Court approves special road indemnity agreement for Terracon to access Precinct 4 study site
Loading...
Summary
The court approved a special road indemnity and use agreement allowing Terracon Consultants Inc. to bring a single heavy vehicle to a Moore Station study site, with standard bond and permit conditions.
Henderson County Commissioners Court approved a special road indemnity and use agreement with Terracon Consultants Incorporated to allow one heavy equipment vehicle to access a site near Moore Station in Precinct 4 for geological study work.
A county presenter described Terracon as a geotechnical firm that will bring a single freight 18‑wheeler under the county’s standard permitting, bonding and insurance requirements. The presenter said Terracon will follow county rules for bonds and permits, and the bond will cover any road damage if an incident occurs.
County staff noted that some companies are bonded through state processes that cover each truck and that identifying the responsible party after damage can be difficult; requiring a company‑level bond and insurance makes it easier for the county to recover costs if the road is damaged. The presenter said Terracon will adhere to the county’s road rules and obtain necessary permits.
Commissioner Richardson moved to approve the special road use indemnity agreement with Terracon Consultants Incorporated for the listed County Roads in Precinct 4 and to authorize the judge to sign; Commissioner Spivey seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
The recorded motion authorized staff to require the bonds and insurance identified in the county’s standard special road use form; the court did not record a bond amount in the public discussion. The agreement covers the county roads named on the permit application and remains contingent on the company obtaining the permits and submitting the bond and insurance.
