GRANT OF FRANCHISE

Charlotte City Code ch. 6, art. II, div. 2

in effect

Charlotte City Code § 6-51 Scope of grant; territory.

Sec. 6-51. - Scope of grant; territory. (a) If the city shall grant to the grantee a nonexclusive, revocable-for-cause, as provided in this article, franchise to construct, operate and maintain a cable communications system within the city, the franchise shall constitute both a right and an obligation to provide the services of a cable communications system, as regulated by this article and the franchise agreement. The franchise agreement shall include by reference those provisions of the grantee's application for a franchise that are finally negotiated and agreed to by the city and grantee. (b) The franchise shall be granted under the terms and conditions contained in this article, consistent with the Charter and/or other applicable statutory requirements. If a conflict occurs between the terms and conditions of this article, the franchise agreement, or the terms and conditions on which the city may grant a franchise, the Charter and/or statutory requirements shall control. (c) Any franchise granted by the city is hereby made subject to the applicable general ordinance provisions of the city in effect on the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter derives and made effective after such effective date. Nothing in the franchise shall be deemed to waive the requirements of the various city codes, ordinances and sections of this Code regarding permits, fees to be paid or manner of construction. (d) The franchise territory shall be the entire city, or portions thereof, for which a franchise is granted under authority of this article. The service area shall be the entire territory defined in the franchise agreement. (Code 1985, § 6-55; Ord. No. 8194, § 1, 12-19-2016; Ord. No. 8195, § 1, 12-21-2016)

Charlotte City Code § 6-52 Use of public streets and ways; city and grantee facilities.

Sec. 6-52. - Use of public streets and ways; city and grantee facilities. (a) Public streets and ways. For the purpose of operating and maintaining a cable communications system in the city, the grantee may erect, install, construct, repair, replace, reconstruct and/or retain in, on, over, under, upon, across and along the public streets and ways within the city such wires, cables, conductors, ducts, conduits, vaults, manholes, amplifiers, appliances, pedestals, attachments and other property and equipment as are necessary to the operation of the cable communications system; provided, however, that the grantee complies with all design, construction, safety and performance provisions contained in this article, the franchise agreement and other applicable regulations. (b) City facilities. At the city's option, the city may require a grantee to utilize city-owned conduit or other facilities for any portion of its cable communications system which is being newly constructed or rebuilt. The consideration, if any, for the use of city conduits or other facilities shall be as stated in the franchise agreement. A reasonable fee, if any, for the use of city facilities established in the franchise agreement may be adjusted at the periodic performance evaluations. (c) Grantee facilities. No poles shall be erected by the grantee without prior approval of the city with regard to location, height, type and any other pertinent aspect. However, no location of any pole of the grantee shall be a vested right, and such poles shall be removed or modified by the grantee at its own expense whenever the city determines that the public convenience would be enhanced thereby. The grantee shall utilize existing poles and conduits, where possible. The city shall have the right, during the life of the franchise, to install and maintain upon the poles owned by the grantee, at fair market value, any wire and pole fixtures that do not unreasonably interfere with the cable system operations of the grantee. (Code 1985, § 6-56; Ord. No. 8194, § 1, 12-19-2016; Ord. No. 8195, § 1, 12-21-2016)

Charlotte City Code § 6-53 Franchise required; term; acceptance; nonexclusive rights; applicability of state law.

