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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 84-032 RESOLTUION RELATING TO AMENDMENT OF CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE OG GROUP W, INC. Meeting Sheet IIIIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIVIIIIIIIIIII 102475 Box: 23 Folder: RES 1984 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 e, , -• 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. • a� 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 -2-