It shall be the right of all subscribers to continue receiving service insofar as their financial and other obligations to the licenser are honored. In the event that the licensee elects to overbuild, rebuild, modify, or sell the system, or the County gives notice of intent to terminate or fails to renew the license, the licensee shall act so as to ensure that all subscribers receive continuous, uninterrupted service.
(a) Change of Licensee. In the event of a change of licensee, or in the event a new operator acquires the system, the original licensee shall cooperate with the County and the new owner or operator in maintaining continuity of service to all subscribers.
(b) County Operation. In the event the licensee fails to operate the system for seven consecutive days without prior approval of the Director, or without just cause, the County may, at its option, and in addition to any other rights provided for in this Chapter, seek a court-appointed receiver to operate and to collect all revenues from the system until such time as the licensee can restore service under conditions acceptable to the County, or a replacement operator is selected. The licensee shall reimburse the County for all reasonable costs or damages that are the result of the licensee’s failure to perform.
(Ord. 1281, passed - -1966; Am. Ord. 2053, passed - -1976; Am. Ord. 2667, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 3440, passed - -1991)