(A) In order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, all agencies, network providers, and public infrastructure contractors placing facilities or engaging in construction, excavation, encroachments, and work activities within or upon any public right-of-way must register with the city. Registration expires December 31. Registration shall include:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number(s) of the owner of the facilities to be located in the public rights-of-way, including the business name, assumed name, or trade name under which the agency operates or under which it has operated within the past five years. In the case of a public infrastructure contractor, the name, address, and telephone number(s) of the public infrastructure contractor and the name, address, and telephone number(s) of the developer for whom the public infrastructure contractor is working.
(2) The name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of the person(s) who will be contact person(s) for the owner.
(3) The name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of any contractor(s) or subcontractor(s) who will be working in the public rights-of-way on behalf of the owner.
(4) The name and telephone number(s) of an emergency contact for the owner who shall be available 24 hours a day.
(5) The name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of the person(s) who will be attending the utility coordination meetings for the owner.
(6) The name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of the person(s) who will be receiving plans of city construction projects on behalf of the owner.
(7) The name, address, and telephone number(s) of the person who will be responsible for receiving notification of abandonment issues on behalf of the owner.
(8) Proof of insurance as required by § 96.12.
(9) For agencies that are certificated telecommunications providers, a copy of the notice of approval issued by the Public Utility Commission of Texas that grants the certificated telecommunications provider a service provider certificate of operating authority (SPCOA) or certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN).
(10) The ordinance number of any franchise or license, if any, issued by the City of Ferris that authorizes the owner to use the public rights-of-way.
(B) Registration shall be a prerequisite to issuance of a permit. Each agency, network provider, and public infrastructure contractor shall update and keep current its registration with the city at all times.
(Ord. O-23-978, passed 7-17-2023)