Work must progress in an expeditious manner until completion in order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience to traffic. In the event that the work is not performed in accordance with the applicable regulations or ceases or is abandoned without due cause, or if the permittee fails to restore the surface of the street to its original and proper condition upon the expiration of the time fixed by the permit or otherwise fails to complete the excavation work covered by the permit, the City Engineer, if the City Engineer deems it advisable, may, after 24 hours notice in writing to the holder of the permit of intent to do so, do all work and things necessary to restore the street and to complete the excavation work. The permittee is liable for the actual cost thereof and 25% of such cost in addition for general overhead and administrative expenses. The city will have a cause of action for all fees, expenses and amounts paid out and due it for such work and will apply in payments of the amount due it any funds of the permittee deposited with the city and the city will also enforce its rights under the permittee's surety bond provided pursuant to this chapter.
('72 Code, § 650:68) (Am. Ord. 1995-779, passed 4-24-95) Penalty, see § 10.99