Division 1. WESTMARC COMMUNICATIONS OF MINNESOTA, INC.  


§ 1. Definitions.
§ 2. Franchise.
§ 3. Franchise fee.
§ 4. Construction standards.
§ 5. Service standards.
§ 6. Technical standards.
§ 7. Customer service standards.
§ 8. Regulation by franchise authority.
§ 9. Insurance and surety bond.
§ 10. Public, educational, and government access channel(s).
§ 11. Leased access channel(s).
§ 12. City service announcements.
§ 13. Severability.
§ 14. Effective date.

ORDINANCE 93-30

GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO WESTMARC COMMUNICATIONS OF MINNESOTA, INC. TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Whereas, Westmarc Communications of Minnesota, Inc., dba TCI of Southern Minnesota, currently has a non-exclusive franchise agreement to operate and maintain a cable communication system within the corporate limits of the City of Faribault, as granted by ordinance; and

Whereas, said franchise will expire on December 31, 1993; and

Whereas, the city has considered and approved the technical ability, financial condition, and legal qualifications of Westmarc Communications of Minnesota, Inc.; and

Whereas, the city council, on the 26th day of October, 1993, following proper notice, held a public hearing on the franchise, and provided residents with a reasonable opportunity to be heard; and

Whereas, based upon said considerations and the public hearing, the city council hereby finds that granting a franchise to Westmarc Communications of Minnesota, Inc., would be appropriate.

Now, therefore, be it ordained: