Res 060-85 5/21/1985RESOLUTION NO.
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
urban system 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
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 minimum
depth of cover under a pavement structure for a new water or sanitary sewer
line shall be twenty-four (24) inches between the bottom of the modified
subgrade and the top of pipe. The trench for a new or relocated line
shall be backfilled 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 21ST DAY OF MAY, 1985.
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