[Amended 2-18-2020 by Ord. No. 2605]
A. 
No person, persons or corporation, county or private, nor any utility company, public or private, shall for any purpose open, tear up, excavate, bore, tunnel or drive under or in any way impair the surface or subsurface within the limits of the right-of-way of any municipal road without first obtaining a permit from the Borough's (for permit applications for Division Street, between Main and South Streets) authorized representative. The permit or copy thereof shall be displayed at the site during the duration of the work and shall be presented for inspection upon request of the Borough's authorized representative.
B. 
No permit shall be issued to open the pavement of any road which has been constructed or reconstructed for a period of five years from the date of completion of said construction except in the event of an emergency. No permit shall be issued to open the pavement of any road which has been resurfaced for a period of three years from the date of completion of said work except in the event of an emergency. An emergency is a situation which may result in harm to the public's health, safety and welfare or damage to public and/or private property.
C. 
Application for a permit shall be made in writing on forms as prescribed by the Borough and filed at least two weeks prior to the proposed commencement of any work. Plans, profiles and other details necessary to accurately depict the work to be performed shall be submitted with the application. When an opening is less than 100 feet long and municipal facilities other than road surfaces will not be affected, the Borough may waive the requirements for submission of plans. If the requirement for submission of plans is waived, a sketch attached to the application showing the proposed work and its exact location will suffice. Plans shall not be waived for applications on Division Street between Main and South Street.
(1) 
The Borough's authorized representative shall review the application and accompanying date. The applicant will then be notified as to any objections to the application, the amounts of application and deposit fees to be posted, and any conditions to be imposed on the application.
(2) 
When satisfied that the applicant has complied with all provisions governing the application, the Borough will issue a permit. No work shall commence until the date set forth in the issued permit. Except in the event of an emergency, the first day of work for which a permit is issued cannot be a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or eve of a legal holiday.
(3) 
In the event of an emergency, the two-week filing period may be waived by the Borough's authorized representative and the permit may be issued within a shorter period of time as may be deemed appropriate. If circumstances warrant, an oral application may be made and a temporary permit may be issued followed by a written application submitted within 48 hours.
D. 
The applicant must be a contractor, either corporate, individual or partnership, who will be actually engaged in the performance of the work under the permit and who will be directly responsible for the performance of the work, for the adherence of the work to the specifications, and for the safety of the public. The application shall be made for and on behalf of the owner for whom the work is being done and shall be countersigned by such owner. Permits will not be issued directly to private owners without specific approval of the Borough's authorized representative.
E. 
Prior to the issuance of a road opening permit which shall involve a sanitary sewer connection or repair or disturbance of the stabilization of a sanitary sewer, the applicant must first obtain the appropriate permit from the Somerville Sewer Engineer.
F. 
Division Street between Main and South Streets consists of an integrally dyed concrete with a custom stamp. The road is a multiuse surface that is unique to the Borough and to the region. The restoration of the road will be performed by the Borough using funds posted in an escrow account by the contractor/utility company unless the utility company or contractor can demonstrate that they can restore the surface to its original condition. The Borough will determine if the utility company and/or contractor can restore the road.
A. 
The Borough's authorized representative will not issue a permit unless the applicant has deposited, as security for faithful performance, a certified check made payable to the "Borough of Somerville," the amount thereof to be based on the deposit fee schedule as contained in the fee schedule herein provided. When the required deposit fee exceeds $10,000, the remainder may be in the form of a bond with surety satisfactory to the Borough. The applicant shall also pay, by separate money order or certified check, a nonrefundable application fee as set forth in said schedule and shall submit proof of self-insurance as set forth in § 150-7 of these general provisions and pay inspection fees.
B. 
Permits, application fees and deposit fees will not be required of person or corporations under contract to the Borough of Somerville to perform work in municipal roads within the limits of the contract. However, any person or corporation under contract to a municipality to install water lines, sanitary sewer lines, or any other facility shall comply fully with all provisions stipulated herein.
C. 
