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105.3.9.8.3 The term of each such bond. The term of each such bond shall begin upon the date
thereof an shall terminate upon the filing of a new bond as required by the permittee covering the
same oil well, or upon the abandonment of such, oil well in the manner required by this article.
105.3.9.8.4 In lieu of a surety bond. In lieu of a surety bond as herein prescribed, the City
Attorney may accept an agreement of indemnity executed by the applicant or permittee and
accompanied by a deposit of cash in substantially the following form and manner:
1. The applicant or permittee shall deposit; and at all times maintain on deposit with
the Treasurer of the City of Los Angeles, an amount in cash equivalent to the amount of the bond
required by the provisions of this article;
2. The applicant or permittee, concurrently with the making of said deposit, shall
execute and deliver to the Office of Finance an agreement in writing, which shall be subject to
the approval of the City Attorney as to form and content, confirming the deposit and agreeing to
indemnify the City against any loss and damage arising out of the failure on the part of the
applicant or permittee faithfully to comply with the provisions of this article;
3. The City Treasurer shall have the custody of the cash deposited hereunder;
4. The Chief shall determine the fact of a default by the applicant or permittee in the
performance of all of the terms and conditions of this article and the amount of all charges, costs,
and expenses incurred by the City, thereby provided for herein and shall order the payment
thereof from the deposit. The Chief shall transmit his findings and order to the Treasurer who
shall make payment to the City for all charges, costs, and expenses incurred.
5. The agreement of indemnity herein provided for may set forth such additional
terms and conditions as the City Attorney finds necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes
and intent of the L.A.M.C.
105.3.9.8.5 Extension of time. Whenever the Chief extends the time in which the permittee may
perform any acts required by this article, such extension of time shall not be deemed to exonerate
or discharge any surety upon any bond filed hereunder.
105.3.9.8.6 Power to authorize acts. The Chief shall have the power to authorize all necessary
acts to be done to make any such oil well comply with the provisions of this article relating
thereto or to perform the necessary acts to abandon and demolish any such oil well and to restore
the property to its natural condition. The City Controller shall approve all warrants held by the
City Treasurer for the necessary expense incurred in correcting the violation of this article
relating thereto and the abandoning and demolition of any such oil well.
105.5 Delete and replace.
57.03.11
105.5 Revocation, suspension, or denial of permits, special permits, general approvals, and
certificates of Fitness. The revocation, suspension, or denial of permits, special permits, general
approvals, and certificates of Fitness shall comply with Sections 105.5.1 and 105.5.3.
105.5.1 Power to revoke, suspend, or deny. In addition to all other penalties prescribed herein,
the Chief shall have the power to revoke, suspend, or deny the granting of any Permit, Special
Permit, General Approval, or Certificate of Fitness, required pursuant to the provisions of this
Article, for any of the following reasons:
1. When necessary for the protection of life and property; or
2. Violation of any provision of this article or any rule or regulation adopted
hereunder; or
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