Sec. 6-53. - Franchise required; term; acceptance; nonexclusive rights; applicability of state law. (a) Required. No cable communications system shall be allowed to occupy or use the city streets or be allowed to operate without a franchise. (b) Term. The term of any franchise granted pursuant to this article shall be 15 years, unless otherwise stated in the franchise agreement. (c) Acceptance. Acceptance of the franchise shall be in accordance with the following: (1) Following approval by the city, any franchise granted pursuant to this article, and the rights, privileges and authority granted thereunder, shall take effect and be in force from and after the date on which the grantee accepts, signs and affixes its corporate seal to the franchise agreement. (2) By accepting the franchise, the grantee agrees to be bound by all the terms and conditions contained in this article and the franchise. The grantee also agrees to provide all services specifically set forth in its application to provide cable television service within the confines of the city, and by its acceptance of the franchise the grantee specifically acknowledges and agrees that its application is thereby attached and incorporated by reference and made a part of the franchise. (3) By accepting the franchise, the grantee acknowledges that it does so relying upon its own investigation and understanding of the power and authority of the city in connection with the system and the franchise. (4) By accepting the franchise, the grantee acknowledges that it has not been induced to enter into the franchise by any understanding or promise or other statement not expressed therein, whether oral or written, concerning any term or condition of the franchise, regardless of whether such statement was made by or on behalf of the city. (5) By accepting the franchise, the grantee acknowledges that it has carefully read the terms and conditions of the franchise agreement. (d) Nonexclusive rights. Any franchise granted under this article shall be nonexclusive. The city specifically reserves the right to grant at any time such additional franchises containing substantially equivalent standards, terms and conditions to those previously granted under this article for a cable communications system as it deems appropriate. (e) Time is of the essence. Whenever the franchise agreement shall set forth any time for an act to be performed by or on behalf of either party, such time shall be deemed of the essence, and any failure of the party to perform within the time allotted shall always be sufficient grounds for the other party to invoke an appropriate penalty. (f) Applicability of state law. In any controversy or dispute under this article, the law of the state shall apply to the extent such law has not been superseded or preempted. (Code 1985, § 6-57; Ord. No. 8194, § 1, 12-19-2016; Ord. No. 8195, § 1, 12-21-2016)

Charlotte City Code § 6-54 Transfer of ownership or control.

Sec. 6-54. - Transfer of ownership or control. (a) Any franchise granted under this article cannot in any event be sold, transferred, leased, assigned or disposed of, including, but not limited to, by force or voluntary sale, receivership or other means, without the prior consent of the city, and then under such reasonable conditions as the city may establish. (b) The grantee shall promptly notify the city of any actual or proposed change in, transfer of, or acquisition by any other party of control of the grantee. The word "control" as used in this section is not limited to major stockholders but includes actual working control in whatever manner exercised. A rebuttable presumption that a transfer of control has occurred shall arise upon the disposal by the grantee, directly or indirectly, by gift, assignment, voluntary sale, merger, consolidation or otherwise, of five percent or more at one time of the ownership or controlling interest in the system, or 20 percent cumulatively over the term of the franchise, of such interests to a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, trust or association, or person or group of persons acting in concert. (c) Every change, transfer or acquisition of control, as defined in subsection (b) of this section, of the grantee shall make the franchise subject to cancellation unless and until the city shall have consented thereto, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. For the purpose of determining whether it shall consent to such change, transfer or acquisition of control, the city may inquire into the legal, financial, character, technical and other public-interest qualifications of the prospective controlling party, and the grantee shall assist the city in any such inquiry. Failure to provide all information reasonably requested by the city as part of the inquiry shall be grounds for denial of the proposed change, transfer or acquisition of control. (d) The city agrees that any financial institution having a pledge of the franchise or its assets for the advancement of money for the construction and/or operation of the franchise shall have the right to notify the city that it, or its designees satisfactory to the city, will take control and operate the cable television system. Further, the financial institution shall also submit a plan for such operation that will ensure continued service and compliance with all franchise obligations during the term the financial institution exercises control over the system. The financial institution shall not exercise control over the system for a period exceeding one year, unless extended by the city at its discretion, and during such period of time it shall have the right to petition for transfer of the franchise to another grantee. If the city finds that such transfer, after considering the legal, financial, character, technical and other public-interest qualifications of the applicant, is satisfactory, the city will transfer and assign the rights and obligations of such franchise as are in the public interest. The consent of the city to such transfer shall not be unreasonably withheld. (e) The consent or approval of the city to any transfer of the grantee shall not constitute a waiver or release of the rights of the city in and to the streets, and any transfer shall, by its terms, be expressly subordinate to the terms and conditions of this article and the franchise agreement. (f) In the absence of extraordinary circumstances, the city will not approve any transfer or assignment of the franchise prior to completion of construction of the proposed system. (g) Any approval by the city of a transfer of ownership or control shall be contingent upon the prospective controlling party becoming a signatory to the franchise agreement, as provided in section 6-53(c). (h) The city reserves the right of first purchase in any sale, transfer, lease, assignment or disposal of the system at a cost at least equal to a bona fide offer otherwise acceptable to the grantee. (Code 1985, § 6-58; Ord. No. 8194, § 1, 12-19-2016; Ord. No. 8195, § 1, 12-21-2016)

Charlotte City Code § 6-55 Renewal; police powers.

