Polk County, Florida Cable TV Franchise Bond

Polk County, Florida Cable TV Franchise Bond

Anyone wishing to have a cable television franchise within Polk County, Florida must first secure a Cable TV Franchise Bond. The surety bond is a means of restitution for cases where the franchisee has failed to comply with the Polk County Board of Commissioners and County Ordinances.

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Jet’s role as a direct surety company is to be the financial backer when things go awry due to the franchisee’s actions. If a claim is filed against the franchisee, Jet will make restitution to the damaged person or party.

What Is the Lowest Price for the Florida Cable TV Franchise Bond?

The cost of the Cable TV Franchise Bond starts at $100 for one year of coverage. Most will qualify for this rate, but a credit check is still required of all applicants—no need to worry, it’s a soft pull that will not affect your credit score.

Bond TermCost
Monthly$10
1 Year$100
FL Cable TV Franchise Bond Rate

By choosing Jet as your surety provider, you are guaranteed to get a low-cost surety bond in a timely manner.

The Polk County Cable TV Franchise Bond Process With Jet

You’ll be able to get your surety bond online within minutes. Jet’s application only asks for the information critical to your bond quote, including your business name and your social security number.

Once you submit your application, you’ll have the ability to purchase your bond right then and there. After entering your payment information, an electronic copy of your Cable TV Franchise Bond and receipt will be available.

Regarding the filing of the bond, Jet can take care of that for you! But if you’d rather submit it alongside other paperwork, please do so at the following address:

Polk County
330 W. Church St.
Bartow, FL 33830

These bonds are set for a one-year term. Therefore, they must be renewed to stay active for the duration of the cable tv franchisee’s license (unless you pay monthly, then your bond will stay active as long as payments automatically come out). Jet sends out renewal notices to your email and mailing address with plenty of time to spare. Just fulfill payment through the link in the email or by sending payment in with the prepaid envelope. 

When you’re ready to cancel the Cable TV Franchise Bond, email Jet at: [email protected]. Jet will then send an intent to cancel the bond to the County. The Polk County Board of Commissioners keeps the bond on file for an additional 30 days once they receive the notice to cancel. When the 30 days are up, the bond and your liability under the bond will be terminated.

How Does a Cable TV Franchisee in Poly County Avoid Surety Bond Claims?

Abiding by the rules set forth in Polk County, Florida Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4.4 is the best way to avoid any disciplinary action, including a bond claim. Any violation of the chapter is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $500, imprisonment up to 60 days, or both.

Here are just a few things to avoid, while operating:

  1. Failure to file the certified revenue statement, reports, or pay within 90 days after expiration of calendar year
  2. Failure to obtain a proper permit prior to work
  3. Failure to maintain all parts of the system in accordance with cable television industry standards
  4. Without the consent of the owner, tampering with/removing wires, cables, or equipment used to distribute radio signals, tv signals, programs, pictures, or sound
  5. Making unauthorized connections to enable self or others to receive radio signals, tv signals, programs, pictures, or sound without consent of/payment to the owner
  6. Failure to maintain a business office in Polk County
  7. Failure to observe a complaint within 24 hours and work to resolve complaints asap
  8. Failure to maintain a list of all complaints and actions taken to resolve them

If a complaint is not resolved by the franchisee, the complaints may be submitted in writing to the Polk County Board of Commissioners. The Board will then notify the franchisee, allowing them time to form a written response. The Board will investigate the complaint further to deem if a public hearing is necessary to resolve the issue between the complainant and the franchisee. If the franchisee still refuses or fails to rectify any disputes, the surety bond may be tapped to recover financial damages.

Jet’s claims team will look into all details and documentation prior to making the payout. All justified claims will be paid right away. The surety bond form has indemnification language that legally obligates the principal (the franchisee) to reimburse the surety (Jet) in cases of a claim payout. This is due to the nature of the surety bond, which only pays restitution for negligent and fraudulent acts caused by the principal.

Polk County Florida Cable TV Franchise Bond

Notary Bond Application:

X

Business Information:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Contract Bond Application:

X

Business Information:

Owner Information:

Job Details:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

X

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: