HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD222ORDINANCE NO.222
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION CITY CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 14
CABLE TELEVISION,SECTION 14-1-1 THROUGH SECTION 14-1-48,REPEALING ANY
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS,PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING PENALTIES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I IN GENERAL
That
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Ordinance NO.222
Page One of Thirteen
Definitions
License Required
License Binding
Terms of License
Application
Hearing
Acceptance
System Capability
Technical Standards
Access Channels
Public Buildings
Emergency Override
Emergency Power
Parental Control Devices
Construction Standards
Construction Notification
Construction Sequencing
Safety Requirements
Undergrounding
Construction Commencement
Timeliness
Liquidated Damages
Construction Inspection Fees
Rates
License Fee
Tax Schedule
Periodic Reports
Performance Tests
Record Inspection
Customer Service
License Discussions
License Renewal
Reversion
Condemnation
Removal,Adjustment and Abandonment of Property
of Licensee
Termination
Transfer of Ownership
Conformity to City Codes,Policies and Procedures
Modification
Non -Discrimination
Equal Employment Opportunity
Obscenity
Building Moving
Tree Trimming
Indemnity and Hold Harmless,Waiver of Damages
Insurance
Performance Bond
Continuing Regulatory Jurisdiction
Section 14-1-1 Definitions
A."Access channels"shall mean composite channels to be used at no
charge for educational purposes and by government and public agencies
and their representatives.
B."Applicant"means any person or entity that applies for a license.
C."Basic services"means those broadcast and non -broadcast services
provided by the cable operator as primary programming for one
monthly charge.
D."CATV"shall mean a community antenna television system as herein-
after defined.
E."Channel"means a single path or section of the spectrum which
carries a television signal.
F."City"means the City of Apache Junction,a municipal corporation
of the State of Arizona.
G."Community antenna television system"means a system of antenna,
coaxial cables,wires,wave guides,or other conductors,equipment
or facilities designed,constructed or used for the purpose of
providing television or FM radio service by cable or through its
facilities as herein contemplated.
H."Council"means the governing body of the City.
I ."FCC"shall mean the Federal Communications Commission,a regulatory
agency of the United States government.
J."Gross revenues"shall mean income derived from basic cable,premium
channels,local origination lease charges,installation charges and
all other sources.
K."License"means the non-exclusive right or authority to construct,
operate and maintain a cable television system by use of City owned
rights -of -way,easements or other publicly owned properties.
L."Licensee"means the person,firm or corporation to whom or which a
license,as hereinabove defined,as granted by the Council under
this ordinance and the lawful successor,transferee or assignee of
said person,firm or corporation.
M."Office"shall mean the CATV administrator designated by the City
as being responsible for the administration of the licenses.
N."Premium services"means broadcast programming over and above those
provided basic services for which there is additional charge.
0."Property of licensee"shall mean all property owned,installed or
used by a licensee in the conduct of a CATV business in the City
under the authority of a license granted pursuant to this ordinance.
P."Street"means the surface of and the space above and below any
public or private street,road,highway,freeway,lane,path,alley,
court,sidewalk,parkway,drive,federally patented easement or any
other City right-of-way,now or hereafter existing as such within
the City.
Q."Subscriber"means any person or entity receiving for any purpose
the CATV service of a licensee.
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Section 14-1-2 License Required
No person shall construct,install,maintain or operate a System within,along
or under any street in the City,or any other public property in the City,
unless a license has first been granted by the City pursuant to the provisions
of this Chapter,and unless the License is in full force and effect.
Section 14-1-3 License Binding
All provisions of this Chapter and any License shall be binding upon Licensee,
its successors,lessees or assignees.
Section 14-1-4 Terms of License
Any license granted pursuant to this ordinance shall be non-exclusive and
shall not preclude the City from granting other or future licenses or permits
or preclude the City from using any roads,right-of-way,streets or other
public properties or affect its jurisdiction over them or any part of them,
or limit the full power of the City to make all necessary changes,as the
City in its sole discretion shall decide,including the dedication,establish-
ment,maintenance and improvements of all new rights -of -way and thoroughfares
and other public properties of any type.The license will be granted for
a period of fifteen (15) years.
