§ 10-13. Processing of applications.

(a)

The granting or denial of a license is a legislative function invested exclusively in the discretion of the city council.

(b)

Upon receipt of an application for an initial license, the city may, in its sole discretion, solicit competing proposals or process such application without issuing a request for proposals.

(c)

All applications received by the city shall be verified as being true and accurate by the applicant and shall become the sole property of the city.

(d)

Before submitting an application, each applicant shall:

(1)

Thoroughly examine all applicable chapters of the city code;

(2)

Be familiar with local conditions which may affect performance under a license, including community and institutional cable needs, relevant demographics, topographies, pole attachment policies of appropriate utility authorities, undergrounding requirements and subscriber desires; and

(3)

Be familiar with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations affecting performance under a license.

(e)

The city may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of an applicant to perform under a license. An applicant shall furnish to the city all such information and data for this purpose as the city may request.

(Ord. No. 2053, § 1, 12-8-98)