Emergency exception. All persons with facilities in the public right-of-way shall include the city in its list of those to be notified immediately of any event regarding its facilities that may be considered as an emergency. The owner of the facilities may proceed to take whatever actions are necessary to respond to the emergency, but shall apply for the necessary permits, pay the fees associated therewith and fulfill all requirements as set forth in this chapter within two business days after the occurrence of the emergency. These permitting requirements shall not apply if the repair is made within the hole of the permitted excavator. If the city becomes aware of an emergency regarding facilities, the city will attempt to contact the local representative of each facility affected, or potentially affected, by the emergency. The city may take whatever action it deems necessary to respond to the emergency, the cost of which shall be assumed and paid by the owner of the facility which occasioned the emergency.
(Ord. 715, passed 5-23-02)