A. Consistent with Section 621(a)(1) of the CCPA (codified at 47 USC 541), the Council/franchising authority may award one (1) or more non-exclusive multi-channel service franchises within its geographical limits. With the exception of existing non-exempt MCS providers in an area annexed by the City and subject to Section 9-77 of this ordinance, the Council/franchising authority shall not award a franchise for a service area comprising less than the entire City limits. Note well, however, that existing non-exempt MCS providers as of the effective date of this ordinance may, but are not required to, serve any subsequently annexed area of the City in a manner consistent with line extension policies outlined in this ordinance, and which are specifically noted in the MCS provider's franchise agreement. The provisions of Section 9-10 and 9-15 of this ordinance do not apply to this subsection.
B. A franchised MCS provider shall be selected as part of a public proceeding and hearing which affords due process to both the City and the applicant, and after which, if the applicant is selected as a franchised MCS provider, then such applicant will enter into a franchise agreement with the City, pursuant to the provisions of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.