(a) The application for an initial franchise may be evaluated according to the following criteria, and approved within 180 days after city deems the application is complete.
(b) In the event applicant is already authorized to occupy the rights-of-way in the proposed service area, the time for review and approval will be 90 days after city deems the application is complete.
(1) The evidence of legal, technical and financial ability required in the applicant’s proposal will be such as to assure the ability to complete the entire cable system within a reasonable time from the date the franchise is granted. The city will also consider the applicant’s ability to operate the cable system and provide the necessary cable services in compliance with the terms of this chapter.
(2) The mayor or designee shall prepare a report and make his or her recommendations regarding the application to the city council.
(3) A public hearing shall be set prior to any grant of a franchise, at a time and date approved by the city council. Within 30 days after the close of the hearing, the city council shall make a decision based upon the evidence received at the hearing as to whether or not the franchise(s) should be granted, and, if granted, subject to what conditions.
(4) The city may consider any additional information that it deems applicable.
(1992 Code, § 44-19) (Ord. 104-09, passed 11-16-2009)