(A) Authorization to commence construction and application procedures. Within 30 days of the acceptance by the grantee of a franchise, the grantee shall apply for any needed contracts for use of poles. Within 30 days after completion of the make-ready survey identifying the routes of the system facility, the grantee shall apply for all additional licenses from the state, county, or other necessary parties, such as railroads for crossing under or over their property. In any event, all necessary applications for permits, licenses, certificates, and authorizations shall be applied for in a timely fashion so that such filing and processing shall not interfere with or cause delay with the construction scheduled as outlined in the franchise. Failure to make such timely application and timely filing shall constitute a substantial violation of this chapter.
(B) Power to contract. Upon grant of the franchise and in order to construct, operate, and maintain a cable system in the county, the grantee may enter into contracts with any public utility companies or any other owner or lessee of any poles or underground areas located within the county; obtain right-of-way permits from appropriate county, state, city, and federal officials necessary to cross or otherwise use highways or roads under their respective jurisdiction; obtain permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to erect and maintain antennas; and obtain whatever other permits a county, city, state, or federal agency may require.
(Ord. passed 12-2-96)