The city, by its duly authorized agents or representatives, reserves the right to go upon any city owned property or any property in which the city has flood rights and every part thereof and the improvements thereon at any and all reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the same; also to gain access to other land; plant and care for trees and other vegetation; to construct or cause to be constructed and maintained sewer, water and gas, electric and telephone lines and pipes and line for other services and their appurtenances; to improve and protect the shoreline; and to do any other work pertaining to the improvement, protection, sanitary control and regulation of the reservoirs and its environs. In the event that the property to be inspected is a private residence, the city shall use reasonable efforts to obtain permission to gain entry to the premises for the purposes of inspection. In the event that permission cannot be obtained, the city shall apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order granting the right of inspection.
(Ord. 2003-5160, passed 3-5-03)