(A) Agency, network provider, public infrastructure contractor responsibility. The agency, network provider, or public infrastructure contractor shall be fully responsible for the cost and actual performance of all work in the public rights-of-way. The agency, network provider, or public infrastructure contractor shall do all work in conformance with any and all engineering regulations, construction specifications, and design standards adopted by the city. These standards shall apply to all work in the public rights-of-way unless otherwise indicated in the permit.
(B) All restoration shall result in a work site condition equal to or better than the condition in which the site existed prior to construction. Restoration must be approved by the City Engineer. In addition to the regulations, specifications, and standards referred to in division (A), the following provisions shall apply to work in the public rights-of-way of the city:
(1) Restoration must be to the reasonable satisfaction of the City Engineer and the property owner. The restoration shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) Replacing all ground cover with the type of ground cover damaged during work or better by sodding, as directed by the city;
(b) Installation of all manholes and handholes, as required;
(c) Backfilling of all bore pits, potholes, trenches or any other holes which must be done within seven business days after excavation of the bore pits, potholes, trenches or other holes, unless other safety requirements are approved by the City Engineer;
(d) Leveling of all trenches and backhoe lines;
(e) Restoration of excavation site to city specifications;
(f) Restoration of all landscaping, trees, shrubs, ground cover, and sprinkler systems; and
(g) Repairing and replacing existing erosion control devices that have been damaged or destroyed as a part of the work.
(2) All locate flags shall be removed during the clean-up process by the agency, network provider, or public infrastructure contractor at the completion of the work.
(3) Restoration must be made in a timely manner as agreed upon by the City Engineer and the agency, network provider, or public infrastructure contractor. If restoration is not satisfactory and/or is not performed within the agreed upon timeframe, all work in progress, except that related to the problem, including all work previously permitted but not complete, may be halted and a hold may be placed on any permits not approved until all restoration is complete, or the city may complete the work and bill the agency, network provider, or public infrastructure contractor for the repairs performed by the city.
(Ord. O-23-978, passed 7-17-2023)