Application and inspection fees will, but deposit fees will not be required of any public utility, as defined in N.J.S.A. 48:2-13, which is subject to the jurisdiction and control of the Board of Public Utility Commissioners of the State of New Jersey when performing work with their own forces and which has filed with the Borough a continuing bond, approved by the governing body as to form and surety, and in the amount or amounts to be determined by the Board from time to time to guarantee the proper maintenance and restoration of the road or right-of-way areas to be disturbed. However, deposit fees for work performed on Division Street between Main and South Streets (i.e., work within the decorative concrete) shall be collected from the public utility. When the calculated deposit fee for a single project exceeds more than 1/2 of the amount of a continuing bond, a separate bond for that project will be required. The governing body may at any time decline to grant the issuance of further road opening permits under the continuing bonds and require the appropriate deposit of cash or certified checks to be furnished instead. However, any person or corporation under contract to a public utility to install, replace or repair any pipe, conduit or facility shall comply fully with all provisions stipulated herein.
D. 
In order for a utility company to avoid the requirement that its contractor comply with all the provisions of these specifications, the utility company may satisfy the requirement in § 150-5 by signing a standing agreement with the Borough of Somerville which provides the following:
(1) 
Depositing a $4,000 cash bond with the Somerville Borough Treasurer to be used by the Borough for emergency road repairs.
(2) 
In the event any monies are drawn against the cash bond, the utility company must immediately replace the sum withdrawn upon notification by the Borough.
(3) 
Comply with the requirements to provide insurance certificates for themselves and their contractors as required in these specifications.
(4) 
The utility company must have a representative on the job and/or site at all times, and have this representative serve as the liaison between the utility company and its contractor and be prepared to immediately implement and carry out the Borough's instructions, requirements and directives.
(5) 
The utility company must have access to its contractor day and night and provide the Borough with the telephone numbers for its field representative so that the Borough can contact this representative day or night, seven days a week.
(6) 
Post a standing bond in the amount of $500,000 to insure and guarantee restoration of the roads, compliance with the specifications and all the obligations set forth in his specifications and fee schedule for road opening permits.
(7) 
The standing agreement will be entered into on an annual basis and may not be renewed if the utility company has not complied with the terms in these specifications and the annual standing agreement.
A. 
The applicant shall notify the Borough's designee and the Borough Police Department at least 48 hours in advance of the actual commencement of any work. The applicant shall also provide the local Police Department with the names and night phone numbers of at least two individuals authorized to make emergency repairs to the road opening.
B. 
The applicant shall comply with all applicable statutes pertaining to notification of any person or corporation engaged in the distribution or transmission of manufactured, mixed or natural gas or synthetic natural gas, liquefied natural gas or propane gas in the area of the proposed road opening and ascertain from such person or corporation the location of all such gas lines or pipe lines within 200 feet of the proposed excavation. The applicant shall be solely responsible for ascertaining the location of all utilities and for the repair of same if damaged as a result of work for which the road opening permit is issued.
C. 
The applicant shall notify all property owners at least 48 hours in advance of any work which will interfere with access to their residence or place of business.
[Amended 3-20-2023 by Ord. No. 2700]
All permits issued under this article shall require the applicant to comply with the following:
A. 
All street patch repairs and/or trench restoration must use the infrared paving method pursuant to the most recent standards promulgated by the Borough so as to blend uniformly with the adjacent existing roadway. All backfilling and patching operations of any such excavation project must be supervised by the Borough Engineer or his/her designated representative to ensure compliance with the Borough's standards.
B. 
If blasting is required in the course of any excavation, it shall be done in strict compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
C. 
Restoration of any street foundation or surface shall not commence until the Borough Engineer or his/her designated representative has determined that settlement of the subsurface is complete and the area properly prepared for restoration.
D. 
Any contractor hired to perform a street excavation in the Borough shall provide proof that it is licensed with the State of New Jersey.
E. 
All materials and work shall be in accordance with Borough regulations, specifications, and details as required by the Borough.
[Added 3-20-2023 by Ord. No. 2700]
A. 
After the Borough has paved or repaved any street of the Borough of Somerville, no excavation permit shall be issued for openings, cuts, or excavations in said street for a period of five years from the date of such paving, subject to the exceptions described herein.
B. 
The Borough shall keep a list of all such streets subject to this five-year moratorium, which may be inspected in the Office of the Borough Engineer.
C. 
Prior to the start of any such paving or repaving work, the Borough Engineer shall notify each utility company of said work so any in-progress or contemplated excavations may be completed before paving is started. Such notice shall state that no excavation permit shall be issued for openings, cuts, or excavations in said street for a period of seven years from the date of such paving. The notice shall also provide those applications for excavation permits for work to be done prior to such paving or repaving shall be submitted promptly so that any work may be completed not later than 90 days from the date of such notification.
