6.24.080 Construction and Technical Requirements.
(1) General Requirement. No provider shall receive a franchise unless it agrees to comply with each of the terms set forth in this Section governing construction and technical requirements for its system, in addition to any other reasonable requirements or procedures specified by the City or the franchise, including requirements regarding locating and sharing in the cost of locating portions of the system with other systems or with City utilities. A provider shall obtain an excavation permit, pursuant to the excavation ordinance, before commencing any work in the rights-of-way.
(2) Quality. All work involved in the construction, maintenance, repair, upgrade and removal of the system shall be performed in a safe, thorough and reliable manner using materials of good and durable quality. If, at any time, it is determined by the FCC or any other agency granted authority by federal law or the FCC to make such determination, that any part of the system, including, without limitation, any means used to distribute signals over or within the system, is harmful to the public health, safety or welfare, or quality of service or reliability, then a provider shall, at its own cost and expense, promptly correct all such conditions.
(3) Licenses and Permits. A provider shall have the sole responsibility for diligently obtaining, at its own cost and expense, all permits, licenses or other forms of approval or authorization necessary to construct, maintain, upgrade or repair the system, including but not limited to any necessary approvals from persons and/or the City to use private property, easements, poles and conduits. A provider shall obtain any required permit, license, approval or authorization, including but not limited to excavation permits, pole attachment agreements, etc., prior to the commencement of the activity for which the permit, license, approval or authorization is required.
(4) Relocation of the System.
(a) New Grades or Lines. If the grades or lines of any rights-of-way are changed at any time in a manner affecting the system, then a provider shall comply with the requirements of the excavation ordinance.
(b) The City Authority to Move System in Case of an Emergency. The City may, at any time, in case of fire, disaster or other emergency, as determined by the City in its reasonable discretion, cut or move any parts of the system and appurtenances on, over or under the rights-of-way of the City, in which event the City shall not be liable therefor to a provider. The City shall notify a provider in writing prior to, if practicable, but in any event as soon as possible and in no case later than the next business day following any action taken under this Section. Notice shall be given as provided in Section 6.24.130(4).
(c) A Provider Required to Temporarily Move System for Third Party. A provider shall, upon prior reasonable written notice by the City or any person holding a permit to move any structure, and within the time that is reasonable under the circumstances, temporarily move any part of its system to permit the moving of said structure. A provider may impose a reasonable charge on any person other than the City for any such movement of its systems.
(d) Rights-of-Way Change - Obligation to Move System. When the City is changing a rights-of-way and makes a written request, a provider is required to move or remove its system from the rights-of-way, without cost to the City, to the extent provided in the excavation ordinance. This obligation does not apply to systems originally located on private property pursuant to a private easement, which property was later incorporated into the rights-of-way, if that private easement grants a superior vested right. This obligation exists whether or not the provider has obtained an excavation permit.
(5) Protect Structures. In connection with the construction, maintenance, repair, upgrade or removal of the system, a provider shall, at its own cost and expense, protect any and all existing structures belonging to the City and all designated landmarks, as well as all other structures within any designated landmark district. A provider shall obtain the prior written consent of the City to alter any water main, power facility, sewerage or drainage system, or any other municipal structure on, over or under the rights-of-way of the City required because of the presence of the system. Any such alteration shall be made by the City or its designee on a reimbursable basis. A provider agrees that it shall be liable for the costs incurred by the City to replace or repair and restore to its prior condition in a manner as may be reasonably specified by the City, any municipal structure or any other rights-of-way of the City involved in the construction, maintenance, repair, upgrade or removal of the system that may become disturbed or damaged as a result of any work thereon by or on behalf of a provider pursuant to the franchise.
(6) No Obstruction. In connection with the construction, maintenance, upgrade, repair or removal of the system, a provider shall not unreasonably obstruct the rights-of-way of fixed guide way systems, railways, passenger travel, or other traffic to, from or within the City without the prior consent of the appropriate authorities.
(7) Safety Precautions. A provider shall, at its own cost and expense, undertake all necessary and appropriate efforts to prevent accidents at its work sites, including the placing and maintenance of proper guards, fences, barricades, security personnel and suitable and sufficient lighting, and such other requirements prescribed by OSHA and Utah OSHA. A provider shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements including but not limited to the National Electric Safety Code.
(8) Repair by City. After written reasonable notice to the provider, unless, in the sole determination of the City, an eminent danger exists, any rights-of-way within the City which are disturbed or damaged during the construction, maintenance or reconstruction by a provider of its system may be repaired by the City at the provider’s expense, to a condition as good as that prevailing before such work was commenced. Upon doing so, the City shall submit to such a provider an itemized statement of the cost for repairing and restoring the rights-of-ways intruded upon. The Provider shall, within thirty (30) days after receipt of the statement, pay to the City the entire amount thereof.
(9) System Maintenance. A provider shall:
(a) Install and maintain all parts of its system in a non-dangerous condition throughout the entire period of its franchise.
(b) Install and maintain its system in accordance with standard prudent engineering practices and shall conform, when applicable, with the National Electrical Safety Code and all applicable other federal, state and local laws or regulations.
(c) At all reasonable times, permit examination by any duly authorized representative of the City of the system and its effect on the rights-of-way.
(10) Trimming of Trees. A provider shall have the authority to trim trees, in accordance with all applicable utility restrictions, ordinance and easement restrictions, upon and hanging over rights-of-way so as to prevent the branches of such trees from coming in contact with its system.
(11) Location to Minimize Interference. All lines, poles, towers, pipes, conduits, equipment, property, structures, and assets of the Provider shall be located so as to cause minimum interference with the use of streets, alleys, rights-of-way, and public property by others and shall cause minimum interference with the rights of owners of property that abuts any of said streets, alleys, rights-of-way, or public property.
(12) Repair of Damage by Provider. If during the course of work on its facilities, the provider causes damage to or alters any street, alley, right-of-way, sidewalk, utility, public improvement, or other public or private property, the provider (at its own cost and expense and in a manner approved by the City) shall promptly and completely replace and restore such street, alley, right-of-way, sidewalk, utility, public improvement or other public or private property in accordance with applicable City ordinances, policies, and regulations relating to repair work of similar character to the reasonable satisfaction of the City. Except in case of emergency, the provider, prior to commencing work in the public way, street, or public property, shall make application for a permit to perform such work from the City Engineer or other department or division designated by the City. Such permit shall not be unreasonably withheld. The provider shall abide by all reasonable regulations and requirements of the City for such work.
(13) Restoring Landscaping. In constructing and installing its system, the provider shall restore landscaping and the general appearance of any property located within the City in a manner consistent with the surrounding properties. Such obligation to repair and restore the appearance of property shall include, but not be limited to, the landscaping of front yards and parkways in residential zones; the reinstallation of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and parkway landscaping in those areas where similar improvements have been or are being installed on contiguous properties; and the screening of provider’s facilities directly abutting a public street or abutting residential property with appropriate landscaping or screening material as required by the City’s Planning Commission.
(14) Guarantee of Repairs. For a period of one (1) year following the completion of the repair work performed pursuant to Section 6.24.080(12), the company shall maintain, repair, and keep in good condition those portions of said streets, alleys, rights-of-way, or public property restored, repaired, or replaced to the satisfaction of the City.