Permits for openings or excavations shall be issued only upon applications made in writing to the Clerk of Council and approval of the City Engineer. A permit shall be issued only after payment of a permit fee and furnishing security, as follows:
(a) A fee as established in Section 143.01(b)(6) shall be paid for each permit and a cash deposit shall be made for restoration and inspection according to a schedule of charges fixed by the City Engineer. If such deposit is in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000), a surety company bond may be furnished.
(b) The State, County, any department or division of the City or any public utility corporation holding a franchise from the City may obtain necessary street opening permits without payment, but shall be charged for necessary street restoration work, and inspections.
(c) A public utility corporation may be authorized by the City Engineer to do its own restoration work in connection with the opening of streets for maintenance and construction work, but shall be charged a sufficient sum to cover inspection costs.
(Ord. 14-1962. Passed 9-18-62; Ord. 2-85. Passed 2-5-85.)