Section 14-1-5 Application
Each applicant for a license to construct,operate or maintain a cable tele-
vision system within the City shall file an application form furnished by
the City together with a non-refundable fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000)
in the form of a certified check.
Section 14-1-6 Hearing
After applications have been reviewed and approved by the CATV Committee,
the City Council shall conduct a public hearing to determine the following:
1.That the public will be benefited by the granting of a license
to the applicant.
2.That the applicant has requisite financial and technical resources
and capabilities to build,operate and maintain a cable television
system in the area.
3.That the applicant has no conflicting interests,either financial
or commercial,which will be contrary to the interests of the City.
4.That the applicant will comply with all terms and conditions placed
upon the licensee by this ordinance.
5.That the applicant is capable of complying with all the relevant
federal,state and local regulations pertaining to the construction,
operation and maintenance of the facilities and systems incorporated
in its application for a license.
Section 14-1-7 Acceptance
A.No license granted pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance shall
become effective unless and until the ordinance granting same has become
effective.
B.Within thirty (30)days after the effective date of the ordinance awarding
a license,or within such extended period of time as the Council in its
discretion may authorize,the licensee shall file with the City Clerk
its written acceptance,in form satisfactory to the City Attorney,of
the license,together with a reimbursement for consulting service fee
not to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000)and the bond and insurance
policies required.
Ordinance NO.222
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Section 14-1-8 System Capability
Licensee shall provide the minimum of 400 mghz system capable of fifty-
four (54)operational channels.
Section 14-1-9 Technical Standards
Licensee shall comply with FCC rules,Part 76,Subpart K,Section 76.601
through 76.610 and as amended.
Section 14-1-10 Access Channels
Licensee shall provide a minimum of three dedicated access channels,one
for public,one for local government and one for educational use.Such
channels will be made available without charge.
Section 14-1-11 Public Buildings
Licensee shall make available without charge one (1)outlet in each
existing and future municipal,public and educational institution
buildings,so designated by the City.A list of such buildings is avail-
able from the City.The licensee will also provide basic cable service
to these buildings at no charge.
Section 14-1-12 Emergency Override
Licensee shall make provision for emergency alert to override all audio
signals distributed by operator.Licensee shall designate a video
channel for emergency announcements.Control of these facilities shall
be the authority of the City of Apache Junction.
Section 14-1-13 Emergency Power
Licensee shall provide a standby power system to automatically activate
equipment at the headend and hubs,as applicable,in event of a primary
electrical failure.
Section 14-1-14 Parental Control Devices
Licensee shall make available suitable devices for limiting access to
cable channels.
Section 14-1-15 Construction Standards
A.All facilities constructed under this ordinance shall be placed and
maintained at such places and positions in or upon such streets,
avenues,alleys and public places so as not to interfere with the
free passage of traffic and the free use of adjoining property,and
shall conform to applicable City and State Codes,and other City
requirements pertaining to such construction.The licensee is
responsible for obtaining all easements on all private properties.
B.Where construction impacts upon existing utility company's equip-
ment or property,such as poles and installed piping,the concerned
utility shall be contacted prior to construction.Construction in
such cases shall be coordinated with the utility company and work
shall be done in strict adherence to all policies,procedures,and
codes of the involved utility company,in addition to City,County
and State requirements.
Section 14-1-16 Construction Notification
The City shall establish minimum requirements for advance notification to
residents adjacent to proposed construction areas.
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Section 14-1-17 Construction Sequencing
Permits for construction shall be issued sequentially limiting construction
in one quarter section at a time.As construction nears completion in one
quarter section,a permit for the next quarter section will be issued.
Section 14-1-18 Safety Requirements
A.The licensee shall,at all times,employ professional care and shall
install and maintain and use commonly accepted methods and devices
for preventing failures and accidents which are likely to cause
damage,injuries,or nuisances to the public.
