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ORDINANCE NO. 2085
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RA TES PURSUANT TO
THE CLEARWATER CABLE CO}v!MUNICATION FRANCHISE
ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO. 2084); PROVIDING FOR THE
SEVERABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING
FOR PROPER NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENACTMENT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Clearwater has
adopted a cable communication franchise ordinance for Vision Cable of
Pinellas, Inc. (hereinafter "Companyll) which will go into effect immediately
upon adoption; and
WHEREAS, Company has agreed on February 21 ,1980, to be bound
by all the terns and conditions of said franchise; and
WHERE.."\S, Company has submitted a proposed maximum. rate schedule
for service to be charged by Company pursuant to the franchise; and
WHERE.."\S, the Commission of the City of Clearwater has held a public
hearing, has considered the information and docwnents, and has fully heard
and considered the matter before it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWA TER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Franchise Fee
The Company shall pay, as compensation to the City, a franchise fee
of three per cent (3%) of its gross revenues. The Gty may, at its pleasure,
increase or decrease the franchise fee unless prohibited by law or regulation.
Section 2. Standard L'"1stallation
Unless otherwise specifically provided, a standard installation shall
be an aerial drop or underground drop of no more thar. one hundred fifty
(150) feet.
Section 3. Residential Installation
a. The m~.xi.rnwn charge for any trip to a residence for installation
of standard service for transmission of all television viewing signals,
irrespective of number of outlets, shall be $15.00. There shall be no
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charge for any such installation requested by a customer within thirty
days of the initial availability of service for that dwelling unit.
b. The following maximwn rates shall apply for each trip for such
standard installation to any apartment unit or apartment building recreation
area or condominium unit or condominiwn common area or cooperative
apartment unit or mobile home unit:
(1) Time and materials not to exceed $15.00 per unit.
(2) There shall be no charge for any installation requested by
a customer within thirty days of the initial availability of
service for that dwelling unit.
c. The maximwn charge for a parental lockout device shall be $10.00.
d. Aerial drops and underground drops in exces s of one hundred fifty
(150) feet shall be the same as standard installation, plus Company's cost
for that portion of the drop in excess of one hundred fifty (150) feet from pole
attachznent. Company may request advance payment for such installation.
Section 4. Nonresidential Installation
Except as otherwise provided herein, the maximwn rates for installation
to nonresidential facilities shall be at Company.s cost.
Section 5. Schools and Colleges and Municipal Buildings and
Public Proper~y.
a. Installation shall be made upon request, of up to ten (10) outlets
without charge at each public school, college, municipal building and public
property in the City.
b. Any requests for outlets in excess of ten (10) shall be the
Company's actual cost less Company's cost for installing the first ten (10)
outlets.
c. Should the school district or the City desire to provide its own
exterior/interior distribution, the Company shall render technical assistance
without charge. Such installations are subject to inspection and approval by
the Company .
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Section 6. Prewiring Projects
The owner or builder of a residential or commercial building or other
project shall have the right to prewire an entire project for cable service.
A project for the purpose of this section shall be any new construction which
at the time of prewiring is not past the normal stage of electrical wiring.
a. Owner or Builder Prewiring
Company shall provide a standard installation to a prewired project at
the standard installation rate if the owner or builder complies with the
following procedure.
(1) Owner or builder uses methods and materials approved in
advance or supplied by the Company. Company shall supply
specification,s and materials at its cost upon request.
(2) Owner or builder request inspection and approval according
to a schedule supplied by Company. Company shall inspect
and provide technical assistance at its cost upon request.
b. Company Prewiring
Company shall provide a standard installation to a prewiredproject at
the standard installation rate if Company has prewired the project. Request
for prewiring shall be sufficiently in advance for Company to arrange for
prewiring except in no event shall such advance notice be required to exceed
forty-five (45) days prior to commencement.
c. Any aerial installation in excess of 150 feet to a prewired project
shall be charged according to Section 3 d.
Section 7. Standard Monthly Service Rates
a. Except as otherwise specifically provided for, Company may charge
maximUIn monthly service rates to commercial establishments, institutions,
single-family dwellings, single-apartrn.ent units, single-condominium units,
apartrn.ent building recreation areas or concominiwn common a reas or mobile
home units otherwise provided for under Section 8, as follows:
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(1) First Outlet
$6.00
(2) Each Additional Outlet
2.00
(3) Set Top Converter
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(4) Remote Control Converter
1. 00
(5) Sports Channels Option
2.00
(6) Each Additional Sports
Channel Option Outlet
1.00
(7) FM Service
2.00
Section 8. Special Monthly Service Rates
a. Hotels, Motels, Institutions and Multi-Family Dwelling Units:
(1) Company may charge maximUIIl monthly service rates to
apartInents, condominiUIIls, cooperative apartments, other
multi-family units" hotels, motels, nursing homes,
hospitals and other similar buildups where there is
100 percent subscription, as follows:
(a) Each Outlet
$4.00
(b) Set Top Converter
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(c) Remote Control Converter
1. 00
(d) Sports ChannelsOption
2.00
(e) FM Service
2.00
(2) One hundred percent (100%) subscription shall mean that there
shall be as many outlets as habitable units in the building.
b. Public Schools and Colleges and Municipal Buildings and
Public Property:
There shall be no monthly charge for service to public schools,
colleges, municipal buildings or public property.
Section 9. Transfers
When a current customer moves from one address within the franchised
area to a second address within the franchised area and there is no lapse in
service, a maximUIIl transfer charge of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) may be made.
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Section 10. Early Extension
Company shall extend service pursuant to the early extension pro-
visions of the franchise at its costs which shall be apportioned equally among
those requesting the early extension. Costs may be required to be paid in
advance or Company may require reasonable assurance of payment prior to
commencement of such extension. In the event the area into which early
extension has been made reaches the density required for mandatory extension,
such payments shall be treated as consideration for early extension service.
Section 11. Reconnection
Company shall restore service to customers wishing restoration of
service, provided customer shall first satisfy any previous obligations owed.
A maximum reconnection fee of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) may be charged customer.
Section 12. Relocation or Extension of Cable
Except as otherwise provided, when a current customer requests an
extension or relocation of cable to be made, the Company may charge a
maximum of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00).
Section 13. Waiver of Certain Fees
No charge shall be made for any installation, transfer, relocation,
or reconnection which can be accomplished without a trip to the dwelling unit.
Section 14. Deposits
Company may require an advance deposit of a part or all of the
estimated costs for installation. Company may require a deposit for each
converter in an amount not to exceed the cost of converters at the time of
installation.
Section 15. Revision of Rate Schedule
Company may make application for a revision of the rate schedule at
any time after two years from date of the completion and operation of the
cable communication service.
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Section 16.
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force after its passage
and publication.
PASSED ON FIRST READING
AS AMENDED
February 7, 1980
PASSED ON SECOND AND FINAL
READING AND ADOPT ED
AS AMENDED
February 21, 1980
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Attest: .
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City Clerk-
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