A. At the time set for the hearing, the council shall proceed to hear the matter and all persons shall be given opportunity to present their arguments. The council may adjourn said hearing from time to time.

B. In granting any franchise, the City Council may prescribe such additional terms and conditions, not in conflict with the City Charter or this chapter, as in the judgment of the City Council are in the public interest.

C. The franchise granted to an applicant need not be identical to franchises granted to other applicants and need not contain the same terms and conditions, rights or privileges as the franchise requested by the applicant.

D. The council may refuse to grant the requested franchise if it determines that refusal is in the public interest.

E. In making its decision on an application for a franchise for the collection and/or transportation of rubbish, the council may consider whether the applicant is qualified to perform rubbish collection and/or transportation; the applicant’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations; income to the City; experience and financial responsibility of the applicant; and any other consideration that will safeguard the interests of the City and its people.

F. Any franchise granted under the provisions of this chapter shall be for such term as specified by the City Council in its discretion and set forth in the franchise agreement.

G. Any franchise granted shall be adopted by ordinance in the manner prescribed by the Charter for the enactment of ordinances. (Ord. 6517-NS § 1, 1999)