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and allow the transfer of files. Each participating PEG entity is responsible for encoding its own SD/HD content in suitable bit rates to be transported by the video interconnect network without exceeding the 50 Mbps of allocated bandwidth. 7.2 Cable Service to Public Buildings. Grantee shall, at no cost to the City or Commission, provide Basic Service and Expanded Basic Service (currently Prism Essentials) or equivalent package of Cable Service and necessary reception equipment to up to seven (7) outlets at the Commission Office and at each Member City City Hall and to each Independent School District, except Blaine High School, at the current locations located in the Commission area that originates PEG programming. Grantee shall, at no cost to the City, provide Basic Service and Expanded Basic Service (currently Prism Essentials) or equivalent package of Cable Service and necessary reception equipment to up to three (3) outlets at all other government buildings, schools and public libraries located in the City where Grantee provides Cable Service, so long as these government addresses are designated as a Household and no other cable communications provider is providing complementary service at such location. For purposes of this subsection, "school" means all State -accredited K- 12 public, and private schools. Outlets of Basic and Expanded Basic Service provided in accordance with this subsection may be used to distribute Cable Services throughout such buildings; provided such distribution can be accomplished without causing Cable System disruption and general technical standards are maintained. Such outlets may only be used for lawful purposes. Blaine High School will be provided the functionality to monitor PEG signals through a mutually agreeable alternate technology at the expense of the Grantee. SECTION 8. OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION PROVISIONS 8.1 Administration of Franchise. The City's designated cable television administrator, or his/her designee, shall have continuing regulatory jurisdiction and supervision over the System and the Grantee's operation under the Franchise. The City may issue such reasonable rules and regulations concerning the construction, operation and maintenance of the System, as are consistent with the provisions of this Franchise and law. 8.2 Delegated Authority. The City may appoint a citizen advisory body or a joint powers commission, or may delegate to any other body or Person authority to administer the Franchise and to monitor the performance of the Grantee pursuant to the Franchise. The Grantee shall cooperate with any such delegatee of the City. 33