TO: Board of County of Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Nancy A. Bunt, Assistant County Administrator
David Schryver, Acting Public Works Director
FROM: Wendy S. Smith, Right-of-Way Permitting Adminstrator
DATE: December 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of Indian River County Public Works Department Standard Details and Policies
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BACKGROUND
Adoption of standardized construction details for work within Indian River County rights-of-way provides operational efficiency, fiscal accountability, and improved outcomes for the public. Standard Details establish clear, uniform technical expectations for commonly constructed elements such as sidewalks, driveways, culverts, and pavement, benefiting engineers, consultants, contractors, and the public.
The use of standardized details reduces design ambiguity, ensures transparency, shortens permit review timelines, improves inspection efficiency, minimizes construction change orders, and enhances cost predictability. These benefits support consistent project delivery while protecting County infrastructure assets and ensuring equitable application of standards across all projects.
ANALYSIS
The adoption of the Public Works Department Standard Details and Policies directly implements the intent of the existing Indian River County County Code of Ordinances, which requires that construction within County rights-of-way be designed and built in accordance with the current Florida Department of Transportation Design Manual and County-approved standards.
The proposed Standard Details do not amend the Code but instead provide supplemental technic...
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