Ordinance 2608-02 - Laserfiche WebLink

Section 8. Duration. The term of any Franchise, and all rights, privileges, obligations and restrictions pertaining thereto, shall be specified in the Franchise. The effective date of any Franchise shall be as specified in the Franchise. Section 9. Franchise Territory. Any Franchise granted hereunder shall be valid for those geographic areas specified in the Franchise. Section 10. Police Powers. In accepting any Franchise, the Franchisee acknowledges that its rights thereunder are subject to the police powers of the City to adopt and enforce general ordinances necessary to the health, safety and welfare of the public and, it agrees to comply with all applicable laws enacted by the City pursuant to such power. Section 11. Use of Rights-of-Way. For the purposes of operating and maintaining a System in the City, a Franchisee may place and maintain within the Rights-of-Way such property and equipment as are necessary and appurtenant to the operation of the Cable System. Prior to construction or alteration of the System in the Rights-of-Way, the Franchisee shall procure all necessary permits, pay all applicable fees in connection therewith, and comply with all applicable laws, regulations and ordinances, including, but not limited to, land use and zoning requirements. Section 12. Pole or Conduit Agreements. No Franchise shall relieve Franchisee of any of its obligations involved in obtaining pole or conduit agreements from any department of the City, any utility company, or from others maintaining facilities in the Rights-of-Way. Section 13. Franchise Fees. The Franchisee shall pay the City franchise fees in accordance with the terms of the Franchise. Section 14. Taxes. Nothing in this Chapter shall limit the Franchisee's obligation to pay applicable local, state and federal taxes. Page 6 of 11