Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 5 — BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS›Chapter 5.04 — CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISES
Ione Municipal Code Art. III Franchise Duration
Ione Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Ione
Cite as: Ione Municipal Code Article III · Text as of 2026-10-04
5.04.060 - Duration.¶
A franchise granted by the council under this chapter shall be for a term no longer than fifteen years following the effective date (as herein defined) of such franchise by the grantee or the renewal thereof.
(Ord. 320 §4.1, 1991)
5.04.070 - Effective date.¶
The effective date of the franchise shall be the date of adoption of the resolution approving the franchise agreement by the city. Such a resolution shall not be adopted until grantee has properly executed the franchise agreement.
(Ord. 320 §4.2, 1991)
5.04.080 - Termination.¶
The franchise shall terminate without further action by the city at the end of the term; provided, however, that the city, at or before the end of the term, retains the exclusive power to grant an extension, or a renewal of the franchise to grantee. Any termination or revocation of the franchise prior to its term shall be executed in accordance with the Federal Section 547 of the Cable Act.
(Ord. 320 §4.3, 1991)
5.04.090 - Franchise renewal.¶
The renewal procedure specified in Federal Section 546 shall, if the grantee requests, be commenced by the city during the six-month period which begins three years prior to the expiration of the term of the franchise. Any such renewal shall also be subject to the requirements of Article XVII of this chapter.
(Ord. 320 §4.4, 1991)
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