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Savannah Beach, Georgia
November 10, 1975
The Regular Monthly Meeting of Savannah Beach City Council
was held this evening at 7:00 P.M. in the council room of City
Hall with Mayor Michael J. Counihan presiding and a quorum consisting
of the following Councilmen present: Richard DeLoach, Bob Davenport,
Edward J. Fahey, J. M. Agnew, Jim Bond and John Wylly. City
Attorney William H. Pinson was also present.
VISITORS and PETITIONERS: Mr. Fred de Borde appeared before
Council to voice his disapproval of the manner in which the
City's Beach Erosion Control Project was being handled by the
Corps of Engineers. He informed Council that, in his opinion,
the project will fall far short of the way it was originally
planned. He felt that someone should have been appointed by
Council to coordinate the work with the Corps of Engineers, he
stated, and this was not done. Mr. de Borde made specific mention
of the mishandling of the bid proposal by the Corps of Engineers
in regard to the use of the deductibles in bidding the project.
Mr. de Borde also stated that he was hoping that City Council
would back him with a committee to pursue this matter as he felt
there was sufficient evidence to show that the Corps of Engineers
was responsible for the major - problems being encountered with
the Project.
Councilman Bond informed Mr. de Borde that the State and
local assurors were liable for 51% of the cost of the Project and
the Federal Government responsible for the other 49% and since
the state did not come through with all their money the share
of the local sponsors (51 %) was likewise short. And, when the
bids came in there was enough money in the account at that time
without taking the deductions. Councilman Bond stated further
that he did not know where the error occurred but if we had gotten
all of our money from the State, we would have sufficient money
to finish the Project as originally planned and he did not feel
that Savannah Beach taxpayers should be burdened with the extra
expense.
Mr. de Borde replied that in his opinion the Corps of Engineers
had errored in their design, in their control and also in their
administration. At this time, Council took no action on Mr. de Bordes
request for a Council Committee to help him pursue this problem.
Next to appear before City Council was Mr. Tom Bradley, Jr.
who petitioned Council to remove the "No Parking" signs in the
area of his marina on Venetian Drive. Councilman Fahey replied
that at the time the request was made for these signs it was
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unanimously approved by Council and if this is to be changed,
Council will have to do it. It was brought out again that parking
on this particular curve constituted a hazard.
Mr. Matthew Doyle appeared before Council on behalf of the
Savannah Beach Chamber of Commerce to request a contribution from
the City to the Chamber from some of the money collected with the
new hotel - motel tax. Mr. Doyle stated the Chamber needed help
with brochures, road signs and the annual bike races. The actual
amount needed by the Chamber to help with these items, he stated,
was $3,600.00. Mayor Counihan informed Mr. Doyle that his request
would be considered later in this meeting.
The meeting was then formally opened by the Mayor for the
transaction of business legally presented.
The minutes of the meeting of October 13th were approved
as written.
COMMUNICATIONS: Under communications, the Clerk read a letter
from Mr. Nickie Alexander in which he requested that the monthly
garbage and refuse charge be discontinued when a seasonal business
closes at the end of the summer season. Councilman Fahey then
requested the Mayor to appoint a committee to look into this matter
to see if anything can be done about this matter and make their
recommendations to Council at its next regular meeting. In response
to this request, the Mayor appointed Councilmen Davenport, Wylly
and Agnew to this committee and asked them to look into the matter
and report back to them at the next Council meeting.
Bills of the various departments for the month of October
were approved for payment. A list of these bills as approved by
Council is attached to and forms a part of the minutes of this
meeting.
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER APPROVED FOR PAYMENT
Councilman Bond called attention to a typing error of a
bill submitted by Mock Plumbing Company and requested that it be
corrected.
Councilman Richard De Loach informed Council that the quarterly
meeting of the Chatham County Fire Chiefs Association was scheduled
for some time in the near future and since it was Savannah Beach's
turn to host this event he would like the authorization of Councilman
Fahey that Council authorize an expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $195.00 to cover the expenses of hosting this meeting. This
motion was seconded by Councilman Wylly and unanimously carried.
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Councilman J. M. Agnew informed Council that we recently
experienced a break -in at the Sewage Treatment Plant which pointed
out the need of a more secure building to house the tools and
supplies and suggested that a small concrete block building be
erected which could be accomplished for an amount of from $1,500.00
to $2,000.00. He then moved that the Water and Sewer Committee
look into the matter and if they feel it is necessary to erect
such a building that they be authorized to proceed provided the
cost does not exceed $2,000.00. This motion was seconded by
Councilman Fahey and unanimously carried.
