(A) All public utility companies desiring to install any public utility under any street or alley in the village shall auger/bore under the village streets for installation of the public utility. Cutting of a public street or alley by a public utility is prohibited unless written authorization by the village is obtained.
The public utility must notify the village superintendent prior to the auguring or installation of the utility and all open holes made as a result of such auguring must be properly barricaded and warning lights installed prior to the workmen leaving the area. The public utility must restore any excavations to the original ground condition upon completion of any installation.
(B) Open trench cutting of existing village streets or alleys shall be allowed for connecting a private sewer and water line to the existing village sewer and water system, but only under the following terms and conditions:
1. The superintendent of public works must be contacted for approval prior to the trench cut and shall inspect all cuts, backfilling, and surface patching.
2. The trench cut into the village street (asphalt or concrete) shall be saw cut prior to excavating.
3. For a period not to exceed five (5) years, the owner or contractor must deposit an escrow of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) cash (or cash equivalent, example: certified check and money order) with the village until inspected and accepted by the village. The escrowed funds or any portion of them may be used by the village to restore the trenched area. Further, the village may retain a portion of the escrow for future maintenance for an additional two (2) years. After the five (5) year period or acceptance by the village, whichever is earlier, any remaining escrow funds will be returned to the depositor. No interest will be paid to the depositor on the escrowed funds.
4. All openings made in streets and sidewalks shall be protected at all times in the following manner: Open holes or trenches shall not exist overnight, but must be backfilled and sufficiently barricaded with signal or warning lights prior to the work crew leaving the area for the day.
5. Compliance with the subdivision ordinance regulations and requirements for the installation of water and sanitary sewer lines and connections. (Ord. 1053, 11-14-2006)