Chapter 2 - Registration of Telecommunications Carriers and Providers

11-2-1 - Registration Required.#

All telecommunications carriers and providers that offer or provide any telecommunications service for a fee directly to the public, either within the City, or outside the corporate limits from telecommunications facilities within the City, shall register with the City pursuant to this Chapter and shall provide the following: 1.

The identity and legal status of the registrant, including any affiliates.

2.

The name, address and telephone number of the officer, agent or employee responsible for the accuracy of the registration statement.

3.

A description of registrant's existing or proposed telecommunications facilities within the City.

4.

A description of the telecommunications service that the registrant intends to offer or provide, or is currently offering or providing, to persons, firms, businesses or institutions within the City.

5.

Information sufficient to determine whether the registrant is subject to public way licensing or franchising under this Title.

6.

Information sufficient to determine whether the transmission, origination or receipt of the telecommunications services provided or to be provided by the registrant constitutes an occupation or privilege subject to any municipal telecommunications tax, utility tax or other occupation tax imposed by the City.

7.

Information sufficient to determine that the applicant has applied for and received any certificate of authority required by the PSC to provide telecommunications services or facilities within the City.

8.

Information sufficient to determine that the applicant has applied for and received any construction permit, operating license or other approvals required by the FCC or other applicable regulatory agency to provide telecommunications services or facilities within the City.

9.

Such other information as the City may reasonably require.

11-2-2 - Registration Fee.#

Each application for registration as a telecommunications carrier or provider shall be accompanied by a fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) or such other amount which may hereafter be determined by Resolution of the City Council.

11-2-3 - Purpose of Registration.#

The purpose of registration under KCC 11-2 is to: 1.

Provide the City with accurate and current information concerning the telecommunications carriers and providers who offer or provide telecommunications services within the City, or that own or operate telecommunication facilities within the City;

2.

Assist the City in enforcement of this Title;

3.

Assist the City in the collection and enforcement of any municipal taxes, franchise fees, license fees or charges that may be due the City;

4.

Assist the City in monitoring compliance with local, State and Federal laws.