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10111 ME Mil 11111 11111 11111 MUM 1111 1111 <br /> ORDINANCE NO.: 683 98009715 <br /> AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE <br /> CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA, MANDATING <br /> THAT ANY ENTITY UTILIZING ANY PORTION OF;: <br /> THE RIGHT-OF-WAYS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. <br /> FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL <br /> OR POWER SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS <br /> MUST OBTAIN A FRANCHISE AWARD,FROM THE <br /> CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS; <br /> REQLIIRINO_THA_T ANY ELECTRICAL OR_POWER <br /> FRANCHISE AWARDED BE APPROVED BY <br /> ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE <br /> CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS; PROVIDING FOR BASIC <br /> PROVISIONS FOR ANY FRANCHISE AWARD; <br /> PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; <br /> PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br /> WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills has determined that it is <br /> in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Zephyrhills to insure that all areas within <br /> its limits are adequately provided with high quality and reliable electrical services; and <br /> WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills has determined that it is <br /> in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Zephyrhills to require any entity utilizing <br /> the public right-of-ways for the delivery and provision of electrical and power services <br /> obtain an award of franchise from the City of Zephyrhills, which from time to time may <br /> be reviewed and negotiated to establish the rights and obligations of the provider of <br /> electricity within the boundaries of the City because of the overriding public health, <br /> safety and welfare considerations attendant with the provision of this service; and <br /> WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills has determined that it is <br /> in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Zephyrhills to retain control over the use <br /> of right-of-ways by providers of electricity or other power services to insure against <br /> interference with public convenience, to promote aesthetic considerations, to promote <br /> planned and efficient use of limited right-of-way space, and to protect the public <br /> investment of the right-of-way property; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills finds that an award of <br /> franchise is the best means of insuring that the above described interests of the City be <br /> promoted and protected. <br /> NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of <br /> Zephyrhills, Florida, sitting in regular session, as follows: Rcpt: 21 1548 Rec: 15.00 <br /> DS: 0.00 IT: 0.00 <br /> SECTION 1-Definitions: 01/28/98 Dpty Clerk <br /> a. Right-of-way For the purposes of this Ordinance the term "right-of- <br /> way(s) shall include all alleyways and public easements which are under the jurisdiction <br /> of the City of Zephyrhills. JED ' PASCO COUNTY CLERK <br /> 01/28/988/98 0303:17pm 1 of 3 <br /> OR BK Z3B72 PG Z43,B <br /> Record and Return to: - <br /> City Clerk's Office }` <br /> 5335 8th Street <br /> Zephyrhills, FL 335406 <br />