§ 3.01.170. Natural gas—Times.

(a)

All providers shall make application for a franchise within thirty days of the effective date of the ordinance codified in Sections 3.01.110 through 3.01.200, unless the provider is exempt from the requirement of a separate franchise under the provisions of Section 3.01.130(a). It is the intent of Sections 3.01.110 through 3.01.200 that a franchise ordinance consistent with the requirements of Section 3.01.130 will be submitted to the governing body for consideration according to statutory procedures immediately upon such application.

(b)

All providers exempted from the requirement of a separate franchise under Section 3.01.130(a) shall be responsible for fees required by Sections 3.01.110 through 3.01.200 upon the effective date of the franchise ordinance for the franchised entity which authorizes the franchised entity to collect payments from the provider on behalf of the city.

(c)

Any provider hereafter becoming subject to Sections 3.01.110 through 3.01.200 shall immediately comply with the provisions of Sections 3.01.110 through 3.01.200 prior to use of the public right-of-way for the transportation, distribution, or sale of natural gas or other energy.

(d)

The fees calculated under Section 3.01.140 shall be assessed and shall be effective as of January 1, 1999.

(Ord. No. 43-969 § 7)