§ A356-26. Completion of franchise construction.

A. 

The company will request attachment agreements with all utilities within 30 days after the award of the franchise. The company will make the request within 30 days of the award of the contract for permits and the completion of make-ready work. Notification shall be given to the Village that the request for full attachment, permits, and make-ready work was made.

B. 

Substantial steps shall be taken toward completion of the initial service area (Exhibit B on file with Clerk-Treasurer) within 12 months of the granting of the franchise. The company shall report 12 months after the granting of the franchise all steps which have been taken by the company to complete the system.

C. 

It is anticipated that make-ready work and the award of permits will be completed within six months after the grant of the franchise. The company shall notify the Village if permits are not awarded and make-ready work is not completed within six months after date of the award of the contract. Within 18 months of the completion of the make-ready work and the award of the permits, the company shall complete construction of the initial service area (Exhibit B) within the Village.

D. 

Upon request the company shall provide full information to the Village as to the stage of completion of the construction within 20 days after receipt of a written request for said information from the Village.

E. 

Time is of the essence in regards to performance. Failure to perform in the time required shall result in the award of the franchise being subject to revocation.