(A) Whenever the city makes public improvements which affect the franchisee’s cable equipment, the franchisee shall relocate or protect its wires, conduits, cables and other property located in the street or public rights of way, and the costs of the relocation or protection shall be paid for by the franchisee. If the city reimburses any utility for relocating its property at the city’s request, the city will reimburse the franchisee in a similar manner.
(B) The city shall endeavor to provide the franchisee reasonable written notice of plans for street improvements which may affect the franchisee’s cable equipment. The Franchisee and the city shall cooperate to assure that the notice gives the franchisee 60 days, considering seasonable working conditions, in advance of the actual commencement of the work to permit the franchisee to make any additions, alterations or repairs to its facilities deemed necessary.
(C) All wires, conduits, cables and other property and facilities of the franchisee shall be maintained in compliance with technical standards promulgated by the Federal Communications Commission, and so as not to endanger or unnecessarily interfere with the usual and customary trade, traffic, and travel upon the streets and public places of the city.
(Ord. 186, passed 4-17-00)