§ 19-307. Installation

(a) Franchisee shall install the first bench or shelter within thirty (30) days from and after the date of issuance of the franchise and shall install each remaining authorized benches or shelters within successive fifteen-day periods from each proceeding date of installation. Time is of the essence in the installation of benches and shelters.

(b) Franchisee shall obtain all requisite permits and licenses, including building and electrical permits, from the city prior to construction of any shelter.

(c) The installation shall be in accordance with the specifications established by the director of public services and the city engineer.

(d) The installation base shall be a relatively smooth and level concrete floor with two per cent cross slope and no (or slight) longitudinal slope. Other slope specifications may be approved for reasons of drainage or structural integrity.

(e) Where installation of benches or shelters requires the disturbing of existing pavement, excavation and restoration of pavement shall be performed in a manner satisfactory to the director of public services. Any necessary removal of existing sidewalk shall be taken to the nearest scoreline unless otherwise approved by the director of public services.

(f) Before any excavation for trench work or for foundation work within the existing sidewalk is to begin, the existing sidewalk shall be sawcut in order to provide a neat excavation and restoration.

(g) Where existing curbing is found to be in good condition and presents no hazard to bus stop users, such curbing shall not be disturbed during the installation of the bench or shelter. Conduit shall be passed under the curb in a manner that does not affect the curbing.

(h) Where existing curbing is found to be in a condition that presents a potential hazard to bus stop users, such curbing shall be repaired or replaced by the franchisee concurrently with construction of the bench or shelter. All aspects of this work shall comply with director of public services standard specifications and all details of the work shall be shown on the site plan.

(i) Electrical and telephone service lines underground, except as waived by the director of public services.

(j) Immediately prior to acceptance, the franchisee shall clean the entire shelter in strict accordance with the various materials manufacturer's directions.

(k) The franchisee shall remove all excess materials and restore the work area to its original condition.

(l) If the franchisee's work results in any damage to utilities, street furniture, vegetation or private property, it will be his responsibility to restore or repair the damaged items or properties so that they will be in the original, or better, condition within forty-eight (48) hours of the notification by the city. Any costs involved will be borne solely by the franchisee.

(m) Franchisee shall install and maintain trash receptacles next to benches and shelters. Trash receptacles may be integrated into the design of the bench or shelter in a style and manner acceptable to the city.

(n) Any of the above provisions of this section may be waived by city council at its sole discretion.

(Ord. No. 92-9, § 3, 5-4-92)