Ordinance 2608-02 - Laserfiche WebLink

Section 31. Acceptance. No Franchise granted pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall become effective unless and until the ordinance granting same has become effective. Within thirty(30)days after the adoption by the City Council of the ordinance awarding a Franchise, or within such extended period of time as the City Council in its discretion may authorize, the Franchisee shall file with the City Clerk its written, unconditional and acknowledged acceptance of the Franchise, in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney. Section 32. Conflicts. Where a Franchise and this Chapter conflict, both shall be liberally interpreted to achieve a common meaning or requirement. In the event that this is not possible within reasonable limits,the Franchise shall prevail. Section 33. Miscellaneous Provisions. A. Governing T,aws. This Chapter shall be construed in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state and local laws, and shall apply to all Franchises granted or renewed after the effective date of this Chapter to the extent permitted by applicable law. B. Captions. The captions throughout this Chapter are intended to facilitate the reading hereof. Such captions shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of any part of this Chapter. C. Chapter References. A Franchise which cites, refers to or otherwise incorporates this Chapter, or portions hereof, shall be deemed to be a Franchise issued under and subject to this Chapter. D. No enforcement by the City. A Franchisee shall not be relieved of its obligations to comply with any or all of the provisions of this Chapter by reason of any failure of the City to demand prompt compliance. E. Applicability. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all Cable Operators and Cable Systems to the greatest extent permissible under applicable law. Page l0 of 11