§ 30-120. Civil and criminal liability.

(a)

Any contractor, materials supplier or other persons responsible for depositing materials in or upon any public street, court, alley, sidewalk, thoroughfare or right-of-way must post and maintain with the city a surety bond or policy of public liability insurance in a form and with limits of coverage approved by the city. In no event shall the bond or coverage be less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00).

(b)

No permit shall be issued pursuant to this article unless the applicant shows compliance with the provisions in subsection (a) above. Further, the person applying for the permit must assume responsibility, and agree to indemnify the city, for all injuries and damages to persons or property arising from, or in connection with, exercise of the permitted encroachment.

(c)

A violation of the provisions of this article shall be unlawful and constitute a misdemeanor. In addition, each and every day that the violation is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offense and be punishable as a separate offense.

(Ord. No. 1409, § 2, 4-8-86)