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Section 5 also provides procedures for the raising and lowering of lines, trimming of trees, and the recognition of potential liability for persons damaging Group W facilities. ARTICIR VI. SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION 1. INFORMATICN AVAILABILITY City shall have the right of reasonable access to Group W's records. SECTION 2. SERVICE CONTRACT If Group W maintains a service contract with subscribers, the form of said contract is detailed in Section 2. SECTION 3. SUBSCRIBER PRACTICES There shall be no charge for disconnection of any installation or outlet. Section 3 also details Group W's right to disconnect for failure to pay the monthly subscriber fees. SECTION 4. FRANCHISE FEES, RATES, CHARGES, CHANGES IN FEES AND PROCEDURES Throughout the term of the franchise, Group W shall pay to City an annual fee of 5% of all gross revenues. The rates provided in the franchise shall be guaranteed for 3 years after the franchise is certified by the Board or until one year after completion of construction in the initial service area, whichever is longer. Basic rates shall be regulated pursuant to the terms and conditions of the franchise. Rates for premium services may be raised by Group W to the extent of the increase in the Consumer Price Index. Any increase in rates in excess of the Consumer Price Index must be justified to City pursuant to standards and procedures provided for in Section 4. The City retains the right to review the performance and technological upgrading of the System. Group W shall exercise its best efforts to maintain a modern, state -of- the -art System which is comparable to other operating cable television systems similarly situtated. SECTION 5. FRANCHISE RENEWAL The franchise may be renewed at any time for a period of up to ten years or on a year to year basis at the discretion of the City. -5- 8