A. Required; Form: To obtain a franchise to construct, own, maintain or provide services through any system within the city, to obtain a renewal of a franchise granted pursuant to this chapter or to obtain the city approval of a transfer of a franchise, as provided in subsection 7-7-11A2 of this chapter, granted pursuant to this chapter, an application must be filed with city on the form attached to ordinance 2000-39 as exhibit A, and on file in the city office, which is hereby incorporated by reference. The application form may be changed by the community services director so long as such changes request information that is consistent with this chapter. Such application form, as amended, is incorporated by reference. (Ord. 2000-39, 10-17-2000; amd. 2003 Code)
B. Criteria: In making a determination as to an application filed pursuant to this chapter, the city may, but shall not be limited to, request or consider the following from the provider:
1. A copy of the order from the PSC granting a certificate of convenience and necessity, if any is necessary for provider's offering of services within the state.
2. Certification of the provider's financial ability to compensate the city for provider's intrusion, maintenance and use of the rights of way during the franchise term proposed by the provider.
3. Provider's agreement to comply with the requirements of section 7-7-9 of this chapter.
4. Proof of adequate liability insurance in an amount to be set by resolution of the city council as required in subsection 7-7-8A of this chapter.
C. Determination By City: The city, in its discretion, shall determine the award of any franchise on the basis of these and other considerations relevant to the use of the rights of way. (Ord. 2000-39, 10-17-2000)