(a) From and after the effective date of this section (Ordinance 516, passed November 12, 1958), no land shall be accepted by the City as a public street or highway until the person offering the same submits, along with the request that the real estate be dedicated as a public street or highway, a certificate of title or a title insurance policy showing that the premises is free and clear of all encumbrances, except current taxes and special assessments, if any, building restrictions, zoning restrictions, easements and rights of way of record, and that the person who offers the real estate as a public street or highway has a right to convey and dedicate such premises. The title guaranty or title insurance policy shall be prepared by a recognized title company in the amount of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000) or in such an amount as Council may determine.
(b) The description in such title guaranty or title insurance policy shall be prepared and certified by a registered civil engineer.
(c) The cost of the title search and obtaining the title guaranty or title insurance policy and the premiums for the same, as well as the recording of the plat or deed, shall be paid by the person offering the premises as a dedicated public street or highway.
(Ord. 516. Passed 11-12-58.)