(A) Any person who, having obtained a permit as provided for in § 97.20 and who shall have excavated in, dug up, or disturbed the surface of any street, alley, or sidewalk in the city for the purpose of laying, removing, or repairing gas pipes, water pipes, or for any purpose whatever, shall upon the completion of the work replace the street, alley, or sidewalk in as good a condition as before the work commenced, and to the satisfaction of the Street Commissioner and the Common Council.
(B) Any person who shall have excavated in, dug up, or disturbed the surface of any street, alley, or sidewalk in the city, and who shall fail to replace the same in as good a condition as before the work was commenced shall be liable to the city for the sum of money as is necessarily expended by the city in restoring the street, alley, or sidewalk to its former condition, and shall further be liable for any and all damages that may result to any property owner or person which the city is required to pay. Should the Street Commissioner be required to repair and restore the street to its former condition, the Street Commissioner shall make and present to the Mayor and Common Council an itemized statement of the labor done and expense incurred in making the repairs. The Common Council shall deduct the amount of its costs and expenses for the repair or restoration from any allowances or claim of the person for work and labor done for the city, or from any money due them from the city for any other cause.
(‘67 Code, § 94.12(B), (C)) (Ord. 20, passed 3-24-05) Penalty, see § 97.99