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CHAPTER 251 OF THE TEXAS UTILITIES CODE, as amended, make inquiries of all ditch companies, utility companies, districts, local government departments, and all other ROW Users that might have Facilities in the area of work to determine possible conflicts in a public right -of -way shall notify the Dig -Tess service or other appropriate emergency line and utility location entities as required by State statute. Sec. 74.155. - Exemption from or Reduction of Permit Fee. (a) The following are exempted from permit fees in this ordinance: (1) A Public Services Provider that has a current valid franchise agreement; (2) Certificated Telecommunications Providers are exempted from Permit Fees as provided in SECTION 283.056(F) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE as amended; (3) TXDOT construction projects; (4) Contractors performing work for the city in the public - right -of way. (b) The permit fees shall be reduced or eliminated for any applicant for a permit if so provided in a written tax abatement and economic development incentive agreement between the applicant and the City. Sec. 74.156. - Construction requirements, Bonds and Insurance. (a) The Director shall promulgate quirements to be met by any contractor who performs construction within public right -of -way. These requirements shall include proof of adequate insurance coverage and provision of a performance bond, as specified in the construction specifications of the City on the date when it is rag nted. (b) Evidence that the contractor who will perform the construction meets the requirements in subsection (a) of this section shall be submitted as a part of the application for a public right-of- way construction permit. Sec. 74.157. - General right -of -way use and construction. (a) Minimal interference. Work in the Public Rijzht -of -Way shall be done in a manner that causes the least interference with the rights and reasonable convenience of property owners and residents. Facilities shall be constructed or maintained in such a manner as not to interfere with sewers water pipes, or any other property of the City, or with any other pipes, wires, conduits, pedestals, structures, or other Facilities that may have been laid in the Right -of -Way by, or under, the City's authority. Facilities shall adhere to minimum separation dimensions and all other aspects of City standard specifications at the time of construction. Facilities shall be located erected, and maintained so as not to endanger or interfere with the lives of persons, or to interfere with city's Facilities or to unnecessarily hinder or obstruct the free use of the Right -of- Way or other public property, and shall not interfere with the travel and use of public places by