ARTICLE II. FRANCHISES

§ 15-8 REQUIRED.

   No person shall construct, operate or maintain a cable system within the City without first obtaining a franchise from the City Council as provided in this Chapter.

(Ord. 2428, passed 2-18-1974; Ord. 2899, passed 3-21-1984; Ord. 3486, passed 1-28-2002)

§ 15-9 LIMITATIONS.

   A franchise issued pursuant to this Chapter authorizes only the operation of a cable system to provide cable service as provided for in this Chapter and does not take the place of any other franchise, license or permit which might be required by Federal, State or local law.

(Ord. 2428, passed 2-18-1974; Ord. 2899, passed 3-21-1984; Ord. 3486, passed 1-28-2002)

§ 15-10 TERM; REFUSAL TO GRANT RENEWAL.

   Each franchise granted pursuant to this Chapter shall continue until April 30 of the year following issuance of the franchise unless otherwise agreed in the franchise agreement.

(Ord. 2428, passed 2-18-1974; Ord. 2899, passed 3-21-1984; Ord. 3486, passed 1-28-2002)

§ 15-11 APPLICATIONS.

   Applications for franchises issued pursuant to this Chapter shall be made upon blank forms prepared and made available by the City Clerk and shall state:

   (a)   The name and main business address of the applicant.

   (b)   The names and main business address of any firm, association or corporation of which the applicant is a division or subsidiary.

   (c)   The names and business addresses of all owners, partners, directors, officers and resident agents of applicant.

   (d)   The names and addresses of all stockholders of the applicant who own 10% or more of the applicant’s stock.

   (e)   Such information as the City Clerk shall find reasonably necessary to effect the purpose of this Chapter and to arrive at a fair determination of whether the terms of this Chapter have been or will be complied with.

(Ord. 2428, passed 2-18-1974; Ord. 2899, passed 3-21-1984; Ord. 3486, passed 1-28-2002)