In making any determination hereunder as to any application
for a franchise or revocable license, the City Council may consider
such factors as it deems appropriate and in the public interest, provided
that such factors are consistent with applicable law, including without
limitation:
(1)
The adequacy of the proposed compensation to be paid
to the City, including the value of any facilities and telecommunications
services offered by the applicant to the City.
(2)
Any services or uses of the streets that may be precluded
by the grant of the franchise or revocable license; and the adverse
impact of the proposed franchise or revocable license on the efficient
use of the streets or utilities at present and in the future.
(3)
The willingness and ability of the applicant to meet
construction and physical requirements and to abide by all lawful
conditions, limitations, requirements and policies with respect to
the franchise or the revocable license.
(4)
The adequacy of the terms and conditions of the proposed
franchise or revocable license agreement to protect the public interest,
consistent with applicable law.
(5)
Any other public interest factors or considerations
that the City has a lawful right to consider and that are deemed pertinent
by the City for safeguarding the interests of the City and the public.
