§ 1. [Adopted.]

§ 2. Definitions.

§ 3. [Grant of franchise.]

§ 4. [Term.]

§ 5. [Rights-of-way.]

§ 6. [Surrenders possession of public right-of-way.]

§ 7. [Time periods and standards.]

§ 8. [Grade of service.]

§ 9. [Temporary removal of wires.]

§ 10. [Transmission and distribution facilities.]

§ 11. [Annual franchise fee.]

§ 12. [Franchise payments.]

§ 13. [No additional charges.]

§ 14. [Base rates.]

§ 15. [Conductor space.]

§ 16. [Audit.]

§ 17. [Waive claims of prior franchise agreements.]

§ 18. [Exclusive rights of privileges.]

§ 19. [Efficient electrical service.]

§ 20. [Invalid, illegal or incapable provisions.]

§ 21. [Claims for damages.]

§ 22. [City regulation.]

§ 23. [Amendment.]

§ 24. [Lose, waive, impair powers and rights in the city.]

§ 25. [File.]

§ 26. [Published.]

§ 27. [Notice, order, etc. sent by registered or certified mail.]

§ 28. [Right and remedies are cumulative.]

ORDINANCE NO. 2006-25 (Amendment) AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO USE THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND TO USE, LICENSE, OR EXPLOIT THE COMPANY'S FACILITIES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO CONDUCT AN ELECTRIC DELIVERY BUSINESS IN THE CITY AND FOR SUCH OTHER BUSINESS PURPOSES AS THS COMPANY MAY DESIRE FROM TIME TO TIME, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE GRANTING OF ACCESS TO THOSE FACILITIES FOR THE DELIVERY OF BROADBAND OVER POWER LINES OR SIMILAR SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH HOUSTON, TEXAS