It shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any pipe or conduit beneath the surface of any street, alley, sidewalk, parkway or other public place in the city, or to install or maintain any wire or cable beneath the surface of any such place, without having first obtained specific authority therefor by ordinance passed by the City Council. No such authority shall be granted unless the applicant shall file with the City Clerk a bond with corporate surety or an indemnity insurance policy in the amount of not less than $20,000 conditioned to indemnify the city against any loss or liability resulting from the construction or installation of such pipe or conduit, wire, or cable or any act in furtherance thereof.
(1974 Code, § 7-3-5) (Ord. 374, passed 10-28-1948)