§ 10-2-112. Franchise processing costs.

   (a)   Assumption of costs. For a new franchise grant, a franchise renewal, or a transfer of a franchise or its ownership or control, subject to any limitations to specified amounts in a franchise agreement, the franchisee requesting the grant, renewal, or transfer shall assume:

      (1)   costs of publication of notices before any required public hearing or meeting;

      (2)   costs of the development, preparation, and publication of relevant ordinances and franchise documents; and

      (3)   any other costs, including consultant and attorney fees incurred by the County in its study, evaluation, and implementation of the applications and proposals.

   (b)   Additional costs. These franchise processing costs are in addition to the construction, inspection, and permit fees described in § 10-6-101(a), the franchise fee described in § 10-2-111, and the application fee described in § 10-2-108.

(Bill No. 54-06)