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C. Grantee shall construct and maintain the System • so as not to interfere with other uses of Streets. Grantee shall endeavor to make use of existing poles and other facilities available to Grantee where feasible. Grantee shall widely publicize proposed construction work prior to commencement of that work. Except in cases of an emergency, Grantee shall individually notify in writing all residents reasonably affected by proposed underground work not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to commencement of that work. Such notice shall include the Grantee's telephone number and the department to call regarding questions about the construction. D. Notwithstanding the above grant to use the Streets, no Street shall be used by Grantee if the City, reasonably determines that such use is inconsistent with the terms, conditions or provisions by which such Street was created or dedicated, or presently used. 4.04 Nature of Franchise. Upon acceptance, the Grantee's nonexclusive Franchise for the occupation and use of the Streets within the City for the construction, operation, maintenance, upgrade, repair, and removal of the System in accordance with the provisions of this Franchise shall be deemed to have been renewed. This Franchise shall authorize the Grantee to provide cable television services as authorized • by the Cable Act and to lease excess capacity upon its system to other third parties as it may contemplate from time to time. 4.05 Franchise Term. A. This Franchise shall commence upon acceptance by Grantee as defined herein and shall be in full force and effect for a period of five (5) years, unless renewed, revoked or terminated sooner as herein provided. B. If, at the end of the initial five (5) year Franchise term, Grantee has complied with the requirements of Section 5.01 of this Franchise and other relevant sections relating to the upgrade of the System and Section 6.06B, the City shall automatically extend Grantee's Franchise for an additional six (6) year term which shall expire not later than June 30, 2003. 4.06 Area Covered. This Franchise is granted for the territorial boundary of the City, with the exception of certain of the property within the territorial boundary of the City belonging to the Rector and visitors of the University of Virginia, over which, by law, the County of Albemarle retains jurisdiction. In the event of annexation by the City, any new territory shall become part of the area covered. • 4.07 Police Powers. Grantee's rights are subject to the police powers of the City to adopt and enforce ordinances necessary to the health, safety and welfare of the public.