(a) No Expectancy of Renewal. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be interpreted to create an expectancy of renewal or to in any respect entitle any Grantee to renewal or extension of a Franchise, except as may be expressly required by applicable law.
(b) Prior Lawful Occupancy Prevails. Any privilege claimed under any Franchise by a Grantee in any street or other public property shall be subordinate to any prior lawful occupancy and to the city's regulation of the street or other public property, subject to Section 856.14
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(c) Delegation of Authority. The City may transfer or delegate any right, power, or duty from any officer, employee, department, or body of the City to any other officer, employee, department, or body of the City.
(d) Non-recourse Against City. A Grantee shall have no recourse against the City for any loss, cost, expense, or damage arising out of any provision or requirement of this chapter or of any Franchise issued hereunder or because of its enforcement or non-enforcement.
(e) Grantee Subject to City Police Powers. A Grantee shall at all times be subject to the exercise of the police power of the City, including but not limited to the power of the City to adopt consumer protection laws regarding cable communication.
(f) Public Interest Promoted. The provisions of any Franchise shall be liberally construed in favor of the City in order to promote the public interest.
(Ord. 52-96. Passed 7-8-96.)