for the following
hazardous material instances and other fire related services based on the
equipment, materials, and labor utilized by all responding city departments
in each instance. Fees will be assessed using equipment, material and labor
rates set forth by city policy and includes a 15% administrative fee on the
total cost of the response. The person in control of the property or the
person owning the property, real or personal, involved shall be responsible
to pay the amount charged for such services upon receipt of a bill.
(a) Response to and mitigation of a spill or release into the
environment of a hazardous material as defined in chapter 27 of the
International Fire Code.
(b) Response to and standby exceeding one(1) hour at the scene
of a potential release of a hazardous material as defined in chapter
27 of the International Fire Code.
(c) Response to and mitigation of an unauthorized open burning
associated with land clearing or demolition activities.
(2) The following fees are hereby set for the following fire services or
occurrence:
Service Fee
(a) Annual inspection fee required for target
hazards including but not limited to hospitals, nursing
homes, assisted living centers, and other such
properties which require multiple inspections within
the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250.00
(b) Annual inspection fee required for state licensed
properties which require a single inspection per year . . . . $ 50.00
(c) Fee schedule for installation and/or removal of fuel
storage tanks and dispensing units:
First tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00
Each additional tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75.00
Each dispensing unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50.00
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(d) Failure to immediately notify the fire official of
any disconnection and/or interruption of any fire protection
system. This shall also include any fire protection system
found to be unsafe, impaired, or inoperable . . . . . . . . . . . $500.00
Section 4.
That, in all other respects, the use of the property herein above described shall be
subject to all of the applicable regulations contained in Chapter 30 of the Code of
Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, as amended.
Section 5.
That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause of 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.
Section 6.
That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the
extent of the conflict only.
Section 7.
That any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction,
be punished by a fine not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000).
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of
August, 2010.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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ORDINANCE NO.
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14,ARTICLE III,
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; AND
PROVIDING A PENALTY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
Section 1.
That Chapter 14, Article III, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont be
and the same is hereby amended to retitle Article III as follows:
ARTICLE III. UNSAFE SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES
Section 2.
That Chapter 14, Section 14-50, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14-50. Unsafe substandard structures defined.
All vacant structures, dwellings, dwelling units, and accessory structures
which have any or all of the following defects shall be deemed unsafe
substandard structures. Determination of unsafe substandard structures
shall be governed by the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code.
Section 3.
That Chapter 14, Section 14-51, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14-51. Unsafe substandard structures declared nuisances.
All unsafe substandard structures within the terms of section 14-50 are
hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be repaired, removed or
demolished as hereinafter provided.
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Section 4.
That Chapter 14, Section 14-52, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14-52. Standard for repair or demolition.
The following standards shall be followed by the building official or
designated enforcing officer and the city council in ordering repair or
demolition of an unsafe substandard structure within the terms of section
14-50:
(1) If, after inspection by the building official or designated
enforcing officer and support inspections from other concerned departments
or divisions, if necessary, a determination is made that the structure is an
unsafe substandard structure, the building official or designated enforcing
officer shall tag the structure and the owner shall be ordered by a certified
letter to contact the building official or designated enforcing officer within
fifteen (15)days from the date of said letter. The owner shall be ordered, by
letter, to enroll in an official work program to repair the structure or demolish
said structure within thirty (30) days.
(2) If a permit to repair or demolish said structure is not obtained
from building codes and repairs or demolition are not completed within
forty-five (45) days of the date of the letter provided for in subsection (1)
above, the building official or designated enforcing officer shall give notice,
by letter, to the owner of said structure to appear before the city council to
show cause why said structure should not be demolished and at the cost of
the owner. Building permits issued to repair a structure under an official work
program shall have the same expiration date as the work program.
(3) If a structure is to be repaired such that it is no longer an
unsafe substandard structure under the terms of this article, said structure
shall be brought into compliance with the provisions of the 2009 International
Property Maintenance Code adopted by the city. Except as outlined in (9),
repairs to such structures shall be completed and a certificate of occupancy
issued within a period not exceeding one hundred fifty (150) days from the
date of initiating a work program. Failure to obtain substantial completion, as
defined in the work program,within ninety(90)days from the date of initiating
said program or failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy within the one
hundred fifty (150) day period, the structure may be brought before the city
council for a condemnation order without further notice to the owner. Owner
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who initiates a work program hereunder shall agree that unless the structure
is brought into compliance with the 2009 International Property Maintenance
Code it may be immediately brought before city council for condemnation
order without further notice.
