[R.O. 2012 §630.170; Ord. No. 393 §5(5.1), 12-12-1995]
The Grantor shall exercise appropriate regulatory authority
under the provisions of this Chapter and applicable law. Grantor,
by passage and approval of this Chapter hereby confirms, participation
with other governmental entities in a joint regulatory agency, with
delegated responsibility in the area of cable and related communications
— said agency being defined as NATA.
[R.O. 2012 §630.180; Ord. No. 393 §5(5.2), 12-12-1995]
A.
The
Grantor, acting jointly with other Grantors, hereby delegates the
following regulatory responsibilities to NATA:
1.
Administration and enforcement. Administration and
enforcement of the provisions of the Broadband Communications Network
franchise award ordinance(s).
2.
Coordination. Coordination of the operation of public,
governmental and/or educational channels, if any.
3.
Support to public agency users. Provision of technical,
programming and operational support to public agency users, such as
City departments, schools and health care institutions.
4.
Procedures and standards for institutional operations. Establishment of procedures and standards for institutional operations
and services, use of dedicated channels, and sharing of public facilities.
5.
Planning. Planning of expansion and growth of services,
including interconnection of various systems.
6.
Interconnection. Analysis of the possibility of
integrating the Cable Communications Systems with other City, County,
State or regional telecommunications networks.
7.
Policy. Formulation and recommendation of long range
telecommunications policy for the City.
8.
Community channels. Selection and implementation
of all things necessary to establish an entity that would ensure access
to community channels that serve the public interest.
[R.O. 2012 §630.190; Ord. No. 393 §5(5.3), 12-12-1995]
A.
Initial Rates. The City reserves the right, power and authority
to regulate rates, having found that effective competition, as defined
in Section 623 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, as
amended, and applicable regulations, does not exist. The level(s)
regulated shall be set out in the franchise award ordinance.
B.
Rate Regulation. If the City shall assume the authority
to regulate rates, it shall do so in accordance with applicable State
and Federal laws.
