Legislation Details

File #: 26-115    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: First Reading
File created: 7/28/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/18/2026 Final action:
Title: AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 11 OF CHAPTER 1419, "ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION," AND AMENDING SECTION 1016.04(p) AND SECTION 1 OF CHAPTER 1419 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES. Brief Description: Staff would like to update Section 1 and add to new Section 11 which relates to new standards and regulations for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) method of construction.
Sponsors: Jeffrey L. Anzevino
Indexes: Engineering
Attachments: 1. Exhibit - Horizontal Dir Drill Schematic, 2. Exhibit A: Specifications Section 11 HDD 8-7-26 (for 8-18-26), 3. Exhibit B: Section 1 - Redlined 2026.08.11, 4. Ordinance No. 26-115
Related files: 26-21

Title

AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 11 OF CHAPTER 1419, “ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION,” AND AMENDING SECTION 1016.04(p) AND SECTION 1 OF CHAPTER 1419 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES.

Brief Description:   Staff would like to update Section 1 and add to new Section 11 which relates to new standards and regulations for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) method of construction.

Body

Legislative History

26-21 - Revised Section 1; 3/3/2026

Purpose & Explanation

Staff are proposing updates to Section 1 of the City of Hudson Engineering Standards for Infrastructure Construction to incorporate a key definition item.

In addition, staff are introducing a new Section 11 that outlines updated standards and regulations related to Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operations and measures to protect existing utilities. A fully edited version of the recommended changes to each section is attached.

Fiscal Impact

                       Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)

                       Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)

X                       Appropriation Not Required

Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?

                       Yes

X                       No

 

Recommendation

Suggested Action

Staff recommend the changes suggested to Section 1 of the City of Hudson Engineering Standards for Infrastructure Construction and the enactment of new Section 11.

Submitted by,

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer
Joe Andrassy, Project Designer