§ 12-97. Renewal of franchise.

(a)

The franchising authority and the grantee agree that any proceedings undertaken by the franchising authority that relate to the renewal of the grantee's franchise shall be governed by and comply with the renewal provisions of federal law.

(b)

In addition to the procedures set forth in the Cable Act, the franchising authority agrees to notify the grantee of all of its assessments regarding the identity of future cable-related community needs and interests, as well as the past performance of the grantee under the then current franchise term. The franchising authority further agrees that such assessments shall be provided to the grantee promptly so that the grantee has adequate time to submit a proposal pursuant to the Cable Act and complete renewal of the franchise prior to expiration of its term.

(c)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this section, the grantee and the franchising authority agree that at any time during the term of the then current franchise, while affording the public appropriate notice and opportunity to comment in accordance with the provisions of federal law the franchising authority and the grantee may agree to undertake and finalize informal negotiations regarding renewal of the then current franchise and the franchising authority may grant a renewal thereof.

(d)

The grantee and the franchising authority consider the terms set forth in this section to be consistent with the express renewal provisions of the Cable Act.

(Prior Code, § 155.20)