(A) General. The Village of Mahomet owns and maintains the public rights-of-way. As such it is in the public interest for the village to allow the use of its roadway rights-of-way by utility companies and other entities on a permission-based basis. However, the rights of the village to utilize, operate and maintain its facilities within its right-of-way shall be paramount.
(B) Relocations. The village, at any time, for any reasonable public purpose, may require the removal, relocation, adjustment, or other modification of any utility facility. When notified to do so utility companies shall relocate, adjust or otherwise modify their facilities to accommodate the proposed village activity. Said relocations, adjustments or modifications shall be completed not less than 90 days after written notification to the utility by the village. Said relocations, adjustments or modifications shall be at the sole cost of the utility.
(C) Rescission of use. The village reserves the right, at any time, to prohibit and rescind any use of the right-of-way, regardless of prior use or custom and regardless of prior implied consent. The village, at any time, for any reasonable public purpose, may require the removal, relocation, adjustment, or other modification of any unauthorized use of the right-of-way by any person. When notified to do so the person shall remove, relocate, adjust or otherwise modify the unauthorized use to comply with the village directive. Said relocations, adjustments or modifications shall be completed not less than 90 days after written notification by the village. Said relocations, adjustments or modifications shall be at the sole cost of the person.
(Ord. 21-06-02, passed 6-22-2021; Ord. 22-03-04, passed 3-22-2022)