Chapter 12.24
SIDEWALK SPECIFICATIONS
Sections:
12.24.030 Liability insurance.
12.24.040 Procedure, plans and specifications.
12.24.050 Application of chapter 15.06 SMC.
12.24.060 Violation – Penalty.
12.24.010 Compliance.
All sidewalks constructed in the city of Sumner shall be according to plans and specifications as provided or referenced in this chapter. (Ord. 2355 § 2 (part), 2011: Ord. 660 § 1, 1959. Prior code § 8.18.010)
12.24.020 Bond required.
A. Disturbance and Restoration of Existing Improvements. Work involving the disturbance and/or restoration of any existing street, alley, sidewalk, public place, or other improvement in the right-of-way shall require a street restoration bond as follows:
1. Street Restoration Bond. No permit shall be issued under the provisions of this chapter for any work involving the disturbance and/or restoration of any existing street, alley, sidewalk, public place, or other improvement in the right-of-way until the applicant therefor executes and delivers to the city a street restoration bond, or an assignment of funds in lieu of the bond, in the sum of $5,000, or 120 percent of the cost of the project, whichever is greater, with surety approved by the city treasurer conditioned on the faithful performance of the provisions of this chapter. The bond shall be conditioned that the applicant acting under the permit shall restore said street, alley, sidewalk, public place, or other improvement in the right-of-way to its former condition within the time specified by the city engineer or designee. Such bond shall further be conditioned to indemnify and hold harmless the city from any and all judgments, costs or expenses arising from injuries or damage to any person or property on account of such work. Such bond shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one year following final project approval.
B. Construction of New Improvements. Work involving the construction of any new street, alley, sidewalk, public place, or other improvements in the right-of-way shall require both a payment and performance bond and a maintenance and defect bond as follows:
1. Performance and Payment Bond. No permit shall be issued under the provisions of this chapter for the construction of any new street, alley, sidewalk, public place, or other improvements in the right-of-way until the applicant therefor executes and delivers to the city a bond, or an assignment of funds in lieu of bond, in the sum of $5,000, or 120 percent of the cost of the project, whichever is greater, the form to be approved by the city attorney, and with surety approved by the city treasurer conditioned on the faithful performance of the provisions of this chapter. The bond shall be conditioned that the applicant acting under the permit shall complete the street, alley, sidewalk, public place or right-of-way and/or other improvements as shown on the construction plans as approved by the public works department. Such bond shall further be conditioned to indemnify and hold harmless the city from any and all judgments, costs or expenses arising from injuries or damage to any person or property on account of such work. Such bond shall remain in full force and effect until final project acceptance by the Sumner city council.
See Chapter 1 of the Sumner Development Specifications for additional information regarding final project acceptance.
2. Maintenance and Defect Bond. After final project acceptance and prior to release of the performance and payment bond by the city, the applicant shall commence a two-year period where the improvements are maintained and operated free from defects. A cash or surety bond to be used at the discretion of the public works department to correct design and/or workmanship defects and maintenance deficiencies affecting public health, safety, and welfare shall be posted and maintained throughout the two-year maintenance period by the applicant. The amount of the bond shall be 20 percent of the actual construction cost of the public improvements. (Ord. 2709 § 1, 2019)
12.24.030 Liability insurance.
All contractors performing work within any existing city right-of-way shall have a valid permit covering the work and shall be currently licensed and bonded with the state of Washington and the city during the course of the work.
In addition to required bonds, all permittees or their contractors shall maintain a liability policy for the duration of the permit in the amount of not less than $1,000,000 for bodily injury liability (for each occurrence) and for not less than $1,000,000 for property damage liability (for each occurrence). Such insurance shall include the CG 20 12 endorsement naming the city of Sumner, its officers and employees as specifically named additional insureds, and the project site address and city project/permit number shall be included in the project description. The permittee shall not reduce or cancel the liability policy without 30 days’ written prior notice to the city. Permittees shall present the city with a certificate of insurance before the city shall issue any permit.
See Sumner Development Specifications and Standard Details Chapter 1 for additional information regarding insurance requirements. (Ord. 2355 § 2 (part), 2011)
12.24.040 Procedure, plans and specifications.
The procedure, plans and specifications for the construction of concrete sidewalks shall be as set out in the Sumner Development Specifications and Standard Details Chapter 6. (Ord. 2355 § 2 (part), 2011: Ord. 660 § 3 (part), 1959. Prior code § 8.18.030 (part). Formerly 12.24.030)
12.24.050 Application of chapter 15.06 SMC.
The provisions of chapter 15.06 SMC shall apply to this chapter. (Ord. 2355 § 2 (part), 2011: Ord. 1782 § 3, 1996. Formerly 12.24.075)
12.24.060 Violation – Penalty.
Any property owner who fails to comply with the requirements as set forth in this chapter shall be subject to the penalty provisions of SMC 15.06.070 and 15.06.110. (Ord. 2355 § 2 (part), 2011: Ord. 1782 § 4, 1996: Ord. 1327 § 1, 1986: Ord. 881 § 2, 1969: Ord. 665, 1959: Ord. 660 § 6, 1959. Prior code § 8.18.040. Formerly 12.24.080)