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§ 54.12 BUILDING MOVING.
   (A)   Should any house or building moving occur or be necessary and it becomes necessary in said work to remove or disturb any of the property or wires of the municipal electrical system, the same should not be done except upon written permission received from the Utilities Superintendent, who shall then order paid in advance the actual cost of moving said wires, and such cost shall be paid by the applicant prior to the moving of the building or house.
   (B)   All expense of removing, changing and replacing said wires or apparatus of the municipal electrical system shall be paid out of the deposit made prior to moving, and any surplus remaining after all expenses are paid shall be returned to the applicant; provided, that if, in the course of moving said building or house, it becomes apparent that additional expense will be incurred, such additional deposit as deemed necessary may be demanded.
(Prior Code, § 3-313)
§ 54.13 POSTING SIGNS.
   It shall be unlawful for any person to post, tack or fasten to the poles, structures, fixtures or equipment of the municipal electrical system any sign, poster, advertisement or banner without written permission from the Utilities Superintendent.
(Prior Code, § 3-314) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 54.14 TRIMMING TREES.
   (A)   Any person desiring to cut or remove trees or branches thereof in close proximity to the lines of the municipal electrical system shall, before doing said work, give reasonable written notice to the Utilities Superintendent and shall follow any and all rules and regulations which he or she may prescribe for doing such work. It shall be unlawful for any person felling or removing such trees or branches to disrupt or damage the lines without first giving proper notice and receiving permission in writing to do so.
   (B)   Whenever it becomes necessary to protect the lines or property of the municipal electrical system, the governing body shall have the power to order cut and removed any overhanging branches or limbs of trees so that the lines will be free and safe.
(Prior Code, § 3-315) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 54.15 INSPECTIONS.
   Subject to the requirements of the law relative to inspection warrants, the Utilities Superintendent or his or her authorized agents shall have access at reasonable times to each premises and building to or in which electricity is supplied to ascertain whether there is any disrepair or violation of this chapter therein; provided, that in the event of an emergency, such inspections may take place at any time.
(Prior Code, § 3-316)
§ 54.16 DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY.
   It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully or carelessly break, injure or deface any building, machinery, apparatus, fixture, attachment or appurtenance of the municipal electrical system.
(Neb. RS 28-512) (Prior Code, § 3-317) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 54.17 COMPLAINTS.
   Any consumer feeling himself or herself aggrieved by reason of any controversy with the Utilities Superintendent may appear before the governing body and present his or her grievance. Any consumer who considers himself or herself aggrieved by being required to pay the charge demanded for the use of electricity, or for the resumption of electric service after the same shall have been shut off, shall pay such charge under protest, in which event, the Municipal Clerk-Treasurer shall write on the receipt given to such customer the words “Paid Under Protest.” Such consumer may then present his or her verified claim in the manner provided for presenting claims to the governing body for a refund of the amount so paid under protest. Such claims shall then be considered by the governing body in the same manner as other claims against the municipality.
(Prior Code, § 3-318)
§ 54.18 TEMPORARY SERVICE.
   Any customer requiring temporary electrical service shall be responsible for paying for the supplies, labor and equipment for temporary service. Rates shall be set by resolution of the Board.
(Prior Code, § 3-319)
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