(a) Preemption by State and Federal Law. Except as may be preempted by applicable State and Federal laws, rates, regulations, and orders, this Chapter shall apply and be controlling over each Service Provider engaged in the business of transmitting, supplying or furnishing of Services originating, passing through, or terminating in the City.
(b) Exemption for City-Owned or Operated Facilities. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to apply the provisions of this Chapter to Facilities owned or operated by the City or any of its operations.
(c) Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or other portion of this Chapter, or its application to any Person, is, for any reason, declared invalid, in whole or in part by any court or agency of competent jurisdiction, said decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.
(d) It is within the City Manager's reasonable discretion to waive a portion of this Chapter or such requirements, in the City Manager's judgment, that are not necessary or appropriate to protect the City's interests and the purposes and intent of this Chapter.
(Ord. 2018-114. Passed 10-17-18.)