A provider shall have the sole responsibility for diligently obtaining, at its own cost and expense, all permits, licenses, or other forms of approval or authorization necessary to construct, maintain, upgrade, or repair the system, including, but not limited to, any necessary approvals from persons and/or the City to use private property, easements, poles, and conduits. A provider shall obtain any required permit, license, approval, or authorization, including, but not limited to, excavation permits, pole attachment agreements, etc., prior to the commencement of the activity for which the permit, license, approval, or authorization is required.