§ 138-98. Constructing sidewalks, driveways and curbs by private contractors.

(a)

Private contractors may be permitted to lower curbs and construct sidewalks and curbs and driveways across sidewalks in the city subject to the following conditions:

(1)

License required. The contractor shall hold a business license from the city.

(2)

Permit required. The contractor shall obtain a permit from the commissioner of public works to construct the sidewalks, driveways and curbs.

(3)

Standards. All work performed under the permit shall be in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the commissioner of public works, and such sidewalks, driveways and curbs shall be constructed only in accordance with the established lines and grades of the city.

(4)

Inspection required. Whenever any contractor holding a permit authorized by this section shall desire to pour any sidewalks, driveways and curbs, the contractor shall notify the commissioner of public works of the contractor's readiness and desire to do so, whereupon it shall be the duty of the commissioner of public works, as soon thereafter as is practical, to send an inspector of the department of public works to inspect the work, and no work shall be poured except on approval of the commissioner.

(5)

Insurance. All contractors constructing driveways, sidewalks and curbs shall carry insurance which will protect the city and its officers, agents and employees from all claims for personal injury and property damage arising out of the construction of the sidewalks, driveways and curbs. The insurance shall be in an amount and shall provide such coverage as determined by the city's risk manager after consultation with the commissioner of public works. The insurance shall indemnify and hold harmless the city and its officers, agents and employees against all claims resulting from injuries to persons or property damage for a period beginning on the date of the commencement of any work being performed by the contractor and continuing for 30 days after the completion of the work by the contractor. Presentation and delivery of the policy of insurance or appropriate certificate thereof to the commissioner of public works shall be a condition precedent to the issuance of any permit for the work.

(6)

Charge for permit. The charge for the permit required by this section shall be fixed by the council, and the sum shall be paid to the department of public works at the time of the issuance of any permit under this section.

(Code 1977, § 9-3093; Ord. No. 2001-22, § 1, 3-14-01)