All persons handling street work, such as grading, regrading, filling and trenching or paving, and the like, shall give the Manager written notice in the event it becomes necessary during the work to remove, displace or change any water mains, pipes, fittings, meters, gates or other waterworks appurtenances that may interfere with the prosecution of such work, together with proof of insurance or other financial assurance, in an amount sufficient to restore or repair damages resulting from the street work. Where the amount of work to be done does not exceed the amount of $300, the notice shall be delivered not less than 48 hours before the services of the Utility Department are required. Where the amount of work does exceed the amount of $300, the notice shall be delivered not less than five days before the services of the Utility Department are required. Failure to furnish such notice shall make the person liable to the Utility Department in case damages should result from such failure.
(Ord. O2011-03, passed 2-7-11)