(A) No deposit shall be required of any public utility of any city, public utility district, public corporation, or political subdivision which is authorized by law to establish or maintain any works or facilities in, under or over any public street, alley or right-of-way.
(B) Permittees falling within this category will instead be required to furnish a certified statement assuring the city that any and all costs for repair of damage to the street or public place or installations within it will be at the liability of the permittee when it has been determined by the Director of Public Works that there is a reasonable basis to require such protection.
(C) No bond, certified statement or permit fee will be required of the various city departments or divisions nor of a city contractor where the contract documents specifically require approved progress schedules and a complete coverage performance bond.
(D) This section, however, shall not relieve any person of the responsibility of obtaining the permit.
(E) The Director of Public Works shall have the sole authority to waive the requirements for bonding or certified assurances.