ANNUAL GENERAL PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY (2)ANNUAL GENERAL PERMIT FOR
CITY OF CLEARWATER d/b/a 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 $4,000.00, 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 December 31, 2025.
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 all 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 PERMITTEE'S facilities and are attached hereto and incorporated
by reference herein.
This permit shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
This permit is valid through December 31, 2025.
PERMITTEE
Countersigned:
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
Bruce Rect Jen ' -r 'oirri
Mayor City Manager
Approved as to form:
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Michael Fuino
Assistant City Attorney
PERMITTER
By:
Gene Crosson Date
Attest:
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Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
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.(10), the
sufficiency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.
6. The provisions of all 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 PERM ITTEE'S facilities and are attached hereto and incorporated
by reference herein.
This permit shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
This permit is valid through December 31, 2025.
PERMITTEE
Countersigned.- CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
Bruce Rech r Jenn,46 KoirriE6,�
Mayor City Manager
Approved as to form: Attest:
Michael Fuino Rosemarie Call
Assistant City Attorney City Clerk
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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:
• REPAIR EXISTING FACILITIES
• RETIRE SERVICES
• 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.
ANNUAL GENERAL PERMIT USERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE
FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS NOTICE PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK
TO: ROWNOTIFICATIONPINELLAS.GOV
ANNUAL GENERAL PERMIT
OPERATIONAL STANDARDS
FOR MAINTENANCE 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
Good through December 31, 2025
ANNUAL GENERAL PERMIT USERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE
FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS NOTICE PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK
TO: ROWNOTIFICATION(a�PINELLAS.GOV
I. TYPES OF PERMITS FOR UTILITY WORK IN PINELLAS COUNTY
RIGHT-OF-WAY(ROW)
Exclusion Areas: This Permit does not apply to any work within the right-of-way of
Keystone Rd. between US 19 and East Lake Rd.; specific Utilization Permits are required.
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 as
defined in Exhibit A. All construction or maintenance of facilities must be accomplished
with the least disruptive technology resulting in the least amount of damage and disruption
of the right-of-way. All the activities will be in compliance with the Pinellas County code.
- 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.
- Contractor must provide a forty-eight (48) hour notice prior to commencing work at
rownotifcationApinellas.gov. Failure to do so may result in the revocation of the Annual
General Permit.
2. SPECIFIC UTILIZATION PERMITS - are required before work is to begin, where non-
emergency operations involve working within 5 feet of the edge of pavement or back of curb
as shown on Fig. 1. They are also required for infrastructure installation, bridge attachments,
major drainage and waterway crossings, or when pedestrian traffic will be impaired for
greater than 60 minutes.
- A Specific Utilization Permit is required for upgrading or installation of poles and
associated attachments.
- A Specific Utilization Permit is required for any tree proposed for removal.
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ANNUAL GENERAL PERMIT USERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE
FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS NOTICE PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK
TO: ROWNOTIFICATION(a)PINELLAS.GOV
3. EMERGENCY PERMIT
All emergencies must immediately be reported to the Public Works Department at
(727) 464-8900.
- Notification to the Pinellas County Regulatory Development Review Services
Division (727) 464-3394 must be initiated within twenty-four (24) hours to obtain an
after the fact permit for emergency work.
II. AREAS NOT EMBRACED BY THIS PERMIT
1. KEYSTONE RD between US 19 and EAST LAKE RD
- Specific Utilization Permit is required for work within this area.
III. OPERATIONAL STANDARDS FOR ANNUAL GENERAL PERMITS
1. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
- All activities in accordance with this agreement must conform to the U.S.
Department of Transportation's "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices"
(MUTCD) and the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) "Standard Plans"
120-600 through 120-670 (latest editions).
- A safe and easily accessible Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
paved or unpaved pathway for pedestrian, bicycle, and handicapped traffic must be
provided and maintained through the work zone for the duration of the construction.
If the pathway lies along a designated school walking route then the Permittee, or its
agent, must provide adequate supervision and/or guidance to the school aged students
as they traverse through the work zone.
- All construction of alternate or detour routes for pedestrians, bicyclists and
handicapped persons must meet the requirements of the FDOT "Standard Plans" 120-
660.
- No roadway will be closed without the prior written permission of the Pinellas
County Traffic Engineering 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 Traffic Engineering Division for approval prior to
commencement of construction. Appropriate work zone safety is to be followed at
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all times.
- All construction activities must include a traffic control plan in accordance with the
FDOT "Standard Plans" General Information for Traffic Control Through Work
Zones (Indexes 120-600 through 120-670).
2. CLEAR ZONE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
- No obstacles or impediments to vehicular or pedestrian traffic may be left in the
clear zone, as described in the "MUTCD" as a result of construction activities by the
permittee, or its agents. All work must be ADA compliant upon completion.
