(a) The applicant shall restore, at its own cost, Borough of Ellwood City - owned lands, roadways or rights-of-way used in its operations to the original condition just prior to the testing operations, free of damage, including ruts or any injury to landscaping. An excess maintenance agreement may, at the sole discretion of the Borough of Ellwood City, be required for any such testing operations. The applicant shall restore, at its own cost, Municipal authority - owned infrastructure including water and sewer lines, structures, facilities and related appurtenances.
(b) The applicant shall ensure that its operations will not interfere with the free and safe flow of traffic. When operations are immediately adjacent to the pavement, all equipment shall be parked and/or operated in one lane of traffic.
(c) The applicant shall notify the Municipal Manager/Secretary of any equipment to be operated on Borough of Ellwood City streets that will exceed the maximum posted weight limit or ten tons, whichever is greater, and obtain any special permitting required.
(d) Cables placed on the pavement within rights-of-way must be arranged so they do not create a hazardous condition or rumble strip effect. All cables must be securely anchored to the roadway with materials that will not damage and/or puncture the pavement. Nails, spikes, and similar materials used for anchors shall not be placed inside the pavement edge.
(e) Each testing crew performing work that impedes the flow of traffic, such as testing on Borough of Ellwood City streets or rights-of-way, shall be accompanied by a certified peace officer provided by the applicant. The applicant shall furnish at its cost adequate signs, barricades, flares, flagmen, etc., as necessary, to protect the traveling public.
(Res. 2013-8. Passed 5-20-13.)