§ 13.12.1730. Renewals outside provisions of Cable Act section 626(a) through (g).

(a)

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 13.12.1720, a franchisee may submit a proposal for the renewal of a franchise pursuant to this section at any time, and the city may, after affording the public adequate notice and opportunity for comment, grant or deny such proposal at any time, including after proceedings pursuant to this section have commenced. The provisions of section 13.12.1720 shall not apply to a decision to grant or deny a proposal under this subsection. The denial of a renewal pursuant to this section shall not affect action on a renewal proposal that is submitted in accordance with section 13.12.1720.

(b)

Proposals for renewal outside of the provisions of section 626(a) through (g) of the Cable Act and section 13.12.1720 of this Code should be made no later than 24 months prior to the expiration of the franchise in order to allow adequate time for the city to process the application. The franchisee shall be responsible for any additional costs incurred by the city in processing an application made less than 24 months prior to the expiration of the franchise. The provisions of division 2 of this chapter shall apply to this section.

(Ord. No. 14(1989), § 2(16.69.025), 6-27-89)