The CTP must provide evidence that the CTP has acquired authorization from the PUCT pursuant to state law, prior to obtaining a permit to use a public ROW. The CTP's right to use and occupy the public ROW shall not be exclusive and the town shall have the right to exercise its police powers and manage its public ROW, based on the act and all other state or federal laws.
(Ordinance 2024-12, § 2, adopted 1/9/2024)
The CTP, and any of its affiliates, are not authorized to provide cable television service as a cable operator or to operate an open video system in the town, but must first obtain a separate franchise agreement from the town for that purpose, under such terms and conditions as may be required by law. This section does not preclude the CTP from providing its services to cable television companies. Unless a cable television operator shows proof of appropriate town authorization, nothing herein shall authorize the CTP to license, sublicense, lease, sublease or by any instrument authorize any cable television operator the right to use or utilize the transmission media or facilities of the CTP.
(Ordinance 2024-12, § 2, adopted 1/9/2024)
A CTP shall notify the ROW Manager of any sale, transfer, merger or assignment of the ownership or control of a CTP's business within 30 days of such sale, transfer, merger or assignment. A CTP shall also maintain and provide current point-of-contact information with the ROW Manager at all times during which the CTP uses the ROW.
(Ordinance 2024-12, § 2, adopted 1/9/2024)
CTPs are exempted from the following fees provided for in this article:
(a) 
Permit application fee, including expedited application fee and permit expiration fee;
(b) 
Additional permit fee;
(c) 
Saturday inspection fee; and
(d) 
Registration fee.
(Ordinance 2024-12, § 2, adopted 1/9/2024)
Unless determined otherwise by the ROW Manager, a CTP will be exempt from the bonding requirements of this article, including §§ 13.08.163 and 13.08.164, however, in the event that the ROW Manager determines, based upon reasonable grounds, that a bond is necessary to protect the public assets, and/or the health and safety of the public, then the ROW Manager may require that a CTP post a reasonable bond not to exceed $100,000.00. Factors to be considered in determining reasonable grounds may include, but are not limited to, a conviction for violation of this article, a general pattern of substandard adherence to the provisions of this article or the failure to comply with this article. If three years pass from the date that the ROW Manager requires a bond of a CTP and it has not been necessary for the town to seek performance under the bond, then a bond will no longer be required pursuant to this section.
(Ordinance 2024-12, § 2, adopted 1/9/2024)
A CTP shall indemnify the town as specified by V.T.C.A. Local Government Code § 283.057, as may be amended. A CTP shall be exempt from all indemnity requirements of this article that are inconsistent with V.T.C.A. Local Government Code § 283.057, as amended.
(Ordinance 2024-12, § 2, adopted 1/9/2024)