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A. The fees, charges and fines provided for in this chapter and any compensation charged and paid for the public ways provided for herein, whether monetary or in kind (to the extent permitted by law), are separate from, and additional to, any and all federal, state, local, and city taxes as may be lawfully levied, imposed or due from any person, their customers or subscribers or on account of the lease, sale, delivery or transmission of utility or telecommunications services.

B. Franchise applications are subject to application and review fee or fee deposit in an amount as determined by the city council and adopted by resolution. This application and review fee shall cover the actual costs associated with the city’s initial review of the application. This application and review fee shall be deposited with the city as part of the application filed pursuant to this chapter.

C. All grantees shall, within thirty days after written demand therefor, reimburse the city for all direct, actual, costs and expenses incurred by the city in connection with any grant, modification, amendment, renewal, or transfer of any franchise.

D. Specific franchise fees may be determined by negotiation between the city and the prospective franchisee, to the extent permitted under applicable state law and federal law.

E. Prior to issuance of an applicable right-of-way permit or small wireless facility permit, or any other necessary permit, the applicant shall pay a permit fee in an amount as determined by the city council and adopted by resolution, or the actual costs incurred by the city in reviewing such permit application. (Ord. 009/2022 § 3 (Exh. A))