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, designed to regulate excavation and construction activities within public rights-of-way. The permit outlines detailed requirements for contractors, utilities, and property owners conducting work that involves digging, cutting, or modifying public infrastructure, with mandatory provisions for traffic control, compaction testing, pavement restoration, and insurance coverage. Key requirements include submitting a traffic control plan, obtaining proper insurance (specifically a Section 107.25 of NMSHD 2014 Standard Specifications), completing work within 30 days, and providing a certificate of insurance naming the City of Gallup as an additional insured.

The permit establishes specific fee structures and penalties for non-compliance, with permit fees ranging from $50 for non-invasive excavations to $500 for commercial construction. Liquidated damages of $100 per day can be assessed if streets or alleys are closed beyond 30 days, and multiple violations can result in escalating fines from $100 to $500, with potential jail sentences for repeated willful offenses. The document also includes detailed technical specifications for excavation, backfilling, and pavement restoration, such as compaction requirements, moisture control, and density standards, emphasizing the city's commitment to maintaining infrastructure quality and public safety during construction and utility work.