Title
2018 Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve staff's recommendations on the 2018 proposed topics to be addressed in the annual update of the Engineering Design and Development Standards and forward to the full Council for approval.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve staff's recommendation on the proposed topics to be addressed in the 2018 update of the EDDS.
Staff Contact:
Stephen Sperr, P.E., Assistant City Engineer, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8739
Presenter(s):
Stephen Sperr, P.E., Assistant City Engineer, Public Works Engineering
Background and Analysis:
The Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS) guide the design and construction of transportation, drinking water, reclaimed water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste collection systems. They are also the technical interpretation of the City's Comprehensive Plan and various utility master plans. The City Engineer is responsible for approving and administering the EDDS.
The EDDS are updated annually to:
o Implement Goals and Policies established in the City's Comprehensive Plan and other Council-approved plans such as the Downtown Strategy,
o Reflect changes to the Olympia Municipal Code (OMC), particularly Titles 12-18,
o Help implement policies established in approved Utility Master Plans,
o Address changes in equipment and materials,
o Enable the use of improvements in technology, and
o Clarify information and requirements described in the text and shown on standard drawings.
This year's update includes changes that are consistent with the Downtown Strategy recommendations.
The attachment summarizes the proposed changes, including why they are needed. A short presentation will be made on the proposed 2018 topics. The presentation will highlight a few topics of particular interest, including our public involvement and communication strate...
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