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ORDINANCE NO. 87-12-3091
AN.ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 72, CABLE COMMUNICATIONS,
SECTION 72-10(c), FUNCTIONS AND AUTHORITIES, BY CREATING A NEW
SUB -SECTION 17
WHEREAS, the Cable Communications Act of 1984 set forth
procedures for the renewal of existing cable television franchises; and
WHEREAS; said Cable Communications Act sets forth a
three-year renewal process; and
WHEREAS, the Cable Authority of the City of Paducah has the
expertise to, perform, or have performed, necessary studies and
negotiations with the cable operator; and
WHEREAS, it is the finding of the Board of Commissioners that
the Cable Authority should represent the City of Paducah in the renewal
process.
BE IT ORDAINED;BY THE CITY.OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That Section 72-10(c)(17) of the Code of
Ordinances of the City:of Paducah is created to read as follows:
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"I. In conjunction with,the renewal of franchises, as
provided for'under state or federal=law, the -Authority
shall develop 'procedures for the implementation of a
renewal procedure --of the cable franchise. The Cable
Authority shall, without being limited -to, perform the
following:
a. Beg -in a public proceeding to review the
franchisee's current and past performance and to
identify future cable -related communication needs
and interests.
b._ To establish deadlines for the franchisee to submit
a proposal for renewal of the franchise and develop
required material to be submitted by the
franchisee,,including upgrade information.
C. Give public notice and recommend to the City
Commission the renewal of the franchise or
recommend to the City Commission a preliminary
denial of the franchise renewal.
d. If the Authority wishes, or at the request of the
franchisee, the Authority shall give public notice
and begin administrative proceedings which gives
all parties an opportunity to introduce evidence,
produce witnesses, and otherwise participate in a
public hearing. The Cable Authority shall have a
transcript made of said hearing.
e. If a public hearing is held as set forth above,
make a recommendation to the City Commission on
whether (a) the`franchisee has substantially
complied with the material terms of the franchise
under applicable law;. (b) whether the cable service
has been reasonable in light of community needs;
(c) whether the franchisee has the financial, legal
and technical ability to provide service,
facilities and equipment in its proposal; and (e)
whether the proposal is reasonable to meet future
cable -related needs and interests.".
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be read on two separate days
and will become effective upon publication of.title.and a -certified
summary thereof.
JOE VITERISI
Mayor
Introduced by the Board of Commissioners November 24, 1987
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners December 8, 1987
Recorded by Lenita Smith, City Clerk, December -8,- 1987
Published by The Paducah Sun=December 14, 1987.
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