1. Application. Prior to any street cut being made, and at least five days prior thereto, application in writing shall be made to the City Inspector for approval.
2. Appeal From City Inspector’s Denial. Any person aggrieved by a denial of the application by the City Inspector shall have the right to appeal within 30 days the decision of the City Inspector to the Public Works Committee of the Council.
3. Hearing and Determination. Upon receipt of the notice of appeal, which shall be in writing and delivered to the Clerk, the Public Works Committee shall meet and determine whether the decision of the City Inspector shall be upheld, modified, or reversed. The Public Works Committee shall meet within 10 days after receiving the appeal and make the determination provided for within three days after such meeting.
4. Appeal From Committee’s Decision. Any person who appealed from the City Inspector’s decision to the Public Works Committee, and who desires further review of the Public Works Committee’s decision, may appeal from that determination by filing a notice of appeal in writing to the Clerk within 10 days after the date that determination is made. The Clerk, upon receipt of the notice, shall notify the Mayor, who shall, within 30 days after receipt of the notice, call the Council together to review the determination of the Public Works Committee. The person appealing shall be notified of the time and place of the meeting of the Council and shall have the right to meet with the Council, either alone or through an attorney, and present arguments as to why the determination of the Public Works Committee should be overturned.
5. Rates and Charges. The Public Works Committee is hereby directed to set reasonable rates and charges for street cuts in the City and is further directed to establish such rates at least yearly and at other times as demanded by factors which, in the opinion of the committee, dictate that such rates be changed, altered, increased, or decreased. The rates shall not be final and binding until approved by the Council.