Except as provided in division (A) of this section, all of franchisee’s facilities shall be installed underground and all street crossings installation shall be made by trenchless technology.
(A) Franchisee shall register any and all underground line locations with the local “Before You Dig” or “BUD” office for tracking specific underground line locations.
(B) All backfilling and replacement of pavement shall be done by franchisee:
(1) In accordance with the city requirements and all restoration work shall be completed to the same or better condition than found; and
(2) To the satisfaction of the city, and, if not acceptable, may be completed by the city at franchisee’s expense.
(C) At any time franchisee disturbs the yard, residence, or other real or personal property in the city, franchisee shall ensure that the yard, residence, or other personal property is returned, replaced, and/or restored to a condition that is sufficiently comparable to the condition that existed prior to the commencement of the work.
(D) The costs associated with both the disturbance and the return, replacement, and/or restoration shall be borne by franchisee.
(Ord. G-D13, Series 2005, passed 4-26-05)