The franchisee shall give at least 30 days'
notice to subscribers as to any change in programming decisions or
channel realignment, provided such changes are within the control
of the franchisee.
The franchisee shall comply with all federal
and state Emergency Alert System requirements.
A.
The franchisee shall allocate channel capacity for
access channels for use by the Township, or its designee, in an amount
agreed to in the franchise agreement without charge to the Township.
B.
The franchisee shall also provide all necessary equipment
to enable all channels in the cable system to have the capability
of transmitting audio channels in stereo.
C.
The franchisee shall also transmit as many FM signals
and other stereo signals in the 88 to 108 megacycle band as possible,
the number of which shall be determined by practical engineering considerations.
The franchisee shall provide funds in an amount
established in the franchise agreement to the Township for the purchase
of audio/video and telecommunications equipment as are reasonably
necessary to allow the Township's use of the cable system consistent
with the requirements of this chapter. This equipment shall include,
but not be limited to, cameras, tripods, microphones, lights, recording
decks, editing equipment, monitors, character generators, computer
hardware and software, modems and similar equipment.