Sec. 6-55. - Renewal; police powers. (a) Granting or denial of renewal. Upon completion of the term of any franchise granted under this article, the city may grant or deny renewal of the franchise of the grantee in accordance with the cable act. The grantee shall have no property right in the franchise upon the completion of the franchise term. (b) Police powers. The effect of the city's police powers are as follows: (1) In accepting the franchise, the grantee acknowledges that its rights under this article are subject to the police powers of the city to adopt and enforce reasonable general ordinances necessary to the safety and welfare of the public, and it agrees to comply with all applicable general laws and ordinances enacted by the city pursuant to such power. (2) Any conflict between the provisions of this article or the franchise and any other lawful exercise of the city's police powers shall be resolved in favor of the city, except that any such exercise that is not of general application in the jurisdiction, or that applies exclusively to the grantee or cable communications systems, which contains provisions inconsistent with this article shall prevail only if, upon such exercise, the city finds an emergency exists constituting a danger to health, safety, property or general welfare and such exercise is mandated by law. (Code 1985, § 6-59; Ord. No. 8194, § 1, 12-19-2016; Ord. No. 8195, § 1, 12-21-2016)

Charlotte City Code § 6-56 Fees; access support and funding.

Sec. 6-56. - Fees; access support and funding. (a) Franchise fees. Franchise fees for a cable communications system shall be paid in accordance with the following: (1) A grantee of any franchise under this article shall pay to the city an annual franchise fee in an amount as designated in the franchise agreement. The quarterly franchise payment shall commence as of the effective date of the franchise. The city shall be furnished a statement of the payment by a certified public accountant, reflecting the total amounts of annual gross revenues and such charges and computations for the period covered by the payment. (2) This payment shall be in addition to any other tax or payment owed to the city or other taxing jurisdiction by the grantee. (3) No acceptance of any payment by the city shall be construed as a release or as an accord and satisfaction of any claim the city may have for further or additional sums payable as a franchise fee under this article. (4) If any undisputed franchise payment is not made on or before the dates specified in this subsection, the grantee shall pay an interest charge, computed from such due date, at the annual rate equal to the commercial prime interest rate in effect upon the due date. (5) The franchise fee and any other cost or damages assessed shall be payable quarterly to the city finance office, with a check made payable to the city. Payment date is the last day of the month following the date in which payment is due. (6) The city shall have the right upon reasonable notice to inspect the grantee's income records and the right at the city's expense to audit and to recompute any amounts determined to be payable under this article. Any undisputed additional amount due to the city as a result of the audit shall be paid within 30 days following written notice to the grantee by the city, which notice shall include a copy of the audit report, provided that the grantee shall not be required to pay an interest charge in accordance with subsection (a)(4) of this section in such an event. (b) Access support. The grantee shall provide funding for the support of access programming as per the terms of its cable television franchise agreement with the city. (Code 1985, § 6-60; Ord. No. 8194, § 1, 12-19-2016; Ord. No. 8195, § 1, 12-21-2016)

Charlotte City Code § 6-57 Forfeiture or revocation.

