A. Applications: A grantee that desires to renew its franchise under this chapter shall, not more than two hundred forty (240) days less than one hundred fifty (150) days before expiration of the current franchise, file an application with the city for renewal of its franchise which shall include the following information:
1. The information required pursuant to subsection 8-3-17A of this chapter.
2. Any information required pursuant to the franchise agreement between the city and the grantee.
B. Renewal Determinations: Within one hundred fifty (150) days after receiving a complete application under this section, the city council shall issue a written determination granting or denying the renewal application in whole or in part, applying the following standards. If the renewal application is denied, the written determination shall include the reasons for nonrenewal.
1. The financial and technical ability of the applicant.
2. The legal ability of the applicant.
3. The continuing capacity of the public ways to accommodate the applicant's existing facilities.
4. The applicant's compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the franchise agreement.
5. Applicable federal, state, and local telecommunications laws, rules and policies.
6. Such other factors as may demonstrate that the continued grant to use the public ways will serve the community interest.
C. Obligation To Cure As A Condition Of Renewal: No franchise shall be renewed until any ongoing violations of defaults in the grantee's performance of the franchise agreement, or of the requirements of this chapter, have been cured or a plan detailing the corrective action to be taken by the grantee has been approved by the city. (Ord. 549, 10-12-2000)