ORDER NO. c6~77
POLICY FOR OBSTRUCTIONS
IN KERB COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WR1`
On this the ~Oth day of October^ 1'3'3'g, ~_rpon motion made by
Commissioner Williams, seconded 6y Commissioner- Let z, the
Co~_ir^t unanimously appr^oved by a vote of 4-~-Q~, the proposed
policy for obstr~_retions in Kerr Co~_mty right-of-way.
COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
MADE BY: Franklin Johnston P E
MEETING DATE: October 25, 1999
OFFICE: Road & Bridge
TIlviE PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) Consider Policy for Obstructions in Kerr County Right of Wav
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON)
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Franklin Johnston
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 10 minutes
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
Time for submitting this request for Court to asswe that the matter is posted in accordance with
Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, government Code, is a follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
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ROAD & BRIDGE
MEMORANDUM
TO:	Commissioners' Court
FROM:	Franklin Johnston, P.E.
DATE:	October 19, 1999
SUBJECT:	Policy for Obstructions in Kerr County Right of Way
Rehabilitation of County maintained roads often involves obstructions such as fences, utility lines,
buildings, wells, etc. in the right of way. Through the years the Road & Bridge department has
approached these issues in different ways. At this time we would like for the Court to consider
establishing a policy or some guidelines to deal with these issues. We ask that you consider the
following:
1. Road and Bridge will pay a surveyor to do the following:
A. Survey and set points to identify the right of way and points on the ground.
B. Prepare a plat showing obstructions in right of way and the legal owners of the property.
2. Once the surveyor has identified the right of way, obstructions, and ownership, the County Engineer
"-' will send a letter to the land owner that impediments are within the right of way and request they come
by our office to discuss what needs to be done. A copy of the letter will be sent to the commissioner
of the precinct to follow up.
3. If the landowner does not take any action on their own within 15 (fifteen) days, the County Engineer
will then notify the owners by certified mail to remove the impediments from the right of way within
30 (thirty) days. If the item has not been removed after 30 days or other arrangements made, the Road
& Bridge department or their contractor will remove and dispose of the obstruction. (See attached
sample letter)
4. Should the County require land to straighten or extend a right of way, the County might consider
fencing as quid pro quo for donation of property to the County. The legal transfer of the property will
be paid by the County.
fence policy
.ephone:830-257-2993 4010 San Antonio Hwy.
FAX: 830-896-8481 Kenville, Texas 78028 Email: kcroads~c~~lRC.com
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Fmtddin Johnstoq P.E. 4010 San Antonio Hwy
County Engineer Kerrville, Texas 78028
Leomrd Odom, Jr.
Road Adminshator
Truby Hardin
AdmuustrativeAssistant October 19, 1999
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FAX: 830-896-8481
Email: kcroads@ktc.com
CERTIFIED MAIL #
Owner
Address
City
RE: Fence in County Right of Way on McDonald Loop
This letter is to notify you that the Kerr County Surveyor has surveyed the right of way on
McDonald Loop and has determined that all or part of the fence which fronts your property,
is on the County right of way. See attached drawings for details.
We are planning road reconstruction on McDonald Loop, and you will be required to
remove or relocate your fence from County property.
We request that the removal or relocation of the fence be completed no later than 30 (thirty)
days from the date of this letter. If the fence is not removed or other arrangements made by
that date, the contractor will remove and dispose of the fence.
Call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Franklin Johnston, P.E.
Kerr County Engineer
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