(4) Any vacant structure found to be an unsafe substandard structure,as
defined herein or substandard under article III, shall be posted as provided
in section 14-50 to prevent occupancy. It shall be unlawful for any person to
occupy, or allow others to occupy, a structure that has been tagged as an
unsafe substandard structure in accordance with this section. It shall be
unlawful for any person to violate or fail to comply with any provision of this
code. Each such person deemed guilty of a violation shall be punished by
a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars($2,000.00); provided,where such
fine is for an offense for which the state law imposes a fine, the fine imposed
by the municipal court shall be the same as the fine for each such like
offense under the state law. Each day any violation of any provision of this
code continues after due notice has been served shall constitute a separate
offense.
(5) All notices, as provided herein, shall be served by delivering same to
the owner or agent in person, or by mailing the same certified to the
residence or business address, if known, of such owner or agent, or by
posting the same in a prominent place upon such structure.
(6) If, upon hearing, the city council finds that the structure is in violation
of section 14-50 hereof, the city council shall order the structure to be razed
or repaired at such time and under such conditions as the city council may,
in its discretion, stipulate at said hearing. Such owner or his/her agent shall
forthwith comply with said order of the city council. Any owner or his/her
agent who fails to comply with such order within the time therein stipulated
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and punished as provided in this
code. If the owner obtains a permit and voluntarily demolishes his/her
structure under this program, such owner shall be exempt from payment of
the landfill disposal fee for the debris resulting from such demolition.
(7) If any such structure condemned by the order of the city council, as
provided herein, is not razed or repaired within the time and under the
condition specified in such order, the council may, at its discretion, proceed
to have the same razed and charge the actual expense to the owner of the
real estate or lot as shown on the tax roll. A statement of expenses incurred
by the city in the demolition and removal of such structure under this section
shall be mailed to the property owner shown on the tax roll at the time of
service. The statement of expenses shall, in addition to giving the amount of
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such expense, provide the date upon which such work was done, and
description of the lot or premises upon which such work was done. Payment
is due and is considered delinquent if not received by the city within thirty
(30) days. If payment is not made within ninety (90) days, the city's
authorized agent is hereby authorized to charge such costs and expenses
as a lien against the property upon which such structure was situated, and
upon all other property situated in the city belonging to the owner of such
structure.
a. The lien obtained by the city is security for the expenditures
made and interest shall accrue at the rate of ten(10)percent annually
on the unpaid balance due from the date of payment by the city.
b. The city may bring a suit for foreclosure in the name of the city
to recover the expenditures and interest due.
C. The statement of expenses or a certified copy of the statement
is prima facie proof of the expenses incurred by the city in doing the
work or making the improvements and of proper notices as required
by this article.
d. The governing body of a city may foreclose a lien on property
under this section in a proceeding relating to the property brought
under subchapter E, chapter 33, Texas Tax Code.
(8) Judicial review of council's order shall be governed by sec. 214 of the
Texas Local Government Code.
(9) Structures that have been tagged as an unsafe and/or substandard
structure, which may be of historical significance, shall be provided
reasonable time for repairs and/or restoration. In order to qualify under the
historical structure requirement, the structure must meet one (1) of the
following criteria:
a. Existing or proposed recognition as a national historic
landmark, or state historic landmark, or entry, or proposed entry into
the national register of historic places.
b. Identification as the work of a designer, architect or builder
whose work has influenced the growth or development of the city.
C. Embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail,
materials or craftsmanship which represents a significant architectural
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innovation or an outstanding example of a particular historical,
architectural or other cultural style or period.
d. The determination if a structure meets criteria b or c shall be
determined by the historic landmark commission.
e. The process for obtaining a historical designation will include
the submittal of an application to the planning division. An application
for an amendment to the zoning ordinance shall also be submitted
with the historical designation application. A letter to be included with
the application shall provide the necessary documentation that
supports at least one (1) of the above criteria. Additional information
may be submitted or requested by the city that may be appropriate to
support or verify the historical designation.
f. The property owner of a tagged structure that meets one (1)or
more of these criteria will be provided one (1) year from the date the
structure is tagged to substantially complete repairs, as currently
defined by the city, and one (1) additional year to obtain a certificate
of occupancy(CO), provided the city's historic landmark commission
approves a detailed work program outlining the work to be preformed
and a timeline for completion. If either one of these time frames is not
met, the structure may be razed.
Section 5.
That Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont is hereby
amended by adding Section 14-52.1 to read as follows:
Sec. 14-52.1. Standard for repair -- residential structure.
Standard for repair of a residential structure shall comply with Appendix J,
Existing Buildings and Structures,of the 2009 International Residential Code.
Section 6.
That Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont is hereby
amended by adding Section 14-52.2 to read as follows:
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Sec. 14-52.2. Commercial unsafe substandard structures.
All commercial unsafe substandard structures shall be repaired or replaced
to comply with the 2009 International Building Code and the 2009
International Existing Building Code as required for existing buildings.
Section 7.
That Chapter 14, Section 14-53, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14-53. Abatement of structures constituting a clear and present
danger to the public safety.
Notwithstanding all other provisions of this article, nothing herein shall be
deemed a limitation on the duty of the city to summarily order the demolition
of any vacant structure where it is apparent that the immediate demolition of
such structure is necessary for the preservation of life and property in the
city.
Section 8.
That Chapter 14, Section 14-54, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14-54. Enforcing officer--Powers and duties.
The building official or his or her designee, hereinafter referred to as
"enforcing officer," is charged with the duty of enforcing this article.
(1) Neither the enforcing officer nor any employee of his division
shall be financially interested in the furnishing of labor, material or
appliances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of unsafe
substandard structure or in the making of plans and specifications for
a profit unless such person is the owner of such structure.
(2) Neither the enforcing officer nor any employee of his division
shall engage in any work which is in conflict with his duties or the
interest of the department.
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(3) The enforcing officer shall enforce this article in the following
manner:
(a) The enforcing officer shall inspect or cause to be
inspected,when necessary,all structures of any kind which are
unoccupied or apparently abandoned, for the purpose of
determining whether any condition exists which renders such
place an unsafe substandard structure within the terms of
section 14-50.
(b) The enforcing officer shall inspect any structure about
which a complaint is filed by any person to the effect that a
structure is or may be existing in violation of this article.
(c) The enforcing officer shall notify in writing, by certified
mail,the owner and/or all persons having an interest, as shown
by the tax rolls of the city, in any structure found by the
enforcing officer to be an unsafe substandard structure within
the standards set forth in section 14-50. Said notice shall
state (i) a description of the structure; (ii) a statement of the
particulars which make the structure an unsafe substandard
structure; (iii) that the owner must repair or demolish said
structure; (iv)that any person notified under this subsection to
repair or demolish any structure shall be given reasonable
time, as provided in this code of ordinances, to do or have
done the work required by the notice; and (v)that the owner of
said structure shall appear before the city council to show
cause why said structure should not be repaired, removed or
demolished.
(d) The enforcing officer shall also file a notice of
declaration of unsafe substandard structure in the deed
records of Jefferson County, Texas. Such notice will provide
lawful notice to any proposed purchaser of the property that
the structure thereon has been declared an unsafe
substandard structure, may not be lawfully occupied, is subject
to demolition and may not be eligible for building permits
necessary to rehabilitate the structure.
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Section 9.
That Chapter 14, Section 14-55, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14-55. Assistance by other departments.
The enforcement officer is to seek the assistance of the fire department, the
health department, and the police department in order to effectively enforce
the terms of this article, and said departments are to assist the enforcing
officer in any way possible in said enforcement.
Section 10.
That Chapter 14, Section 14-56, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14-56. No utilities to vacant dwellings.
No water, gas, electricity, or sewer services shall be provided to any dwelling
unit or rooming unit found to be an unsafe substandard structure which is or
becomes vacant until such dwelling unit or rooming unit has been brought
into compliance with the provisions of this article.
Section 11.
That Chapter 14, Section 14-57, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is hereby repealed.
Section 12.
That Chapter 14, Section 14-58, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Beaumont
be and the same is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 14-58.Securing of unoccupied structures and method of securing.
(1) An owner or person in control of an unoccupied structure shall insure
that the building is in such condition that an unauthorized person cannot
enter into it through missing or unlocked doors or windows, or through other
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openings into the building. The City of Beaumont may secure unoccupied,
unsecured structures after the owner(s)fail to do so after reasonable notice.
A lien may be filed on the structures to assure recovery of the cost of
securing.
(2) An unsecured, unoccupied building is hereby defined to be any
structure that currently has no legitimate occupant or tenant and which has
missing or unlocked doors orwindows, or other unsecured openings into the
building through which unauthorized persons can enter. Any unoccupied,
unsecured building is hereby declared to be a danger to the public health
and safety.
