§ 4.6. Installation and maintenance of United Power facilities.

Except for emergencies, the construction, excavation, installation, maintenance, renovation, repair and replacement of any facilities by United Power shall be subject to permitting, inspection and approval of location by the official city representative. Such regulation shall include, but not be limited to the following matters: Location of facilities in the streets, alleys and dedicated easements; disturbance and reconstruction of pavement, sidewalks and surface of streets, alleys, dedicated easements and driveways. All United Power facilities shall be installed so as to cause a minimal amount of interference with such property. United Power facilities shall not interfere with any water mains or sewer mains or city telecommunications facilities, traffic signal lights, parks, or any other municipal use of the city's streets and right-of-ways except to the extent the city agrees through the permit process. United Power shall erect and maintain its facilities in such a way as to minimize interference with trees and other natural features and vegetation. United Power shall keep in good working order all facilities constructed, erected or used within the city. United Power and all its subcontractors shall comply with all permitting, local regulations and ordinances. In emergency situations, United Power shall, after the fact, comply with permitting and inspection requirements of the city. United Power shall install, repair, renovate and replace its facilities with due diligence in good and workmanlike manner, and United Power's facilities will be of sufficient quality and durability to provide adequate and efficient electric service to the city and its residents.