D. 
During such five-year period, the applicant must restore the street opening. Such restoration must include pavement restoration (milling and repaving) for the full width of the roadway to a distance of 100 feet around the area of the opening. Notwithstanding these requirements, the Borough Engineer may, in his/her sole discretion, waive the requirements of this subsection under the following circumstances:
(1) 
Where necessary, as determined by the Borough Engineer. For example, if there is an excavation on a small cul-de-sac of less than 100 feet in length within the Borough, or if such a distance will unreasonably interfere with an existing utility, the Borough Engineer may use his/her discretion in determining the overall distance of the restoration.
(2) 
If, in the judgment of the Borough Engineer, an emergency exists that makes it absolutely essential that the road be opened for purposes of a utility repair or replacement.
(3) 
When the owner(s) of a single-family residential property who actually resides in that property applies for a construction permit to convert from oil heat to gas heat.
E. 
In any circumstance in which the Borough Engineer waives the curb-to-curb and/or 100 feet requirements above, the Borough Engineer shall require that the street opening be patched and restored via infrared pavement repair technology so as to blend uniformly with the adjacent existing roadway.
F. 
For all streets that have not been paved within the last seven years, the applicant must patch and restore the street opening via infrared pavement repair technology so as to blend uniformly with the adjacent existing roadway. If the street opening to be trenched is greater than or equal to 50 linear feet, upon completion of same, the applicant shall restore (milling and repaving) the entire street surface from edge to edge, or curb to curb, for the full length of the excavation to the nearest intersection or as directed by the Town Engineer as described herein.
G. 
All sidewalks, when being restored or replaced as part of the operations hereunder, must also be restored pursuant to the Borough Engineer's standards.
H. 
The street surface shall be restored to the satisfaction of the Borough Engineer that it has been restored to its original condition.
I. 
Final pavement restoration time requirements. All excavations including final pavement must occur no later than 180 days following the temporary pavement restoration. It is common to have a temporary pavement in place for 90 days to determine if the original excavation has settled to the satisfaction of the Borough. If the temporary pavement is satisfactory after 90 days final pavement of the roadway must occur 90 days after the temporary settlement. Extension of time maybe authorized as a result of weather conditions. If the original excavation needs to be restored due to settlement failures, the contractor will have an additional 90 for final pavement restoration.
[Added 8-7-2023 by Ord. No. 2714]
All utilities shall be constructed with a minimum of four feet of cover to provide protection for the utilities in the event that future municipal road reconstruction, repair or modifications which necessitates excavation, undercutting, or installation of facilities in the area where the utility is located.
A. 
Traffic control, including but not restricted to signing and devices, shall be provided for all openings in municipal roads in accordance with standards described in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, latest revised edition.
(1) 
Construction signing will be installed 24 hours in advance of a multiday construction project and arrangements made for the Borough's representative to inspect same, before construction commences.
(2) 
Approved construction signing shall remain in place until the construction within the municipal right-of-way is complete and approved by the Borough.
(3) 
Existing permanent traffic control signing and devices, including guide rail, shall not be removed without the prior consent of the Borough Engineer.
B. 
No municipal road shall be closed to traffic without the prior consent of the Borough. The applicant shall submit the proposed detour plan and signing to the Borough for its review and approval. When approval from the Borough is obtained, the detour plan is to be submitted to the Borough Police Department for their review. The applicant shall also obtain all approvals and/or permits required by any other jurisdiction affected by the detour or the signing for same.
(1) 
Once approval to close a road has been obtained, the applicant shall notify at least one week in advance the Office of Emergency Management as to the dates the closing will be in effect.
(2) 
Traffic shall not be constricted on any municipal road without the prior consent of the Borough and the Borough Police Department.
(3) 
Work which constricts traffic on any municipal road will be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
C. 
The excavation shall be performed in accordance with U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. This includes but is not limited to the contractor/utility company/homeowner complying with OSHA confined space regulations and ensuring that the trench and/or excavation is properly braced/shored or sloped as specified by OSHA. The contractor/utility company/homeowner is responsible for the health and safety of their workers and ensuring that safe work practices (in accordance with OSHA) are followed.
A. 
