A. Subject to any restrictions that are mandated by state or federal law, neither the granting of any franchise nor any provisions of this chapter shall be construed to preclude the City from granting additional franchises.
B. By its acceptance of a franchise, a Grantee agrees to comply with all lawful ordinances and regulations of general application now in effect or subsequently enacted; provided, however, that such ordinances and regulations shall not materially affect Grantee's rights or obligations under the franchise.
C. Neither the granting of a franchise, nor any provisions of this chapter, shall constitute a waiver or bar to the City's lawful exercise of any governmental right or power.
D. This chapter shall not be construed to impair or affect, in any way, the right of the City to acquire the Grantee's property through the exercise of the power of eminent domain, in accordance with applicable law.
E. The Mayor and City Council may do all things necessary in the exercise of its jurisdiction under this chapter and may determine any question of fact that may arise during the term of any franchise granted under this chapter.
F. Any right or power in, or duty imposed upon any officer, employee, department, or board of the City shall be subject to transfer by the City to any other officer, employee, department, or board of the City.
(Ord. MC-1484, 4-18-18)