§ A356-2. Grant of nonexclusive franchise.

The Village hereby grants to the company a nonexclusive franchise for a period of 15 years from the effective date hereof, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, to install and operate above, over and under the streets, alleys, easements (including utility easements), public ways and public places as now laid out or dedicated, and all extensions thereof, and additions thereto, a system of wires, cable, underground conduits, ducts, trenches, conductors, amplifying equipment, manholes, fittings and any and all other fixtures, appliances and appurtenances necessary for the installation, ownership, maintenance and operation in the Village of a cable television system for the purpose of distribution of cable television and related service to inhabitants within the limits of the Village. The rights are granted herein by the Village after due consideration and approval by the Village of the legal, character, financial, technical, and other qualifications of the company, and the adequacy and feasibility of its construction arrangements, as part of a full public proceeding affording due process, which included specific notice of the consideration of the company's construction policy.