(a) The City shall give written notice to the grantee of its intent to revoke the franchise and the lawful ground therefor. The grantee shall have thirty days from such notice to object, in writing, and to state its reasons for such objection. In the event the City has not received a response satisfactory to it, it may then proceed to place an ordinance or resolution for termination of the franchise on Council's meeting agenda in the manner prescribed by law. The City shall cause to be served upon the grantee, at least ten days prior to the time and place of such meeting, a written notice of this intent to request such termination, and the time and place of the meeting.
(b) At the designated meeting, Council shall give the grantee an opportunity to state its position on the matter, after which it shall determine whether or not the franchise shall be revoked. The grantee may appeal such determination to the Common Pleas Court of Pickaway County, which shall have the power to review the decision of Council, including a de novo hearing and to review, modify or reverse such decision (including any underlying arbitration decision), as justice may require; provided, however, that if the grantee has appealed any underlying arbitration finding made pursuant to Section 741.29 pursuant to Ohio R.C. 2711.01 et seq. the grantee shall not be entitled to a de novo hearing. Such appeal to the Common Pleas Court shall be taken within thirty days of the issuance of the determination of Council. Appeals from the decision of the Common Pleas Court shall be in accordance with Ohio law.
(c) Council may, at its sole discretion, take any lawful action not inconsistent with this franchise which it deems appropriate to enforce the City's rights under the franchise in lieu of revocation of the franchise.
(Ord. 09-85-92. Passed 9-15-92.)