Councilman Agnew informed Council that we now have a good,
sound Personnel Ordinance but we needed an Administration to carry
out its provisions on a day -to -day basis and since the City does
not have a position of City Administrator, such functions being
carried out by the City Clerk, it was his recommendation that the
duties of administering the Personnel Ordinance be delegated to the
City Clerk and that this combined position be designated as the
Clerk - Administrator of the City of Savannah Beach. To accomplish
this, the following Resolution was read for Council's adoption:
RESOLUTION
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Following the reading of this Resolution, Councilman Agnew
moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Davenport
and unanimously carried.
Mayor Counihan announced the next order of business the
request of the Savannah Beach Chamber of Commerce for a contribu-
tion from its Hotel -Motel Tax income in the amount of $3,600.00
to help the Chamber defray certain costs in connection with printing
new brochures, road signs and the annual bike races. Councilman
Davenport then moved that the $3,600.00 be appropriated to the
Chamber. The motion was seconded by Councilman Fahey. The ballot
was taken and the motion was lost by a vote of 5 Councilmen
against to 1 Councilman for and the motion to make this contribution
was not approved. -
City Attorney Pinson stated to Council that in a letter to
them dated November 5th, he submitted to them an Ordinance amending
our present Flood Control Ordinance. Mr. Pinson stated further that
this was after he had submitted an amendment, pursuant to in-
structions from Mayor and Council to Mr. Lally who is Director
of Flood Plains Management for HUD. The City Attorney explained
that it was necessary for the City to adopt this amendment in
order to continue our elegibility for Flood Insurance. City
Attorney -Pinson - said -.he had now. been 'informed that this "amending.
Ordinance -did meet all the.fequir.ements of the Federal Program.
He then read the following Ordinance:
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ORDINANCE
Councilman Fahey moved that this Ordinance amending our Flood
Control regulations be approved. The motion was seconded by Council -
man Wylly and unanimously carried. Councilman Agnew requested
a correction in the spelling of the word "to" in Section 16,
Paragraph (a),. line 5. The Ordinance was accepted as corrected.
City Attorney Pinson informed Council that we have been having
problems repeatedly with our present Sand Dune Ordinance which
was adopted at the insistence of the State Prior to our going into
the Beach Erosion Project. Mr. Pinson stated further that the
actual Ordinance which was adopted was one prepared by the State
and submitted to the City for adoption and had originally been
prepared as a bill to be passed by the legislature which failed
to 'pass as such. Mr. Pinson stated further that the Ordinance
has a lot of problems because of that for a local municipality
as far a administration is concerned, it being written for use
at the State level rather than at the local level. In order to
make this Ordinance more adaptable for City use, Mr. Pinson stated
that he would like a committee to be appointed to meet with him
and make proposed changes to be submitted to the State for approval
for the purpose of making it easier for the City to administer.
Mayor Counihan then appointed this committee consisting of Councilmen
Wylly and Agnew to meet with City Attorney Pinson and also any
other member of Council who wished to attend. In answer to a request.
from Mr. Burnsed, Building Official, that no action be taken until
after a meeting with Dr. Oertel and several members of the M.P.C.
which had beer.. called for next Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. Mr. Burnsed
said he would like the Mayor or some Councilmen or both to attend
this meeting with him, Mayor Counihan stated that with the approval
of the Council as a whole, these Councilmen or any member of
Council could attend the meeting with power to act. There were
no objections from Council on this action.
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Mayor Counihan then asked for some action on Mr. Fred de Borde's .
request for Council to review the Beach Erosion Project's plans
and specifications and back him in taking some action against the
Corps of Engineers. Councilman Fahey moved that a committee be
appointed to look into this with Mr.. de Borde. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Wylly. Mayor Counihan then appointed the Beach
Erosion Project Committee to meet with Mr. de Borde. All of the
Councilmen are members of this Committee.
The question of removing the "No Parking" signs which have been
placed by the City in the area of the curve at the intersection of
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Chatham Avenue and Venetion Drive was again brought before Council.
After more discussion on the matter, a motion was made by Councilman
DeLoach that these signs be allowed to remain where they are.
This motion was . seconded by Councilman Fahey. The vote on this
motion was as follows: two for the motion, two against the motion
and two abstentions. The tie vote was broken by Mayor Counihan
and he voted for the signs to remain and the motion for them to
remain was, therefore, carried.
