City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: June 17, 2024
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Updated Encroachment Permit Application
RECOMMENDATION
Receive updated city encroachment permit application and provide any feedback or direction to staff.
BACKGROUND
Encroachment permits are issued by cities for construction or other “encroachments” in the public rightof-way. The term "encroachment" refers to use of public property by someone other than the city.
Examples include trenching and excavations, installing utilities, and replacing sections of sidewalk.
Contractors with appropriate licenses are required for any work in the public right-of-way.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
The current City encroachment permit is attached and has been used for many years. The application is very simple and does not ask for sufficient information regarding the proposed work including the applicant and the contractor who will perform the work.
The new encroachment permit application is attached. It has fields for the applicant to complete with significant more detail. Staff plans to use this new encroachment permit application as of July 1, 2024.
The cost for an encroachment permit for FY2024/25 is $139.10 per day.
In conclusion, the Council should receive the updated city encroachment permit application and provide any feedback or direction to staff.
AGENDA
ITEM
13 How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: Updating city forms improves staff’s efficiencies Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Mission.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing Yes X No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
ALTERNATIVES
The Council could direct staff to revise the new city encroachment application.
BUDGET IMPACT
There’s no budget impact related to this staff report.
CONCLUSION
Receive updated City Encroachment Permit application and provide any feedback or direction to staff.
Attachments:
1. Current Gonzales Encroachment Permit Application
2. New City Encroachment Application