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own expense during this one (1) week period. If the owner or occupant fails to do so, Grantee may <br /> prune such tree at its own expense. For purposes of this subsection, emergencies exist when it is <br /> necessary to prune to protect the public or Grantee's Facilities from imminent danger only. <br /> 8.15. Inspection of Construction and Facilities <br /> The City may inspect any of Grantee's Facilities or equipment in the public rights of way at any time <br /> upon at least twenty-four (24) hours' notice, or, in case of emergency, upon demand without prior <br /> notice. If an unsafe condition is found to exist, the City, in addition to taking any other action <br /> permitted under applicable law, may order Grantee, in writing, to make the necessary repairs and <br /> alterations specified therein forthwith to correct the unsafe condition by a reasonable time the City <br /> establishes. The City has the right, but not the obligation, to correct, inspect, administer and repair <br /> the unsafe condition if Grantee fails to do so within the applicable repair timeframes, and to charge <br /> Grantee therefor. The provisions of this Section 8.15 shall survive the expiration, revocation, or <br /> termination of this Franchise. <br /> 8.16. Stop Work <br /> On notice from the City that any work is being performed contrary to the provisions of this Franchise, <br /> or in an unsafe or dangerous manner as determined by the City, or in violation of the terms of any <br /> applicable permit,laws,regulations,ordinances,or standards,the work may immediately be stopped <br /> by the City by issuing a stop work order using the procedures established by the EMC. <br /> 8.17. Work of Contractors and Subcontractors <br /> Grantee's contractors and subcontractors shall be licensed and bonded in accordance with the City's <br /> ordinances, regulations and requirements. Work by contractors and subcontractors is subject to the <br /> same restrictions,limitations and conditions as if the work were performed by Grantee. Grantee shall <br /> be responsible for all work performed by its contractors and subcontractors and others performing <br /> work on its behalf as if the work were performed by it,and shall ensure that all such work is performed <br /> in compliance with this Franchise and other applicable law, and shall be jointly and severally liable <br /> for all damages and correcting all damage caused by them. It is Grantee's responsibility to ensure that <br /> contractors, subcontractors or other Persons performing work on Grantee's behalf are familiar with <br /> the requirements of this Franchise and other applicable laws governing the work performed by them. <br /> 8.18. Construction Bond <br /> A. Prior to commencing construction of each installation, Grantee shall provide an Assurance to <br /> ensure the faithful performance of its responsibilities under this Franchise and applicable law, <br /> including, by way of example and not limitation, its obligations to restore City streets and other <br /> property. The amount of the Assurance shall be 125% of the Grantee's estimated cost of the <br /> construction of its Facilities in thep ublic Rights of Way of the City. Grantee shall pay all premiums <br /> or costs associated with maintaining the Assurance, and shall keep <br /> the same in full force and effect <br /> until the construction of the Facilities shall have been completed and all restoration of public and <br /> private property shall have occurred in regard thereto. <br /> B. The Assurance may be drawn upon by the City for any proper purpose under this Franchise or as <br /> otherwise provided by applicable law. <br /> Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership <br /> (Verizon Wireless) <br /> Small Cell Franchise 23 of 33 <br />