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Any franchise granted under this chapter may be renewed only upon the application of the grantee in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Act. The grantee's application for the renewal of the franchise shall be in writing filed with the city clerk, and be accompanied by an application fee in the amount of five thousand dollars, in the form of a cashier's check payable to the city. This application fee shall be the sole payment required of the grantee in connection with the renewal of the franchise. The application shall, at the city's option, also include the following information:

A. The name and address of the applicant. If the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of each partner shall also be set forth. If the applicant is a corporation, the application shall also state the names and addresses of its directors, executive officers, major stockholders, and the name and addresses of parent subsidiary companies;

B. A statement and description of the cable system proposed to be constructed, installed, maintained or operated by the applicant; the proposed location of such system and its various components; the manner in which applicant proposes to construct, install, maintain and operate the same; and particularly, the extent and manner in which existing or future poles or other facilities of other public utilities will be used for such system;

C. A description, in detail, of the streets, public places and proposed public streets within which applicant proposes or seeks authority to construct, install or maintain any cable equipment or facilities; a detailed description of the equipment or facilities proposed to be constructed, installed or maintained therein; and the proposed specific location thereof;

D. A map specifically showing and delineating the existing and proposed service area or areas within which applicant proposes to provide cable services and for which a franchise is requested;

E. A statement or schedule setting forth the number of channels and all of the television or radio stations proposed to be received, transmitted, conducted, relayed or otherwise conveyed over the cable system;

F. A statement or schedule in a form approved by the city administrator of proposed rates and charges to subscribers for installation and services, and a copy of proposed subscription agreement between the grantee and its subscribers, if any, shall accompany the application;

G. A copy of any contract, if existing, between the applicant and any public utility providing for the use of facilities of such public utility, such as poles, lines or conduits;

H. A statement setting forth all agreements and understandings, whether written, oral or implied, existing between the applicant and any person, firm or corporation with respect to the proposed franchise or the proposed cable operation. If a franchise is granted to a person, firm or corporation posing as a front or as the representative of another person, firm or corporation and such information is not disclosed in the original application, such franchise shall be deemed void and of no force and effect whatsoever;

I. A financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant or person otherwise satisfactory to the city, showing applicant's financial status and his financial ability to complete the construction and installation of the proposed cable system;

J. The city may at any time demand, and applicant shall provide, such supplementary, additional or other information as the city may deem reasonably necessary to determine whether the requested franchise renewal should be granted. (Ord. 93-03 §18, 1993)