1. Public Utilities.
Council may by Ordinance grant permission to any person to construct and operate a public utility on, across, under or above any public street or ground within the City on terms and under regulations conducive to the public interest. However, such grant, and any amendment or renewal thereof shall be subject to applicable laws and regulations established by the state and/or federal governments.
2. Franchises.
Council shall not pass an Ordinance or Resolution making, amending or renewing a franchise as an emergency or urgent measure. If a franchise is for a period of more than one (1) year, Council shall hold a public hearing before final passage. At least two (2) weeks prior to the public hearing, notice of the proposed Ordinance or Resolution shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City and by any other means provided for by Ordinance.