Sec. 6-57. - Forfeiture or revocation. (a) The council reserves the right to revoke any franchise granted under this article and rescind all rights and privileges associated with the franchise in the following circumstances, each of which shall represent a default and breach under this article or the franchise agreement: (1) If the grantee shall default in the performance of any of the material obligations under this article or under such documents, contracts and other terms and provisions entered into by and between the city and the grantee. (2) If the grantee shall fail to provide or maintain in full force and effect the liability and indemnification coverage or the performance bond as required in this article pursuant to the franchise agreement. (3) If the grantee's construction schedule is delayed later than the schedule contained in the franchise agreement, if any, or beyond any extended date set by the city council. (4) If the grantee becomes insolvent or unable to pay its debts or is adjudged bankrupt. (5) If the grantee fails to restore service after 96 consecutive hours of interrupted systemwide service, except when such service interruption is caused by forces beyond the grantee's control, including but not limited to subscribers, or when approval of such interruption is obtained from the city manager or his designee. (6) If there has been material misrepresentation of fact in the application for or negotiation of the franchise or any extension or renewal thereof. (b) The grantee shall not be declared at fault or be subject to any sanction under any section of this article in any case in which performance of any such section is prevented for reasons beyond the grantee's control. A fault shall not be deemed to be beyond the grantee's control if committed by a corporation or other business entity in which the grantee holds a controlling interest, whether held directly or indirectly. (c) The procedure prior to revocation shall be as follows: (1) The city shall make written demand that the grantee comply with any such requirement, limitation, term, condition, rule or regulation or correct any action deemed cause for revocation. If the failure, refusal or neglect of the grantee continues for a period of 30 days following such written demand, the city shall place its request for revocation of the franchise upon a regular council meeting agenda. The city shall cause to be served upon the grantee, at least seven days prior to the date of such council meeting, a written notice of this intent to request such revocation and the time and place of the meeting, notice of which shall be published by the city clerk at least twice, seven and 14 days, respectively, before such meeting, in a newspaper of general circulation within the city. (2) The council shall hear any persons interested therein, including the grantee, and shall determine in its discretion whether or not any failure, refusal or neglect by the grantee was with just cause. (3) If such failure, refusal or neglect by the grantee was with just cause, as defined by the city, the council shall direct the grantee to comply within such time and manner and upon such terms and conditions as are reasonable. (4) If the council shall determine such failure, refusal or neglect by the grantee was without just cause, the council shall, by resolution, declare that the franchise of the grantee shall be revoked and bond shall be forfeited, unless there is compliance by the grantee within 90 days. (d) If a franchise is revoked or otherwise terminated, the city may, in its sole discretion, do any of the following: (1) Purchase the system under the procedures set forth in section 6-61 of this article. (2) Effect a transfer of ownership of the system to another party for good and sufficient consideration, which shall be an amount at least equal to the fair market value of the system under the original grantee's operation, in accordance with the cable act. (3) Order the removal of all system facilities from the city within a reasonable period of time. (e) In removing its system facilities, the grantee shall refill, at its own expense, any excavation that shall be made by it and shall leave all public ways and places in as good a condition, normal wear and tear excepted, as was prevailing prior to the grantee's removal of system facilities. The city shall inspect and approve the condition of the public ways and public places and cables, wires, attachments and poles after removal. The liability, indemnity, insurance and performance bond as provided in this article shall continue in full force and effect during the period of removal and until full compliance by the grantee with the terms and conditions of this subsection, this article and the franchise agreement is reached. (f) If the grantee fails to complete any work required by section 6-52(a), 6-52(c) and/or subsection (e) of this section or any other work required by city law or ordinance, and upon reasonable notice to the grantee, the city may cause such work to be done, and the grantee shall reimburse the city the reasonable costs thereof within 30 days after verification of an itemized list of such costs. The city shall be permitted to seek legal and equitable relief to enforce this subsection. (g) Upon either the expiration or revocation of a franchise, the city may contract with the grantee to continue to operate the system for a period of six months from the date of such expiration or revocation, or until such time as is mutually agreed upon. The grantee shall, as a subcontractor of the city, continue to operate the cable communications system under the applicable terms and conditions of this article. The city shall be permitted to seek legal and equitable relief to enforce this subsection. (Code 1985, § 6-61; Ord. No. 8194, § 1, 12-19-2016; Ord. No. 8195, § 1, 12-21-2016)

Charlotte City Code § 6-58 Receivership and foreclosure.

Sec. 6-58. - Receivership and foreclosure. (a) The cable communications system franchise shall, at the option of the city, cease and terminate 120 days after the appointment of a receiver or trustee to take over and conduct the business of the grantee, whether in a receivership, reorganization, bankruptcy or other action or proceeding, unless such receivership or trusteeship shall have been vacated prior to the expiration of the 120 days or unless such receivers or trustees: (1) Shall have, within 120 days after their election or appointment, fully complied with all the terms of this article and the franchise granted pursuant to this article, and the receivers or trustees, within the 120 days, shall have remedied all defaults under the franchise agreement; and (2) Shall, within the 120 days, execute an agreement, duly approved by the court having jurisdiction of the premises, whereby such receivers or trustees assume and agree to be bound by each and every term, provision and limitation of this article and the franchise agreement. (b) If a foreclosure or other judicial sale of the plant, property and equipment of the grantee or any part thereof occurs, including or excluding the franchise, the city may serve notice of termination upon the grantee and the successful bidder at such sale, in which event the franchise and all rights and privileges of the grantee granted under this article shall cease and terminate 30 days after service of such notice unless: (1) The city shall have approved the transfer of the franchise in the manner this article provides; and (2) Such successful bidder shall have covenanted and agreed with the city to assume and be bound by all the terms and conditions of the franchise. (Code 1985, § 6-62; Ord. No. 8194, § 1, 12-19-2016; Ord. No. 8195, § 1, 12-21-2016)

