The definitions of § 66.0419, Wis. Stats., and all amendments thereto, are incorporated herein by
reference. Any franchise agreement executed pursuant to this chapter
may contain additional definitions.
Pursuant to § 66.0419, Wis. Stats., the City may operate
and/or regulate a cable television system within the City, and in
so doing the City may grant or revoke one or more written franchises
to one or more qualified cable operators authorizing the construction
and operation of cable television systems within the City.
Any cable operator desiring to own, maintain or operate a cable
television system within the City shall secure a written franchise
from the City prior to commencing operations within the City and shall
thereafter be subject to all the provisions of this chapter and the
franchise agreement entered with the City.
All franchise agreements entered between the City and a cable
operator pursuant to this chapter shall comply with the requirements
of state and federal law and shall address the following issues:
A. The length of term of the franchise agreement.
B. The creation and maintenance of an accurate map of the City showing
the location of all cable television lines and associated equipment
installed by the operator in the City.
C. The use of public streets, alleys, and rights-of-way, including any
requirements for permits, notices, restoration and liability.
D. The processes for renewal, nonrenewal, termination and transfer of
the franchise.
E. The standards for construction, operation and maintenance of the
cable television system.
F. The requirements and standards for insurance policies and performance
bonds, including indemnification and release clauses.
G. The costs, expenses and fees associated with the grant and use of
the franchise.
H. The customer service standards and customer complaint procedures.
I. Any and all other issues, terms and conditions which the parties
may negotiate and which are not in conflict with City ordinances or
state or federal law.
Each and every franchise granted hereunder shall be a nonexclusive
franchise. The City reserves the right to enter into one or more franchise
agreements for the delivery of cable service. Furthermore, the City
reserves the right to own and operate its own cable television system
and/or to contract for the operation of a municipally owned cable
television system.
All persons who are granted franchises under this chapter shall
at all times during the life of the franchise be subject to all state
and federal laws and all lawful exercises of the police power of the
City and to such lawful regulations as the City shall by resolution
or ordinance enact, including (but not limited to) zoning regulations,
underground utility regulations and public works regulations. The
City reserves the right to amend or change any of the provisions of
this chapter or any other ordinance.
The City may impose franchise fees pursuant to such terms and
conditions as are found in the franchise agreement.