The Borough of Narberth finds that the development of cable television
and communications systems has the potential of having great benefit
and impact upon the people of Narberth. Because of the complex and
rapidly changing technology associated with cable television, the
Borough further finds that the public convenience, safety and general
welfare can best be served by establishing regulatory powers which
should be vested in the Borough or such persons as the Borough shall
designate. It is the intent of this chapter and subsequent amendments
to provide for and specify the means to attain the best possible public
interest and public purpose in these matters, and any franchise issued
pursuant to this chapter shall be deemed to include this finding as
an integral part thereof.
Further, it is recognized that cable communications systems have
the capacity to provide not only entertainment and information services
to the Borough's residents, but can provide a variety of broadband,
interactive communications services to institutions and individuals.
Many of these services involve Borough agencies and other public institutions,
by providing governmental, educational or health care communications.
The system shall be constructed and maintained during the franchise
term so that the new components may be integrated to the maximum extent
possible with existing facilities.