(A) Registration required. All telecommunications carriers and providers that offer or provide any telecommunications service for a fee directly to the public, either within the Village or outside the corporate limits from telecommunications facilities within the Village, shall register with the Village pursuant to this section on forms to be provided by the Village Clerk which shall include the following:
(1) The identity and legal status of the registrant, including any affiliates.
(2) The name, address and telephone number of the officer, agent or employee responsible for the accuracy of the registration statement.
(3) A description of registrant's existing or proposed telecommunications facilities within the Village.
(4) A description of the telecommunications service that the registrant intends to offer or provide, or is currently offering or providing, to persons, firms, businesses or institutions within the Village.
(5) Information sufficient to determine whether the registrant is subject to public way licensing or franchising under this chapter.
(6) Information sufficient to determine whether the transmission, origination or receipt of the telecommunications services provided or to be provided by the registrant constitutes an occupation or privilege subject to any municipal telecommunications tax, utility message tax or other occupation tax imposed by the Village.
(7) Information sufficient to determine that the applicant has applied for and received any certificate of authority required by the Illinois Commerce Commission to provide telecommunications services or facilities within the Village.
(8) Information sufficient to determine that the applicant has applied for and received any construction permit, operating license or other approvals required by the Federal Communications Commission to provide telecommunications services or facilities within the Village.
(9) Such other information as the Village Manager's office may reasonably require.
(B) Registration fee. Each application for registration as a telecommunications carrier or provider shall be accompanied by a fee of $50.
(C) Purpose of registration. The purpose of registration under this section is to:
(1) Provide the Village with accurate and current information concerning the telecommunications carriers and providers who offer or provide telecommunications services within the Village or that own or operate telecommunication facilities within the Village.
(2) Assist the Village in enforcement of this chapter.
(3) Assist the Village in the collection and enforcement of any municipal taxes, franchise fees, license fees or charges that may be due the Village.
(4) Assist the Village in monitoring compliance with local, state and federal laws.
(Ord. C0-07-29, passed 8-21-2007)