13-2-3: TERM:
The franchise granted pursuant to this chapter shall be for an initial term of ten (10) years from its passage and final adoption.
Pursuant to the terms of subsections 13-2-16A and 13-2-18A, B and C of this chapter, the franchise authority may terminate this franchise in the event of the wilful failure, refusal or neglect by the grantee to do or comply with any material requirement or limitation contained in this franchise, or other applicable rule or regulation of the franchise authority insofar as such rule or regulation does not conflict with the provisions of the franchise, subject to the provisions hereof. In any event the franchise authority shall not take any punitive action or commence any action at law without first conducting a public hearing. Grantee shall be notified of the time and place of such hearing and have an opportunity to be heard. (Ord. 94-4, 8-1-1994)