§ 8.12.725. Franchise fee.

The franchise agreement may provide for the payment of a franchise fee by the franchisee to the county for the benefit of being awarded the right to provide services. Any such fee is subject to change by the board of supervisors and may be based on gross revenues of the franchisee, may be based on the number of customers for whom the franchisee provides services, may be based on a single lump sum amount or may be based on any other reasonable method approved by the board of supervisors. The franchise agreement shall provide the basis for the computation of the franchise fee and the frequency and method of payment of the fee by the franchisee to the county. The franchise agreement shall state the reporting requirements associated with the method and payment of any franchise fee. The establishment of a franchise fee pursuant to a franchise agreement shall not limit the county's ability to establish and levy fees, charges, assessments, penalties, fines and other requirements for monetary payment by the franchisee to the county.

(Ord. 2604 § 1 (part), 1993)