The Council believes it to be desirable and in the public interest to assure orderly municipal development and to provide for the safety and convenience of its inhabitants. To this end, all utilities as hereinafter defined shall be placed, constructed and installed underground. The ultimate goal of the City is to place all utilities underground. All costs associated with the requirements of this article shall be borne by the persons or companies owning or operating the utilities system.
(Passed 4-19-10.)