HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Resolution 643RESOLUTION NO. ~~
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR FRANCHISE RENEWAL
NEGOTIATIONS WITH TCI CABLEVISSON OF OREGON, INC.
Recitals
1. The Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 (47 USC
Section 521 et seq.) sets forth certain procedures for
franchising authorities to follow during franchise renewal
negotiations with cable television operators, if specifically
requested by the operator.
2. By letter dated July 6, 1992, TCZ Cablevision of Oregon,
Inc. requested that Central Point commence renewal proceedings
under the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984.
Now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CENTRAL POINT, OREGON,
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Central Point hereby establishes the following
procedures and time frames for renewal negotiations with TCI
Cablevision of Oregon, Inc., in compliance with the Cable
Communications Policy Act of 1984:
1. November 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994r Central Point
shall solicit written comments from Central Point citizens for
the purpose of:
a. Identifying the future cable-related community needs
and interests; and
b. Reviewing the performance of TCI Cablevision of
Oregon, Inc. under the current franchise agreement, which expires
June 24, 1995.
The City Administrator, or his designee, shall cause the
appropriate public notices to be issued to inform Central Point
citizens that the City is soliciting such written comments.
2. November, 1994: The City Council shall conduct a public
hearing to consider the public comments received and to discuss
Council ideas regarding renewal negotiations.
3. December 31, 1994: On or
Cablevision of Oregon, Inc.. shall
renewal proposal for the franchise
24, 1995,
before this date, TCI
submit to Central Point its
period commencing after June
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4. December 31, 1994 - April 30, 1995: The City Council.
shall consider the renewal proposal submitted by TCI Cablevision
of Oregon, Inc.
5. April 30, 1995: Deadline for City's decision on TCI
Cablevision of Oregon, Inc.'s renewal proposal.
6. June 24, 1995: Current franchise agreement expires.
Section 2. The City Administrator, or his designee, shall
forward a copy of this resolution to TCI Cablevision of Oregon,
Inc. at 926 S. Grape, P. O. Box 399, Medford, Oregon, 97501.
Passed by the Council and si ned by me in authentication of
its passage this t/l//o ,day of ~'fn~o,t~ 1992.
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Mayor oger Westensee
ATTEST:
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City Re esentative
Approved by me this ~ day~of ~~j~~~.t9~O~ 1992.
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Ma~Roger Westensee
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