Charlotte City Code § 6-59 Equal opportunity.

Sec. 6-59. - Equal opportunity. (a) The grantee under this article shall be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, adhering to all federal, state or municipal laws and regulations related thereto. (b) The grantee shall establish and maintain equal opportunity in employment, and no person shall be discriminated against in employment by the grantee because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, physical disability or marital status. (c) The grantee's affirmative action plan shall provide that the grantee shall utilize best efforts to achieve a representative work force so that, within three years from the effective date of the granted franchise and throughout the franchise term, the percentage of each minority/sex group within each level of employment reasonably approximates or is equal to percentage levels reflective of those of the city's population. The term "each level of employment," as used in this subsection, includes the following specific job categories as defined by the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984: (1) Officials and managers; (2) Professionals; (3) Technicians; (4) Salespersons; (5) Office and clerical personnel; (6) Skilled craftspersons; (7) Semiskilled operatives; (8) Unskilled laborers; and (9) Service workers. (d) Implementation, administration and review of all equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action policies and programs shall be the direct responsibility of the chief executive officer of the cable communications system. All officers, executives, managers, and administrative and supervisory personnel of the grantee shall be directed to participate in the grantee's affirmative action efforts. (e) Any significant subcontractor of the grantee or a parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the grantee which does not already have an affirmative action plan which would cover its activities in the city shall submit to the city a plan for its operations on behalf of the grantee, consistent with the spirit of this section. (f) The grantee shall prepare and maintain records of promotions, demotions, terminations and transfers. (g) The grantee agrees that if the city establishes an affirmative action goal for the handicapped, the grantee shall make reasonable and good-faith efforts to achieve an appropriate goal. (h) The grantee shall make a good-faith effort to construct the office and studio facilities in the city so that they are accessible to the disabled. (i) The grantee shall make a good-faith effort to utilize minority/women business enterprises in construction and purchase contracts and shall prepare an annual report to the city on these efforts. (Code 1985, § 6-63; Ord. No. 8194, § 1, 12-19-2016; Ord. No. 8195, § 1, 12-21-2016)

Charlotte City Code § 6-60 Local office; enforcement.

Sec. 6-60. - Local office; enforcement. (a) Local office. The grantee under this article shall maintain within the city a local office and telephone number for the conduct of business related to the franchise during normal business hours. The grantee shall be required to advise the city of such address and telephone number and any changes thereof. (b) Failure of city to enforce franchise. The grantee shall not be excused from complying with any of the terms and conditions of this article or the granted franchise by any failure of the city upon any one or more occasions to insist upon or to seek compliance with any such terms or conditions. (Code 1985, § 6-64; Ord. No. 8194, § 1, 12-19-2016; Ord. No. 8195, § 1, 12-21-2016)

Charlotte City Code § 6-61 Rights reserved to grantor.

