§ 23. AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT.

(a)

Authorization to commence new construction and application procedures. If the Grantee plans to construct new plant within the corporate limits of the City, Grantee shall apply for all necessary licenses from the state, City or other necessary parties, such as the railroads, for crossing under or over their property. In any event, all necessary applications for permits, licenses, certificates and authorizations shall be applied for in a timely fashion so that such filing and processing shall not interfere with or cause delay with the construction schedule. Failure to make such timely application and timely filing shall constitute a substantial violation of this franchise.

(b)

Power to contract. Upon grant of the franchise and in order to construct, operate and maintain a cable system in the City, the Grantee may enter into contracts with any public utility companies or any other owner or lessee of any poles or underground areas located within or without the City; obtain rights-of-way permits from appropriate City, state, and federal officials necessary to cross or otherwise use highways or roads under their respective jurisdiction; obtain permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to erect and maintain antennas; and obtain whatever other permits a City, state or federal agency may require.