B.All structures,lines,equipment and connection in,over,under,and
upon the streets,sidewalks,alleys,and public ways or places of
the license area,wherever situated or located,shall at all times
be kept and maintained in a safe,suitable condition,and in good
order and repair.
C.The City reserves the right to see that the system of the licensee
is constructed and maintained in a safe condition and if an unsafe
condition is found to exist,to order the licensee to make necessary
repairs and alterations.The City may make them or have them made,
and collect all cost and expense thereof from the licensee.
Section 14-1-19 Undergrounding
A.In those areas and portions of the City where the transmission or
distribution facilities of the public utility providing telephone
service and those of the utility providing electric service are
underground or hereafter may be placed underground,then the
licensee shall likewise construct,operate and maintain all of its
transmission and distribution facilities underground.Amplifiers
in licensee's transmission and distribution lines may be in
appropriate housing upon the surface of the ground as approved by
the City.At no time shall the licensee erect any poles for the
use of attaching CATV lines without the express permission of the
City of Apache Junction.
B.The licensee is responsible to furnish the exact location of its
underground wires and/or conduit upon the request of the City of
Apache Junction or any other utilities.
Section 14-1-20 Construction Commencement
Upon granting of the license,licensee shall immediately pursue the
obtaining of all other necessary permits and licenses.No later than
ninety (90)days subsequently to obtaining such licenses and permits,
licensee shall begin construction.The City may at its discretion
issue sequential permits for construction of sections by the licensee.
Section 14-1-21 Timeliness
Licensee will agree that the complete proposed system will be installed
within two (2)years of awarding of the franchise.Exceptions can only
be granted by the City.The City shall have the right to monitor and
enforce pro rata construction schedules leading to this end as submitted
by the licensee.Areas subsequently annexed by the City will be completed
within a time period established by the licensee and the City,but not to
exceed six (6)months without the express permission of the City of Apache
Junction,provided there are at least twenty (20)such dwelling units per
street mile or one such unit within three hundred (300)feet as measured
from existing system.
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Section 14-1-22 Liquidated Damages
A licensee shall be assessed the sum of five hundred dollars ($500)per
day as compensatory liquidated damages for each day the installation
is not fully completed after the expiration of the two (2)year period
following the awarding of the license.
Section 14-1-23 Construction Inspection Fees
The City shall have the right to charge the licensee for time spent by
City Inspectors in inspecting and verifying construction standards of
the licensee.
Section 14-1-24 Rates
No licensee shall impose upon the Subscribers rates or charges for Basic
Services,or increases in such rates or charges,until i t has been deter-
mined by the City that such rates are not in excess of a reasonable amount.
1.Any applicant for a new license or for the renewal or extension of
a license and any licensee proposing any increases in rates and charges
for the installation of cable or Basic Services shall first file
with the City a schedule of the proposed rates and charges or the
proposed increased rates and charges together with an affidavit
certifying compliance with this section.The schedule shall include
among other things,the following:
a.Installation of Basic Service.
b.Periodic charges for Basic Service.
c.Installation for premium service.
d.Periodic charges for premium service.
e.Installation of FM service.
f .Periodic charges for FM service (including rates for FM service
as a primary service).
g.Charges for relocating and reconnection.
h.Converter charges.
i .Charges for parental control keys.
j .Installation charges for bulk/commercial service.
k.Periodic charges for bulk/commercial service.
1.Installation charges for additional outlet service.
m.Periodic charges for additional outlet service.
n.Discounts for multiple premium services,etc.
o.Interactive service charges.
p.Extended drop installation charges.
q.Teletext type service and equipment charges.
r .All other charges proposed.
2.The City shall examine and investigate the schedule submitted by
the applicant or licensee,and make recommendations to the City
Council.The City will use the following criteria for determining
the reasonableness of the rates:the fees charged to Subscribers
by CATV providers to persons in the surrounding communities;the
cost and expense to the licensee of the services provided;the extent
of capital investment in the City by the licensee;the State -of-
the -Art and the technological status of the system in the City of
the licensee;and,a fair rate of return on investment by the licensee.
