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.,.. 'f specifically determines to make this ordinance applicable to the MCTO. The City may grant franchises to multiple persons during the tenn of this franchise, subject to the provisions of Section 703.05 of the City Code regarding number and placements of such shelters, and locations as identified in the ordinance granting the franchise. Section 9. Notices. All notices from the franchisee to the City as required by this franchise ordinance shall be to the Director of the Department of Public Works unless otherwise stated herein. The franchisee shall maintain throughout the term of the franchise a local office and address for service of notices by mail. The franchisee shall also maintain with the City a local office and telephone number for the conduct of matters related to this franchise open during normal transit hours. Section 10. Basic Service and Installation Schedule. Franchisees shall furnish, install, repair and maintain safe, clean and attractive illuminated transit shelters with revenue generating advertisements. In connection therewith, franchisees shall providc all materials, supplies, equipment, services and personnel at their sole cost and cxpense without any cost or expense to the City. All transit shelters shall: (i) be installed within onc hundred eighty (180) days of the City's issuance ofthc applicable pcrmits and licenses, (ii) be erected in order of panel advertisement sales, (iii) contain lighting to illuminate the inner area of each shelter from dusk to dawn; and (iv) be equippcd with onc bench and one trash receptacle to be emptied on a regular basis by the franchisee. The design of the transit shelters and site plan with improvements therein shall be submitted to and approved by the Public Works Director prior to construction as per Section 703.05 of the City Code. Section II. Maintenance. Franchisees shall maintain all shelters to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director of Public Works as set out below. The transit shelters shall be maintained a minimum of twice weekly with such maintenance to include sweeping, cleaning, emptying trash receptacles, picking-up litter/debris about the shelter, removing graffiti/stickers, removal of ice and snow from sidewalks constructed by the Franchisee leading to public sidewalks in a manner such that each shelter shall be fully accessible within 12 hours of a snow fall or other weather event. Franchisees shall power-wash the shelters and sidewalks at least once each month, weather permitting. Franchisees shall inspect each shelter at least twice weekly for any damaged or broken parts or burned-out lighting fixtures and franchisees shall repair or rcplace damaged or broken parts and burned-out lighting fixtures within forty-eight (48) hours after they become aware of the damage, breakage, or bum-out, or at the time of weekly maintenance, whichever is sooner. 3