1. New Franchises. For a new franchise awarded, the costs to be borne by the grantee include (but are not limited to) all costs of publication of notices prior to any public meeting, publication of relevant ordinances and franchise agreements, costs incurred by the City in its study, preparation of proposal solicitation documents, and evaluation of all applications. A nonrefundable franchise filing fee shall be paid to the City in the amount of $1,000.00.
2. Franchise Renewal. For a franchise renewal, the grantee shall reimburse the City the actual cost of preparation of notices, publication of notices, publication of relevant ordinances and franchise agreements, not to exceed $5,000.00. The City shall assume and be bound by all the terms and conditions of the franchise agreement.
3. Franchise Transfer. For a franchise transfer, the grantee shall reimburse the City the actual cost of preparation of notices, publication of notices, publication of relevant ordinances and franchise agreements, not to exceed $5,000.00.
4. Taxes. Subject to Federal and State law, the grantee shall pay all real estate taxes, special assessments, personal property taxes, license fees, permit fees, and other charges of a like nature which may be taxed, charged, assessed, levied, or imposed upon the property of the grantee and upon any services rendered by the grantee.
5. Other Costs. The processing costs provided for in this section shall be in addition to any other inspection or permit fee or other fees due to City under any other ordinance.