§ 38.5.10. Franchise term.

The term of an original franchise shall be no more than fifteen (15) years from the date the franchise is accepted by the grantee. The term of a renewed franchise shall be no more than fifteen (15) years. No franchise granted pursuant to this Chapter shall give any exclusive right to a grantee and every such franchise shall be deemed to reserve the right to grant other franchises to use and occupy the public rights-of-way of the City for cable services or for any other purpose on such terms as the corporate authorities may then deem appropriate. The term of any original franchise and any renewal franchise shall be specified in the franchise agreement; provided however, that the term does not exceed the maximum set forth above.

(Ord. 6-2000 § 2 (part))