1. Plans Submitted to City. Before finalizing plans for any construction, expansion, modification, or relocation of its facilities, the Company shall submit copies of the plans to the City. Said plans shall comply with federal, State and local laws and ordinances and applicable design standards. The Company shall not use any method of construction in connection with any work undertaken by the Company which may result in the cutting of any pavement unless the method is first approved in writing by the City Engineer. Plans submitted upon and after the effective date of the franchise shall identify Company facilities proposed to be located in the right-of-way and those that would be located on property owned in fee by the Company or on private easements.
2. Emergency Situation. In the event of an emergency situation, the Company is authorized to proceed with excavation and repair prior to submitting plans to the City and receiving City approval; however, any such excavation or repair must be completed in accordance with all applicable standards and policies of the City applicable to such work, and all property, pavement, and appurtenances affected by said work shall be restored as near as practicable to its original condition. The Company shall notify the City as soon as possible either during or after the repair has been completed.
3. Relocation Responsibilities Not Affected. Nothing herein shall be construed to affect or otherwise modify the Company’s relocation responsibilities as provided herein.