The grantee shall pay the town a sum of money which will reimburse all costs and expenses incurred by it in connection with the preparation of this chapter, the franchise agreement, and the granting of a franchise, including but not limited to consultants' fees, attorneys' fees, publication fees, travel expenses and all other direct costs; provided, however, that the costs and expenses shall not exceed the sum of $2,500 and the town shall submit a detailed schedule of all the costs. Such payment shall be made within 30 days after the town furnishes the grantee with a written statement of the expenses.
(1995 Code, § 16-13)