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To amend ch. 24, art. I of the City Code by adding therein a new § 24-4 for the purpose of requiring the Department of Public Works to [conduct a study] produce a report of the conditions of all streets, roads, and bridges in the city and to provide [a] such report to City Council by no later than Feb. 1, [2019] 2020, and by no later than Feb. 1 each year thereafter. (As Amended)
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THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
§ 1. That Chapter 24, Article I of the Code of the City of Richmond (2015) be and is hereby amended and reordained by adding therein a new section numbered 24-4 as follows:
Sec. 24-4. Report required on the condition of all streets in the city.
The Department of Public Works shall [conduct a study] produce a report of the condition of all streets in the city and provide [a] such report to City Council by no later than February 1, [2019] 2020, and by no later than February 1 each year thereafter. The report on the condition of all streets in the city shall include the following:
(1) An assessment of the condition of the City’s streets in comparison with state and national standards. The Department of Public Works may use the latest assessment to provide this data based on an assessment being conducted every three years.
(2) An assessment of the adequacy of the City’s streets to handle the current and projected volume of traffic in comparison with state and national standards.
(3) A prioritized list of paving needs and repairs and the projected costs thereof arranged by Council District.
(4) An estimate of the cost of remediation for any identified deficiencies.
(5) A plan of action for addressing such deficiencies including estimates of funding required from City, state, federal, and other sources, and recommendations for policy changes as appropriate.
§ 2. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.