§ 9. Rights reserved to county.

Without limitation upon the rights which the County might otherwise have, the County does hereby expressly reserve the following rights, powers and authorities:

(a)

To exercise its governmental powers now or hereafter to the full extent that these powers may be vested in or granted to the County and to the fullest extent not otherwise prohibited by law.

(b)

To grant additional Franchises within the County to other persons for the conduct of Cable Services.

(c)

To exercise any other rights, powers or duties required or authorized to the County under the State Constitution or the County Charter.

(d)

Prior to granting a Franchise or a renewal of a Franchise, the Board of County Commissioners may modify any requirement imposed by this Ordinance if to do so is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Clay County, Florida, is consistent with applicable nondiscrimination requirements and other applicable law and would not result in any unlawful unilateral modification of a contract. Such modification may include the reduction of any applicable fine or liquidated damage amount for violations of the Ordinance or franchise, based upon the past performance of the franchisee.

(Ord. No. 2006-6, 2-28-06)