The applicant shall indemnify and save harmless the Borough, its officers and employees from all suits, actions, or claims of any character brought because of any injuries or damage received or sustained by any person, persons, or property on account of or in consequence of any neglect in safeguarding the work; or through use of unacceptable materials in constructing the work; or because of any act or omission, neglect, or misconduct of said applicant; or because of any claims or amounts recovered from any infringements of patent, trademark, or copyright; or from any claims or amounts arising or recovered under the Worker Compensation Act, or any other law, ordinance, order or decree; and so much of the money due the said applicant under and by virtue of his work under this permit as may be considered necessary by the Borough for such purpose may be retained for the use of the Borough or, in case no money is due, his surety may be held until such suit or suits, action or actions, claim or claims for injuries or damages as aforesaid shall have been settled and suitable evidence to that effect furnished to the Borough; except that money due to the applicant will not be withheld when the applicant produces satisfactory evidence that he is adequately protected by public liability and property damage insurance.
B. 
Workers compensation and liability insurance shall be maintained in force during the life of the work under the permit by the applicant covering all employees engaged in performance of the work under this permit in accordance with applicable statute. As a minimum, the applicant shall carry the following kinds and amounts of insurance in addition to any other forms of insurance or bonds required under the terms of these specifications. When applying for a permit, the applicant shall file with the Borough Engineer/Planning Board Engineer a certificate from his insurance, showing the amounts of insurance carried and the risks covered thereby, or a copy of the required insurance policies. All insurance policies described herein shall contain a provision that the same shall remain in full force and effect for a period not to exceed two years after the last work under any permit has been completed and accepted by the Borough, and shall name the Borough of Somerville, its officers and employees as additional insureds.
C. 
The applicant and contractor shall maintain the following insurance and shall provide the Borough with a certificate of insurance reflecting the following forms of insurance and limits of liability as established by the Borough of Somerville on its application.
D. 
The applicant and contractor shall assume sole liability for injury to its employees and to any and all persons employed upon or in connection with the work hereby contemplated, whether by it or by any subcontractor, and for injury to employees of the Borough or to the public with respect both to persons and property. The contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Borough with respect to all claims for or relating to all of such injuries or any of them.
E. 
It is specifically agreed between the parties executing this permit that it is not intended by any of the provisions of any part of these specifications to create for the public or any member thereof a third party beneficiary hereunder, or to authorize anyone not a party to the requirements of this permit to maintain a suit for personal injuries or property damage pursuant to the terms or provisions of this permit.
Division Street between Main and South Street is an integrally dyed custom road surface that is custom stamped and has a custom finish. If the Planning Board Engineer accepts the credentials of the contractor, the performance specification to be used in repairing the road surface is stated below. Any proposed opening in the dyed custom concrete surface requires that these specifications be followed.
The Borough owns the custom concrete stamps. The contractor shall rent the stamps from the Borough at a cost of $500 per repair and provide the Borough a deposit of $15,000 for damaging or not returning the stamps.
The concrete shall conform to Section 903 NJDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction 2007.
THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION IS ADDED IN ADDITION TO THE SECTION 062:
All concrete used on this project shall be Class B concrete that is secondary reinforced with Buckeye UltraFiber500 or approved equal.
Buckeye Technologies, Inc.
1001 Tillman
PO Box 80407
Memphis, Tennessee 38108
Toll Free (866) 663-8999
Phone (901) 320-8480
Fax (901) 320-8619
Website www.ultrafiber500.com
E-Mailultrafiber500@bkitech.com
Product Guide Specification
FIBROUS REINFORCING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1
SECTION INCLUDES
A.
Alkali-resistant, virgin cellulose concrete reinforcing fiber.
1.2
RELATED SECTIONS
A.
Section 03300 — Cast-in-Place Concrete.
1.3
REFERENCES
Specifier Notes: List standards referenced in this section, complete with designations and titles. This article does not require compliance with standards, but is merely a listing of those used.
A.
ASTM C 94 — Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete.
B.
ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) AC217 — Acceptance Criteria for Concrete with Virgin Cellulose Fibers.
C.
ICC Evaluation Service ESR-1032.
1.4
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A.
Reinforcing fibers, at a minimum dosage rate of 4.0 pounds/cubic yard and meet ICC-ES AC217 as reported in ICC-ES ESR-1032.
1.5
SUBMITTALS
A.
Comply with Section 01330 (01 33 00) — Submittal Procedures.
B.
Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data, including mixing instructions, dosage rate, and fiber dispersion assessment procedure.
C.
Manufacturer's Certification:
1.
