Ordinance 2613-02 - Laserfiche WebLink

11.19 Reservation of City Use of Right-of-Way Nothing in this Franchise shall prevent the City or public utilities owned, maintained or operated by public entities other than the City from constructing sewers; grading, paving, repairing or altering any Right-of-Way; repairing or removing water mains; or constructing or establishing any other public work or improvement. All such work shall be done, insofar as practicable, so as not to obstruct,injure or prevent the use and operation of Grantee's Cable System. 11.20 Tree Trimming Grantee may prune or cause to be pruned, using proper pruning practices, any tree in the Rights-of-Way that interferes with Grantee's Cable System. Grantee shall comply with any general ordinance or regulations of the City regarding tree trimming. Except in emergencies, Grantee may not prune trees at a point below thirty (30) feet above sidewalk grade until one (1) week written notice has been given to the owner or occupant of the premises abutting the Right-of-Way in or over which the tree is growing. The owner or occupant of the abutting premises may prune such tree at his or her own expense during this one (1)week period. If the owner or occupant fails to do so, Grantee may prune such tree at its own expense. For purposes of this subsection, emergencies exist when it is necessary to prune to protect the public or Grantee's facilities from imminent danger only. 11.21 Inspection of Construction and Facilities The City may inspect any of Grantee's facilities, equipment or construction in the Right-of- Way at any time during normal business hours upon at least twenty-four (24) hours notice, or, in case of an emergency, at any time, upon demand without prior notice. The City shall have the right to charge generally applicable inspection fees therefor. If an unsafe condition is found to exist, the City, in addition to taking any other action permitted under applicable law, may order Grantee, in writing, to make the necessary repairs and alterations specified therein forthwith to correct the unsafe condition by a time the City establishes. The City has the right to correct, inspect, administer and repair the unsafe condition if Grantee fails to do so, and to charge Grantee therefor. 11.22 Stop Work (A) On notice from the City that any work is being performed contrary to the provisions of this Franchise, or in an unsafe or dangerous manner as determined by the City, or in violation of the terms of any applicable permit, laws, regulations, ordinances, or standards, the work may immediately be stopped by the City. Page 40 of 58