3.I f a request for a rate increase has not been acted upon within one
hundred and twenty (120)days of the date of submission by the licensee
to the City,the licensee may increase Subscriber rates in the interim,
subject to final action by the City.
Section 14-1-25 License Fee
The licensee shall pay the City quarterly,on or before the tenth (10th)
day of each January,April,July and October,a sum equal to five (5%)
percent of the Gross Subscriber revenues charged by the licensee.The
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The City shall have the right,and reasonable time,to inspect the books and
records of the licensee for the purpose of ascertaining the actual Subscriber
charges and licensee shall furnish promptly with each payment a statement out-
lining Subscriber charges upon which payment was based.This license fee shall
be in addition to the City Business License fee as set forth in Chapter 8,
Section 8-5-4 of this Code and in addition to sales tax payments in accordance
with Section 14-1-26 of this Chapter.The City expressly reserves the right
to cause the license fee percentage stated in this section to be subject to
negotiation in the event i t is determined that the F.C.C.lacks jurisdiction
to impose percentage limitations on license fees,i f the percentage limitation
is revised by the F.C.C.,or any other event occurs to permit negotiation or
renegotiation.
Section 14-1-26 Tax Schedule
An amount equal to the current or prevailing percentage of the gross proceeds
of sale or gross income from the business shall be payable to the City of Apache
Junction through the Arizona Department of Revenue in accordance with Chapter 8,
Section 8-3-3 of this Code.
Section 14-1-27 Periodic Reports
The licensee shall furnish to the City within sixty (60)days of the conclusion
of its fiscal year,a report of its activities,including,but not limited to
the following:
A.Annual Report.
B.A copy of the 10-K Report,i f required by the F.C.C.,otherwise,an
independently audited financial report.
C.Listings of the number of Subscribers with the City.
D.The number of homes passed.
E.The number of Subscribers with Basic Services.
F.The number of Subscribers with Premium Services.
G.The number of Subscribers using two-way services.
H.The number of hook-ups in period.
I .The number of disconnects in period.
J.The number of miles of cable laid in period.
K.Total number of miles of cable in City.
L.Comments on citizen relations,such as number of complaints received
and how those complaints were resolved.
M.Plans for future technical upgrading.
N.Plans for future programming and/or changes.
O.Maps indicating existing location of headend equipment,trunk and
distribution lines and projected routes with construction completion
estimate by month or quarter.
P.General comments.
Section 14-1-28 Performance Tests
On an annual basis,or as may be required by the City,the licensee shall
furnish test results to determine that such system is adhering to technical
standards as required by this document.
Section 14-1-29 Record Inspection
The City reserves the right to inspect the records of the licensee at any
appointed time during normal business hours.Such documents will include,but
not be limited to such information as financial records,tax returns,customer
complaints,and plans.Such data shall not be withheld by the licensee by
reasons of being labeled as "confidential"or "proprietary".
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Section 14-1-30 Customer Service
The licensee shall provide a local business office which subscribers may
telephone without incurring added message or toll charges.Licensee
shall provide an adequate number of telephone lines,telephone instruments
and trained personnel to insure against undue delay in answering consumer
requests.In addition,telephone answering recording devices shall be
activated after normal business hours so that all such inquiries and/or
complaints may be monitored and prompt response made by the licensee.The
efficiency of such telephone response will be judged by the City by citizen's
complaints and spot checks by City officials and upon notification of de-
ficiency,licensee will then take immediate corrective action.A company
log of all such complaints and time of corrective action shall be maintained
for future inspection by the City.
Section 14-1-31 License Discussions
A meeting between the licensee and the City shall be held annually on or
about the anniversary date of the granting of the license;however,such
meetings may •be called at other such times as may be deemed necessary by
either the City or the licensee.The subjects of the meeting will cover,
but not be limited to,consumer complaints,construction progress,pro-
gramming,State -of -the Art improvements and other matters.
Section 14-1-32 License Renewal
The licensee may apply for renewal of the license upon its expiration sub-
ject to conditions then established by the City and applicable FCC reg-
ulations.
