§ 6. Interpretation.

Unless otherwise specifically prescribed herein, the following provisions shall govern the interpretation and construction of the franchise granted under this ordinance:

A.

District Cooling shall not be relieved of its obligation to promptly comply with any provision of this franchise by any failure of the city to enforce prompt compliance with the same or any other provision.

B.

Any right or power conferred or duly imposed upon any officer, employee, department, or board of the city is subject to transfer by operation of law to any other officer, employee, department or board of the city.

C.

Unless otherwise directly or indirectly provided herein, this franchise shall not relieve District Cooling of any requirement of the city Charter or provision of the Legislative or Administrative codes of the city.

D.

The granting of this franchise or any of the provisions contained herein shall not be construed to prevent the city from granting a similar franchise to any other person or corporation.

E.

This franchise is granted pursuant to applicable state and federal law and District Cooling shall at all times comply with all applicable present and future laws, rules and regulations. By acceptance of this franchise District Cooling does not waive its rights under such laws, rules and regulations. Furthermore, District Cooling shall obtain all necessary permits, franchises and authority required pursuant to city, state and federal rules, regulations and laws.

(C.F. No. 07-1109, § 2, 12-12-07)