Res 040-85 4/2/1985RESOLUTION NO. #4.
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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN UNWRITTEN OPERATING
PRACTICE REGARDING THE DEPTH OF COVER OVER
EXISTING OR NEWLY INSTALLED WATER OR SANITARY
SEWER LINES
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has water and sanitary
lines under the pavement structure throughout the urban area of the
City;
WHEREAS, certain policies have evolved with regard to the
manner in which these lines are installed and these policies are a
matter of operating practice;
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Highways and Public
Transportation and the City of Wichita Falls operate jointly on certain
projects;
WHEREAS, in some cases, City policy will be followed on
such joint projects, provided said policy is in writing; and,
WHEREAS, the Council desires to state in writing the operating
policy of the City with respect to the depth of cover required over a
water or sanitary sewer line under a pavement structure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The minimum depth of cover under a pavement structure for a
newly installed or a relocated water or sanitary sewer line shall be
twelve (12) inches between the bottom of the modified subgrade and the
top of the pipe. The trench for a new or relocated line shall be back-
filled with a suitable material compacted to 90% Texas Highway Department
Test Method 113-E modified proctor density. The minimum depth of cover
for an existing water or sewer line shall be twelve (12) inches between
the bottom of the modified subgrade and the top of the pipe.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 2ND DAY OF APRIL, 1985.
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