Submit manufacturer's certification that reinforcing fibers comply with specified requirements.
2.
Submit manufacturer's ISO 9001:2000 certification.
1.6
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Manufacturer's Qualifications: ISO 9001:2000 certification.
1.7
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.
Delivery: Deliver bagged reinforcing fibers in manufacturer's original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name, manufacturer, and weight of fibers.
B.
Storage: Store reinforcing fibers in dry area in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
1.
Bagged Reinforcing Fibers: Keep bags sealed until ready for use.
2.
Bulk Packaged Reinforcing Fibers: Install manufacturer's dispensing system in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to provide dry, watertight environment, when bulk packaged reinforcing fibers are loaded into dispensing system.
C.
Handling: Protect reinforcing fibers during handling to prevent contamination.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1
MANUFACTURER
A.
Buckeye Technologies, Inc., 1001 Tillman, PO Box 80407, Memphis, Tennessee 38108, Toll Free (866) 663-8999. Phone (303) 421-2533. Fax (303) 421-0212. Website www.ultrafiber500.com. E-mail ultrafiber500@bkitech.com.
2.2
FIBROUS REINFORCING
A.
Fibrous Reinforcing: "Buckeye UltraFiber 500" concrete reinforcing fiber.
1.
Material: Alkali-resistant, virgin cellulose fibers.
2.
Average Length: 2.1 mm (0.083 inch).
3.
Average Denier: 2.5 g/9,000 m.
4.
Average Diameter: 18 (0.63 x 10-3 inch).
5.
Count: 1,590,000 fibers/g (720,000,000 fibers/pound).
6.
Density: 1.10 g/cm3.
7.
Surface Area: 25,000 cm2/g (12,200 ft2/pound).
8.
Average Tensile Strength: 750 N/mm2 (110 ksi).
9.
Average Elastic Modulus: 8,500 N/mm2 (1,200 ksi).
10.
Fiber Spacing: 550 at 0.9 kg/m3 dosage rate (0.026 inch at 1.5 pounds/cubic yard dosage rate).
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1
MIXING
A.
Add reinforcing fibers into concrete mixture in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and ASTM C94.
B.
Add reinforcing fibers at a dosage rate of 4 pounds/cubic yard of concrete directly into concrete mixer at beginning of batch cycle. The reinforcing fibers shall be mixed at the concrete plant.
C.
Allow a minimum of 4 minutes at mixing speed in concrete mixer for full reinforcing fiber dispersion.
D.
Concrete shall be as specified in Section NJDOT Class B.
3.2
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.
Confirm uniform fiber dispersion throughout concrete in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B.
The concrete shall be intergrally dyed, "Smokey Blue" (Brickform color 650) or approved equal. The dry intergral concrete color (i.e. Powdered Color) shall be in compliance with ASTM C 979 and the application rate shall be 12.5 lbs. per cubic yard. When the concrete has reached the plastic stage desirable for imprinting, Brickform Liquid Release or approved equal shall be used between the texture maps and concrete to prevent sticking and concrete buildup. The location of the concrete to be stamped is depicted on the plans. Apply in temperatures between 55 degrees and 80 degrees F. Do not trowel or mix colorless bond breaker into plastic concrete surface. Press stamping mats in accordance with manufacturer's instructions into concrete that has reached plastic stage desirable for imprinting. Use the stamping mats to create patterns in concrete as indicated on the drawings. Once the concrete is stamped, the concrete shall be detailed to address all stamp imperfections and repair and minor cracks caused by the mats.
The integrally dyed concrete not stamped shall be scored at the control joints creating a "Tooled Joint Look" using an ultra-early entry concrete cutting saw and beveled blade. The 10'x10' pattern shall be "picture framed" using 3/8' "v" profile blade by Soft-Cut International, Inc. or approved equal. All control joints shall be between 2 and 2.66 deep (D/4 and D/3).
The scored concrete shall have a finish texture of "extra small veronica" texture as produced by Brickform or approved equal for the concrete located on the outside of the pedestrian crosswalk (Main and South sides of the crosswalks). The texture of scored concrete located on the inside of the crosswalks shall be coquina produced by Proline or approved equal. The concrete finished with the custom stamp shall have a finish texture of "extra small blue stone" as produced by Brickform or approved equal.
