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Engineering
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423 W. Ferguson, Tyler, TX 75702
P.O. Box 2039, Tyler, TX 75710-2039
Phone: (903) 531-1126 Fax: (903) 531-1185
Email: Engineering
Carter P. Delleney, P.E. - City Engineer |
About the Department Half Cent Sales Tax Board Right-of-Way Permits Projects Texas Landowner's Bill of Rights Traffic Engineering Engineering & Construction Standards Driveway, Sidewalks, Curb & Gutter Drainage Information
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Engineering Services |
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Tyler Engineering Services is comprised of Engineering, Half Cent Sales Tax Fund Administration, Traffic Engineering and Property & Facilities divisions.
Engineering Services staff provides executive and administrative management of the four departments. They provide planning, personnel administration, personnel development, records management, contract administration, major capital infrastructure maintenance, additions, and/or replacement activities as well as planning for the most efficient funding for same.
Engineering is responsible for capital improvement projects to ensure effective and efficient implementation of Half Cent. Engineering staff provides civil engineering design and construction oversight as well as providing design and construction oversight of maintenance and emergency repair projects of city streets, some drainage structures and concrete work in the right-of-way within the city limits.
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Half Cent Sales Tax Board Meeting Documents:
Meeting Minutes from December 13, 2011 meeting
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| Franchise Use of the Public Right-of-Way |
Texas cities have traditionally regulated the use of public Right of Way by utility companies through the use of a franchise, which covered customer service concerns, costs, fees, and actual use of the Right of Way.
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| Public Right-of-Way Use Easements |
Anyone other than City franchisees desiring to use a portion of public right-of-way or space for a private business or personal use must first obtain a right-of-way use license, easement, or similar permission from the City.
Applications for easements for right-of-way use that are permanent in nature, and for right-of-way use licenses that are temporary or for a limited number of years, shall be filed with the City Engineer. Such applications must include a drawing of the location, description of the type of use, length of time needed, and payment of the application fee.
Right-of-Way Use Easement – submit the completed easement form, site plan and payment to the City Engineer for review. (Please note that if the easement request is in a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) right-of-way approval must first be obtained from TxDOT prior to the City granting an easement.)
Anyone desiring to use a portion of public right-of-way or space for a social event, fund raiser, athletic event or similar event must apply to the Traffic Engineer. For more information click here. |
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Projects
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ENGINEERING PROJECTS 2010 - 2012
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Fire Station # 5 (#338)
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Pavement enhancement project
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Downtown parking structure
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Towne Park-Loop to SH 155 #111
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Earl Campbell- Loop 323 to SH 155 #110
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City Wide Miscellaneous Sidewalk - Sidewalk Improvements
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Cumberland Road (from Broadway Rd. to Old Jacksonville Rd.) - Construct New Roadway
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Traffic Signal-Old J'ville & Three Lakes Parkway #385
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| Traffic Signal Subsystem 2 (Broadway Ave, Fannin Ave, 4th St, 5th St, Troup Hwy, and Frankston Hwy) - |
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Traffic Signal Subsystem 5 (West Gentry) - Signal System Upgrade
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Traffic Signal Subsystem 4 (Palace, Glenwood, Erwin, Front, and Houston) - Signal System Upgrade
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Traffic Signal Subsystem 7 (Beckham Ave, 5th St, and Carol Ln) - Signal System Upgrade
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Traffic Signal Subsystem 9 (Troup Hwy and Loop 323) - Signal System Upgrade
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Broadway (at Eighth Street) - Pedestrian Upgrades at Signal
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Broadway (at Fifth Street) - Pedestrian Upgrades at Signal
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Broadway (at Fourth Street) - Pedestrian Upgrades at Signal
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Palace Ave. Improvements (MLK to 29th)
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The Texas Landowner's Bill of Rights applies to any attempt by the government or private entity to take your property. The contents of the Bill of Rights are prescribed by the Texas Legislature in Texas Government Code Sec. 402.031 and Chapter 21 of the Texas Property Code.
You can view the Landowner's Bill of Rights at this State of Texas website.
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Traffic Engineering is charged with the responsibility of roadway safety. Staff members promote the safe, convenient, and efficient movement of people, goods, and services throughout the City by planning, designing, installing, maintaining, and repairing all traffic control devices on city streets. For more information regarding Traffic Engineering click here.
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Driveway, Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter |
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Development Services now oversees permitting & inspection for all Residential & Commercial driveways, curbs & gutters and retaining walls. If you need an inspection you will need to call
903-531-1171.
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ARE YOU A CONCRETE CONTRACTOR? |
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If you are a Concrete Contractor and want to do concrete work in the right-of-way in the City of Tyler, you must be licensed with the Development Services Department. Please call 903-531-1171 for more information regarding licensing requirements and standard details.
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