With reference to the motion to contribute $3,600.00 to the
Savannah Beach Chamber of Commerce which was defeated earlier: in
the meeting by a vote of five to one,. Councilman Bond moved that
this motion be reconsidered. The motion to reconsider was seconded
by Councilman Fahey. The Mayor reminded Council that this motion
required a two - thirds affirmative vote to pass. The motion was
carried unanimously.
Councilman Bond then moved that the sum of $1,600.00 be
appropriated for the use of the Savannah Beach Chamber of Commerce.
This motion was seconded by Councilman Davenport and unanimously
carried.
Councilman Bond requested that Change Order No. 3 which has
to do with paving work in connection with the City's Sewage Intercepter
Project be brought up at this time for consideration and action by
Council. This request in its entirety was then read by the Clerk.
CHANGE ORDER NO 3
Following the reading of this Change Order Request, Councilman
Bond moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Agnew and unanimously carried.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
to the next regular or special called meeting.
CLERK OF COUNCIL
MAYOR
COUNCILMAN: Jfl PH M..— LaNFW DEPT: FINn1LrE
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING Nf1VEMBER 9,0. 1,975
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF nCTOBER. 1975 TO BE APPROVED
JAMES M. CARGILL
T. S. CHU
MORRISON CHEMICAL CO
SOUTHERN BEL TEL & TEL
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS
MILLER BECKMAN & SIMPSON
PITNEY BOWES
SAVANNAH GAS
XEROX
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS:
51.80
2.50
62.78
61.96
109.60
14.72
4,460.71
30.00
2.04
265.39
N.C.R. CORP 2,670.11
TOTAL $5,061.50
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COUNCILMAN: _BICHA.RD T, nFi nACH DEPT: FTRF
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING NfVE RFR 10 1975
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF _ficinauLt_a975 TO BE APPROVED
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
SAVANNAH ELEC & POWER
SAVANNAH COMMUNICATIONS
SOUTHLAND OIL
SOUTHEASTERN RADIO PARTS
T. S. CHU
ALL.MAKE & RELIABLE TYPEWRITER
STANDARD OIL
41.20
53.90
130.80
7.88
31.87
5.83
18.50
91.42
TOTAL $381.40
COUNCILMAN: „nu C, YLLY_, ,JR_ DEPT:
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1975
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1975
RECREATION - CERAMICS:
GALAXY CERAMICS
DOWN SOUTH CERAMICS
THE CERAMIC SHOPPE
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
BAKER & JARRELL ELEC
LUCY PATTERSON
RECREATION- MUSEUM:
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
RECREATION - VARIOUS
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
BRADLEY LOCK & KEY
CAPITOL FROZEN FOODS
COASTAL PAPER CO.
T.S. CHU
THOMPSON SPORTING GOODS
T. S. CHU
MORRISON CHEMICAL CO
REVENUE SHARING FUNDS:
W. J. BREMER
TO BE APPROVED
140.43
31.81
157.63
69.40
100.12
46.90
54.00
TOTAL $600.29
20.00
97.36
TOTAL 117.36
17.63
5.50
41.15
14.15
19.90
220.74
1.69
62.76
TOTAL 383.52
GRAND TOTAL $1,101.1
15.0.8
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COUNCILMAN: JAMES S. BOND, III DEPT: WATER /SEWER & WATER /SEWER
CONST.
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1975
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1975 TO BE APPROVED
WATER /SEWER DEPT.:
BEARINGS & DRIVES
BUTLER SUPPLY
COASTAL TRACTOR
CHERNE SCIENTIFIC
T.S. CHU
COASTAL CHLORINATORS
W.S. DARLEY
EZ AUTO PARTS
T. H GUERRY LUMBER
H & M FOUNDRY
HACH CHEMICAL
HERB ELECTRIC
JOHN MOCK
MARBUT CO
PAINT CENTER
RENT A TOOL, INC
SLOAN ELECTRIC CO.
STANDARD OIL
SEMMES HARDWARE
SHAW'S AMOCO
SAVANNAH BRUSH & CHEMICAL CO.
E. J. SOLOMON
PERRY'S SERVICE STATION
TEXACO
DAN VADEN CHEVROLET
TYBEE 66
.DICK'S WELDING SERVICE
HYDRO SOUTH
SOUTHLAND OIL CO.
