A. The fees and costs provided for in this Ordinance, and any compensation charged and paid for use of the public rights-of-way provided for in this Ordinance, are separate from, and in addition to, any and all federal, state, local, and City charges as may be levied, imposed, or due from a telecommunications carrier, its customers or subscribers, or on account of the lease, sale, delivery, or transmission of telecommunications services.

B. The City has determined that any fee provided for by this Ordinance is not subject to the property tax limitations of Article XI Sections II and IIb of the Oregon Constitution. These fees are not imposed on property or property owners, and these fees are not new or increased fees.

C. The fees and costs provided for in this Ordinance are subject to applicable federal and state laws.