The
cable system and this franchise shall not be sold, assigned, transferred,
leased or disposed of, either in whole or in part, either by involuntary
sale or by voluntary sale, merger or consolidation; nor shall title
thereto, either legal or equitable, or any right, interest or property
therein pass to or vest in any person or entity without the prior
written consent of the City, which consent shall be by the City Council,
acting by ordinance or resolution.