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Title 12
Chapter 12.02
Section 12.02.0306
 

Title 12 Public Ways and Property

Chapter 12.02 Obstruction, Encroachment of Public Ways

Article II. Underground Utility Vaults – Sidewalk Installments

Section 12.02.0306 Obligations

  1. Owners of underground installations above-referenced must keep the same in good repair at all times and must periodically inspect the same as may be necessary to insure protection of the public right-of-way. They must promptly report any damages, danger, stress, or wear to the public right-of-way located proximately to the installation.
     
  2. Owners must immediately repair any damage or take measures necessary to prevent damage to the public right-of-way caused by or enhanced because of their installation.
     
  3. Owners waive all claims for damage to any equipment or property located in the public right-of-way and agree to fully indemnify and hold harmless the City against all loss or liability arising from enjoyment of permission.
     
  4. Owners must remove the underground installation and properly repair the public right-of-way when requested to do so by the director. No compensation will be granted therefor.

Date Passed: Monday, June 25, 2007

Effective Date: Saturday, August 4, 2007

Recodification ORD C34053 Section 1