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approved and the work completed. 1207.25: FORFEITURE: A. The City shall, in addition to any other rights it may have, have the right to declare that a franchisee has forfeited a franchise in the event of a substantial breach of its terms and conditions, including, but not limited to, the following circumstances: (1) If the franchisee becomes insolvent or is declared bankrupt or makes any assignment for the benefit of its creditors; and (2) Ifthe franchisee assigns or transfers or attempts to assign or transfer the franchise, or sells or leases or attempts to sell or lease any of its shelters without the Council's permission; or (3) If the franchisee fails to install shelters on schedule as required by this Franchise Ordinance or the grant of the particular franchise, or fails to conform to the specifications contained in its application or the invitation for applications, or fails to construct the shelters in a workmanlike manner to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and in conformity with City ordinances and codes, or if the franchisee refuses or neglects when so ordered to take down, rebuild or repair any defective or unsatisfactory work or to maintain the shelter as required herein; or (4) If the franchisee fails to remove any shelter when ordered to do so in accordance with this ordinance; or (5) Ifthe franchisec refuses or neglects to comply with any reasonable order of the Director of Public Works; or (6) If the franchisee persists in any course of conduct in violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance; or (7) If the City receives notice of intention not to renew or the franchisee fails to keep in force its insurance, required herein. B. The Director of Public Works may make a written demand by certified mail that a franchisee comply with any such provision, rule order or determination under or pursuant to this franchise. Such notice shall be entitled "Forfeiture and Termination Notice." If the violation by the franchisee continues for a period of thirty (30) days or more following such written demand, without having been corrected or remedied, the matter of forfeiture and termination ofthe franchise shall then be taken before the City Council. The City shall cause to be served upon the franchisee at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of such Council meeting a written notice of intent to terminate the franchise, including the time and place of the meting. Public notice shall be given of the meeting and the issue which the Council is to consider. The City Council, or a committee thereof, shall hear and consider the issue and the Council shall, in its discretion, determine whether there has been a breach. If the Council determines that there has been a breach, the franchisee shall have such period of time as the Council may set, but not less than thirty (30) days in which to cure the breach; provided, that no opportunity for cure need be given for fraud or misrepresentation or for circumstances which may immediately adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare. At the expiration of the period of time set for compliance, the Council may terminate the franchise forthwith upon finding that the franchisee has failed to cure the breach. C. Unless otherwise approved by the City, upon termination ofthis franchise, the franchisee shall remove all transit shelters and support equipment and apparatus installed by it pursuant to this Franchise Ordinance, within thirty (30) days of termination. However, the Director of Public Works may grant permission to the Franchisee to leave all or any portion of the infrastructure on terms and conditions established by the Director. If, after ninety 90 days ofthe termination date, the franchisee has not removed all equipment and facilities that may be located along, over or under any street or highway within the City, the franchisee shall forfeit said improvements to the City. The performance bond or letter of credit posted in accordance with Section 22 shall remain posted to insure that the streets, highways and public places from which such equipment is removed shall be placed in good condition. 1207.26: DISPOSITION OF SHELTERS ON EXPIRATION OF FRANCmSE: