(a) The City shall have the authority to maintain, repair, deepen, widen or clean any and all ditches, watercourses and drainage improvements within the City that either convey public water or have been deemed a nuisance, and such authority shall include the right of ingress to and egress from the ditch, watercourse or drainage improvement. Any existing waters of the State shall need prior approval and authorization from the Federal or State agency governing that waterway before changing the profile of said waterway. Prior to entry upon any property for purposes set forth in this chapter, the City shall provide fifteen days notice to the owner of such property of its intent to enter, and shall use its best effort to cooperate with the owner in accomplishing its purpose unless it is deemed an emergency by the City.
(b) No person shall interfere with, prohibit or obstruct the City or its agents in the exercise of this right.
(Ord. 133-16. Passed 12-27-16.)