ANNUAL GENERAL PERMIT FOR CLEARWATER GAS SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITYANNUAL GENERAL PERMIT FOR
CLEARWATER GAS SYSTEM
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
THE COUNTY OF PINELLAS, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter
called the PERMITTER, hereby grants to City of Clearwater d/b/a Clearwater Gas System, 777
Maple St., Clearwater, Florida 33755, hereinafter called the PERMITTEE, a permit to construct,
operate, maintain, renew and/or remove on an annual basis within Pinellas County, natural gas
facilities as further described in attached Exhibit "A". All work is to be done in accordance with
Pinellas County's "Operational Standards for Annual General Permits" and is subject to the
following provisions and conditions:
1. The PERMITTEE has paid the Annual General Permit fee of $2,813.00, receipt of
which is hereby acknowledged. This permit creates permissive use only and the placing of
facilities upon County property pursuant thereto shall not operate to create or to vest any property
rights in said PERMITTEE.
2. This permit expires on October 1,2022.
3. Construction, operation and maintenance of such utility shall not interfere with
property and rights of prior occupant.
4. The construction, operation and maintenance of such utility shall not create
obstruction or conditions which are dangerous to the traveling public.
5. Subject to the limitations and protections afforded the Permittee under Section
768.28, Florida Statutes, The PERMITTEE does hereby agree to indemnify, defend and save
harmless the PERMITTER and all the members of its board, its officers and employees from and
against all losses and all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, recoveries, expenses,
attorney's fees and judgments of every nature and description, including claims for property
damage and claims for injury to or death of persons, brought or recovered against it by reason of
any act of negligence or omission of the PERMITTEE, its agents, or employees, except only such
injury or damage as shall have been occasioned by the sole negligence of the PERMITTER. With
respect to and in consideration for the indemnifications provided by PERMITTEE, the
PERMITTER has paid to the PERMITTEE the sum of One and 00/100 Dollar ($1.00), the
sufficiency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.
6. The provisions of alt applicable laws, statutes, County ordinances and operational
standards shall apply to construction, operation, and maintenance pursuant to this general permit.
7. In the event of construction, repair or reconstruction of County -owned facilities, the
PERMITTEE shall move or remove said utility installation at no cost to the PERMITTER.
8. The operational standards for Annual General Permits apply to the construction,
operation and maintenance of PERMITTEES facilities and are attached hereto and incorporated
by reference herein.
This permit shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
This perm executed '?_ c' -
PERMITTEE
Countersigned:
prank V. Hibbard
Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Laura Mahony
Assistant City Attorney
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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Jon P. Jennings
City Manager
Attest:
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Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
CLEARWATER GAS
ANNUAL GENERAL PERMIT
EXHIBIT A
All work will be within the confines of Figure 2 as depicted in the Utility Annual General Permit
Operational Standards.
INSTALLATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• NATURAL GAS MAIN INSTALLATION
• NATURAL GAS MAIN REMOVAL
• NATURAL GAS MAIN RELOCATION
• REPAIR EXISTING FACILITIES
• RETIRE SERVICES AND MAINS
• INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PASSIVE CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES (ANODES,
INSULATORS, ETC.)
• INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ACTIVE CATHODIC PROTECTION DEVICES (RECTIFIER
STATIONS, ETC.)
• INSTALL SERVICE TAPS ON EXISTING GAS MAINS
• INSTALL NATURAL GAS SERVICE LINES
• INSTALL AND MAINTAIN NATURAL GAS VALVES, REGULATOR STATIONS AND
TELEMETERING STATIONS
• INSTALL LOCATING STATIONS, TEST STATIONS, GAS MARKERS AND VENTS
• PERFORM FIELD INSPECTIONS FOR CONDITIONS AND LOCATIONS OF GAS
FACILITIES
• PERFORM MISCELLANEOUS MINOR MAINTENANCE RELATED WORK
NOTE: Effective October 1, 2010 all work within the Keystone Road right-of-way will require a
right-of-way utilization permit and will not fall under the Annual General Permit.
