The authority for the regulation of basic service by the city (local franchise authority) is the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (Cable Act of 1992).
(Ordinance 93-30 adopted 11/9/93; 1994 Code, sec. 102.01)
The purpose of this division is to implement the rate regulation provisions of the Cable Act of 1992 and to administer Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. Should the FCC modify the provisions of their rules and regulations, the city shall comply with and administer the modified rules and regulations.
(Ordinance 93-30 adopted 11/9/93; 1994 Code, sec. 102.02)
(a) 
The cable operator has 30 days from the date of notification to submit schedules and supporting information. Justification will be provided on FCC Form 393 (benchmark calculation). The cable operator may invoke a cost of service review on the grounds that its costs require higher rates than the benchmark allows.
(b) 
The city shall, within 30 days of receipt of the filing of the request, issue a written order that:
(1) 
Allows the proposed rates to take effect;
(2) 
Disallows the proposed rates; or
(3) 
Extends the time to make a decision.
(A) 
If the cable operator is using benchmark rates, the extended time shall be 90 days.
(B) 
If the cable operator is using cost of service, the extended time shall be 120 days.
(Ordinance 93-30 adopted 11/9/93; 1994 Code, sec. 102.03)