The franchisee shall be liable to the city for damage to city property, including but not limited to, any street, and any other cost incurred by the city caused by franchisee, any of franchisee’s facilities or by any person acting on franchisee’s behalf. The franchisee shall be strictly liable to city for any activity conducted pursuant to or in connection with the franchise. The franchisee’s strict liability shall extend to any consequential damages incurred by the city, and to any costs, including remediation costs, incurred by the city for control or abatement of any environmental condition, release of contaminants, remedial work or any fire or explosion resulting from any activity conducted by or on behalf of franchisee pursuant to the franchise.
(Ord. 1152, passed 5-17-11)