The franchise granted by the city is subject to the provisions and limitations set out in the HCO Chapter 100 (including the limitations herein) and other applicable law, and is expressly conditioned on the franchisee's compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The franchise does not convey equitable or legal title in the public rights-of-way. The right granted is only the right to occupy public rights-of-way for the purposes and for the period stated in the franchise. The right is non-exclusive and may not be subdivided or subleased. It is a privilege held in public trust and is personal to the franchisee. The franchise and this chapter shall be interpreted in a manner that conforms to the requirements of the Hopkinsville Code of Ordinances; deems to include all the provisions required to be in a franchise under the code of ordinances, as if fully set forth in the franchise; and deems to provide for forfeiture under the circumstances set forth in the code of ordinances, as well as under the provisions of this chapter. While the franchise is subject to HCO Chapter 100, neither the Franchise, HCO Chapter 100, nor the chapter is a contract.
(Ord. 02-2007, passed 1-16-2007)