HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-1996-9 RESOLUTION NO. 1996-9
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A ONE (1) YEAR
EXTENSION OF THE CABLE TELEVISION
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the present Cable Television Franchise Ordinance expires on June 10, 1996;
and,
WHEREAS, the current holder of such franchise is TCI of Indiana, Inc,; and,
WHEREAS, the Greencastle Cable Television Committee has met with and continues to
exchange information with the Franchisee in their discussion of renewal; and,
WHEREAS, the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 has only recently been enacted
and the rules and regulation thereunder have not been developed; and,
WHEREAS, TCI of Indiana, Inc. has formally requested a one (1) year extension of the
current Franchise Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the Greencastle Cable Television Committee, also recommends a one (1)
year extension of the present Franchise Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ordinance No. 1986-9 an "Ordinance
Granting a Franchise to Horizon Telecommunications, Inc., to own, operate and maintain a cable
television system in the City of Greencastle; setting forth conditions accompanying the Grant of
the Franchise; providing for regulation and use of the system; and prescribing penalties for the
violation of its provisions." be extended for one (1) year until June 10, 1997 on the same terms
and conditions as new written.
PASSED AND RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Greencastle at its
regular meeting this day of June, 1996.
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENCASTLE, INDIANA
Thomas W. oach Barry B ynard
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rk N. Hammer David Masten
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Approved and signed by me this 12,th day of June, 1996 at(I.(7O'clockp.m.
Nancy AID Michael, Mayor
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Pamela S. Jones, Clerk-tea er
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