At the expiration of the term for which the franchise is granted or when any renewal is denied, or upon its termination as provided herein, the grantee shall forthwith, upon notice by the municipality, remove at its own expense all portions of the cable system designated by the municipality from all streets and public property within the municipality. In the event that the grantee fails to do so, the municipality may perform the work at the grantee's expense. Upon such notice of removal, a bond shall be furnished by the grantee in an amount sufficient to cover this expense as determined by the municipality. In the event that the grantee is utilizing the plant of the cable system for telecommunications services as defined by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and the grantee's franchise has been terminated, denied renewal, or nullified due to expiration, then the grantee shall not be required to remove its cable system plant. However, the grantee shall be prohibited from offering or providing cable services as defined herein.
(Ord. 2000-10, passed 4-10-00)