5.38.090: INTERFERENCE WITH UTILITIES; ACTION:
In the event it becomes necessary in connection with the moving of such building to interfere with the wires, cables, pipes, tiles or tracks of any public utility, including city water and sewer lines, the terms of any special or franchise ordinance governing shall apply and if required thereby such special bond given as may be specified. If the estimated cost of cutting wires and the replacement thereof or other utility facilities are not fixed by franchise or ordinance, the amount thereof shall be agreed upon by the utility and the person, firm, or corporation desiring the permit. If the utility and the applicant for the permit are unable to agree, the city building inspector shall designate the amount. A deposit of the estimated amount shall be made with the utility. The utility, upon receiving the deposit, shall issue its receipt for the amount thereof to the applicant and transmit a duplicate copy of the receipt to the city clerk. Actual interference with public or private utilities shall be allowed in the absence of such agreements and notice to the utilities in writing of the days and times and locations of such interference. (Ord. 1931 § 2, 2008)