a. A preconstruction conference shall be scheduled with the City before issuance of all applicable construction permits. In addition to a City representative, the meeting shall include the developer's representative(s), developer's engineer and prime contractor, the street/site/utility subcontractor (if different than the prime contractor), and all affected utility companies. The purpose of the conference is to discuss the construction schedule and times of the work which require special coordination, as well as to provide the opportunity for parties from the construction team and various agencies/entities involved to meet and coordinate as may be necessary.

b. The Developer shall be responsible for notifying the franchise and private utility companies of the time and location of the preconstruction conference, and requesting that a representative of each utility be present. The Developer may be required to submit proof of notification to the City prior to the preconstruction conference. Copies of notification letters sent to the utility companies by the Developer are acceptable.