(A) Authorization to Commence Construction and Application Procedures. Upon grant of a franchise or at any time during the duration of the franchise where upon the grantee determines to construct additions or improvements to the system, the following schedule shall apply. Within 30 days of the acceptance by the grantee of a franchise the grantee shall apply for any needed contracts for use of poles. Within 30 days after completion of the make-ready survey identifying the routes of the system facility, the grantee shall apply for all additional licenses from the state, city, or other necessary parties, such as the railroads for crossing under or over their property. In any event, all necessary applications for permits, licenses, certificates and authorizations shall be applied for in a timely fashion so that such filing and processing shall not interfere with or cause delay with the construction scheduled as outlined in the franchise. Failure to make such timely application and timely filing shall constitute a substantial violation of this chapter.
(B) Power to Contract. Upon grant of the franchise, or at any time during the franchise term where grantee decides to engage in additional construction, in order to construct, operate and maintain a cable system in the city, the grantee may enter into contracts with any public utility companies or any other owner or lessee of any poles or underground areas located within the city, obtain right- of-way permits from appropriate city, state, and federal officials necessary to cross or otherwise use highways or roads under their respective jurisdiction; obtain permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to erect and maintain antennas; and obtain whatever other permits a city, state or federal agency may require.
(Ord. 99-38, passed 7-6-99)