4.15.140 Audits.
A. Within 30 days of a written request from the City, or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the City:
1. Every provider of utility service shall furnish the City with information sufficient to demonstrate that the provider is in compliance with all the requirements of this chapter and its franchise agreement, if any, including but not limited to payment of any applicable registration fee, rights-of-way fee or franchise fee.
2. Every utility operator shall make available for inspection by the City at reasonable times and intervals all maps, records, books, diagrams, plans and other documents maintained by the utility operator with respect to its facilities within the rights-of-way or public utility easements. Access shall be provided within the City unless prior arrangement for access elsewhere has been made with the City.
B. If the City’s audit of the books, records and other documents or information of the utility operator or utility service provider demonstrates that the utility operator or provider has underpaid the rights-of-way fee or franchise fee by three percent or more in any one year, the utility operator shall reimburse the City for the cost of the audit, in addition to any interest owed pursuant to BC 4.15.130(D) or as specified in a franchise.
C. Any underpayment, including any interest or audit cost reimbursement, shall be paid within 30 days of the City’s notice to the utility service provider of such underpayment. [BC 4.15.140, added by Ordinance No. 4684, 5/4/16]