(a) Initial Registration. Any Service Provider with initial presumed consent to Occupy or Use the Public Right-of- Way as provided in Section 945.02(b) shall file an initial registration with the City within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this Chapter, on a form provided by the Director, which shall include the information in Section 945.02(c)(2) of this Chapter.
(b) Annual Registration Required. All Service Providers with consent to Occupy or Use the Public Right-of-Way as provided in Section 945.02 shall register with the City each calendar year between January 1 and January 31 on a form provided by the Director. Service Providers who file an Initial Registration before January 1, 2007 need not file an Annual Registration for calendar year 2007.
(1) Compile, update and supplement the City's database so that the City has accurate and current information concerning the Service Providers that own or operate facilities, and/or provide Services, in the City's Public Right-of- Way;
(2) Assist the City in monitoring the usage of the Public Right-of-Way in order to ensure that the public receives the maximum possible benefit from that use and the use is consistent with the best management and care of the Public Right-of-Way;
(3) Assist the City in the collection and enforcement of any municipal taxes, franchise fees, compliance fees or charges that may be due the City;
(4) Assist the City in monitoring compliances with local, State and federal laws.
(d) Information Required for Registration. Registration forms will be provided by the City and shall require the following information:
(1) Any material changes to the information the Service Provider provided the City in the application for consent to Occupy or Use the Public Right-of- Way, including, but not limited to:
A. The identity, legal status, and federal tax identification number of the Service Provider, including any Affiliates.
B. The name, address and telephone number of the local officer, agent or employee responsible for the accuracy of the Service Provider's registration statement and available at all reasonable times to be notified in case of emergency.
(2) Evidence that the Service Provider is in compliance with the Insurance, Indemnity and Performance Bond requirements pursuant to Sections 945.02(e), (f) and (g) of this Chapter.
(3) Information regarding, and a preliminary Construction schedule and completion date for, any Capital Improvements the Service Provider plans in the City's Public Right-of-Way for the twelve (12) months following the date of registration, including:
A. A description clearly showing the location of all the proposed Capital Improvements, including horizontal and vertical information; Facility type, size, depth, and capacity; or such other information the City Manager determines is necessary. In no event shall the description of the proposed Capital Improvement be less than by City quadrant and/or street name and Facility type. The Service Provider shall update all required information as soon as it becomes available.
B. If the Service Provider is Constructing a new System or Reconstructing all or a portion of its existing System, general description of the proposed System and the Facilities utilized to provide the Service that the Service Provider intends to offer or provide over the System within the City. Where a Service will be provided by a nonaffiliated provider, the Service Provider shall identify that provider.
C. Information sufficient to determine that the Service Provider has applied for and received any certificate of authority required by PUCO to provide Services or operate a System in the City.
D. Information sufficient to determine that the Service Provider has applied for and received any construction permit, operating license, certification, or other approvals required by the Federal Communications Commission to provide telecommunications or Cable Services over a System in the City.
(4) Such other information as the Director may reasonably require.
(e) Facility Maps. The City shall have the right to access and review all the Service Provider's maps and/or as-built plans showing the location of its Facilities in the City's Rights-of- Way, upon ten (10) days notice to the Service Provider.
(f) Registration to be Kept Current. In addition to the annual registration requirement, each Service Provider shall keep all required registration information current at all times and shall provide the City with notice of changes to the required information within fifteen (15) days following the date on which the Service Provider has notice of such change.
(Ord. 98-2007. Passed 11-19-07.)