(A) An appropriate construction installation/excavation license is required to install a service connection. Any person desiring a license shall apply in writing to the City Council, providing satisfactory evidence of the applicant’s qualifications. If approved by the City Council, the license shall be issued by a designated representative upon the filing of a bond and insurance as hereinafter provided.
(B) At the time of granting such installation/excavation license, a bond must be filed with the city by the person receiving the license, unless such installation/excavation licensee is excused therefor under this chapter, and said bond shall be in the sum of $10,000 conditioned upon the full, complete and satisfactory completion of every installation/excavation undertaken in connection with the installation for which the licensee undertakes.
(C) Prior to the issuance of the installation/excavation license, insurance coverage shall be obtained by the person requesting such permit, unless such installation/excavation licensee is excused therefor under this chapter, protecting against damage to property or injury to death to person, which policy or policies shall indemnify and hold harmless the city and all of its officers and personnel against any claims, demands, damages, actions or causes of action arising out of or by reason of the doing of the work or activities related to or incident to the license required herein and from any costs, disbursements or expenses of defending the same. The property damage insurance coverage shall be in the amount of $200,000 or more, and the public liability insurance for injury or death to person shall be in the amount of $1,000,000 aggregate for injury to each person. Proof of such insurance shall be filed with the city prior to the commencement of construction work and such policy shall provide that the city shall receive written notice at least ten days before any termination or modification of such insurance.
(D) Should the insurance coverage hereinbefore provided be inadequate in amount, then such person shall indemnify and hold harmless the city and all of its officers and personnel in like manner.
(E) The cost of a license for installation/excavation shall be set forth by resolution of the City Council. All licenses shall expire on December 31 of the license year unless the license is suspended or revoked by the City Council for any reasonable cause.
(F) The City Council may suspend or revoke any license issued under this section for any of the following causes:
(1) Giving false information in connection with the application for a license;
(2) Incompetence of the licensee;
(3) Willful violation of any provisions of this section or any rule or regulation pertaining to the making of service connections; and/or
(4) Failure to adequately protect and indemnify the city and the user.
(Ord. 2001-2, passed 4-10-2001)