(a) The procedure for the granting of franchises is subject to the restrictions and conditions as set forth in Section 13
of the Charter.
(b) If Council determines that such application is rejected, such determination shall be final and conclusive. If Council determines such application is accepted, the following shall be done:
(1) Council shall decide and specify the terms and conditions of any franchise to be granted hereunder and as herein provided.
(2) Franchise payment, operations within franchise area. In consideration of the granting and exercise of a franchise to use the streets of the franchise area for the purpose of operating a cable television system for the use and benefit of subscribers therein, the grantee shall pay to the City during the entire life of the franchise, at such times and in such manner and amounts as specified in the ordinance granting the franchise.
(3) Franchise payment, operations outside franchise area. In consideration of the granting and exercise of a franchise to use the streets of the franchise area solely for the purpose of providing cable television service to subscribers outside each franchise area, the grantee shall pay to the City during the entire life of the franchise, at such times and in such manner and amounts as specified in the ordinance granting such franchise, a franchise fee separate and distinct from that specified in subsection (a) above.
(4) Franchise payments not in lieu of taxes. Any franchise payments to the City by the grantee shall not be in lieu of any occupation, income, license or property tax or similar levy, assessment, fee or charge which would otherwise apply to and be payable by the grantee.
(Ord. 8490. Passed 4-9-85.)