§ 5.56.580 — Application

5.56.580 - Application.

Application for a franchise hereunder shall be in writing, shall be filed with the City Clerk, in a form approved by the City Manager, and shall contain but not be limited to the following information: 1. The name and address of the applicant. If the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of each partner shall also be set forth. If the applicant is a corporation, the application shall also state the names and addresses of its directors, main officers, major stockholders and associates, the names and addresses of parent and subsidiary companies and the state of incorporation; 2. A statement and description in detail of the CATV system proposed to be constructed, installed, maintained or operated by the applicant; the proposed location of such system and its various components; the manner and time in which applicant proposes to construct, install, maintain and operate the same; and, particularly, the extent and manner in which existing poles or other facilities of other public utilities will be used for such system; C. A description, in detail, of the public streets, public places and proposed public streets within which applicant proposes or seeks authority to construct, install or maintain any CATV equipment or facilities; a detailed description of the equipment or facilities proposed to be constructed, installed or maintained therein; and the proposed specific location thereof; 4. A map specifically showing and delineating the proposed franchise area or areas within which applicant proposes to provide CATV services and for which a franchise is required; 5. A statement or schedule in a form approved by the City Manager of proposed rates and charges to subscribers for installation and services, and a copy of proposed service agreement between the grantee and its subscribers shall accompany the application. Where underground cable is required, or where more than 150 feet of distance from cable to connection of service to subscribers, an additional installation charge over that normally charged for installation as specified in the applicant's proposal may be charged, with easements to be supplied by subscribers. For remote, relatively inaccessible subscribers within the City, service may be made available on the basis of cost of materials, labor, and easements if required by the grantee; 6. A copy of any contract, if existing, between the applicant and any public utility providing for the use of facilities of such public utility, such as poles, lines, or conduits; 7. A statement setting forth all agreements and understandings, whether written, oral or implied, existing between the applicant and any person, firm or corporation with respect to the proposed franchise or the proposed CATV operation. If a franchise is granted to a person, firm or corporation posing as a front or as the representative of another person, firm or corporation, and such information is not disclosed in the original application, such franchise shall be deemed void and of no force and effect whatsoever; 8. A financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant showing applicant's financial status and his financial ability to complete the construction and installation of the proposed CATV system; 9. A statement indicating where other CATV franchises are held and how many existing subscribers are serviced; 10. The Council may, at any time, demand, and applicant shall provide such supplementary, additional or other information as the Council may deem reasonably necessary to determine whether the requested franchise should be granted; 11. A statement of intent with regard to program origination and acceptance of local advertising shall be included; 12. The number and identification of channels proposed to be carried on the CATV system; 13. A detailed listing of operating equipment including model numbers and types, with an "equal or better" guarantee; 14. A paragraph-by-paragraph response to the operational standards of Section 5.56.350. No deviations or waivers from these standards are contemplated unless specifically requested; 15. A proposed subscriber complaint processing and equipment repair procedure; 16. A proposed "proof of performance" description listing tests to be performed and equipment utilized.

(Ord. 7387 § 4, 2017)