The grantee may be required to pay any costs incurred by the grantor in processing a grantee request for franchise modification, lease, hypothecation or trust of franchise. Such costs may include the costs incurred for hiring consultants to assist in evaluating the request. Such costs shall be paid by the grantee prior to final consideration of the request by the grantor. (Ord. 02-101 § 6(part), 2002)