The City may also seek additional applicants to operate,and i f required,
expand and up -grade the system.
The City shall also have the right to acquire the system at fair market
price at the time of purchase and in accordance with all Federal and
State rules and regulations.Such market value will be determined by
accepted accounting methods except that no value will adhere to the
system by right of having the license.
Section 14-1-33 Reversion
The City reserves the unconditional right to purchase the entire or any
portion of a licensee's system at a fair market price at the time of pur-
chase and in accordance with all Federal and State rules and regulations
in the even -L(0f non compliance with any provisions of this ordinance.In
determining fair market price,no consideration of value will be made for
right or privilege granted to licensee.This provision is in addition to
all the other rights and remedies available to the City under this ordinance
or any other statutory or common law and shall not require an exclusive
election of such remedies.
Section 14-1-34 Condemnation
I f during the term of a license or an extension thereof,the City shall
acquire by purchase or condemnation any of a licensee's property or assets
maintained or used under the franchise,the City shall pay only the fair
market value at that time for the property and/or physical assets at time
of purchase.
Section 14-1-35 Removal,Adjustment and Abandonment of Property of Licensee
The City may direct the licensee to temporarily disconnect,bypass or adjust
any equipment of the licensee in order to complete street construction or
modification,install or remove underground utilities,or for other reasons
of public safety improvement and efficient operation of the City.Such re-
moval,relocation,adjustment or other requirement shall be at the sole ex-
pense of the licensee.
Ordinance NO.222
Page Eight of Thirteen
In the event that the use of any part of the CATV system is discontinued
for any reason for a continuous period of twelve (12)months,or in the
event such system or property has been installed in any street or public
place without complying with the requirements of licensee's license or
this ordinance,or the license has been terminated,cancelled or has ex-
pired,the licensee shall promptly,upon being given ten (10)days notice
remove from the streets or public places all such property and poles of such
system other than any which the Department of Public Works may permit to be
abandoned in place.In the event of such removal,the licensee shall promptly
restore the street or other area from which such property has been removed to
a condition satisfactory to the Department of Public Works.
Any property of the licensee remaining in place sixty (60)days after the
termination or expiration of the license shall be considered permanently
abandoned.
Any property of the licensee to be abandoned in place shall be abandoned in
such manner as the Department of Public Works shall prescribe.Upon perma-
nent abandonment of the property of the licensee in place,the property shall
become that of the City,and the licensee shall submit to the Department of
Public Works an instrument in writing,to be approved by the City Attorney,
transferring to the City the ownership of such property.
Section 14-1-36 Termination
A.Any license granted by the City may be terminated during the period of
such license for any of the following reasons:
1.Failure by the licensee to comply with material provisions of this
ordinance.
2.Failure of the licensee to comply with FCC regulations.
3.Failure by the licensee to comply with other lawfully issued
rules issued by the City pursuant to this ordinance.
4.Petition by the licensee i f approved by the City.
B.The procedure to be followed resulting in termination for any of the
above reasons,save licensee's request,will be:
1.City will direct in writing licensee to correct such deficiencies
or comply with such regulations within a specified period of time.
2.Failure to do so will cause the matter of termination to be brought
before a public meeting of the City.
3.At such hearings,the licensee and other interested parties may
offer evidence explaining or mitigating such non-compliance.The
City will make the determination as to whether such non-compliance
was with just cause.In the event the City shall find such non-
compliance was without just cause,the City may fix an additional
time period to cure such deficiency(ies).I f this has not been
effected at the expiration of this additional extended period,the
City may pass a resolution declaring the license to be terminated
and forfeited.
Section 14-1-37 Transfer of Ownership
A.Any license awarded by the City shall be based upon an evaluation by the
City of the application,the qualifications,and other criteria as such
pertains to each particular applicant.No license can be sold,trans-
ferred,leased,assigned or disposed of in whole or in part either by
sale,voluntary or involuntary,merger,consolidation or otherwise,un-
less approval is granted by the City under the same procedures,terms
and conditions as an original application.
