§ 22-21. Existing private communications system.

(a)

Lines or cables of private communication systems which had been constructed or placed within the city's streets, public rights-of-way or other public places prior to the date of enactment of this article were permitted to be there only by virtue of a revocable license. Such lines and cables may remain within the city's streets, public ways or public places provided the private communication systems comply with the provisions of this article as they relate to the existing lines and cables.

(b)

Except as hereinafter provided, the provisions of this article shall become effective as to preexisting private communication systems on September 15, 1994 (date ordinance goes into effect). The private communication system companies which have facilities within the city streets on the date of the enactment of this article shall have until January 1, 1995, to obtain permits for their existing system, to pay the applicable fee starting from October 1, 1993, and to fully comply with the provisions of this article.

(c)

The applicable fee for lines, cables, and fiber optics which were existing within the city streets, public ways and public places on October 1, 1994, shall be prorated over a two-year transitional period. The fee for the first fiscal year applicable to the existing lines and cables shall be fifty (50) per cent of what otherwise would be due in accordance with the terms of this article. The fee for the second year shall be seventy-five (75) per cent of the actual amount and one hundred (100) per cent beginning in year three (3).

(Ord. No. 1052, § 9, 9-15-1994)