Requests for Construction Permits shall be filed with the City Engineer or his or her designee. All Construction Permit requests shall be in a form specified by the City Engineer and shall contain the following:
(A) Evidence that the person requesting the Construction Permit is a registrant or proof that the person has the authority to apply for the permit on behalf of a registrant.
(B) A traffic control plan demonstrating the protective measures and devices that will be employed, consistent with the manual of uniform traffic control devices and standards of the Florida Department of Transportation, in order to prevent injury or damage to persons or property and to minimize disruptions to efficient pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
(C) If the person requesting the Construction Permit is proposing to install overhead facilities on new poles, a statement that it is not technologically or economically feasible to locate its telecommunication facilities on existing utility poles along the proposed route or underground.
(D) If the person requesting the Construction Permit is proposing an underground installation within new ducts or conduits to be constructed within the rights-of-way, the following information is required:
(1) A statement that it is not technologically or economically feasible to locate its facilities in existing ducts and conduits; and
(2) The location, depth, size and quantity of proposed new ducts or conduits.
(E) A preliminary construction schedule and completion date.
(F) When a Construction Permit is requested for purposes of installing additional facilities, the posting of a Construction Bond for the additional facilities, if required, or proof of self-insuring status that demonstrates adequate financial resources to defend and cover claims.
(G) If required by the City Engineer, a videotape documenting the condition of the rights-of-way prior to major construction.
(H) Joint submissions. Persons requesting a Construction Permit are encouraged to make joint submissions for said permits to work in the rights-of-way at the same place and time and may share in the payment of the construction permit fee. Persons requesting a Construction Permit that file jointly shall be jointly and severally liable for the construction permit fee and for compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(I) Registrant shall submit a three year capital improvement plan for any future permits which may need to be issued relating to the project in order to coordinate such proposed construction work with other providers and the city. Such plan is to only designate the month and year of proposed capital improvements and the proposed location for the improvements (e.g. - Hollywood Blvd.). When submitting the aforementioned information, there is no need for registrant to submit information that relates to its systems, plans or purposes of the telecommunication facilities.
(J) Registrant shall submit an Emergency Response Plan which shall include but not be limited to the requirements set forth in § 55.13 of this chapter.
(Ord. O-2000-29, passed 7-19-00; Am. Ord. O-2020-14, passed 10-7-20)