Upon completion of the stamp concrete detailing, the concrete shall be cleaned and all efflorescence, oil, dirt, wax, sealers and curing compounds shall be removed. The concrete shall be cleaned with a pressure washer and soaps and detergents shall not be used for cleaning. Dried residue on the surface will prevent the sealer from bonding. Acid washing shall not be performed. Once the surface is cleaned and dry for at least twenty-four (24) hours the concrete shall be sealed with Brickform Gem Cure & Seal 1315-350 VOC or approved equal. Gem Cure and Seal 1315-350 VOC shall be applied when the air temperature is within 45 and 85 degrees F., apply with a pump sprayer uniformly at a rate of 250-300 square feet per gallon, avoid heavy spray, puddling and over saturation. A second coat shall be applied after the first coat is tack free. Gem cure should be applied within 24-30 hours of concrete stamping but it is imperative to wait until all the water has evaporated from the concrete surface, even if it delays the curing for a short time. Applying the cure and seal over integrally colored concrete with excessive moisture at the surface may create discoloration, splotchy areas, blushing and uneven color- if this occurs it shall be the contractors responsibility to repair the concrete at no additional cost. The second coat shall be applied a minimum of seventeen (17) days after the first coat. If the sealer is applied seventy-two (72) hours or greater after concrete stamping, the second coat of sealer can be applied directly after the first coat has dried.
Prior to applying the sealer the Gem Cure & Seal the sealer shall be modified by the addition of Brickform Traction Grip (second coat only) and Brickform Matte-Magic (both the initial and second coat). Add the contents of the Traction Grip to each five-gallon of Brickform Gem Seal. The traction grip is an anti-slip micronized powder that adds texture to sealers. The Brickform Matte-Magic is a liquid, field added, flattening agent addition for the sealer. The original topcoat gloss is reduced based on the amount of additive used. A satin finish is desired, therefore, three to four 8 ounce units shall be added to each 5 gallon of sealer. A concrete mock up shall be performed to demonstrate that the concrete repair will match the color and finish of the surrounding concrete surface. The actual amount will be determined based upon the concrete mock up approved by the Borough.
Prior to sealing the concrete the concrete finish shall be enhanced with dark grey highlites color hardener as produced by Brickform or approved equal.
The Borough's authorized representative shall periodically inspect all road openings and the repair and resurfacing thereof for the purpose of determining compliance with any conditions imposed on the issuance of the permit and compliance with the specifications. The Borough may, upon the recommendation of its inspector:
A. 
Order a temporary stop to any road opening and order that the applicant perform or correct specified work in accordance with the directions of the Borough's authorized representative.
B. 
Order a stop to any work and revoke permit in which event the Borough's authorized representative shall complete, or cause to be completed, any work necessary to restore the road (See General fee schedule provisions, § 150-12B).
C. 
Correct, or cause to be corrected, any work after notification to the applicant by the local police or the Borough's authorized representative and the neglect or refusal of the applicant to make corrections as indicated (See general fee schedule provisions, § 150-12B).
D. 
Correct, or cause to be corrected, any work should the local police or the Borough's authorized representative be unable to contact the applicant or any of the applicant's representatives whose phone numbers appear on the permit application (See general fee schedule provisions, § 150-12B).
E. 
Take any other action deemed reasonable under the circumstances.
F. 
The fees to perform the road opening inspections shall be borne by the utility company/contractor who is performing the work.
Upon satisfactory completion and acceptance of all restoration work required under the permit the applicant shall post with the Borough a two-year maintenance guaranty. The maintenance guaranty shall be 20% of the deposit fee. Should the amount of the required maintenance guaranty be $10,000 or less, said amount will be retained from the deposit fee. Should the amount of the required maintenance guaranty exceed $10,000, the remainder of the amount may be in the form of a bond with surety satisfactory to the Borough. All maintenance bonds shall contain a provision that the same shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed two years after the last restoration work under any permit has been completed and accepted by the Borough.
The provisions herein set forth are designed as minimum requirements for the safety and welfare of the general public. However, if an applicant can demonstrate that, with reference to his application, the ideal enforcement of one or more of said provisions will exact an undue hardship, the governing body may permit such waiver or waivers as may be reasonable and within said general purposes.
A. 
The trench widths to be used to compute deposit fees for pipe sizes and/or depths not shown on the Trench Width Chart shall be as determined by the Borough's authorized representative. When it is not possible to use the Trench Width Chart and/or the fee schedules to compute the application fees and/or the deposit fees due to the nature of the proposed work, said fees shall be as determined by the Borough's authorized representative. (The Trench Width Chart may be found in § 150-15.1.)
