§ 10.5-187. Franchise grant procedure.  


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  • All franchise applications shall be available for public inspection at a place designated by the city administrator. No later than ninety (90) days after the date a complete application is filed, one (1) or more public hearings shall be held on the application. At the public hearing or hearings, the council shall consider and evaluate each franchise application, utilizing the criteria set out in chapter 166, Florida Statutes, subsection 166.046(2) et seq., and such additional criteria as the council, in its sole discretion, shall determine to be relevant. Subject to payment of all costs and fees, a decision shall be made by the council not later than ninety (90) days after the conclusion of all such public hearings based upon an evaluation of the application, the hearings, and other information which the council may deem relevant. The council may grant one or more franchises, or may decline to grant any franchise.

(Ord. No. 95-10, § 7, 3-1-95)