Fayette Duties of Gas Company ordinance (§ 615.140)

In consideration of and as compensation for the right, privilege and franchise hereby granted, the Company, its successors and assigns shall furnish gas at such pressure and of such quality as shall be designated by lawful orders of the Public Service Commission of said State, if such gas is reasonably procurable; shall furnish to each consumer a recognized standard meter or other instrument for measurement of gas sold or computation of consumer's bills and keep same in repair at its cost, which meter shall at all times be subject to inspection by said City; shall at all times save the City harmless from any and all damages which said City may be liable to pay that may arise from the construction, maintenance and operation by the Company of its plant system or any part thereof; shall limit all excavations of streets, alleys or public places to the necessity of efficient operation and shall not at any one time open or encumber more of a highway or public place than shall be reasonably necessary to enable Company to proceed with advantage in laying or repairing mains or pipes and shall not permit such highway or public place to remain open longer than necessary for the purpose for which it was opened; shall refill all excavations and replace all pavements with like material and leave same in as good condition as when altered or removed; shall perform all work on streets, alleys and public places under supervision of a representative of said City, if so desired; and shall repay said City all expense to which it has been put in the repair or replacement of streets, highways or pavements in the event such work is done by said City after the neglect or refusal of Company to perform same in a reasonable time.