Franchise renewals shall be in accordance with applicable laws. Grantor and grantee, by mutual consent, may enter into renewal negotiations at any time during the term of the franchise. To the extent consistent with applicable laws, a reasonable nonrefundable renewal application fee in an amount established by the City may be required to accompany any renewal application. Such application fee shall not be deemed to be "franchise fees" within the meaning of section 622 of the Cable Act 1 , and such payments shall not be deemed to be: a) "payments in kind" or any involuntary payments chargeable against the franchise fees to be paid to the City by grantee pursuant to Section 3-11-20 of this Chapter and applicable provisions of a franchise agreement, or b) part of the franchise fees to be paid to the City by grantee pursuant to Section 3-11-20 of this Chapter, and applicable provisions of a franchise agreement. (Ord. 636, sec. 1, 11-2-1998)
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| 1 | 1. 47 USC § 542. |