§ 38-206. Relocation and removal of facilities.  


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  • (a)

    Street widening or straightening. In accordance with V.T.C.A., Utilities Code § 54.203(c), upon 30 days' notice by the city, permit holder shall begin relocation of its facilities within the rights-of-way at its own expense to permit the widening or straightening of streets. The notice by the city shall include a specification of the new location for the permit holder's facilities along the rights-of-way.

    (b)

    City's right to relocate. The city retains the right to move any facilities within the rights-of-way to cure or otherwise address a public health or safety emergency. The city shall cooperate to the extent possible with the permit holder in such instances to assure continuity of service and to afford to the permit holder the opportunity to make such relocation itself.

    (c)

    Expense and timelines for relocation. Except as otherwise provided in existing state and federal law, upon notice from the city, a network provider shall relocate or adjust network nodes in a public right-of-way in a timely manner and without cost to the municipality managing the public right-of-way.

    (d)

    Sidewalks. Where sidewalks are in existence or required by the city, and except as otherwise provided in existing and state and federal law, upon notice from the city, a network provider shall relocate or adjust network nodes in a public right-of-way in a timely manner and without cost to the municipality managing the public right-of-way.

(Ord. No. 2017-29 , § 3, 8-28-2017)