Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-03-11
Regulations

Sec. so The City Council shall
at all times control the distribution
of space, in, over and under ana
across all streets or public grounds
occupied by public utility fixtures.
All rights granted for the construc-
ton and operation OF public utilities
shall be subject to the continuing
rigat of the City Council to require
such reconstruction. r e o C | o n.
change, or discontinuance of the ap-
pliances used by the utility. in the
streets. avenues, alleys and public
| places of the city. as shall in the
opinion of the City Council be nec-
essary in the public interest.
| Contracts for Service
Sec. 81 All contracts for service
between the city and the owner or
manager OF any such franchise.
shall be made by ordinance. the
terms OF which shall be agreed to
in writing by said owner or manag-
er prior to the passage Of such ordi-
nance. No contract for service shall
be made by the City Council for a
longer period than their term OF
| office unless such contract be sub
mitted to vote Of the qualified
electors of the city. and approved by
a majority Of those voting on said
question.
Power to Regulate Rates and Fares
| Sec. 81 All power to regulate
the rates. fares. rentals and charges
for service by public utility corpor-
ations IL hereby reserved TO the peo-
pie to be exercised by them by or
dinance of the City Council, or in
the manner herein provided for In
itiating or referring an ordinance.
Any right or regulation shall furth-
er include the right to require uni
form. convenient and adequate serv-
ice to the public and reasonable ex-
tensions of such service and of such
public utility works. The granting
OF q franchise shall not be deemed
TO confer any right to include In the
charge for service any return upon
the value OF the franchise or grant
itself.
Ordinance In Plain Terms
| Sec. So No franchise, right, pri-
vilege, or license shall be considered
as granted by any ordinance, ex-
cept when granted therein in plain
and unsmbiguous terms. and any
and every ambiguity therein shall
he construed in favor Of the City
and against the claimant under said
ordinance.
Franchise Provide for Safety. Etc.
| Sec. 81 The grant OF every fran
chise or privilege shall be subject
10 the right Of the City. whether In
terms reserved or not, TO make any
regulations for the safety. welfare
and accommodation OF the public.
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right to require proper and ads-
such grant, the right to require any
or ali wires. cables, condu uits, and
other appliances to b placed under
ground. and the right to protect the
public from danger or incoavsa-
ience. IN the operation Of any work
or business authorized By the grant
Of the franchise.
City Maintain Geaeral sapesvisioa.
Reports. lnspeetioa
Sec. S5 The City shall maiutain
general supervision and police con.
troll over all public utility compan-
les In 20 far ~ they are subject to
municipal control. Il shall cause 70
be Instituted such actions or pro-
ceedinGs a. may be Necessary to
prosecute public utility companies
for violation OF Law.
II shall require every person or
corporation operating under . fran
chise or grant from the city. to sub
init to the City Council within sixty
$50 days after the first day OF Jan
uary Of each year. an annual report
verified by the oath OF the prssi.
dent. the treasurer. or the general
manager thereof.
Such reports shall be In the form.
contain such detailed Information.
aud cover the period prescribed BY
the City Council BY ordnance; aaA
the City Council shall have the BOW.
er. sithsr through ~ osabsrs o.
BY expsrts or employees Asly a..
thoytsed by II. 70 sxamiss the books
and affairs OF aay such Dsssea. per-
psl the production before then Of
report Or other matters.
atioa Which shall fail 70 make aay
such report. shall bs iAbls TO .
penalty OF One Hundred Doilars
Oiee.seD aad a. additional pss.
atty OF Ons Hundred Doilara
Oioe.ee) for each and every day
thereafter. during which be or Il
shall fail TO file such report. 10 b
sued for and recovered In any court
of record having Jurisdiction.
The City Manager shall. either
personally or through the city'a In.
spertors or employees. enter into
and upon and inspect the buildings
plants. power houses. and all prop.
critics OF any such person. persons
or corporations. and shall inspect
the aame ~ least once each year and
shall Immediately thereafter report
to the City Council . detailed and
complete statement OF such inspsc.
tion.
| hooks of R~eord asd R~s~resre
Sec. sc The City Manager shall
provide and cause 10 BE- kept IN his
office the following books Of record
Ind reference:
First: A franchise record. 10.