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1 \ 1 <br /> camouflage elements incorporated into the design at the time of approval. Such <br /> maintenance shall include, but is not limited to, painting, repair of equipment, <br /> and maintenance of landscaping. <br /> 6. A statement authorizing the City to enter the property for the purpose of periodic <br /> inspections to determine that the site complies with conditions of approval and <br /> all safety and building codes and permits issued. This statement shall give the <br /> City the right to conduct such inspections at any time upon reasonable notice to <br /> the property owner(s), and that all expenses related to such inspection shall be <br /> borne by the applicant. <br /> 7. A statement indicating that a WTF which has not been used for twelve (12) <br /> successive months shall be deemed abandoned and may, at the sole discretion of <br /> the City, be required to be removed in the same manner and pursuant to the same <br /> procedures as for dangerous or unsafe structures established by Minnesota State <br /> Statutes, Section 463.16. <br /> 8. A statement indicating that the removal of any unused or abandoned tower or <br /> portions of towers shall be the responsibility of the property owner. <br /> 9. A statement requiring the applicant to notify the City that the WTF continues to <br /> be in operation. The notice of continuing operation shall be sent to the City <br /> Planner annually by certified mail during the last two weeks of the month of <br /> December. <br /> B. Escrowed Funds. At the time of application for a WTF permit, an escrow deposit <br /> shall be posted in an amount determined from time to time by City Council resolution. No <br /> interest shall accrue on any such escrowed funds. The City may charge against this deposit to <br /> recover its costs for reviewing the WTF application. These costs may include, but are not <br /> limited to, City staff time over and above that.covered by the application fee, consultants' fees, <br /> and fees for third-party review. If a WTF permit is approved, as a condition of approval, deposit <br /> of additional escrow funds may be required. The City will charge against this deposit to offset <br /> the City's costs to monitor construction and ensure compliance with the conditions of approval <br /> and standards in this ordinance. These charges may include, but are not limited to, City staff <br /> time, consultants' fees, and fees for third-party review, monitoring, and inspection. Once <br /> construction has been completed and the applicant has complied with all conditions of approval, <br /> any remaining deposit funds shall be refunded to the party or entity that posted the escrow <br /> deposit. Refund of the deposit shall not be construed to limit the City's ability to recover future <br /> costs associated with review or monitoring on-going operation of the WTF or future <br /> modifications, amendments, or transfer of the facility-- <br /> C. Assessments. In the event the City incurs charges relating to the enforcement of <br /> this ordinance, including without limitation expenses relating to third-party consultants and <br /> removal of abandoned WTFs and wireless telecommunications towers, the City reserves the <br /> right to assess the property owner for such charges in the same manner in which the City <br /> assesses and collects real property tax liability. <br /> 5 <br />