Common use of CITY STREETS Clause in Contracts

CITY STREETS. For the purpose of repairing or causing to be repaired existing conduit or conductors or installing or repairing City-owned equipment, the Contractor may open any street, avenue or public place and remove any part of the pavement, subject to the Laws in relation to such Work. Pavement must be restored at the Contractor's expense to a condition as good as that existing before any of the work herein mentioned was begun under the terms and conditions that may be laid down by the City officials that have charge or shall have charge over pavement on such street. Permits for street openings shall be obtained by the Contractor at no expense to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be required to restore existing pavement in accordance with specifications of the permit and it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to be informed of the latest requirements as set forth by the Department of Highways regarding restoration of pavements. There may be some instances where the Contractor will be prohibited from working during regular hours by the City. In these situations or when directed, the Contractor will be paid one and one half (1½) times the unit price bid.