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. I I . e . Ordinance No. 1175, Page 6. duits, manholes and other structures and appurtenances necessary for the construction, maintenance and operation of a CATV System in the Franchise Area of City. Section 4. TERM OF FRANCHISE AND RENEWAL. A. Initial Term. Upon the filing with City by Grantee of the written acceptance required herein, this franchise shall be in full force and effect for a term and period of fifteen (15) years commencing sixty (60) days after its final passage and approval. B. Performance Evaluation. Under Article XI, Section 108, et. seq., of the City Charter, City Commission has the power by ordinance to prescribe the character, quality and efficiency of service to be rendered, given, performed and furnished by any public utility operated under a City franchise, to require the improvement of the utilities' service in a manner necessary for the public comfort and convenience and to require any such util- ity to make improvements on its property. In order to assure that Grantee is complying with provisions of this franchise, on or within thirty (30) days of the 5th and 10th Anniversary Dates of this franchise, City Commission shall hold a public hearing or hearings for the purpose of reviewing the performance of Grantee under the franchise. Unless specifically waived by City Commission, attendance of Grantee's duly authorized repre- sentative at these public hearings shall be mandatory. The sub- ject of the hearings shall include, but not be limited to, Grantee's performance under the franchise, the development of new services, the utilization of new technologies and any federal or state rulings relevant to the franchise. Grantee shall make available to City Commission, if requested, any records, docu- ments or other information as may be relevant to City Commission's