authorization from a current Certificate-holder authorizing you to apply for a permit to perform work for that Certificate-holder.
  1. 3.
    Scale drawings and other project-specific information. Please attach detailed information about your proposed project, including scale drawing(s), number and location of pavement cuts, location of all existing and proposed utility facilities, and certification that the proposed project complies with applicable codes, rules, and regulations. An applicant must demonstrate adequate levels of insurance coverage. The certification must be signed by a Professional Engineer or other technical professional satisfactory to the city of Oakwood.
  2. 4.
    Traffic control plan. Each applicant is required to submit a traffic control plan, consistent with the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
  3. 5.
    Facility-specific information. Depending on the type of work being performed, the city of Oakwood requires the following information concerning existing and proposed facilities and excess capacity:
    For above-ground installation on existing poles, information showing:
    • Size and height of existing poles;
    • Excess capacity currently available on existing poles; and
    • Excess capacity that will exist after installation.
    For new pole installation, information showing:
    • Lack of excess capacity on existing poles or underground systems;
    • Lack of financial or technical feasibility to locate Facilities on existing poles or to make a new underground installation;
    • Location, size, height, color, and material of proposed pole(s); and
    • That the applicant will comply with all laws concerning installation of new poles;
    For underground installation in existing underground systems, information showing:
    • Excess capacity currently available in the existing system; and
    • Excess capacity that will exist after installation;
    For underground installation in a new underground system, information showing:
    • Location, depth, size, and quantity of proposed new ducts or conduits; and
    • Excess capacity that will exist after installation;
  4. 6.
    Preliminary construction schedule and completion date. Please be as specific as possible.
  5. 7.
    Payment of any unpaid prior amounts due to the city of Oakwood. Please be advised that we cannot approve your permit if you have outstanding financial obligations to the city.
  6. 8.
    Construction Bond. A bond (or substantially equivalent letter of credit and/or blanket bond) is required for all construction unless you are a registered utility provider that has been approved for self-bonding. The amount is determined by the Engineering Technician, and is based on the value of your project and other factors allowable by law. Please consult with the Engineering Technician to determine the appropriate amount for your bond, if applicable.
  7. 9.
    Insurance attachment(s) An applicant must demonstrate adequate levels of insurance coverage. This may be accomplished by providing certificate(s) of insurance as described below, or in certain circumstances, an applicant may be approved for self-insurance.
    a.
    Certificates of Insurance Certificate(s) of insurance must verify that current policy(ies) providing for comprehensive general liability, automobile liability, and excess umbrella coverage has/have been issued to the applicant by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Ohio. The certificate(s) must also verify that the applicant’s coverage conforms to the following requirements:
    i.
    The applicant must be insured on an occurrence basis against claims for personal injury (including death), as well as claims for property damage arising out of: the use and occupancy of city rights-of-way by the applicant, its officers, agents, employees and contractors; the placement and use of facilities in city rights-of-way by the applicant, its officers, agents, employees and contractors, including, but not limited to, protection against liability arising from any and all operations, damage of underground facilities, explosion, environmental release, and collapse of property.
    ii.
    The applicant’s insurance must name the city of Oakwood, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds for whom defense will be provided as to all such coverages.
    iii.
    The applicant’s insurance must require that the city of Oakwood be notified thirty (30) days in advance of cancellation of, or coverage changes in, the policy(ies).
    iv.
    The policy(ies) must contain the following endorsement: "It is hereby understood and agreed that this policy may not be diminished in value, be canceled, nor the intention not to renew be stated, until thirty (30) days after receipt by the City, by registered mail, return receipt requested, of a