5.19.130 Acceptance of franchise - effect.
The grantee shall file with the city within fourteen (14) days of the approval by the city of the award, renewal or transfer of a franchise, or within such other time as specified in the applicable franchise agreement, its unconditional written acceptance of such franchise and promise to comply with and abide by all its provisions, terms, and conditions. Such acceptance and promise shall be in writing duly executed and sworn to, by, or on behalf of the grantee before a notary public or other officer authorized by law to administer oaths. By such acceptance, the grantee shall be deemed to:
a. Acknowledge and accept the city’s legal right to issue and enforce the franchise agreement;
b. Agree that it will not oppose the city’s intervening in any proceeding affecting the cable system subject to the provisions of VMC 5.19.170;
c. Accept and agree to comply with each and every provision of the franchise agreement;
d. Agree that the franchise was granted pursuant to processes and procedures consistent with applicable law as of the effective date of the franchise agreement and that it will not raise any claim to the contrary. (Ord. M-3371, 1998)