§ 14-5. Rights reserved to the county.

(a)

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to contract away or to modify or abridge, in any way, the county's right and power of eminent domain.

(b)

There is hereby reserved to the county every right and power which it is required by law to reserve, and the county is granting only those rights it has the power and authority to grant.

(c)

Neither the granting of any franchise nor any provision hereof shall constitute a waiver or bar to the exercise of any governmental right or power of the county.

(d)

The board of commissioners may do all things which are necessary and convenient in the exercise of its jurisdiction under this chapter. The parties may agree upon a referee to determine any disputed questions of fact which may arise under this franchise. The board of commissioners, with the concurrence of the county attorney, is hereby authorized and empowered to adjust, settle or compromise with the franchisee any controversy or charge arising from the operations of the franchise under this chapter on behalf of the county, in the best interest of the public, and fairness to the franchisee.

(Code 1992, § 12-5)