The city may from time to time employ a technical advisor or advisors who are experienced
and educated in the gas industry or the law as it pertains to gas matters. The function
of such advisor(s) shall be to advise, counsel, or represent the city on such matters
relating to gas operations within the city as the city may want or require and the
effect thereof, both present and future, on the health, welfare, comfort, and safety
of the citizens of the city. In the event such technical advisor(s) is employed for
the purpose of advising, counseling, or representing the city relative to an operator's
unique and particular set of circumstances, case, or request relating to this article,
then the cost for such services of such technical advisor(s) shall be assessed against
and paid for by such operator in addition to any fees or charges assessed pursuant
to this article. Prior to the employment of a technical advisor, the city shall inform
the operator of the intended scope of work and the estimated costs and expenses. The
employment of a technical advisor shall be approved by the city council.