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2021-0004HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY · LOCALSession 2021local legislationUNKNOWN
Local Impact

Approval of Plat and Bonds for Echo Park Development

Original title: 2021-0004: Approval of Plat and Bonds for Echo Park Development

January 15, 2021

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The Frame

What this does

This action establishes the legal framework for the Echo Park development's infrastructure, securing $347,614.66 in total financial bonds to ensure roads and utilities are built and maintained to city standards.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Echo Park developers

The developers must provide financial bonds and enter into agreements for the construction and maintenance of infrastructure.

Development Review Division

The division is granted administrative authority to accept infrastructure and release financial securities.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 15, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance approves the official land for the Echo Park development (formerly Yarbrough) and authorizes the city to manage construction bonds and infrastructure maintenance. It grants the Development Review Division authority to oversee the completion of roads, drainage, and utility systems.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This action establishes the legal framework for the Echo Park development's infrastructure, securing $347,614.66 in total financial bonds to ensure roads and utilities are built and maintained to city standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a performance bond in this context?
It is a financial guarantee provided by the developer to ensure that infrastructure like roads and drainage are built according to city requirements.
Who is responsible for inspecting the infrastructure at Echo Park?
The Development Review Division of the Development Services Department is authorized to inspect and accept these facilities.

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Administrative Delegation

The ordinance delegates significant oversight and financial release authority to the Development Review Division, reducing the need for future council votes on these specific maintenance milestones.

Connected Entities

organizationDevelopment Review DivisionDepartment responsible for reviewing development plansMap →
locationSection 23, Township 30, and Range 20Location of the developmentMap →
bill_numberSubdivider's AgreementAgreement for construction and warrantyMap →
personChairmanAuthorized to execute agreementsMap →
organizationEcho Park fka YarbroughName of the development projectMap →
organizationDevelopment Services DepartmentDepartment overseeing development activitiesMap →

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