(a) Cable Television Franchise or Video Service Authorization. Any Person who desires to Construct, Reconstruct, install, operate, maintain or locate Facilities in any Public Right-of-Way of the City for the purpose of providing Cable Service of Video Service to Persons in the City shall first obtain a non-exclusive Video Service Authorization from the Ohio Department of Commerce.
(b) Compliance with Chapter Required. All Cable or Video Service Operators providing Cable or Video Service within the City pursuant to a valid franchise or Video Service Authorization shall comply with the registration and Construction Permit requirements of this Chapter.
(c) Credit for Payment of Franchise Fee or Video Service Provider Fee. Any Cable Operator paying a franchise fee or Video Service Provider fee, or providing free service or other non-monetary compensation to the City pursuant to a franchise agreement, shall be entitled to a credit, offset or deduction against any reimbursement of City costs assessed under this Chapter, and pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 1332.32, for all such franchise fees or Video Service Provider fees and the retail value of the free service or other non-monetary compensation.
(Ord. 3158. Passed 3-11-21.)