(a)
No person shall begin the construction or operation of any pipeline until he has filed with the city secretary a duly executed bond executed by the applicant as principal with an A.M. Best “A” rated surety company that is acceptable to the city and is licensed to conduct business in the state as surety, payable to the city as the obligee. Said bond shall include conditions that the applicant, his heirs, assigns and successors will do the following:
(1)
Comply with the terms and conditions of the pipeline permit and this article in the construction, operation and maintenance of the pipeline and related structure(s).
(2)
That all streets and sidewalks and all other public places and all public utilities that may be injured or damaged in the construction or operation of the pipeline will be restored to their former condition.
(3)
That all litter, machinery, buildings, trash, and waste used, accumulated or allowed in the construction of any pipeline will be removed within thirty (30) days of the completion of said construction.
(4)
That all litter, machinery, buildings, trash, and waste used, accumulated or allowed in the maintenance of any pipeline will be removed within thirty (30) days of the completion of said operations.
(b)
Such bond shall be in the sum of $50,000.00 or $10.00 per linear foot of pipe, whichever is greater. The bond must remain in full force and effect for as long as the pipeline is in operation. Such bond may later be amended to include other pipelines under provisions of other applications or other permits.
(Ordinance adopted 12/17/07)