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Document: RES 84-032 RESOLTUION RELATING TO AMENDMENT OF
CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE OG GROUP W; INC.
• CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
RESOLUTION 84-032
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO AMENDMENT OF
CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE OF GROUP W, INC.
WHEREAS, the North Suburban Cable Communications Commission has
recommended certain amendments to the ordinance for cable television
franchise of Group W, Inc. (the Amendments) and the execution of an
"Amended Agreement No. 1" between the City of. St. .Anthony and Group
W, Inc. , copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 1 and 2,
respectively, and hereby made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS-, the Council finds that the adoption and approval of the
recommended Amendments and Amended Agreement No. 1 are in the best
interest of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Council has adopted the Amendments ; and
WHEREAS, the publication of. the title and a summary of the Amendments
would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the
ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council :
• 1. That the Mayor and City Manager are authorized and directed to
execute Amended Agreement No. 1 for and on behalf of the City;
2. That the text of a summary of the ordinance , a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit 3 and hereby made a part hereof, is
hereby approved;
3. That the City Clerk is directed to post a copy of the Amendments
at the Hennepin County Library/St. Anthony location and in the.
Administrative Offices in City Hall.
Adopted this day of t 1984 .
ayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
�.' V ,, ;Reviewed for administration: at" M C"
• :' ' City Manager
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ORDINANCE SUMMARY
• Ordinance No. 1984-003
City of S t. Anthony
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. REGARDING THE FRANCHISE
AGREEME T BEIWEW THE CITY OF St. AnthonvAND GROUP W SIE.
The Council of -the City of St. Antliony does ordain:
ARTICLE III. DESIGN OF SYSTEM
SECTION 1 . CHANNEL CAPACITY - SUBSCRIBER NETWARR
Article III, Section 1 , Paragraphs A and B are amended to.require a-
System capable of providing upon activation at least 59 downstream charnels to
be constructed pursuant to the conditions of the proposal of Group W. The
system will be constructed as a dual cable system capable of providing 108
downstream charnels but with electronic components allowing the activation of 59
charnels.
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SECTION 3. TWO-WAY CAPACITY
Article III, Section 3 is amended to require Group W to initially acti-
vate a two-way capable System on one instead of both cables.
SECTION 4. FACILITIES
Article III, Section 4 is amended to require Group W to construct its
facilities as set forth in its proposal to the City.
SECTION 5. SPECIAL CHANNEL AND ACCESS RDQUIRMIRM.
Article III, Section 5 is amended to require the System to carry.
broadcast stations, an emergency override charnel, an audio/video emergency
override system, and 13 access channels -including public (2) , educational,
government, leased (1) , regional, religous, senior citizens, library, higher
education, private school access, and public school access (2). The franchise
details specific access rules uhich must be developed by Group W.
ARTICLE V. CONSTRUCTION, INITIAL SERVICE ARFA,
LINE EXTENSION AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
• SECTION 3. OONSTRUCTION TIMETABLE
Article V, Section 3, Paragraph B is amended to require Group W to
construct all areas of the city which contain dwelling units on or before
November 12,- 1984.
ARTICLE VI. SYSTEM OPERATIONS
SECTION 4. FRANCHISE FEES, RATES, CEDES, CHANGES IN FEES AND PROCEDURES
Article VI, Section 4, Paragraphs A, B, -C, and D are amended to
require that 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 one (1) year after completion of construction of 541
miles of cable plant in the -ten-city North Suburban initial service area. Basic
rates shall be regulated pursuant to the terms and conditions of the franchise -
allowing changes in rates unless the City specifically disapproves such changes.
Rates for other than basic service shall be regulated pursuant to the terms and
conditions of the franchise. this section further details the procedures for
the regulation of other than basic service rates in the event the law should
provide for their regulation.
ARTICLE XIV. JOINT SYSTEM, ACCEPTANCE, INCORPORATION
OF OFFERING, EXHIBITS, PUBLICATION
SECTION. 2. TIME OF ACCEPTANCE; GUARANTEE; -INOORPORATION OF OFFERING; EXHIBITS
Article XIV, Section 2, Paragraph H is amended by deleting
"Exhibit A - Grantee schedules of rates" and substituting "Exhibit A - 1 -
Grantee schedule of rates."
This ordinance shall takeeffect and be in force after its passage and
official publication.
The ordinance was passed and adopted the 14 day of Aug. 1984.
• Publish; August 28, 1484
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