6.70.220 - DETERMINATION BY THE CITY
Within 120 days of receiving a completed application, the City department charged with administration of the franchise applied for shall make its recommendation to the City Council regarding issuance of the franchise. Grant of any franchise shall be by ordinance and is within the sole discretion of the City Council. The Council's decision will be based upon the information provided in the application and the recommendation of the affected City department and will take into consideration the impact on City right-of-way and related facilities, proposed mitigation of damage and disruption, applicable laws and regulations, and nay other factors deemed necessary by the City to carry out of the public interest. To the extent practicable, franchises granted hereunder shall contain substantially similar terms and shall not contain more or less favorable terms and conditions than exist in other such franchises, taking into consideration relevant characteristics of each applicant. [Ord. 1998-09-074]
