A franchise, whether exclusive or nonexclusive, shall be considered and granted according to the following general procedures:
A. An applicant seeking a grant of franchise, or a transfer of a franchise (if such transfer is permitted under the terms of the applicable franchise agreement) may submit a proposal seeking such grant of franchise by submitting the following to the city:
1. A written "request and application for franchise" to the city manager in a form prescribed by the city manager; and
2. A proposal identifying:
a. The requested use of the public right-of-way or the proposed public services or utilities to be provided;
b. Any proposed physical improvements associated with the proposed franchise, if any;
c. The scope of proposed operations or services and whether the franchise requested is exclusive or nonexclusive;
d. The amount and method of compensation in the form of franchise fees proposed to be paid to the city; and
e. The initial term of the proposed franchise and any renewal, if applicable; and
3. All applicable application processing fees required by ordinance or resolution of the city council; and
4. Any other information required by the city manager.
B. The city manager shall, in his sole and absolute discretion, reject any applications for a franchise where the proposed franchise is unlawful, infeasible or otherwise contrary to the city's best interests and the public health, safety or welfare of city citizens. If the city manager determines that a proposed franchise arrangement is lawful, feasible and in furtherance of the city's interests and the public health, safety, and welfare, the city manager may, subject to any required approvals by the city council, commence negotiations in the interest of the city for a draft franchise agreement between the applicant and the city.
(Ord. 2009-08-1401 § 1(part), 2009)