B. 
In the event the Borough is required to make repairs to a road opening or is required to make arrangements for such work, the Borough is authorized to utilize the cash bond to pay for such work and the applicant shall reimburse the Borough for any cost in excess of the cash bond prior to further disturbance of the road.
(1) 
Should the need for Borough repairs to a road opening occur after normal working hours, minimum charges per the fee schedule will be in effect.
(2) 
In the event the Borough finds it necessary to file a claim against the applicant's surety, said claim must also be satisfied prior to the further disturbance of the Borough road by the applicant.
Application Fee (nonrefundable)
Road opening:
1.
Minimum fee
$100
2.
Each lineal foot of opening
$1.50
3.
Permit extension
$30
Deposit Fee: Division Street (between South and Main Streets)
1.
Deposit for the custom stamp forms (if sidewalk portion of the concrete surface needs to be repaired)
$15,000
2.
Rental of the custom stamps
$500
3.
Inspection/Construction Fee: Division Street (between South and Main Streets)
(a)
Surface Repair: If the Borough's representative determines that the utility company or contractor or their subcontractors are not qualified to repair the decorative concrete surface, the Planning Board Engineer shall determine the cost to repair the surface and the estimated fees shall be provided to the Borough by the contractor and/or utility company. The fees will be deposited in an escrow account and the Borough will perform the repair. Upon repair of the concrete the monies not used will be returned to the contractor/utility company. The estimated repair fee will include fees associated with inspection.
To be determined by the Borough.
(b)
Inspection of the repair (if the Borough determines that the utility company/contractor or their subcontractor are qualified to perform the repair). The estimated fee will be determined by the Planning Board Engineer.
To be determined by the Borough.
Deposit Fee: All Other Roads Other Than Division Street (between South and Main Streets)
All road openings:
1.
Fee for first 30 square yards opened or any part thereof
$750
2.
Fee for each additional square yard opened
$50
3.
Fee for disturbance of municipal facilities other than pavements, shoulders or lawn areas.
As determined by Borough.
The utility company/contractor shall incur inspection fees for the road backfill and repair, the fee will be determined by the Borough Engineer and estimated fees shall be posted by the utility company/contractor prior to issuance of the road opening permit.
To be determined by the Borough.
Tunneling under the road:
1.
Fee per linear foot of boring
$75
Daily Minimum Charges: Repair by the Borough of Somerville (other than Division Street between Main and South Street)
If the Borough is required to perform emergency repairs due to settlement or other adverse condition, the daily fees borne by the utility company and/or contractor is as follows:
(Regular Borough Work Day - 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Monday (7:30 a.m.) to Friday (4:00 p.m.)
Minimum charge
$1,500
Friday (4:00 p.m.) to Monday (7:30 a.m.)
Minimum charge
$2,000
Legal holiday eve (4:00 p.m.) to next work day (7:30 a.m.)
Minimum charge
$3,000
A. 
Paved roadway surfaces shall be saw cut vertically to the full depth of the existing pavement. The surfaces shall be cut in such a manner that lifting of pavement adjacent to the trench will not occur during excavating. Any concrete encountered shall be saw cut and all bars cut flush with the edges of the concrete. Roadway surfaces beyond the limits of the trench cuts shall not be disturbed.
(1) 
Backfill material shall meet the requirements of NJDOT, Designation I-5 or Dense Graded Aggregate (DGA) Base/Sub Base Course. Backfill materials shall be deposited in layers and compacted in such a manner and by such methods as to achieve 95% standard proctor density throughout the entire backfill. At no time shall the thickness of each layer exceed six inches. The bedding material around utility pipes shall be Class C material and meet the requirements of the NJDEP, NJDOT, pipe manufacturer and Borough.
(2) 
The trench opening shall be backfilled and paved as prescribed herein by the end of the working day. Exceptions to this provision will not be permitted except in the following instances:
(a) 
The applicant submits detailed plans with the application for a permit showing how the trench and surrounding area will be protected for approval by the Borough's authorized representative.
(b) 
When a trench must be excavated and left open due to an emergency, the trench and surrounding area is to be protected so as to allow for the safe passage of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The Borough Engineer must be notified as soon as possible so that a determination as to the need for additional safety measures can be made.
B. 
