Common use of Permitting Process Clause in Contracts

Permitting Process. 16.1 Within 15 business days of the Effective Date, Operator will meet with appropriate permitting staff of each Participating City to finalize the process for permit review and issuance, and provide an estimate of the time needed to obtain such permits. 16.2 This process will specify each Participating City’s requirements for submitting applications for Site Permits, Installation Scheduling Permits and Special Traffic Permits, including drawings, photos, surveying and required paperwork. 16.3 Operator will hire an outside planning and siting firm familiar with each Participating City to assist with the permitting process and reduce workload on the staff of the Participating City. Operator will solicit input from the Participating City to identify suitable consultants. 16.4 If staff time exceeds estimates of the time needed to review applications for the issuance of permits, due to errors or omissions by Operator or its contractors in its submissions , Operator will reimburse each Participating City for reasonable and documented direct staff time in excess of such estimates to the extent arising from such errors and omissions, as follows: 16.4.1 In Berkeley, staff time shall be reimbursed at the then current rate set forth in the City of Berkeley Master Fee Schedule. Such fee, as of the Effective Date, is $160 per hour. 16.4.2 In Emeryville, staff time shall be reimbursed at $125 per hour. 16.4.3 In Oakland, staff time shall be reimbursed at $190 per hour.