TYBEE 66
MILLER, BECKMAN & SIMPSON
SAVANNAH ELECTRIC & POWER
SOUTHERN BELL.TEL & TEL
WATER /SEWER CONSTRUCTION:
THOMAS & HUTTON
THOMAS & HUTTON
APPRD ED
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17.84'
471.15-
151.57'
28.83'
63.72'
123.92'
97.48'
44.53
22.25
75.60
24.25
88.00
686.00
58.89
24.76
120.00
56.00
309.08
19.18
1.35
45.00
45.00
3.76
27.20
40.74
6.80
26.60
198.51
10.70
.15.21
1,219.14
1,041.64
86.03
1,500.00
167.90
TOTAL $;5:, 250.73
TOTAL $1,667.90
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COUNCILMAN: EDWARD J. FAHEY DEPT: POLICE & PARKING METERS
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1975
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1975 TO BE APPROVED
POLICE DEPT.:
AAMCO TRAMISSIONS
SAVANNAH GAS CO.
TRI -AN PHOTO
MORRISON CHEMICAL CO.
TRIANGLE DRIVE IN
SAVANNAH TIRE & RUBBER CO.
WILLIAMS STUDIO
HERB ELECTRIC
FRANK'S UNIFORMS
FARGO INTERNATIONAL
E Z AUTO PARTS
CHU'S 7 -11 MART
CAP'N CHRIS CRAB HOUSE.
BARRETT OIL CO.
BRADLEY LOCK & KEY
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
SAVANNAH ELEC & POWER
MILLER BECKMAN & SIMPSON
SOUTHLAND OIL
PARKING METER DEPT:
T. S. CHU'S
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
SOUTHLAND OIL
STANDARD OIL
332.00
8.22
13.32
6.98
44.65
159.50
10.30
78.90
367.00
4.60
29.28
29.86
1.90
1,293.56
4.00
120.62
126.90
3,473.75
71.58
TOTAL $6,176.92
1.84
23.30
38.02
54.85
TOTAL
118.01
COUNCILMAN: ROBERT DAVENPORT DEPT: D.P.W & SANITATION
DATE OF COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 1975
BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1975 TO BE APPROVED
D.P.W.:
DAN VADEN CHEVROLET
SAVANNAH TIRE & RUBBER
J C LEWIS FORD
KUTCHEY AUTO SUPPLY
FINCHER FORD TRACTOR
E.Z. AUTO PARTS
DOLLAR DIST. CO.
DEARING CHEVROLET
CHU'S 7 -11 MART
TYBEE 66
W. J. BREMER
MORRISON CHEMICAL CO.
STANDARD OIL CO.
MECO, INC.
SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
SAVANNAH ELEC & POWER
TYBEE GARAGE
DEACY WELDING SUPPLY
TYBEE 66
SANITATION:
TYBEE GARAGE
MERRITT AUTO SUPPLY
J.C. LEWIS
EZ AUTO PARTS
STANDARD OIL.
MECO, INC
44.50
7.50
226.43
19.78
66.89
17.94
71.90
11.34
.65
15.00
141.75
6.98
672.04
18.83
35.04
1,225.60
3.25
6.00
2.25
TOTAL $2,593.47
10.25
25.50
3.50
13.74
237.68
'18.82,
TOTAL 309.49.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Article 1, Section 2 of the City of Savannah
Beach Personnel Ordinance which was adopted by Council on July 14,
1975, provides that the City Administrator will be responsible
for the administration of the policies as outlined in the Personnel
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, an administrator for the Personnel Ordinance
is essential in .order to carry out the provisions on a day -to -day
basis as well as to keep the governing authority informed on new
State and Federal laws and regulations effecting City employees;and
WHEREAS, an administrator is also needed to supervise
personnel files, aid in the recruitment of capable personnel and
maintain the necessary performance records for the determination
of salary increments or increases for meritorious service; all
of which are to be performed under the supervision of governing
authority; and
WHEREAS, the City of Savannah Beach does not have the
position of City Administrator, all administrative functions
being carried out by the City Clerk.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the duties pertaining
to the administration of the personnel policy be delagated to the
City Clerk and that this combined position be designated as the
CLERK - ADMINISTRATOR of the City of Savannah Beach.
1975.
