Chapter 5.13
FRANCHISES - DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND VIDEO COMPETITION ACT OF 2006

Section:

5.13.010   Purpose and applicability

5.13.020   Definitions

5.13.030   Franchise fee

5.13.040   Public, educational and government (PEG) channels

5.13.050   PEG support fee

5.13.060   Customer services regulations - penalties for violations

5.13.070   Reauthorization

5.13.010 Purpose and applicability

   This chapter shall apply to all holders of a franchise issued pursuant to the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006, found at Public Utilities Code section 5810 et seq.

5.13.020 Definitions.

   When used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below.

   A.   Act. “Act” shall refer to the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006, found at Public Utilities Code section 5810 et seq.

   B.   Franchisee. “Franchisee” shall mean any person or entity holding a franchise issued pursuant to the Act and pursuant to which the franchisee provides video services within the City of Chico.

5.13.030 Franchise fee.

   A.   The franchise fee payable to the City by a franchisee shall be five percent (5%) of gross revenues, as the term “gross revenues” is defined by the Act.

   B.   Franchisees shall retain all records reflecting any gross revenues for at least four years. City or its agent may, not more than once annually, examine those records to the extent reasonably necessary to ensure compliance with this section. The costs of such examination shall be paid by Franchisee if the examination establishes an underpayment of franchise fees by more than five percent.