10-1-14: TAMPERING WITH FIBER-OPTIC SYSTEM PROHIBITED:
Other than City representatives working under the supervision of the Director, no person shall connect to, adjust, tamper with, or make any alteration or addition to the fiber-optic system, without having first obtained written permission from the Director. Any person who willfully or maliciously causes damage to, interference with or obstruction to the efficient operation of the fiber-optic system shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who causes such damage shall in addition to any criminal fines or penalties, be liable to the City for any reasonable damages which may be proximately caused by such damage or interference. Such amounts may be included upon the customer's regular monthly billing statement for utility service and upon the customer's failure or refusal to pay such charges, fiber-optic system access or any other public utility service provided by the City, may be terminated in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 1709, 2-8-2021)