As compensation for the authorization granted herein and in consideration for permission to use the easements which the county controls for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a CATV system within the county, the franchisee shall pay to the county quarterly on or before the first day of July, October, January, and April for the preceding quarter an amount equal to 3% of the gross revenues exclusive of reconnect and relocation service fees and the portion of any pay television fees paid over to distributors of pay television programing. This payment shall be in addition to any other fees or payments made to the county by the franchisee, such as pole rental, business licenses, and other fees not based on gross revenues. Payment shall be accompanied by a certified annual report showing the basis for the computation and such other relevant facts as may be required by the county. No acceptance of any payment shall be construed as an accord that the amount paid is, in fact, the correct amount, nor shall such acceptance of payment be construed as a release of any claim the county may have for further or additional sums payable under the provisions of this chapter. All amounts paid shall be subject to recomputation by the county within 60 days of the receipt of the franchise annual report. This time limitation shall not apply should the franchisee provide false or erroneous information. In the event that recomputation results in additional revenue to be paid to the county, such amount shall be subject to an interest charge at the highest rate permitted by law. Nothing in this provision shall limit franchisee’s liability to pay other local taxes and charges.
(Ord. passed 10-18-1982) Penalty, see § 114.999