B.An assignment of a license shall be deemed to occur if there is an actual
change in control or where ownership of more than fifty (50%)percent of
the beneficial interest in licensee is acquired by a person or group of
persons acting in concert,none of which already own fifty (50%)percent
or more of the beneficial interests,singly or collectively.
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Page Nine of Thirteen
C.Any transfer or assignment approved by the City shall be evidenced
by a written instrument,a duly executed copy of which shall be
filed with the City within ninety (90)days after the approval of
the transfer or assignment by the City.By said instrument,the
assignee shall agree to comply with all terms of this ordinance,the
assignor's application and any additional terms required by the City.
Section 14-1-38 Conformity to City Codes,Policies and Procedures
Licensee will be required to conform with all local policies,procedures,
rules,codes and regulations as required by the City of Apache Junction.
Section 14-1-39 Modification
If any portion of this ordinance should be inconsistent with any rule or
regulation now or hereinafter adopted by the FCC,then to the extent of
the inconsistency,the rule or regulation of the FCC shall control for
so long,but only for so long,as such rule or regulation shall remain
in effect,but the remaining provisions of this ordinance shall not here-
by be effected.
Section 14-1-40 Non -Discrimination
The licensee shall not as to rates,charges,service facilities,rules,
regulations or in any other respect make or grant any preferences or
advantage to any person nor subject any person to any prejudice or dis-
advantage provided that nothing in this franchise shall be deemed to pro-
hibit the establishment of a graduated scale of charges and classified
rate schedules to which any customer coming within such classification
would be entitled,and provided further that connection and service charges
may be waived or modified during promotional campaigns of licensee.
Installation and housedrop hardware shall be uniform throughout the City,
except that the licensee shall be free to change its hardware and install-
ation procedure as the art progresses.
Section 14-1-41 Equal Employment Opportunity
The licensee shall be required to show compliance with all federal,state,
and local policies concerning equal employment opportunities.
Section 14-1-42 Obscenity
No licensee may exercise any control over program content on the public
access channel except to the extent necessary to prevent the presentation
of program material prohibited by federal,city or state codes.The licensee
will adhere to FCC Rule 76.215 as now in force and as may be amended.
Section 14-1-43 Building Moving
Whenever any person shall have obtained permission from the City to use any
street for the purpose of moving any building,a licensee,upon seven (7)
days written notice from the Department of Public Works shall raise or re-
move at the expense of that person desiring to move the building,any of its
or their wires which may obstruct the removal of such building;provided that
the moving of such building shall be done in accordance with regulations and
general ordinances of the City,County,or State.
Section 14-1-44 Tree Trimming
With City approval,the licensee shall have the authority to trim trees upon
and overhanging streets and public ways and places of the license area so as
to prevent the branches of such trees from coming in contact with the wires
and cables of the licensee and shall be responsible for debris removal from
such activities.At the option of the City,such trimming may be done by i t
or under its supervision and direction at the expense and liability of the
licensee.
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Section 14-1-45 Indemnity and Hold Harmless,Waiver of Damages
Each licensee shall be required to indemnify and hold harmless the City from
any and all liabilities,fees,costs and damages,whether to person or property,
or expense or any type or nature which may occur to the City by reason of the
construction,operation,maintenance,repair and alterations of licensee's
facilities.In any case in which suit or action is instituted against the
City by reason of damage or injury caused by licensee,the City shall cause
written notice thereof to be given to the licensee,and licensee thereupon
shall have the duty to appear and defend in any such suit or action,without
cost or expense to the City.
Licensee shall have no recourse whatever against the City for any loss,cost,
expense or damage arising out of any provision or requirement of any ordinance
or license or the enforcement thereof.
No privilege or exemption shall be granted or conferred upon Licensee by any
license except those specifically prescribed therein,and any use of any street
shall be subordinate to any prior lawful occupancy of the street or any subse-
quent improvement or installation therein.
