§ 9. Franchise term.

The rights, privileges and franchise granted in this Ordinance shall be in effect for a period of seven years, and shall allow for automatic extension pursuant to subsection A. of this section:

A.

Unless grounds exist for suspension, modification or revocation of the franchise under Section 25, or unless the City Council determines not to extend the franchise pursuant to this section, at the end of each franchise year an additional year shall automatically be added to the term of the franchise to maintain a seven year franchise term.

B.

The City Council may choose not to extend a franchise term under subsection A. of this section for any reason. If the City Council chooses not to extend the franchise, at least sixty days before the date the franchise would otherwise automatically be extended, the City Council shall provide the franchisee with written notice of the City Council's intent not to extend the franchise. The franchisee shall have thirty days from the date of the notice to request a public hearing. If, following the public hearing, the City Council reaffirms the decision not to extend the franchise term, the franchise shall expire at the end of its existing term, and shall not automatically be extended as provided in this section. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent a franchisee from applying for a new franchise.

C.

In the event the franchisee desires to terminate service given under the terms of this franchise, then it shall give not less than six months notice of the intent to terminate service and obligations under the franchise.

(Ord. No. 1475, § 9, 5-12-2009)

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