NEW: CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A FORTY-EIGHT (48)
HOUR NOTICE PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK. GO TO
ROWNOTIFICATIONOPINELLASCOUNTY.ORG
Pinellas
Canty
UTILITY
ANNUAL GENERAL PERMIT
OPERATIONAL STANDARDS
FOR WORK WITHIN
PINELLAS COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PINELLAS COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
ARTICLE V. UTILITY WORK
SECTIONS 154-300 THROUGH 154-310
Approved
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Kelli Hammer Levy
Director of Public Works
December 8, 2021
NEW: CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A FORTY-EIGHT (48)
HOUR NOTICE PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK. GO TO
ROWNOTIFICATIONAPINELLASCOUNTY.ORG
I. TYPES OF PERMITS FOR UTILITY WORK IN PINELLAS
COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY
Exclusion areas: Site-specific permits are required for Keystone Rd. between US 19 and
East Lake Rd.
1. ANNUAL GENERAL PERMITS are given for work that is beyond 5 feet from back of
curb (BOC) or edge of pavement (EP), as shown in Fig. 2. The Annual General Permit is a
permit issued by the County for certain routine, repetitive work not requiring a specific
utilization permit and may be issued or renewed for periods up to one year. This permit
covers regular and recurring activities and specifies exempted activities for each utility.
Exempted activities must obtain specific utilization permits. All construction or maintenance
of facilities shall be accomplished with the least disruptive technology resulting in the least
amount of damage and disruption of the right-of-way.
It is the Contractor's responsibility to document the existing condition of the Right-of-way
prior to beginning any work. Please notify the Area inspector of the deficiencies prior to
commencement. Failure to do so will result in permit holder being held responsible for
corrections that appear to be associated with the activity.
An electronic notification for all qualifying work proposed in the Right-of-way is required.
Failure to do so may result in the revocation of the Annual General Permit.
Contractor shall provide a forty-eight (48) hour notice prior to commencing work. Go to
rownoti fication(apinellascounty. org.
2. SPECIFIC UTILIZATION PERMITS - are required before work is to begin, where non-
emergency operations involve digging within 5 feet of the edge of pavement or back of curb
as shown on Fig. 1. They are also required for bridge attachments, major drainage and
waterway crossings, and major line or pipe extensions.
3. EMERGENCY PERMIT — All emergencies must immediately be reported to the Public
Works Department at (727) 464-8900.
An after the fact permit whereby notification to the Pinellas County Regulatory Services
Division (727) 464-3394 needs to be initiated prior to completion of emergency work.
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NEW: CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A FORTY-EIGHT (48)
HOUR NOTICE PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK. GO TO
ROWNOTIFICATIONPINELLASCOUNTY.ORG
II. OPERATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ANNUAL GENERAL
PERMITS
Exclusion areas: Site-specific permits are required for Keystone Rd. between US 19 and
East Lake Rd.
1. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
o All activities in accordance with this agreement shall conform to the U.S. Department
of Transportation's "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" ("MUTCD") and
the Florida Department of Transportation's ("FDOT") Design Standards Indexes 600
through 670 (latest editions).
o A safe and easily accessible ADA compliant paved or unpaved pathway for pedestrian,
bicycle, and handicapped traffic shall be provided and maintained through the work
zone for the duration of the construction area. If the pathway lies along a designated
school walking route then the Permittee, or its agent, shall provide adequate supervision
and/or guidance to the school aged students as they traverse through the work zone. .
o All construction of alternate or detour routes for pedestrians, bicyclists and
handicapped persons must meet the requirements of the FDOT Design Standards Index
660.
o No roadway shall be closed without the prior written permission of the Pinellas County
Public Works Transportation Division. At least 2 normal working days (Monday thru
Friday) advance notice is required. All maintenance of traffic plans are to be submitted
to the Pinellas County Public Works Transportation Division for approval prior to
commencement of construction. Appropriate work zone safety is to be followed at all
times.
o All construction activities shall include a traffic control plan in accordance with the
FDOT Design Standards "General Information for Traffic Control Through Work
Zones" (Indexes 600 through 670).