For road openings on a municipal road that has been resurfaced or reconstructed within the previous 10 years final pavement restoration and width will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Borough.
C. 
For openings in pavement where portland concrete pavements do not exist the trench backfill shall be compacted to a level three inches below the level of the adjacent paved surface. All adjacent paved surfaces of the trench shall be tack coated. A three-inch compacted thickness of HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) 19L64 or 19M64 Base Course shall then be constructed. After a minimum of six months, a saw shall be used to cut the pavement to its full depth in neat straight lines a minimum of one foot beyond the perimeter of the existing trench. The trench shall then be excavated to a depth of eight inches and all adjacent surfaces of said trench shall be tack coated. A six-inch (two lifts) compacted thickness of Bituminous Stabilized Base Course (HMA 19L64 or 19M64), and two-inch compacted thickness Bituminous Concrete Surface Course (HMA 9.5M64) shall be constructed level with adjacent paved surfaces.
D. 
For openings in concrete pavements or in concrete pavements overlaid with bituminous concrete, the trench backfill shall be compacted to a level three inches below the level of the adjacent paved surfaces. All adjacent surfaces of the trench shall be tack coated. A three-inch compacted depth of Bituminous Stabilized Base shall be constructed. After a minimum of six months, a saw shall be used to cut the bituminous pavement in neat, straight lines a minimum of six inches beyond the perimeter of the existing trench or to the nearest construction joint of the existing roadway if within two feet of the new trench. In the case of a concrete road that has not been overlaid, recutting the concrete will not be required if the original cut is satisfactory and remains undamaged during the course of the work. The trench shall then be excavated to a depth of nine inches and all adjacent surfaces of said trench shall be tack coated. A seven-inch (two lifts) compacted thickness of Bituminous Stabilized Base, and a two-inch compacted thickness of Bituminous Concrete Surface Course Mix No. 1-5 as specified by the Borough shall then be constructed level with the adjacent paved surfaces.
E. 
Where openings are made in unpaved shoulder areas, the trench backfill shall be compacted to a level six inches below the top of the adjacent shoulder surfaces. A six-inch compacted depth of Dense Graded Aggregate Base Course shall then be constructed. After a minimum of six months the shoulder area shall again be compacted and redressed with a compacted layer of Dense Graded Aggregate Base Course. Where existing or proposed manholes are located in disturbed shoulder areas, a minimum of two inches of Bituminous Concrete Surface Course (HMA 9.5M64) shall be placed eight feet on both sides of the manhole casting on six inches of Dense Graded Aggregated Base Course. The width of the pavement shall vary to the dimensions of the existing shoulder.
F. 
All openings beyond the shoulder areas shall be brought to grade with compacted backfill. After a minimum of six months a minimum thickness of four inches of topsoil shall be constructed in the trench area and seeded, fertilized, and mulched or sodded. Should a proper growth not be achieved, the area shall be refertilized, reseeded and remulched or resodded as necessary.
G. 
Tunneling may be permitted for the installation of conduits, along or crossing a municipal road. All voids created by tunneling shall be filled with concrete by an approved method.
H. 
Repair of Borough facilities other than pavements, shoulders or lawn areas, which are disturbed as a result of work performed under the permit, shall be as required by the Borough Engineer or his authorized representative.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall not comply with any order issued in accordance with the provisions hereof as provided herein or who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon complaint of the Borough Clerk or any other person and upon conviction in the municipal court of the Borough, forfeit and pay a fine of not more than $2,000 fine or any such person, whether he or she is an individual or a partner or officer in a firm or corporation, may be imprisoned in the County Jail for not more than 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the judge before whom such person may be brought. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
Chart For Trench Widths (In Feet) to Be Used to Compute Deposit Fees
Depth
(in feet)
4-inch pipe
8-inch pipe
10-inch pipe
16-inch pipe
24-inch pipe
36-inch pipe
48-inch pipe
60-inch pipe
0-6
4.0
4.0
4.5
5.0
6.0
7.5
9.0
10.5
6-8
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.5
8.0
9.5
11.0
8-10
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
7.0
8.5
10.0
11.5
10-12
5.0
5.5
5.5
6.0
7.0
8.5
10.0
12.0
12-14
5.5
6.0
6.0
6.5
7.5
9.0
10.5
12.0
14-18
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.5
10.0
11.5
12.5
18-20
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
9.0
10.5
12.0
13.0
20-22
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.5
11.0
12.5
13.5