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• Line Extension. The CenturyLink franchise does not have an immediate line <br />extension requirement. The Commission will determine a line extension <br />obligation similar to Comcast's line extension if CenturyLink obtains a 50% <br />penetration level in the city. Comcast has a line extension requirement. <br />Since a cable franchise is granted by ordinance, the City must hold a public hearing on the cable <br />franchise ordinance. At a following meeting, the City should take action to approve or deny the <br />proposed franchise ordinance and direct staff to draft findings consistent with its decision. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />That the City (1) Hold a public hearing on the CenturyLink Cable Franchise Ordinance; (2) at a <br />following Council Meeting, take action on the CenturyLink Cable Franchise Ordinance; and (3) <br />adopt written findings of fact to support the action taken. <br />5 <br />