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complied with the permit, plans or standards. In such case, the Permittee shall take all necessary precautions to leave the work area in a safe and secure condition. The Public Works Director may demand a bond of the Permittee for its protection. Section 3. Withholding of Permits. The Director of Public Works Department may withhold the issuance of permits to a contractor if the contractor has previously been issued a citation regarding work that requires public works permits and the citation is still outstanding for 45 days after the date the citation was issued. Section 4. Fees. The schedule of fees is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and may be amended from time to time by Administrative Order of the City Manager. Section 5. Permit Application. Any person desiring to construct utilities or other public works by using the public rights-of-way in the City, shall submit an application to the Public Works Director in accordance with this Ordinance. The required application is attached hereto as Exhibit "B". The application shall be accompanied by plans or sketches which reflect the dimensions for poles and cables from the rights-of-way, centerline dimensions, street names and numbers, dimensions of trench feet. Section 6. Penalties. A penalty fee will be imposed of $100.00 plus double the original permit fee per violation of this Ordinance. Section 7. Expiration of Permit. Any such permit will expire six (6) months from the date of issuance but may be extended for a period up to but not more than one (1) year, provided that the City Manager is notified prior to the expiration of the permit. If the permit is allowed to expire without requesting an extension, a new permit will be required, including appropriate fees for the remainder of the uncompleted work. Section 8. Exemptions. Communications Services Providers, as defined by state law and Ordinance No. 2001-138, shall not be required to pay a permit fee under this Ordinance in accordance with Ordinance No. 2001-130. Communications Services Providers, however, shall be required to file a permit application with the Public Works Department. Section 9. Construction Bond. (a) Prior to the commencement of any construction or other significant work in the public rights-of-way, permittee shall furnish a construction bond in favor of the City in an amount equal to the proposed cost of the work. No work shall commence until a construction bond is furnished to the City. The construction bond shall not be released until the rights-of-way have been restored and inspected pursuant to the specifications provided in this section. (b) The construction bond shall serve as security for: (1) The faithful performance by the permittee of all terms, conditions and obligations, including restoration of the rights-of-way. Rights-of-Way Construction Permit Procedures LMD:ch/HO:eb3/4/02 Legislation/Ordinances/Attorney 2