HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 073-2003 Contractor Registration.pdfCITY OF ANNA
ORDINANCE NO. 73-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS PERFORMING
PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, IRRIGATION, AND CONSTRUCTION
DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES IN THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS:
PROVIDING FOR A FEE FOR SUCH REGISTRATION; PROVIDING FOR THE
REVOCATION OF A CONTRACTOR'S REGISTRATION; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALING AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE
CAPTION HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas ("City Council") has investigated and
determined that it would be advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of the City of Anna,
Texas to require the registration of contractors performing plumbing, electrical, mechanical,
irrigation, and construction debris removal and disposal services in Anna.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA,
TEXAS:
Section 1: Reaistration Reauired
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or business entity in the business of
contracting services which require, by State law or local Ordinance, a license to perform such
services, to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish
any plumbing, electrical, mechanical, irrigation, or private sewage disposal system in Anna,
unless such person, firm, corporation or business entity is the holder of a valid registration with
Anna. Such person, firm, corporation or business entity shall be herein designated Applicant or
Registrant.
B. Registration shall also be required for any person, firm, corporation or business entity
providing removal and disposal of construction debris services, including reproofing contractors,
in the City of Anna, Texas.
C. In extending the rights and privileges of such registration, Anna makes no statement of
the technical competency of those so registered, and no manner of license is proffered.
D. No permit to perform work on any plumbing, mechanical, electrical, irrigation, or private
sewage wastewater disposal system shall be issued to any person, firm, corporation or
business entity without prior registration; provided, however, property owners performing work
on their primary place or residence shall be exempt form the registration requirements.
Section 2: Application for Registration.
A. An Application for registration under this Ordinance shall provide to the Office of the
Chief Building Official the following information:
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1. The complete name, mailing address, and telephone number of the person, firm,
corporation or entity making application: if the Application is a firm, corporation or
business entity, there must be provided the name and private mailing address of a
principal of the firm, corporation or business entity who is authorized to bind the firm,
corporation or business entity in legal agreements. Each Applicant must also provide
the names of all employees authorized to obtain permits.
2. A copy of the Applicant's valid license, issued by the appropriate State board or
agency with the authority to issue licenses for that particular trade. In the case of
electricians, a Master license form another municipality may be accepted.
3. Proof of liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 or a bond in the amount of
$500,000.
4. Make, model, and registration number on all vehicles used in the removal and
disposal of construction debris.
5. Any other information deemed necessary by the Chief Building Official
Section 3: Transfer of Registration Prohibited.
No registrant under this Ordinance shall for any purpose allow its registration, by name or any
other identification, to be transferred to, assigned to, or in any manner directly or indirectly used
by, any person, firm, corporation or business entity other than the one to whom the registration
was issued.
Section 4: Reauirement to Update Information Provided under Section 2.
If a change occurs in the information previously provided by Registrant under the provisions of
Section 2 above, then Registrant shall provide written notice of the updated information to the
Chief Building Official within thirty (30) days of the change.
Section 5: Registration Fee and Renewal.
The fee for registration shall be Fifty Dollars ($50.00) and shall be submitted with each
application for registration. Registration shall expire annually on the date of the initial
registration and shall be routinely reactivated by the payment of a renewal fee if the application
information remains accurate. The fee for renewal shall be the same as for the initial
registration. No permits will be issued to a contractor whose registration has expired.
Section 6: Revocation of Registration.
A Registrant's privileges under this Ordinance may be revoked, temporarily or permanently, for
providing false or misleading information; failure to provide updated information within thirty
days of such change; failure to maintain trade licensure from the appropriate agency having
licensing authority; suspension of licensure; transferring or allowing another person, firm, or
corporation to use registration; failure to maintain certificate of liability insurance; conviction of
two violations to this or any Ordinance of the City of Anna within a twelve month period; or for
any conviction of illegal dumping.
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Section 7: Penalty for Violation.
Any person, firm, corporation or business entity violating this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty
of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therof shall be fined any sum not exceeding Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each continuing day's violation under this Ordinance shall
constitute a separate offense. The penal provisions imposed under this Ordinance shall not
preclude the City of Anna from filing suit to enjoin the violation. The City of Anna retains all
legal rights and remedies available to it pursuant to local, state and federal law.
Section 8: Repeal Provision.
All provisions of any Ordinance in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed: but such
repeal shall not abate any pending prosecution for violation of the repealed Ordinance, nor shall
the repeal prevent a prosecution from being commenced for any violation if occurring prior to
the repeal of the Ordinance.
Section 9: Severability Provision.
Should any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance be declared
unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it is expressly provided that any
and all remaining portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. The City of
Anna hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection,
clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses, and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
Section 10: Publication of Caption.
The caption of this Ordinance shall be published in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas and shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, on this the 22nd day of April, 2003.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
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