ADOPTED IN OPEN COUNCIL this 10th day of November
THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH
BY:
ATTEST:
E. M. Patterson, City Clerk
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O R D I N A N C E
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH,
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA, PERTAINING TO
SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
FOR SUB - DIVISIONS IN SPECIAL HAZARD
AREAS AND COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREAS
UNDER THE FLOOD CONTROL REGULATIONS.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Councilmen of
the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia, in re-
gular monthly Council duly assembled, and it is hereby
ordained by authority of the same that the flood control
Ordinance of the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island,
Georgia is hereby amended by adding a new section desig-
nated Section 16 which shall read as follows:
SECTION 16 - SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR SUB- DIVISIONS CON-
STRUCTED IN'SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
(a) No lot shall be approved for sub - division
that does not contain a suitable building
site of sufficient elevation to permit con-
struction utilizing a first floor elevation
to or above the applicable level of the
One - hundred Year Flood.
(b) Residential sub- division lots shall be pro-
hibited within special flood hazard areas
where the cost of providing governmental
services in the area would pose an unrea-
sonable economic burden.
(c) The location, elevation, and construction
of all public utilities and facilities such
as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems
and street, shall be in such a manner as
to minimize or eliminate damage by flooding.
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(d) All water and sanitary sewer systems shall
be designed to preclude infiltration of
flood waters into the system and discharges
from the system into flood waters..
(e) First floor elevation for all habitable
structures shall be at least the level
of the One- hundred Year Flood. Basements
are permitted in non - residential structures
if they are designed and constructed so
that they are flood - proofed to the level
of the One- hundred Year Flood. However, no
basements shall be permitted in soils whose
permeability meets or exceeds the minimum lo-
cal standards of permeability established
for installation of individual sewer dis-
posal systems.
FIRST READING:
SECOND READING:
ENACTED:
THE CITY OF SAVANNAH BEACH,
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
City Clerk
City of Savannah Beach
P. 0. Box 128
Savannah Beach, Ga. 31328
Gentlemen:
October 13, 1975
Reference: Replacement of Pavement vender
. Change Order # 3
The following information is furnished as requested:
1. To complete the paving for this project in compliance with Change Order
3 will cost a maximum of $5,000.00. See attached from the Contractor
2. In addition, Contractor quotes a price of $]00.00 for patching the parking
lot in front of the 7 -11 at US 80 and Jones. This is a seperate item
and is not part of this contract. The new patching will match the existing
paving.
Yours truly,
Warren B. Bell
Total Tcu; ..w t
Item No. Description Contract Cost EPA Part
69 Replace Paving, City Streets 0 $6.90 0 $6.90
Deduct 16,750 1. f. -$ 115, 575.00 -$ 115, 575.00
69A Replace Paving Along Sewers 0 $8.50 0 $6.90
Add 16, 000 I. f. +$ 136, 000.00 +$ 110, 400.00
69AA Replace Paving Along Laterals @ $5.05 @ $5.05
Add 1,800 1. f. +$ 9,090.00 +$ 9,090.00
Ineligible
68B Replace Paving, State Highways @ $15.35
Deduct 250 1. f. -$ 3,837.50
69B Replace Paving, City Streets 0 $6.90
Deduct 5,270 I. f. -$ 36, 363.00
69C Replace Paving Along Sewers @ $8.50
Add 4,600 1.f. +$ 39,100.00
69D Replace Paving Along Laterals @ $5.05
Add 1,120 1.f. +$ 5,656.00
Net Change This Modification +$ 22,558.00 • -$ 7,597.50
Present Contract Price, Total & EPA $ 1,394,295.00 $ 926,135.50
Proposed Revised Contract Price,
Total & EPA $ 1, 416, 853.00 $ 918, 538.50
Additional Time Required By .
This Change None None
ACCEPTED BY:
GRIFFIN CON TRUCTION COMPANY
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Signed
RECOMMENDED BY:
THOMAS & HUTTON ENGINEERING COMPANY
APPROVED BY:
THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAVANNAH EACH
Signed
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Title En•lneer
Title Ma or
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D e s c r i p t i o n o f C h a n g e s
C O N T R A C T M O D I F I C A T I O N
C h a n g e O r d e r R e q u e s t N o . 3
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a n d S a n i t a r y S e w e r s
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p a v e m e n t i s o l d a n d q u i t e b r i t t l e . B e y o n d t h e n o r m a l l i m i t s o f p i p e t r e n c h w i d t h s ,
t h i s p a v e m e n t h a s p r e v i o u s l y c r a c k e d a n d s p a l l e d a n d w i l l c o n t i n u e t o b r e o k - u p u n d e r
t r a f f i c l o a d s . T h i s c o n d i t i o n r e d u c e s t h e s e r v i c e a b i l i t y o f t h e r e m a i n i n g p a v e m e n t t o
a n u n s a t i s f a c t o r y s t a t e . " .
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