FINAL ORDINANCE NO. 97-051 - Laserfiche WebLink

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SECTION 13. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 1. Franchise Renewal. Any renewal of this Franchise shall be performed in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The term of any renewed Franchise shall be limited to a period not to exceed fifteen (15) years. 2. Work Performed by Others. All applicable obligations of this Franchise shall apply to any subcontractor or others performing any work or services pursuant to the provisions of this Franchise, however, in no event shall any such subcontractor or other performing work obtain any rights to maintain and operate a System or provide Cable Service. Grantee shall provide notice to City of the name(s) and address(es) of any entity, otherthan Grantee, whichperforms substantial services pursuant to this Franchise. 3. Amendment of Franchise Ordinance. Grantee and City may agree, from time to time, to amend this Franchise. Such written amendments may be made subsequent to a review session pursuant to Section 7.5 or at any other time if City and Grantee agree that such an amendment will be in the public interest or if such an amendment is required due to changes in federal, state or local laws. Provided, however, nothing herein shall restrict City's exercise of its police powers or City's authority to unilaterally amend Franchise provisions to the extent permitted by law. 4. Compliance with Federal. State and Local Laws. a. If any federal or state law or regulation shall require or permit City or Grantee to perform any service or act or shall prohibit City or Grantee from performing any service or act which may be in conflict with the terms of this Franchise, then as soon as possible following knowledge thereof, eitherparty shall notify the other of the point in conflict believed to exist between such law or regulation. Grantee and City shall conform to state laws and rules regarding cable communications not later than one year after they become effective, unless otherwise stated, and to conform to federal laws and regulations regarding cable as they become effective. b. If any term, condition or provision of this Franchise or the application thereof to any Person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder hereof and the application of such term, condition or provision to Persons or circumstances other than those as to whom it shall be held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby, and this Franchise and all the terms, provisions and conditions hereof shall, in all other respects, continue to be effective and complied with provided the loss of the invalid or unenforceable clause does not substantially alter the agreement between the parties. In the event such law, rule or regulation is NFA