§ 5.36.230. New franchise procedure.  


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  • Upon receipt of an application for a new franchise, the City Council may, by resolution, approve or conditionally approve a franchise agreement with the applicant or deny the application. In making any determination hereunder as to any application, the City Council shall give due consideration to: the quality of the service proposed; rates to subscribers; experience, character, background and financial responsibility of the applicant, its management and owners; system design; technical and performance quality of equipment; willingness and ability to meet construction requirements to and abide by franchise limitations and requirements; and other considerations deemed pertinent by the City Council for safeguarding the interests of the City and the public.

(Ord. No. 820, § 1, 3-19-02)