<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 20-71. - Authority to construct.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               <span class="ital">Authorization to commence construction and application procedures.</span> Within 30 days after acceptance by the grantee of a franchise, the grantee shall
               apply for any needed contracts for pole use. Any pole space or facilities obtained
               from the county shall be agreed upon through a contract for pole use, facility, or
               conduit use, and fees shall be paid to the county for such use as specified in the
               relevant contract(s). Pole space and other facilities obtained from the county, utilities,
               and other lawful uses of the public way shall be at the cost and expense of the grantee.
               Within 30 days after completion of the make-ready survey identifying the routes of
               the system, the grantee shall apply for all additional licenses from the state, county,
               or other necessary parties, such as the railroads for crossing under or over their
               property. In any event, all necessary applications for permits, licenses, certificates
               and authorizations shall be applied for in a timely fashion so that such filing and
               processing shall not interfere with or cause delay with the construction scheduled
               as outlined in the franchise. Failure to make such timely application and timely filing
               shall constitute a substantial violation of this chapter.
               
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               (b)
               
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               <span class="ital">Power to contract.</span> Upon grant of the franchise and in order to construct, operate and maintain a cable
               system in the county, the grantee may enter into contracts with any public utility
               companies or any other owner or lessee of any poles or underground areas located within
               or without the county; obtain right-of-way permits from appropriate state, county,
               and federal officials necessary to cross or otherwise use highways or roads under
               their respective jurisdiction; obtain permission from the Federal Aviation Administration
               to erect and maintain antennae; and obtain whatever other permits a county, state
               or federal agency may require.
               
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               (Ord. No. 1998-05, art. VII, Â§ 7.1, 2-16-98)
               
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