A. In connection with any application for a new franchise, a franchise modification requesting entry into a new area of the City, a franchise renewal, or a franchise transfer, applicant shall pay an application fee deposit equal to the City's estimated costs in processing and reviewing the application, as such costs may be established from time to time by resolution of the Mayor and City Council. Such costs shall include all estimated administrative, consultant, noticing, and document preparation expenses. No application shall be considered without payment of the application fee deposit. If the application fee deposit is less than the City's actual costs, the applicant shall pay such additional costs to the City within 30 days after written notice from the City that such additional payment is required. If payment of such amount is not made within such time, the City shall cease all further proceedings related to the application. If actual costs are less than the application fee deposit, the remaining balance will be refunded to the applicant.
(Ord. MC-1484, 4-18-18)
B. Application fee deposits are exclusive of an applicant's or Grantee's obligation to pay other costs and fees required by this chapter or the franchise agreement, including without limitation construction inspection fees, permit fees, and franchise fees.