§ 9-216. FORMAL RENEWAL OF CABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FRANCHISE.

(a) This section establishes additional provisions that apply to applications for renewal governed by 47 U.S.C. § 546(a)-(g).

(b) A franchisee that intends to exercise rights under 47 U.S.C. § 546(a)-(g) shall submit a notice in writing to the city in a timely manner clearly stating that it is activating the procedures set forth in those sections. The city shall thereafter commence any proceedings that may be required under federal law, and upon completion of those proceedings, the city may issue a request for proposals and an application may be submitted for renewal. The city may preliminarily deny the application by resolution, and if the application is preliminarily denied, the city may conduct such proceedings and by resolution establish such procedures and appoint such individuals as may be necessary to conduct any proceedings to review the application. (Added Ord. 2004-105, § 2, eff. 11-30-04).