4-284-140 Grantee's prohibitions.

   A grantee shall not, directly or indirectly, knowingly:

   A.   Provide, offer, promise, suggest or otherwise communicate the possible provision of an interest to a city representative or a city representative's spouse, child or any other person living in the same household as a city representative;

(Prior code § 113.2-14; Amend Coun. J. 5-16-90, p. 15716; Amend Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 4-24-12, p. 23998, § 1)

Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-24-12, p. 23998, § 1, renumbered former § 4-284-140 as § 4-284-130, and renumbered former § 4-284-150 as this § 4-284-140.

4-284-150 Disclosures by grantee.

   A.   On or before January 15th of each year, each grantee shall file with the cable administrator a written statement subscribed under oath before a notary public by the grantee or an authorized officer of the grantee publicly disclosing all information concerning ownership of the grantee as requested in the city's request for proposals on forms provided by the cable administrator. Such ownership information shall include disclosure of any ownership interest that is held by an agent or nominee.

   B.   Each grantee shall promptly make disclosure consistent with the provisions and intent of this ordinance regarding changes of ownership and interests on forms provided by the cable administrator.

   C.   Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the cable administrator from requiring disclosure of information in addition to that needed to comply with the terms of this ordinance.

(Prior code § 113.2-16; Amend Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 4-24-12, p. 23998, § 1)

Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-24-12, p. 23998, § 1, renumbered former § 4-284-150 as § 4-284-140, and renumbered former § 4-284-160 as this § 4-284-150.

4-284-160 City representatives – Prohibited activities.

   A.   No city representative or a city representative's spouse, child or any other person living in the same household as a city representative shall have an interest in a grantee.

   B.   No city representative or a city representative's spouse, child or any other person living in the same household as a city representative shall directly or indirectly:

      1.   Solicit or accept an interest in, expenditure from or any other thing of value or transaction conferring an economic benefit from a grantee, except as provided for in section 2-156-445 of the Municipal Code;

      2.   Solicit, request from or recommend to any grantee the appointment of any person to a place or position or the provision of an interest, expenditure or any other thing of value or transaction conferring an economic benefit to any person.

(Prior code 113.2-17; Amend Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 4-24-12, p. 23998, § 1)

Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-24-12, p. 23998, § 1, renumbered former § 4-284-160 as § 4-284-150, and renumbered former § 4-284-1170 as this § 4-284-160.

4-284-170 City employees – Prohibited activities.

   No city employee or a city employee's spouse, child or any other person living in the same household as a city employee shall have an ownership interest in a grantee.

(Prior code 113.2-18; Amend Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465)

Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-24-12, p. 23998, § 1, renumbered former § 4-284-170 as § 4-284-160, and renumbered former § 4-284-180 as this § 4-284-170.

4-284-180 Cable administrator – Duties and responsibilities.

   A.   As statements and reports are filed in his or her office pursuant to this chapter, the cable administrator shall keep a record of such filings. Any person who files a statement or report under this chapter and who requests, in writing or by email, a receipt from the cable administrator is entitled to receive from the cable administrator a receipt indicating that he or she has filed such a statement or report and the date of such filing.

   B.   All statements, reports, logs, listings and other documents filed pursuant to this chapter shall be available for examination and copying pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, as amended.

   C.   Upon request, the cable administrator shall promptly notify each person required to file a statement or report under this chapter of all instances of examination thereof by sending duplicate copies of the identification forms filled out by persons examining his or her statements or reports.

   D.   The cable administrator shall update the list of city representatives when necessary and make available said list to all grantees upon written or e-mailed request.

   E.   The cable administrator shall notify the mayor and city council of any verified violations of this ordinance.

(Prior code § 113.2-20; Amend Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. VIII, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-24-12, p. 23998, § 1)

Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-24-12, p. 23998, § 1, renumbered former § 4-284-180 as § 4-284-170, and renumbered former § 4-284-200 as this § 4-284-180.

4-284-190 Violation – Penalties.

   A.   Violations by a grantee of Section 4-284-140 and 4-284-150 of this chapter may render any franchise held by said grantee voidable at the option of the city council.

   B.   When an ownership interest in a grantee is acquired or otherwise held by a person who within 18 months prior to obtaining such ownership interest, was a city representative or a city representative's spouse, child or any other person living in the same household as a city representative, any franchise held by said grantee shall be voidable at the option of the city council.

   C.   Any person who knowingly violates any provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each offense. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.

(Prior code § 113.2-21; Amend Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. VIII, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-24-12, p. 23998, § 1)

Editor's note – Coun. J. 4-24-12, p. 23998, § 1, repealed former § 4-284-190, and renumbered former § 4-284-210 as this § 4-284-190.