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Commission adopts ordinance replacing trench-maintenance fee with contractor bond for roadway repairs
Summary
The commission voted to amend city code to replace the trench maintenance fee with a trench-maintenance bond to ensure timely completion and improve accountability for repairs to streets and sidewalks disturbed by new construction.
The Birmingham City Commission approved an ordinance amendment on Dec. 1 that replaces the current trench-maintenance fee with a trench-maintenance bond requirement for contractors who disturb city right-of-way while connecting water or sewer lines.
City Engineer Melissa Coda explained the change is intended to streamline administration and ensure work is completed to city standards: "We're asking for the ordinance to be amended, to be able to say that it's…
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