[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Maplewood 12-1-1998
by Ord. No. 2084-98. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
The telecommunications provider must present proof that
it is authorized by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to operate in
New Jersey.
B.
The telecommunications provider must present proof of
permission and consent from the owner(s) of any public utility poles to be
used by the telecommunication company that said use is authorized.
C.
The telecommunications company must present to the township
a complete itemization of all equipment to be installed.
D.
The telecommunications company must present a certification
to the township that the installation of its equipment on utility poles does
not adversely affect the structural integrity of the utility pole.
E.
The telecommunications company must agree in writing
to indemnify the Township of Maplewood from any and all liability and damages
arising from its negligence in connection with the installation, maintenance
or use of its telecommunications equipment within the township and further
agrees to provide the township with a certificate of insurance in an amount
not less than $5,000,000, naming the township as an additional named insured.
The telecommunications company must provide a new certificate of insurance
on or before January 1 of each year.
In the course of installation or maintenance of its equipment within
the township, the telecommunications company will coordinate any such installations
or maintenance of its equipment with the police department to insure that
traffic is not adversely effected within the township. If required by the
Police Chief, the telecommunications company will hire, at its sole cost and
expense, appropriate police officers to direct traffic to ensure the public
safety.
Each applicant for authorization to install a telecommunications system
within the township must complete annually (on or before February 1) an application
which is obtainable from Township Clerk and pay an application fee of $250
annually or portion thereof.
This chapter shall take effect on January 1, 1999, after final passage
and publication according to law.
