In making any determination hereunder regarding any application for
a franchise or revocable license, the Village Board may consider such
factors as it deems appropriate and in the public interest, provided
such factors are consistent with applicable law, including, without
limitation:
(1)
The adequacy of the proposed compensation to be paid to the Village,
including the value of any facilities and telecommunications services
offered by the applicant to the Village;
(2)
The legal, financial, technical and other appropriate qualifications
of the applicant;
(3)
The ability of the applicant to maintain the property of the Village
in good condition throughout the term of the franchise or revocable
license;
(4)
Any services or uses of the streets that may be precluded by the
grant of the franchise or revocable license; and the adverse impact
of the proposed franchise or revocable license on the efficient use
of the streets or utilities at present and in the future;
(5)
The willingness and ability of the applicant to meet construction
and physical requirements and to abide by all lawful conditions, limitations,
requirements and policies with respect to the franchise or the revocable
license;
(6)
The adequacy of the terms and conditions of the proposed franchise
or revocable license agreement to protect the public interest, consistent
with applicable law; and
(7)
Any other public interest factors or considerations that the Village
has a lawful right to consider and that are deemed pertinent by the
Village for safeguarding the interests of the Village and the public.
