Frequently Asked Questions
Construction Management
How do you handle a
dust complaint? If the complaint originates from a city project or ROW
permitted work, an engineering inspector will be requested to respond. Mud-tracking in the
streets is handled by the Police Dept. and onsite developments are handled by Development
Services.
What is Tempe’s policy on
"open-cuts" ? Tempe Engineering Policy A-012 states all utility
crossings must be bored unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
Detail T-455 shows how to prepare an
engineered utility bore. Open-cuts may be considered due to soil conditions, excessive
depth, limited right of way, or poor existing asphalt conditions.
What is your policy on accepting
bonds to guarantee completion of offsite requirements? We estimate the value
of remaining work and double the amount to determine the cash bond. Bonds must be cash or
cashier's check and will have a deadline imposed for completion. The money is returned
within 30 days of acceptance of the work.
Who is responsible for
replacing broken concrete sidewalk ?
City of Tempe has a concrete sidewalk replacement program
to help replace broken sidewalk that are located within the City right-of-way,
However, replacement of broken concrete sidewalk or driveway adjacent
commercial property is the responsibility of the respective property owner.
Property owners are also responsible for replacing broken concrete sidewalk on
private streets, private driveways or outside the City right-of-way.
This is a sample of questions asked every
day. Please submit your question via e-mail to:
jim_bond@tempe.gov
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