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public programming and provide a port-a-pac camera for video playback free of charge for public access programming. e 6. An individual may appeal to the Commission any problems regarding public access, with the Commission having final decision. 7. Teleprompter must submit any requests for rate change to the Com- mission. The Commission will decide whether or not Teleprompter is receiving a fair rate of return on its investment and whether or not the metropolitan area is receiving reasonable programming standards. Based on review of those two considerations, through public testimony, the Commission will make its decision as to rate increases. 8. Teleprompter has agreed to expand its service by December 31, 1980, to all homes in developed areas within the urban service boundary which were completed and occupied by December 31, 1977. Furthermore, service must be activated to new areas when occu- pancy reaches a density of ten homes per quarter mile. 9. Detailed performance standards suggested by consulting engineers have to be met by Teleprompter. 10. Performance bonds will be required such as a general $25,000 bond and $450,000 bond for rebuilding. 11. The Commission will be responsible for individuals' dissatisfac- tion regarding maintenance of service by Teleprompter. e 12. The Commission may have the system tested and can use Tele- prompter's testing equipment without charge. 13. A 15-year franchise has been negotiated. One year after the rebuild, there will be a review as to whether or not additional channels and additional programming are needed. Every three I years the franchise will be reviewed for the following points: Additional channel public access programming" service extension policies, technical adequacy of the system, franchise fee, and any new developments that are technological or legal that would provide new services. 14. Local governments may terminate the franchise if Teleprompter violates material provision of the franchise. The juriSdiction can then purchase the system at cost minus any depreciation. 15. If the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) deregulates cable television, the franchise says the Cable Commission then has the power to regulate Teleprompter in the same areas as now regulated by the FCC. Mr. Swanson said criticism of the franchise centers on three areas: 1) The 1S-year franchise period; 2) lack of a competitive bidding process; and 3) use of franchise fees for public access. - 10/9/78--2 ~~~