The franchise fee is compensation for the use of the rights-of-way and shall in no way be deemed a tax of any kind. The franchise fees required herein shall be in addition to, not in lieu of, any and all taxes, charges, assessments, licenses, fees, and impositions otherwise applicable to franchisee that are or may be imposed by the city. A franchisee shall be fully responsible for the payment of all applicable taxes.
(Ord. 2 S2018/2019, passed 10-8-2018)