Gallup_Municipal_ROW-Public_Easement_Work_Permit.pdf

The document is a Municipal Right-of-Way/Public Easement Work Permit from the City of Gallup, New Mexico, which provides detailed requirements and regulations for excavation and construction work within city rights-of-way. The permit outlines specific responsibilities for applicants, including submitting a traffic control plan, performing compaction testing, repairing pavement cuts, and replacing damaged concrete infrastructure. The permit requires detailed documentation, including an area sketch or drawing showing the work site and traffic control layout, and must be kept at the worksite at all times. The permit expires 90 days from the date of issue.

The document specifies various fees and penalties associated with the permit, including a minimum permit fee of $500 for commercial construction, $250 for residential construction, and $50 for noninvasive excavations. The city reserves the right to repair and restore street or alley surfaces if the applicant fails to do so, with the associated costs charged to the applicant. Liquidated damages of $100 per day may be imposed if streets or alleys are closed longer than 30 days. The permit also outlines detailed requirements for pavement cuts, backfilling, compaction, and moisture control, with potential penalties for non-compliance, including the city manager's ability to refuse future permits for repeated violations.