(A) The city may enter into written agreements with various companies to provide service to the city which shall not exceed four-year terms per agreement.
(B) The agreements may address the term and renewal procedure of the franchise; use, rental or lease of property; compliance with applicable laws, indemnification and liability for damages; liability insurance; operational standards; performance bonds; payments to the city; records and reports; rates; discontinuance of service procedures; revocation procedures; assignment of franchise; acceptance of franchise; definitions; and other related areas.
(C) The agreements shall be binding upon the parties only after passage of an appropriate ordinance by the Common Council, with the same being kept on file in the Clerk-Treasurer's Office.
(1998 Code, § 4-75) (Ord. 603, passed 7-27-1998)