Section 14-1-46 Insurance
The licensee shall,concurrently with the filing of an acceptance of award
of any license granted hereunder,furnish to the City and file with the City
Clerk and at all times during the existence of any license granted hereunder,
maintain in full force and effect,at its own cost and expense,a general
comprehensive liability insurance policy,in protection of the City,its
officers,boards,commission,agents and employees in a form satisfactory to
the City Attorney,protecting the City and all persons against liability for
loss or damage for personal injury,death and property damage,occasioned by
the operations of licensee under such license,with minimum liability limits
of one million dollars for both personal injury and/or property damage.
The policies mentioned in the foregoing paragraph shall name the City,its
officers,boards,commissions,agents and employees,as additional insured
and shall contain a provision that a written notice of cancellation or reduc-
tion in coverage of said policy shall be delivered to the City thirty (30)
days in advance of the effective date thereof;i f such insurance is provided
by a policy which also covers licensee or any other entity or person other
than those above named,then such policy shall contain the standard cross-
liability endorsement.
Section 14-1-47 Performance Bond
Each licensee shall promptly repair or cause to be repaired,any damage to City
property of every type caused by the licensee,or any agent or firm acting on
behalf of the licensee,during the life of the license.Licensee shall comply
with all present and future ordinances and regulations of the City regarding
excavation or construction and,whenever deemed necessary by the City,shall
be required to post a performance bond in an amount of one hundred thousand
dollars ($100,000)in favor of the City warranting,among other things,that
all restoration work shall be done promptly and in a workmanlike manner.
Section 14-1-48 Continuing Regulatory Jurisdiction
1.The Mayor and Council shall have continuing regulatory jurisdiction and
supervision over the operation of any license granted pursuant to this
Chapter.However,i t is recognized that the daily administrative super-
visory and enforcement responsibilities of the provisions of this Chapter
and the License Agreement shall be delegated and entrusted to the City
Manager as hereafter provided.The City Manager,in the performance of
his functions,may request advice from the Cable Communications Advisory
Commission on any matters the City Manager deems appropriate.
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2.The City Manager shall have the following responsibilities and
authority:
a.Interpret,administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter
and the License Agreement.
b.Convene a meeting of the Cable Communications Advisory Commission
at any time that he/she deems necessary or desirable.
c.Represent the City in all matters pertaining to the implementation
of the provisions of this Chapter and the License Agreement.
d.Resolve disputes or disagreements between subscribers,users,
potential subscribers and users,and Licensee,but only in the
event that such parties are unable first to resolve their dispute.
e.Review and audit reports and other documents submitted to the City
as required by this Chapter or other law,so as to insure that the
necessary reports are completed and fulfilled pursuant to the terms
of this Chapter.
f .Assure that all records,rules,and charges pertinent to the System
are made available for inspection at reasonable hours upon reasonable
notice.
g•Administer sanctions as authorized by Mayor and Council.
h.Advise Mayor and Council on matters which may constitute grounds
for termination of the License Agreement.
i .Promulgate regulations regarding the construction,reconstruction,
operation,maintenance,dismantling,testing or use of the System
as necessary.
j .Coordinate the activities of the Commission and assist i t in its
deliberations.
k.Perform any other duties assigned under the provisions of this Chapter
or other legislation which may hereafter be enacted or directed by
Mayor and Council.
3.The Mayor and Council shall appoint a Cable CommuniOtions Advisory
Commission in accordance with Chapter 2,Article 2-14 of this Code which
shall act solely as an advisory body to the City Manager and City Council.
SECTION I I REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance or any part of the code adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed.
•SECTION III PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY
I f any section,subsection,sentence,clause,phrase or portion of this ordinance
or any part of the code adopted herein by reference is for any reason held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
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SECTION IV PROVIDING PENALTIES
Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this Code shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and,upon conviction thereof,shall be punished by
a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)or by imprisonment for a
period not to exceed six (6)months,or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense punishable
as herein above described.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAJOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THIS 1ST DAY OF
NOVEMBER ,19 83.
ATTEST:
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KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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AVkD F.ALEXANDER
City\Attorney
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WEN ELL J.CLAP
MAYOR