2. CLEAR ZONE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
o After construction is complete, no obstacles or impediments to vehicular or pedestrian
traffic shall be left in the clear zone, as described in the "Manual of Uniform Minimum
Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways" as a
result of construction activities by the permittee, or its agents. Utility poles and light
poles shall be located 2 feet behind the sidewalk when sufficient right-of-way and/or
utility easements exist. All work shall be ADA compliant upon completion.
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NEW: CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A FORTY-EIGHT (48)
HOUR NOTICE PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK. GO TO
ROWNOTIFICATION(c�PINELLASCOUNTY.ORG
3. CLEARANCES
o All overhead installations shall conform to clearance standards of the National Electric
Safety Code, latest edition, (incorporated herein by reference), and all underground
crossing installations shall be laid at a minimum depth of 30" below grade, or at 36"
below ditch bottom.
4. TRENCH SAFETY
o The Trench Safety Act (Florida Statutes, Section 553.60 et seq.) shall apply to
construction, operation, and maintenance.
5. WORK ZONE SAFETY
o Excavated materials shall not be placed on sidewalks.
o Excavated materials shall not restrict sight distances (i.e., not be greater than 3 feet in
height in the line of sight used by traffic).
o Work area and excavated material shall be clearly marked and made safe to vehicular
and pedestrian traffic at all times per the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
("MUTCD") Standards (latest edition).
o All OSHA requirements shall be satisfied.
6. RIGHT-OF-WAY RESTORATION
o All disturbed areas in the right-of-way shall be sodded unless otherwise directed by the
County's Inspector.
o Vegetation, other than sod, will be restored to its pre -construction condition if approved
by the County's inspector. Excavated areas will be compacted to the standards specified
in "Right -of -Way Compaction" below.
o Restoration of driveways and placement of sod shall be completed prior to excavation
starting in another area (job) by the same contractor. Exception to this rule may be
allowed where ongoing construction makes such restoration impractical.
o The type of sod used to restore the right-of-way shall be coordinated with the adjacent
property owner. Sod shall be maintained until it roots, a minimum water of 2 weeks.
o No stockpiling of material is allowed in roadway; all dirt and debris shall be removed
from the job site upon completion.
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NEW: CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A FORTY-EIGHT (48)
HOUR NOTICE PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK. GO TO
ROWNOTIFICATION(a_PINELLASCOUNTY.ORG
o Notify property owners regarding sprinkler systems, plants and mailboxes that may
be disturbed during construction, prior to disturbing them. Replace those items that
are damaged by permittee.
o The permittee shall be responsible for handling all complaints regarding the
construction project.
o Trees shall be protected as necessary. Any tree(s) that are damaged shall be
replaced in kind and replacement coordinated with the County's Urban Forestry
Section.
7. NPDES REQUIREMENTS:
o Approved land disturbing and dewatering activities shall include properly installed
Best Management Practices (BMPs) including erosion and sedimentation control
measures prior to commencement and shall be maintained during and after all land
disturbing and dewatering activities to prevent siltation and turbid discharges from
entering county -maintained storm sewers, adjacent wetlands, and surface waters.
o The BMP's shall remain in place until construction is complete and County
inspectors have determined the site has been properly stabilized. -Within 72 hours
of establishing final grade at the project site, the permittee shall stabilize exposed
surfaces to prevent erosion, siltation, or turbid run -off. -Failure to properly install
and maintain erosion and/or sedimentation controls or an illicit discharge resulting
from their failure is considered a violation of Sec. 58 of the Pinellas County Code
and could result in penalties of up to $10,000 per offense.
