§ 6-4. Rights of the city reserved.

The grant of every franchise or privilege, as well as the renewal of every franchise, shall be subject to the right of the city, whether in terms reserved or not, to make all regulations which shall be necessary to secure in the most ample manner the safety, welfare and accommodation of the public, including among other things the right to enact and enforce ordinances to acquire proper and adequate extensions of service and to protect the public from danger and inconvenience in the operation of any work or business authorized by the grant of the franchise, and the right to make and enforce all such regulations as shall be necessary to secure adequate, sufficient and proper service and accommodations for the people, and to ensure their comfort and convenience without discrimination.

(Ord. of 3-28-88, § 5)