§ 6. Regulation of franchises.

All grants of franchises as authorized in this charter shall be subject to the right of the council to:

(a)

Determine, fix and regulate the charges, rates or compensation to be charged by the person or entity granted a franchise.

(b)

Repeal the franchise by ordinance at any time upon the failure or refusal of the franchisee to comply with the terms of the franchise, this charter, or any applicable city ordinance or state law, or any valid rule of any regulatory body.

(c)

Establish standards and quality of products or service.

(d)

Require such expansion, extension and improvement of plants and facilities as are necessary to provide adequate service to all the public and to require that maintenance of facilities be performed at the highest reasonable standard of efficiency.

(e)

Prescribe the method of accounting and reporting to the city so that the franchisee will accurately reflect the expenses, receipts, profits and property values used in rendering its service to the public. It shall be deemed sufficient compliance with this requirement if the franchisee keeps its accounts in accordance with the uniform system established by an applicable federal or state agency for such service.

(f)

Examine and audit, at any time, the accounts and other records of any franchisee and to require annual and other reports prescribed in the franchise ordinance.

(g)

Require such compensation, regulatory, rental and franchise fees as may not be prohibited by law.

(h)

Impose such regulations and restrictions as may be deemed desirable or conducive to the health, safety, welfare and accommodation of the public.

(i)

Require the franchisee to restore at its expense all public or private property to a condition equal or better than before being damaged or destroyed by the franchisee.