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1981-37 RESOLUTION NO. 81-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, INVITING PROPOSALS FOR A CITY-WIDE BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CABLE TELEVISION) FRANCHISE. WHEREAS., Section 53066 of the Government Code of the State of California authorizes the legislative body of the City to issue a franchise or license for the construction of a city-wide community antenna television system; and WHEREAS, residents of the City of Grand Terrace have expressed an interest in obtaining additional cable television services; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of.Grand Terrace desires to obtain proposals for a city-wide cable television franchise for the City of Grand Terrace: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace that proposals for a broadband telecommunications (cable television) franchise be invited. Notice is given that the City of Grand Terrace, State of Calif- ornia, invites,, and will receive, proposals for the granting of a non- exclusive franchise to construct, operate, and maintain a cable tele- vision system within the entire City of Grand Terrace. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that proposals for a cable television (CATV) franchise shall be in writi"ng, shall be filed with the City Clerk, and shall contain, but not be limited to, the following infor- mation: 1. The name and address of the applicant. If the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of each partner shall also be set forth. If the applicant is a corporation, the application shall also state the names and addresses of its directors, main officers, major stockholders and associates, and the names and addresses of parent and subsidiary companies and the state of incorporation. 2. A statement and description of the CATV system proposed to be constructed, installed, maintained or operated by the applicant; the proposed location of such system and its various components; the manner in which applicant proposes to construct, install , maintain and operate the same; and, particularly, the extent and manner in which existing or future poles or other facilities of other public utilities will be used for such system. 3. A description, in detail , of the public streets, public places, and proposed public streets within which applicant proposes or seeks authority to construct, install or maintain any CATV equipment or facilities: a detailed description of the equipment or facilities; proposed to be constructed, installed, or maintained therein; and the proposed specific location thereof. 4. A map specifically showing and delineating the proposed service area or areas within which applicant proposes to provide CATV services and for which a franchise is requested. 5. A statement or schedule of proposed rates and charges to subscribers for installation -and services , and a copy of proposed service agreement between the grantee and its subscribers shall accompany the proposal . 6. A copy of any contract, if existing, between the applicant and any public utility providing for the use of facilities of such public utility, such as poles , liens , or conduits. 7. A statement setting forth all agreements and understandings , whether written, oral or implied, existing between the applicant and any person, firm or corporation with respect to the proposed franchise or the proposed CATV operation. If a franchise is granted to a person, firm or corporation, and such information is not disclosed in the original application, such franchise shall be deemed void and of no force and effect whatsoever. 8. Three year's financial statement audited by a certified public accountant, showing applicant's financial status and his financial ability to complete the construction and installation of the proposed CATV system. 9. A statement as to when construction will begin and be completed after the date of the granting of the franchise and after the execution of the utility agreement described in No. 6. 10. A statement indicating where other CATV franchises are held and how many existing subscribers are serviced. 11. A statement of intent with regard to program origination and acceptance of local advertising shall be included. 12. The number and identification of channels proposed to be carried on the CATV system. 13. A detailed listing of operating equipment including model numbers and types , with an "equal or better" guarantee. 14. A proposed subscriber complaint processing and equipment repair procedure. 15. A proposed "proof of performance" description, listing tests to be performed and equipment utilized. -2- 16. A detailed listing of all access services , including the number of channels restricted to educational , environmental and local origination uses; the types and location of studio facilities which will be dedicated to those used (including a detailed listing of the equipment which will be assigned to that studio(s) ; and the type 'of programming which will appear on those channels. In regard to the programming summary, please specify the group(s) and/or organization(s) which have agreed to participate in this programming. 17. A statement as to whether the applicant intends to avail itself of the rate deregulation option of AB699. 18. A statement as to the total miles of cable which the appli- cant, affiliate, or subsidiary thereof, is obligated, by franchise or agreement, to build anywhere in the country within the next three (3) years. 19. A listing of all litigation involving the applicant, affiliate, or subsidiary thereof, and a city, municipality, county, state, or subdivision or agency thereof within the past ten (10) years. Please include all suits in which the applicant was either a plaintiff, ,de- fendant, or intervening party, and identify the suit by state, county, parties, date, and case number, 20. A listing of the rates charged by the applicant, affilitate, or subsidiary thereof, in its other systems, and a listing of all rate increases it has requested within the past five (5) years. All proposals , and ten (10) copies thereof, must be submitted in writing to the City Clerk accompanied by an application fee of $1 ,500.00 by 5:00 P.M on Friday, August 28, 1981, The City Clerk shall cause this Resolution to be posted in three (3) public places. ADOPTED this 2.5 : day of June 1980. Mayor of th ity of rand errace and of the Cit oun i ereof. ATTEST: Approved as to form: _ 'City k of the City of Grand _Terra,,e and of the Ci ty Counci 1 fhereo:f� - ------ Ci t ttorney -3- STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss. CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ) I, MYRNA LINDAHL, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution .was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 25th day of ,tune 19&1_, and that it was so adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilman Grant, Petta, Nix, Rigley: Mayor Tillinghast NOES: None ABSENT: None 00 14 Mn, / J C-i ty't7erk of the City of Grai -- Terrace and of the City Coun(1�l - Thereof. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss. CITY OF GRAND TERRACE ) I , MYRNA LINDAHL, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full , true and correct copy of Resolution No. 81-37 of said City Council , and the same has not been amended or repealed. DATED: June 28, 1981 ~_ —4.0— City,41erk of the Ci y of G-rarid Terr&ce and of the City Council;. — thereof.