The applicant shall agree in advance to commence and prosecute the excavation or other work and to fill such excavation in accordance with the permit, in accordance with laws and ordinances governing such work in the city and in accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer. The applicant shall remove all obstructions, materials and debris placed in the street or public place by the applicant and fill the excavation, all to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and within the time limit specified in the permit therefor. In the event the applicant fails to do so, the excavation may be filled in such manner, and any obstruction, materials or debris may be removed by the City Engineer at the expense of the applicant. The amount of all costs incurred by the city to fill the excavation and remove any obstruction, materials or debris shall be payable on demand to the City Engineer by the person to whom the permit was issued, and no further permit shall be issued to such person until such demand is paid in full. The decision of the City Engineer as to the cost of any expenses incurred by the city shall be final and conclusive.
(`78 Code, § 12.08.050.) (Ord. 3378 § 3 (part), 2023.)