Clearlake Municipal Code § 12-11 Other Limitations of Franchise

Nothing in this Ordinance shall be interpreted to create an expectancy of renewal or to in any respect entitle any grantee to renewal or extension of a franchise, excepts as may be expressly required by applicable law. (Ord. #80-97, S11)

Any privilege claimed under any franchise by a grantee in any street or other public property shall be subordinate to any prior lawful occupancy and to the City’s regulation of the street or other public property, subject to Section 12-14. (Ord. #80-97, S11)

The City may transfer or delegate any right, power, or duty from any officer, employee, department, or body of the City to any other officer, employee, department, or body of the City. (Ord. #80-97, S11)

A grantee shall have no recourse against the City for any loss, cost, expense, or damage arising out of any provision or requirement of this Ordinance or of any franchise issued hereunder or because of its enforcement or nonenforcement. (Ord. #80-97, S11)

A grantee shall at all times be subject to the exercise of the police power of the City, including but not limited to the power of the City to adopt consumer protection laws regarding cable communication. (Ord. #80-97, S11)

The provisions of any franchise shall be liberally construed in favor of the City in order to promote the public interest. (Ord. #80-97, S11)