(A) The village shall only consider those applications for a franchise that have been submitted on an application form approved by the Village Council. Applications shall only be considered if submitted to the Village Clerk’s office prior to any deadline authorized by the Village Council and if accompanied by the application fees set forth in § 113.017.
(B) Any requests for proposal shall be sent to all operators that have indicated, in writing, an interest in obtaining a franchise.
(C) Any notice soliciting the submission of applications shall be sent to all persons who have previously indicated, in writing, an interest in obtaining a franchise and shall be advertised in a local newspaper of general circulation and at least two national trade magazines. Applications shall be opened no earlier than 90 days after the initial publication date of the newspaper notice.
(D) Distortion, falsehoods or misinformation by an applicant may be grounds for elimination of the proposal if the village should choose.
(E) Any request for proposal shall clearly state that the Village Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The village shall have the right to negotiate with any person that has submitted a qualified application.
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