§ 13.18. Restoration of the Public Right-of-Way.

(a)

The right-of-way utilization permits issued by the Office of Permitting Services to private companies, telecommunication companies, cable service providers and all other utility companies, requires that public rights-of-way will be restored to their original condition or better, within the time stipulated on the permit or as provided in City Code. The City Engineer may grant an additional extension of time upon showing of good cause. Any contractor who fails to comply with this Section shall not be issued any new permits until all violations have been satisfied.

(b)

Any work performed in the right-of-way, including restoration, shall be completed by the completion date specified in the permit unless the City Engineer grants a time extension. Upon completion of the work, the public right-of-way will be restored to their original condition or better.

(c)

If a contractor fails to restore the public right-of-way, including any paved surface, decorative pavers, curbs, or fixtures, to their original condition or better, or fails to complete such restoration work by the completion date specified in the permit or as otherwise specified or provided by the City, the City may perform any work or undertake any other activity, which it deems necessary to complete such work and/or restore the public rights-of-way. The contractor shall reimburse the City for any such costs.

(d)

A contractor shall guarantee the restoration of any public rights-of-way which the City determines have been affected or altered by any excavation in the public rights-of-way or any break or cut in any surface of the public rights-of-way made by such contractor for a period of twenty-four (24) months following the date of completion of restoration and approval by the City. Such contractor shall take such action, where the City deems it necessary to correct any deficiencies in such restoration work within such twenty-four (24) month period, shall commence such action no later than five calendar days after receipt of notice from the City or such other date as may be specified by the City, and complete such action promptly but not later than the date or any other deadline established by the City. Such contractor shall be liable to the City for any costs incurred in connection with any such corrective action.

(e)

The contractor shall insure that all monuments, section corners and property markers are protected.

(f)

All restoration work shall be done in accordance with the city's Engineering Standards Manual, and any other applicable standards, guidelines, or City Code provisions.

(Ord. of 7-22-2002, § 2, Doc. #020722701)