§ 5.16.490. Applications—Generally.

A.

An application must be filed for an initial and renewal cable system franchise, or for approval of a transfer. All applications under the provisions of this chapter shall be in writing and shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk. These requirements do not apply to a renewal proposal submitted pursuant to 47 U.S.C. Section 546(h) as may be amended.

1.

At a minimum, each application must identify the applicant, show that the applicant is financially, technically and legally qualified to construct, maintain and operate the cable system, contain a pro forma showing capital expenditures and expected income and expenses for the first five years the applicant is to hold the franchise, and show that the applicant is willing to comply unconditionally with this chapter and its franchise obligations. In addition, any application for an initial or renewal franchise must describe in detail the cable system that the applicant proposes to build or maintain, show where it is or will be located, set out the system construction or rebuild schedule, and show that the applicant will provide adequate channels, facilities and other support for public, educational and government use (including institutional network use) of the cable system. To be accepted for filing, an original and six copies of a complete application must be submitted. All applications shall include the names and addresses of persons authorized to act on behalf of the applicant with respect to the application.

2.

The city may demand, and applicant shall provide, such supplementary, additional or other information as the City Council may deem reasonably necessary to determine whether the application should be granted. An applicant (and the transferor and transferee, in the case of a transfer) shall respond to ay request for information from the city by the time specified by the city or by applicable law.

C.

An application may be rejected if it is incomplete.

(Ord. 12729 § 1 (part), 2006)