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constructed which exceeds a density of 35 dwelling units per cable mile or greater for overhead plant and 50 dwelling units per cable mile for underground plant. c. Within ninety (90) days after the commencement of the renewal term of this Franchise, Grantee shall commence application for all necessary permits, licenses, certificates and authorizations which are required in the conduct of its business. Failure to timely commence application for the aforementioned authorizations shall be a violation of this Franchise, d. Within ninety (90) days after commencement of the term of this renewed Franchise, Grantee will commence System design, walkout and all other preliminary construction activities related to upgrade of the System and shall give written notice thereof to City upon commencement of such activities. 3. Operation and Maintenance of System. The Grantee shall render effective service, make repairs promptly, and interrupt service only for good cause and for the shortest time possible. Such interruption shall occur during periods of minimum use of the System. 4. Technical Standards. The technical standards used in the operation of the System shall comply, at minimum, with the technical standards promulgated by the FCC relating to Cable Systems pursuant to Title 47, Section 76.601 to 76.617, as may be amended or modified from time to time, which regulations are expressly incorporated herein by reference. 5. Special Testing a. The City shall have the right to inspect all construction or installation work performed pursuant to the provisions of the Franchise. In addition, the City may require special testing of a location or locations within the System if there is a particular matter of controversy or unresolved complaints regarding such construction or installation work or pertaining to such location(s). Demand for such special tests may be made on the basis of complaints received or other evidence indicating an unresolved controversy or noncompliance. Such tests shall be limited to the particular matter in controversy or unresolved complaints. The City shall endeavor to so arrange its request for such special testing so as to minimize hardship or inconvenience to Grantee or to the Subscribers caused by such testing. c. Before ordering such tests, Grantee shall be afforded thirty (30) days following receipt of written notice to investigate and, if necessary, correct problems or complaints upon which tests were ordered. The City shall meet with Grantee prior to requiring special tests to discuss the need for Page 29