Sec. 6-61. - Rights reserved to grantor. (a) The city shall have the right to purchase the cable communications system as follows: (1) If the city revokes the franchise pursuant to this article, or at the normal expiration of the franchise term, the city shall have the right, directly or as an intermediary, to purchase the cable communications system. The purchase price shall be based upon the value of the system determined pursuant to this section. In no event shall the city, when acting as an intermediary or effecting the transfer of ownership of the system to another person, be paid any consideration by any party for such activities. (2) The date of valuation shall be no earlier than the day following the date of expiration or revocation and no later than the date the city makes an appropriate offer for the system. (3) The value of the cable system shall be determined by a qualified appraiser appointed by the city and in accordance with the cable act. The appraiser shall determine the worth of the assets as follows: a. If a franchise held by the grantee is revoked for cause and the city acquires ownership of the system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition shall be at an equitable price; or b. If a renewal of a franchise held by the grantee is denied and the city acquires ownership of the system or effects a transfer of ownership of the system to another person, any such acquisition or transfer shall be at fair market value. (4) Upon receipt of reasonable notice of the city's intent to purchase the system at the value established in subsection (a)(3) of this section, the grantee shall have 30 days within which to accept that valuation as the purchase price of the system. If that purchase price is not acceptable, the parties shall have 120 days in which to negotiate an acceptable purchase price. (5) Upon exercise of this option and the payment of the agreed-upon sum by the city and its service of reasonable notice of such action upon the grantee, the grantee shall immediately transfer to the city possession and title to all facilities and property, real and personal, of the cable communications system, free from any and all liens and encumbrances not agreed to be assumed by the city in lieu of some portion of the purchase price set forth in this subsection, and the grantee shall execute such warranty, deeds or other instruments of conveyance to the city as shall be necessary for this purpose. (6) If the city and the grantee are unable to agree upon the value of the cable communications system within the time limits set forth in this subsection, either party may require by reasonable notice to the other that the value of the cable communications system be submitted to arbitration in the following manner: a. The city and the grantee shall each, within 15 days after such notice, select an arbitrator who shall be a disinterested person with reasonable knowledge and experience relative to the subject to be arbitrated. The two arbitrators thus selected shall immediately thereafter select a third arbitrator who shall likewise be a disinterested person having reasonable knowledge and experience relative to the subject to be arbitrated. b. Within 30 days after appointment of all arbitrators and upon ten days' written notice to the parties, the panel of arbitrators shall commence a hearing on the issue of valuation and shall receive all relevant information from the parties. The value of the system as determined by the arbitration panel shall be in accordance with subsection (a)(3) of this section. c. The hearing shall be recorded and may be transcribed at the request of either party. All hearing proceedings, debate and deliberations shall be open to the public and at such times and places as contained in the notice or as thereafter publicly stated, except that, at the request of either of the parties, debate and deliberations may be held in closed session. d. Within 30 days after the close of the hearing, the panel of arbitrators shall prepare findings and a decision agreed upon by a majority of the panel, which shall be filed with the city and served by mail immediately upon the grantee. Should there be no majority decision, the proceedings shall become null and void and shall be started anew, unless the parties extend by mutual agreement the time in which the panel of arbitrators may make a decision. e. Either party may seek judicial relief in the following circumstances: 1. A party fails to select an arbitrator. 2. The arbitrators fail to select a third arbitrator. 3. One or more arbitrators is unqualified in either party's opinion. 4. Designated time limits have been exceeded. 5. The decision was procured by corruption, fraud or undue means. 6. There was evident partiality on the part of the independent arbitrator who represents neither the grantee nor the city. 7. The arbitration panel exceeded the authority granted under this subsection. 8. Based upon the record, the panel abused its discretion. f. If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that judicial relief is appropriate to the circumstances set forth in subsection (a)(6)e of this section, the court in its discretion may order the arbitration procedure repeated and issue findings, orders and directions. g. The expenses of the arbitrators selected by each party shall be borne by that party, and the expenses of the third arbitrator and those expenses incurred by the panel as a whole shall be borne equally by the parties. h. Upon receipt of the decision of the arbitration panel, the city shall have 30 days in which to notify the grantee of its intent to exercise its option to purchase the system. The purchase price shall be the value of the system as determined by the arbitration panel in accordance with subsection (a)(3) of this section. (7) At any time prior to the actual transfer to the city of possession and title of the cable communications system, the grantee may operate the system, using its good-faith judgment in all matters, and be compensated therefor in an amount appropriate to be paid to an independent party providing the same management services. Revenues collected by the grantee during such a period shall be considered revenues of the city or other person to whom the city intends to transfer ownership. (b) The city shall have the right, at its expense, to inspect all construction or installation work performed subject to the provisions of the franchise and to make such tests as it shall find necessary to ensure compliance with the terms of this article, the franchise agreement, and other pertinent provisions of the law. (c) The city shall have the right of intervention in any suit or proceeding to which the grantee is party. (Code 1985, § 6-65; Ord. No. 8194, § 1, 12-19-2016; Ord. No. 8195, § 1, 12-21-2016)

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