Montague Municipal Code Art. III Duration of Franchise

The franchise granted by this chapter shall be for a term of fifteen years following the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 93-03 §4 (part), 1993)

The effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall he as of January 1, 1993. (Ord. 93-03 §4 (part), 1993)

The franchise shall terminate without further action by the city at the end of the term set forth in Section 5.12.060; 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 the grantee. Any termination or revocation of the franchise prior to its term shall be executed in accordance with Section 547 of the Cable Act. (Ord. 93-03 §4 (part), 1993)

The renewal procedure specified in the Federal Act 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. (Ord. 93-03 §4 (part), 1993)