A. With regard to any application fee deposit for an initial franchise, or for the renewal of a franchise, or for the transfer or change in control of a franchise that is authorized by this chapter, the City Manager may suspend that application fee deposit in accordance with this section.
B. The City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, will review all written information submitted by the applicant or franchisee in support of its contention that applicable law prohibits imposition of the application fee deposit provided for by this chapter. If a determination is made that applicable law supports the contention of the applicant or franchisee, then the City Manager may suspend the imposition of the application fee deposit; provided, however, that such suspension must be ratified by the City Council within thirty (30) days after the City Manager’s determination and, if ratified, the application fee deposit will be deemed to have been waived.
(Ord. 1082, passed 11-16-04)