§ 58-4.214. New franchise procedure.  


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  • Upon receipt of an application for a new franchise, the board of supervisors may, by resolution, approve or conditionally approve a franchise agreement with the applicant or deny the application. In making any determination hereunder as to any application, the board of supervisors shall give due consideration to: the quality of the service proposed; rates to subscribers; experience, character, background and financial responsibility of the applicant, its management and owners; system design; technical and performance quality of equipment; willingness and ability to meet construction requirements and to abide by franchise limitations and requirements; and other considerations deemed pertinent by the board of supervisors for safeguarding the interests of the county and the public.

(Ords. 2006-65 § 3, 93-55).