Factors governing the council's determination.
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 645-225
in effectSec. 645-225. - Factors governing the council's determination.
(a) In making any determination hereunder, the council committee shall base its decision on the following factors:
(1) Whether the issuance of a franchise is warranted in the public interest considering both the immediate and future effect on the public rights-of-way, including the extent to which installation or maintenance as planned would require relocation or replacement of property or involve disruption of property, public services, or use of the public rights-of-way.
(2) The effect on existing franchisees to perform their obligations under their franchise contracts.
(3) The applicant's demonstrated legal, financial and technical ability to construct and maintain the facilities to be located in the public rights-of-way and to provide services using such facilities.
(4) The applicant's prior experience in constructing and maintaining facilities in the public rights-of-way and in providing similar services in other communities.
(5) The applicant's demonstrated willingness and ability to meet construction and physical requirements and to abide by policies and limitations imposed by law or franchise agreements.
(6) Any other considerations deemed pertinent by the department of public works to its task of safeguarding the public health, safety, and welfare, and facilitating and encouraging the orderly and responsible use of the public rights-of-way.
(b) The council committee shall make its determination based on the record and with a written statement of its findings and conclusions, and the reasons thereof.
(G.O. 85, 1998, § 1; G.O. 15, 2001, § 98)
Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIIPUHEWE_CH645PURI-W_ARTIIFR_DIV2PRGRPURI-WUSFR_S645-225FAGOCODEFetched: 10/27/2026