Upon expiration or forfeiture of the franchise, as provided for in this Article, the Council shall have the right to determine whether the operator shall continue to maintain and operate the cable television system pending the decision of the City as to the future maintenance and operation of the system. The operator shall not be required to operate the system beyond the date of transfer under the Act (47 U.S.C. 627). The operator shall be entitled to all benefits of such extended operation. (Ord. No. 89-12, § 18-113, 6-19-89)
Upon the termination of the franchise, the operator, if requested to do so by City, shall remove its cables, wires and equipment from all poles of City and all space reserved for City's use on poles belonging to others. If not so removed upon prior written request, City shall have the right to remove or have its contractor remove them at the risk, cost and expense of the operator and without any liability therefor. (Ord. No. 89-12, § 18-114, 6-19-89)