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ORDINANCE 84-9 -rALa (J1~~ ~ '-II o-t ,P~ '1J fJJcLb 91 ~ "htPC ~. 'Yo .--6<. ~. ;; .; - -, ~. ORDINANCE SUMMARY Final Franchise Ci ty of Elk River An ordinance, including addendum with exhibits, granting a franchise to Rite Cable Company of Minnesota, Ltd., (here- inafter "Rite Cable") to operate and maintain a cable com- munications system in the Ci ty of Elk River setting forth conditions accompanying the grant of franchise; providing for regulation and use of the system; and prescribing penalties for the violation of its provisions. STATEMENT OF INTENT AND PURPOSE; FINDINGS. The City of Elk River (hereinafter "City") adopts a cable television franchise to bring .about the development of a cable television system and the continued operation of it. Such a development can contribute significantly to the communication needs and desires of many. Further, the City may achieve better utilization and improvement of public services. The City Council found Rite Cable's technical ability, financial condition, legal qualifications, and character to be appropriate to construct and operate a cable television system within City. ARTICLE I. SHORT TITLE AND DEFINITIONS The ordinance shall be known and cited as the Cable Communications Ordinance. The definition section includes 24 terms which are defined for the purpose of the franchise. ARTICLE II. GRANT OF AUTHORITY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION 1. GRANT OF FRANCHISE AND ACCEPTANCE The City grants to Rite Cable a non-exclusive franchise to be properly executed and acknowledged by Rite Cable and delivered to City. Rite Cable shall deposit with City a non-refundable acceptance fee for the purpose of deferring the costs and expenses of development of the franchise. Security deposits, letters of credit, certificates of insurance, bonds, and organizational and creation documents of the company must be delivered to City.