[Ord. 1375, 2/14/1977, § 8]
Based upon the information contained in a prospective franchisee's
proposal, submitted pursuant to the previous provisions of this Part,
and such other pertinent information or knowledge as may be attained
by the Borough, the following items shall comprise the criteria for
award of any franchise, or the transfer thereof:
A.
Rate Schedule. Preference may be given to applicant with the most
reasonable installation and rate schedule.
B.
Nonprofit Ownership. Preference may be given to applicants representing
nonprofit organizations.
C.
Preference shall be given to those franchisees who have experience
in cable television or communication business.
D.
Financial Capacity. The evidence of financial ability required in
the applicant's proposal shall be such as to assure ability to
complete the system within three years of the date of franchise.
E.
Licensee. No preference may be given to a past or present cable television
licensee of the Borough for that reason alone.
F.
The price for purchase by the Borough of the system pursuant to subsection
(G) of this Part.
[Ord. 1375, 2/14/1977, § 9]
1.
The Borough shall, prior to awarding any franchise, advertise for
all applications in recognized trade magazines for the CATV industry,
some of which are:
2.
The Borough shall also only award a franchise to an applicant after
a public hearing on the application and proposal, notice of which
hearing shall be published as hereinbefore set forth. Any franchise
that is granted shall be published in the manner as are notices of
passage of Borough ordinances. The Borough of Pottstown shall actively
seek applicants for initial franchise to meet the highest standards
of service and character.