o Pursuant to Pinellas County Code Section 58-245, the permittee is also required to
notify the County's Division of Environmental Management (DEM) at 727-464-
5060 or watershed@pinellascounty.org immediately in the event of any impacts to
the MS4 and/or surface waters.
o Dewatering activities resulting in an off-site discharge not authorized by this permit
shall be reviewed and approved by DEM prior to its implementation and shall be
consistent with NPDES program requirements. Please be advised additional
permitting by other county departments or the state may be required. For
information on the state's construction dewatering regulations visit
haps ://floridadep. gov/water/stormwater/content/construction-dewatering-faq.
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NEW: CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A FORTY-EIGHT (48)
HOUR NOTICE PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK. GO TO
ROWNOTIFICATION(a PINELLASCOUNTY.ORG
8. DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
o Drainage systems shall be operational at all times, this includes ditches and storm drains,
underdrains, etc.
9. DRAINAGE FILTRATION SYSTEMS
o When drainage filtration systems are damaged, the County's Inspector shall be notified
at (727) 464-8900 and the system shall be repaired to working conditions by the
permittee.
10. TRENCH DEWATERING
o Trench water that is discharged into the road drainage system must be through an
approved filtration device. If contaminated groundwater is discovered during dewatering
operations, the permittee shall stop all operations and contact the Pinellas County
Regulatory Services Division at (727) 464-3394. The permittee shall be responsible for
meeting Federal, State, Regional and County water quality standards for all discharges
from the construction site.
11. DRIVEWAY CROSSINGS
o When driveways are to be jack and bored or directional bored, no jetting air or water
shall be allowed.
o When driveway cuts are approved, they shall be repaired from curb to sidewalk,
expansion joint to expansion joint or to a 5 -foot width of cut, whichever is least.
o Whenever an asphalt driveway cut is approved, the entire apron in the Right-of-way shall
be resurfaced.
o Driveway cuts shall be repaired per the Pinellas County Standard Construction Details.
o Coordinate the cutting of driveways with the owner prior to cut. All driveways shall be
in passable condition at the end of each workday.
12. RIGHT-OF-WAY COMPACTION
o Compaction in the right-of-way shall be in accordance with Pinellas County Minimum
Testing Frequency Standards.
13. SIDEWALK RELOCATION
o Where sidewalk removal is necessary, a site-specific right-of-way permit will be
required. The annual general permit shall not apply.
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NEW: CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A FORTY-EIGHT (48)
HOUR NOTICE PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK. GO TO
ROWNOTIFICATIONAPINELLASCOUNTY.ORG
o Where sidewalk removal is necessary or use is impaired for greater than 60 minutes, a
site-specific permit will be required.
o Sidewalks that are damaged as a result of work performed under this permit must be
restored to the pre -work condition or better.
14. GOVERNMENTAL SURVEY
o When governmental survey control points are subject to displacement, they shall first be
properly referenced prior to disturbance. After construction is complete, the control
points shall be reset to their original locations. All survey work on governmental survey
control points shall be performed by a Florida Registered Land Surveyor.
15. ONE CALL SYSTEM
o When digging is involved, the utility notification center (SUNSHINE STATE ONE
CALL OF FLORIDA, INC. at 811) shall be notified by the permittee not less than 48
hours or more than 5 days prior to construction.
16. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT
o Prior to beginning any work hereunder, Permittee shall, through the State of Florida's
Department of Environmental Protection Online Contamination Locator Map and the
Pinellas County GIS Map, first evaluate the property herein as to any environmental
risks. If subsequent to the start of any work herein Permittee encounters any
environmental hazard or abnormal conditions, Permittee shall immediately cease work
and notify the County. Permittee may only resume work upon written notification by
County.
17. AS -BUILT DRAWING
o As -built drawings shall be provided for any impacts or modifications to County facilities.
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