The grantee shall assume and bear all the following costs associated with granting this franchise ordinance, verification of the operational standards set forth herein, and the installation, construction and operation of the CATV system:
A. Costs of publication of this franchise ordinance and any future changes thereto, as such publication is required by law;
B. Costs associated with the City in employing an independent consultant to assist with development of the franchise ordinance, proposals, and any negotiations required to grant this franchise ordinance;
C. The research study authorized by City Council pursuant to the granting of the franchise ordinance;
D. Costs of an independent engineering firm or consultant to review the design, installation and initial proof of performance testing of the system as a verification of the grantee's adherence to the terms and conditions of this franchise ordinance;
E. All fees related to construction of the CATV facilities including but not limited to City excavation permit fees, construction inspection fees, and other City costs related to CATV installation and construction; and
F. City's cost of advertising and noticing for any public hearings related to rate increases. (Ord. 2326 § 1 (part), 1980).