§ 25. Suspension, modification or revocation of franchise.

A.

Failure to comply with a written notice from the city to provide necessary service or otherwise comply with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be grounds for modification, revocation or suspension of the franchise.

B.

After written notice from the City Council that such grounds exist, the franchisee shall have twenty days from the date of mailing of the notice in which to comply or to request a public hearing before the City Council.

C.

If the franchisee fails to comply and does not request a public hearing or otherwise fails to comply within twenty days with the order of the city council entered upon the basis of findings at the public hearing, the city council may suspend, modify or revoke the franchise or make such action contingent upon continued noncompliance.

D.

At a public hearing, the franchisee and other interested persons shall have an opportunity to present oral, written or documentary evidence to the City Council.

(Ord. No. 1475, § 25, 5-12-2009)