§ 16-46. Same—Bond and fee in lieu of fee schedule.  


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  • In lieu of complying with section 16-45 herein a person, firm or corporation may, before engaging in work described herein, file with the City of Athens a corporate surety bond in the penal sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) payable to the City of Athens conditioned on the faithful performance of the rules and regulations of the ordinances of said city. Upon filing of the aforementioned bond and obtaining a permit from the City of Athens, Texas, a firm, person or corporation may make openings or excavations on any street in the City of Athens. The fee for permits provided in this section shall be two dollars ($2.00) for each opening or excavation.

(Ord. No. A-199, § 6, 8-27-62; Ord. No. A-2072, 8-27-84)