In connection with the construction, operation, maintenance, repair, or removal of the system, a franchisee shall, at its own cost and expense, protect any and all existing structures belonging to the city or other public agency. A franchisee shall obtain the prior approval of the city before altering any water main; sewage or drainage system or any other structure in the city. Any such alteration shall be made by a franchisee at its sole cost and expense and in a manner reasonably prescribed by the city or other public agency whose facilities are affected. A franchisee shall also be liable at its own cost and expense to replace or repair and restore to its prior condition or better, as is reasonably possible consistent with applicable ordinances, codes and regulations of the city or other public agency, any city right-of-way, street or any municipal or public structure directly or indirectly involved in the construction of the system that may become disturbed or damaged as a result of any work thereon by or on behalf of the franchisee pursuant to a franchise agreement. (Ord. 205 § 3, 2001)