(3) Whenever it is found that an unoccupied building is in such condition
that an unauthorized person can enter it through missing or unlocked doors
or windows or other openings, the city shall cause a written notice or"Notice
to Secure" to be given to the owner of the property as such owner appears
on the tax rolls of the City of Beaumont or to the person having the control
over the property. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given by
depositing the notice in the United States mail addressed to the owner at the
owner's post office address. If notice cannot be obtained by United States
mail or the owner's post office address is unknown, notice may be given by
publishing such notice at least twice within a ten (10) day period in a
newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County. If notice cannot be
obtained by mail or the owner's post office address is unknown, notice may
be obtained by posting the notice on or near the front door of the structure
The notice must contain the following information:
(a) An identification which is not required to be a legal description
of the structure and property on which it is located;
(b) The description of the violation of the municipal standards that
are present at the building;
(c) A statement that the municipality may secure the building
within thirty (30) days of the date of notice; and
(d An explanation that the owner is entitled to request a hearing
within such thirty(30)day period concerning any matter relating to the
municipality's proposed securing of the building.
(4) Compliance with the provisions concerning the securing of unoccupied
structures does not relieve the owner or occupant of the structure from the
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requirement to comply with other provisions of the "Unsafe Substandard
Structure" ordinance.
(5) If the owner requests a hearing about the structure, the municipality
shall conduct a hearing at which the owner may testify or present witnesses
or written information about any matter relating to the proposed securing of
the structure by the city. The hearing shall be conducted within twenty (20)
days after the day the owner files a written request for such hearing. The
hearing shall be before a hearing officer designated by the city manager for
such purpose.
(6) An owner who fails to timely comply with a notice to secure as set out
herein shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be
punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two
thousand dollars ($2,000.00). Each day's failure to comply after the
expiration of the notice period shall constitute a separate offense.
(7) If the owner fails to comply with a notice to secure, the city may order
the boarding up of all openings so as to prevent entry or the reasonable
securing of the structure by any other reasonable fashion and may assess
the expenses of such securing as a lien on the property as allowed by
section 214.0011(f) of the Texas Local Government Code.
(8) Method of securing unoccupied structures shall be governed by the
2009 International Property Maintenance Code Appendix A.
Section 13.
That, in all other respects, the use of the property herein above described shall be
subject to all of the applicable regulations contained in Chapter 30 of the Code of
Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, as amended.
Section 14.
That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause of 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
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ordinance, and to such end, the various portions and provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be severable.
Section 15.
That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the
extent of the conflict only.
Section 16.
That any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction,
be punished by a fine not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000).
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of
August, 2010.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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August 3,2010
Consider approving an annual contract for furnishing litter removal on the City rights-of-way
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TO: City Council
FROM: Kyle Hayes, City Manager )
PREPARED BY: Laura Clark, Chief Financial Officer U —
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2010
REQUESTED ACTION: Council consider award of an annual contract for furnishing
litter removal on City rights-of-way.
RECOMMENDATION
Administration recommends the award of an annual contract with Beaumont Products and
Services, Inc., (BPS), of Beaumont in the estimated amount of$135,407.
BACKGROUND
BPS is defined as a private not-for-profit State Certified Workshop. State Certified Workshops
encourage and assist disabled persons to achieve maximum personal independence by engaging
in useful and productive activities. Job programs are designed for disabled individuals and
marketed throughout the community. The State exempts political subdivisions from competitive
bidding requirements when contracting with a certified workshop.
BPS has been furnishing biweekly litter removal services on specified arterial streets since 1987.
BPS provides a crew of four(4) collection personnel and one(1) supervisor/driver, five(5) days
per week, excluding City holidays. BPS will be paid $14.08 per hour,per person worked. This
cost includes all labor, transportation, equipment, insurance, and litter disposal fees. The hourly
rate provides the City with the option of using the crews only when and where needed.
During the past twelve months, BPS has worked approximately 9,617 labor hours,removing
about 1,609.03 cubic yards of litter, at an estimated cost of$135,407.
The requested rate of$14.08 per hour is the same rate as for the previous year. A$1.00 per hour
increase was granted in July, 2009 due to the increased minimum wage.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funds are available in the Code Enforcement Division's operating budget.
RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Council hereby approves an annual contract with Beaumont Products and
Services, Inc.(BPS)for furnishing litterremoval serviceson arterial street rights-of-wayand
other specific areas at a rate of $14.08 per person, per hour worked.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 3rd day of
August, 2010.
- Mayor Becky Ames -
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