§ 97.069 DETERMINATION OF COST.

   The cost of repairs, preparation of notices and mailings, and associated fees to recover administrative and opportunity costs shall be as set by the City Council by motion or resolution in addition to any other applicable fines for violation of any portion of this chapter in accordance with § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.

   (A)   If repairs are conducted by the city, the cost to the excavator may not exceed the costs associated with the processing of the claim and actual costs of the labor, maintenance, materials, and equipment required to conduct the repairs. If the repairs are conducted on a private contract basis, the contract shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder.

   (B)   Operators of public utilities or an entity owning underground facilities may enter into a reciprocal agreement with the city to waive payment for damages as long as the notification requirements of §§ 97.061 and 97.064 of this subchapter are followed.

(Prior Code, § 97.64) (Ord. 1310, passed 8-8-2000; Ord. 1752, passed 4-14-2015)