3. CLEARANCES
- All overhead installations must conform to clearance standards of the "National
Electric Safety Code", latest edition, (incorporated herein by reference), and all
underground crossing installations must be laid at a minimum depth of 30" below
grade, or at 36" below ditch bottom.
4. TRENCH SAFETY
- The Trench Safety Act (Florida Statutes, Section 553.60 et seq.) applies to
construction, operation, and maintenance.
5. WORK ZONE SAFETY
- Excavated materials must not be placed on sidewalks.
- Stockpiled materials must not restrict sight distances (i.e., not be greater than 3 feet
in height in the line of sight used by traffic).
- Work area and excavated material must be clearly marked and made safe to
vehicular and pedestrian traffic at all times per "MUTCD" Standards (latest edition).
- All applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
requirements must be satisfied.
6. RIGHT-OF-WAY RESTORATION
- All disturbed areas in the right-of-way must be sodded unless otherwise directed by
the County's Inspector.
- Vegetation, other than sod, must be restored to its pre -construction condition if
approved by the County's inspector. Excavated areas must be compacted to the
standards specified in Right -of -Way Compaction below.
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TO: ROWNOTIFICATIONPINELLAS.GOV
- Restoration of driveways and placement of sod must 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.
- The type of sod used to restore the right-of-way must be coordinated with the
adjacent property owner. Sod must be maintained and watered a minimum of 2
weeks or until it roots are established, whichever is longer.
- No stockpiling of material is allowed in roadway; all dirt and debris must be
removed from the job site upon completion.
- 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.
- The Permittee is responsible for handling all complaints regarding the construction
project.
- Trees must be protected as necessary per "Pinellas County Standard Details" Index
1111. Any tree(s) that are damaged must be replaced in accordance with Pinellas
County Land Development Code 138-3654 and replacement coordinated with the
County's Urban Forestry Section.
7. NPDES REQUIREMENTS:
- Approved land disturbing must include properly installed Best Management
Practices (BMPs) including erosion and sedimentation control measures prior to
commencement and must 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.
- The BMP's must 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 must 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.
- Pursuant to Pinellas County Code Section 58-245, the permittee is also required to
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ANNUAL GENERAL PERMIT USERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE
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TO: ROWNOTIFICATION(a�PINELLAS.GOV
notify the County's Division of Environmental Management (DEM) at 727-464-5060
or watershed@pinellas.gov immediately in the event of any impacts to the MS4
and/or surface waters.
- This permit does not apply to dewatering activities. A Specific Utilization Permit
and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Dewatering permit is
required. Dewatering must be reviewed and approved by Public Works prior to its
implementation and must be consistent with National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System ("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
https://floridadep.gov/water/stormwater/content/construction-dewatering-faq .
8. DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
- Drainage systems must be operational at all times, this includes ditches and storm
drains, underdrains, etc.
- If drainage filtration or underdrain systems are damaged, the County's Inspector
must be notified at (727) 464-8900 and the system must be repaired to working
conditions by the permittee.
9. DRIVEWAY
- When driveways are to be jack and bored or directional bored, no jetting air or water
shall be allowed.
- When driveway cuts are approved, they must be repaired from curb to sidewalk,
expansion joint to expansion joint or to a 5 -foot width of cut, whichever is least.
-Whenever an asphalt driveway cut is approved, the entire apron in the Right-of-way
must be resurfaced.
- Driveway cuts must be repaired per the Pinellas County "Standard Details".
- Coordinate the cutting of driveways with the owner prior to cut. All driveways must
be in passable condition at the end of each work day.
10. RIGHT-OF-WAY COMPACTION
- Compaction in the right-of-way must be in accordance with Pinellas County
"Minimum Testing Frequency Specifications for Roads, Storm Drainage, Utilities
and Sampling Procedures" (latest edition).
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ANNUAL GENERAL PERMIT USERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE
FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS NOTICE PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK
TO: ROWNOTIFICATIONPINELLAS.GOV
11. SIDEWALK
- This annual general permit does not apply when sidewalk removal is necessary,
or the use of the sidewalk may be impaired or closed for greater than 60 minutes.
A Specific Utilization Permit will be required.
- Sidewalks that are damaged as a result of work performed under this permit must be
restored to the pre -work condition or better. A Specific Utilization Permit will be
required to perform this work.
- When sidewalks are to be jack and bored or directional bored, no jetting air or water
shall be allowed.
12. GOVERNMENTAL SURVEY
- When governmental survey control points are subject to displacement, they must
first be properly referenced prior to disturbance. After construction is complete, the
control points must be reset to their original locations. All survey work on
governmental survey control points must be performed by a Florida Registered Land
Surveyor.
13. ONE CALL SYSTEM (Florida Statute Chapter 556)
- When digging is involved, the utility notification center SUNSHINE 811 (1-800-
432-4770) must be notified by the permittee two (2) full business days in advance of
construction. This notification does not satisfy the requirement for Permittee to
provide the County with forty-eight (48) hours' notice prior to commencing work.
14. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT
- Prior to beginning any work hereunder, Permittee must, through the FDEP Online
Contamination Locator Map and the Pinellas County GIS Map, first evaluate the
property herein as to any environmental risks. If after the start of any work herein
Permittee encounters any environmental hazard or abnormal conditions, Permittee
must immediately cease work and notify the County. Permittee may only resume
work upon written notification by County Director of Public Works or designee.
15. ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Pinellas County Technical Specifications and Standard Details can be found at:
https://pinellas.gov/engineering-technical-information-public-works-and-utilities/
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III. RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, INSURANCE AND
INDEMNIFICATION
1. HOLD HARMLESS
- Permittee releases and holds harmless Pinellas County and will cause any contractor
performing work on Permittee's behalf to release and hold harmless Pinellas County,
for any injury or damage resulting from Permittee's work in the Right -of -Way
pursuant to this Permit. Permittee agrees to indemnify, defend, and pay the cost of
defense for any claims, damages, injuries, and liabilities arising out of or related to
the work performed by or on the behalf of the Permittee pursuant to this permit, unless
such claim, damage, injury, or liability results from the sole negligence of the County.
2. INSURANCE
-Prior to permit approval, the Permitee shall obtain and maintain, and require any
contractors working for the Permittee to obtain and maintain, at all times during its
performance of the Agreement, insurance of the types and in the amounts set forth.
All insurance policies shall be from responsible companies duly authorized to do
business in the State of Florida and have an AM Best rating of A- VIII or better.
- The Certificate(s) of Insurance shall be signed by authorized representatives of the
insurance companies shown on the Certificate(s). The Certificate holder section shall
indicate Pinellas County, a Subdivision of the State of Florida, 400 S Fort Harrison
Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756. Pinellas County shall be named as an Additional Insured
for General Liability. A Waiver of Subrogation for Workers Compensation will be
required for Workers Compensation coverage.
- Required insurance shall remain in effect throughout the term of any permitted use
of the right-of-way. If any insurance provided pursuant to the Agreement expires or
cancels prior to the completion of the work you will be notified by CTrax, the
authorized Consultant of Pinellas County. Upon notification, renewal certificate(s) of
Insurance and endorsement(s) should be furnished to Pinellas County Risk
Management at InsuranceCerts@pinellascounty.org and to CTrax c/o JDi Data at
PinellasSupport@jdidata.com by the Permitee or their agent prior to the expiration
date.
- The limits shown below are minimum insurance requirements. County reserves the
right to increase insurance requirements for projects that have a greater risk exposure
as determined by Risk Management.
- The permittee shall furnish commercial general liability insurance, including but not
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limited to independent contractor, contractual, premises/operations,
products/completed operations and personal injury covering the liability assumed by
the permittee. Limits of liability for personal injury, bodily injury, including death,
and property damage shall be a minimum of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and
$2,000,000.00 general aggregate; coverage shall be on an "occurrence" basis. There
shall be no "explosion, collapse, or underground" exclusions allowed. Completed
- The permittee shall also maintain workers compensation insurance if statutorily
required by Florida law. Coverage shall include employers' liability limits of
$500,000.00 per person, disease, and disease limit.
-If permittee operates commercial vehicles on or around the right-of-way, permittee
shall maintain business automobile liability coverage with a limit of no less than
$1,000,000.00 per accident.
-If permittee will be digging in right-of-way, permittee shall carry contractors'
pollution liability coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence or
claim, and $1,000,000.00 annual aggregate.
Additional requirements:
- Each policy shall require that 30 days prior to expiration, cancellation, nonrenewal
or any material change in coverage or limits, a notice thereof shall be furnished by
certified mail as to material change in coverage or limits to risk management at the
address listed below in subsection (h).
-Permittee shall also notify risk management within 24 hours after the receipt of any
notices of expiration, cancellation, nonrenewal or material change in coverage
received by the permittee from its insurer and immediately send a copy of that notice
to Pinellas County Risk Management, 400 South Fort Harrison Avenue,
Clearwater, FL 33756.
- Companies issuing the insurance policies shall have no recourse against the county
for payment or premiums or assessments or for any deductibles which are the sole
responsibility and risk of the permittee.
- All policies shall be primary and non-contributory to any insurance or self-insurance
of county. The policy clause "other insurance" shall not apply to any insurance
coverage currently held by the county, to any such future coverage, or to the county's
self-insured retentions of whatever nature.
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-The term "County" or "Pinellas County" shall include all Authorities, Boards,
Bureaus, Commissions, Divisions, Departments and Constitutional offices of County
and individual members, employees thereof in their official capacities, and/or while
acting on behalf of Pinellas County.
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