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Commissioners accept maintenance bond and substantial-completion for Homestead Hills subdivision
Summary
Walker County accepted a 10% subdivision maintenance bond and approved substantial completion for regulated improvements in Homestead Hills; the court also considered release of a construction bond and scheduled follow-up inspections.
During its June 2 session, Walker County Commissioners Court accepted a 10% subdivision maintenance bond for Homestead Hills Subdivision and approved a certification of substantial completion for regulated improvements, while noting a list of minor outstanding items to be monitored during the maintenance period.
County engineering staff said the submitted bond equaled 10% of original construction costs and is required before the county issues a release of the original model and substantial completion. Staff reviewed the developer’s as‑built surveys and engineer certifications, and conducted a field visit that found constructed detention basins functioning but with some areas where vegetation had not fully established.
Commissioners approved acceptance of the maintenance bond (bond number 101498510) and approved the substantial‑completion finding with the understanding that staff will follow up on outstanding punch‑list items during the maintenance period. The court also approved release of an earlier subdivision bond (bond number 101253538) tied to the development after inspection and staff review.
County staff recommended a six‑month follow‑up inspection (staff suggested six months; a commissioner said twelve months might also be appropriate) to confirm that listed items are addressed during the 10% maintenance window. The court carried the motions and directed staff to proceed with permit issuance and tracking consistent with the engineering letter dated May 28.
