City Code Section
- A. If, in the course of the construction of a local or public improvement, the contractor or the contractor’s subcontractor damages or displaces a public improvement, such as a curb, sidewalk, water line or meter, maintenance hole, drainage improvement, or other installation, then the contractor must repair or replace the public improvement at the contractor's own expense in a proper manner as approved by the City Administrator, except:
- 1. Damage to a sewer or drainage improvement must be repaired in a proper manner as approved by the City Administrator. Contractors may be granted the option of funding the City to make the repairs in their stead; and
- 2. Damage to a water line or meter will be repaired by the Portland Water Bureau and billed to the contractor or others in the manner specified in Title 5, Revenue and Finance, of Portland City Code.
- B. If, in the course of the work of a local improvement or public improvement, a contractor damages any underground facility owned by an adjacent property owner and the facility is not located within two feet of the street grade established for that location, the contractor will be liable for the cost of repair or replacement of the facility unless the plans, specifications and contract otherwise specifically prescribe. The repair or replacement must be done by the owner of such facility at the expense of the contractor unless the owner directs the contractor to perform such work.
- C. If, in the course of the work of a local improvement or public improvement, a contractor damages any underground facility owned by an adjacent property owner and the facility is located within two feet of the established street grade in the area, then such facility must be repaired, replaced or relocated as directed by the responsible Bureau, subject to approval by the City Administrator, at the expense of the owner thereof, notwithstanding any failure to notify the owner of the need for relocation or change as prescribed in Section 17.16.100, unless the plans, specifications and contract otherwise prescribe.