If a franchise is to expire within sixty days according to the franchise terms, and a new franchise has been requested, but has not yet been granted, the franchisee may request the Mayor and Common Council to issue the franchisee a written revocable license, for a renewable term not to exceed one hundred-twenty (120) days from the expiration of the franchise, permitting the franchisee to continue to locate its existing facilities in or upon public property in the City during the term of the license. The Mayor and Common Council may issue such a revocable license, subject to any restrictions, terms, and conditions (including compensation), without limitation, that they deem to be in the best interests of the City. Nothing herein requires the Mayor and Common Council to grant such a revocable license, nor does the issuance of such a revocable license require that the Mayor and Common Council grant the franchisee a new franchise. Upon request of the franchisee, the City Clerk shall provide a revocable license application form.
(Ord. MC-1135, 12-18-02)