§ 56-43. Grant or denial of application.

(a)

The city manager shall provide written notification to the applicant either granting or denying the application. In order for the franchise to remain in effect, the applicant shall within 15 days of the date of approval of the franchise agreement by the city manager, and contemporaneously with the execution of the franchise agreement prepared by the city attorney's office, execute and file with the city clerk, its unconditional acceptance of the rights, privileges, and restrictions conferred by this chapter and the franchise agreement.

(b)

The approval and grant of a franchise shall constitute the nonexclusive privilege and authorization for the franchisee to collect construction and demolition debris in the city.

(c)

The denial of an application for franchise or franchise renewal by the city manager may be appealed to the city council. The applicant shall pay the appeal fee as established by resolution of city council and the appeal shall be filed in writing with the city clerk no later than 14 days after the written correspondence informing the applicant of the denial. The city council shall either affirm the decision of the city manager or issue the franchise or renewal thereof based on the criteria set forth herein. A decision of the city council to affirm the decision of the city manager shall be final.

( Ord. No. 2015-9 , § 2, 3-17-2015)