§ 111.50 STANDARDS FOR TERMINATION; LESSER SANCTION.
   (A)   If persuaded that the franchisee has violated a material provision of this chapter or of a franchise agreement, or has committed the violations listed in § 111.47, the City Council may terminate the franchise or may establish some lesser sanction and cure, including, but not limited to, the assessment of penalties pursuant to § 111.99.
   (B)   In doing so, the City Council shall consider the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation as reflected by one or more of the following factors, whether:
      (1)   The violation was egregious;
      (2)   Substantial harm resulted;
      (3)   The violation was intentional or repeated;
      (4)   There is a history of prior violations of the same or other requirements;
      (5)   There is a history of overall compliance; and
      (6)   The violation was voluntarily disclosed, admitted, or cured.
(Ord. 557-2019, passed 12-9-2020)