(a)
This article governs the regulation of rates and charges for basic cable service and
equipment within the city for any franchisee which has been notified that (i) the
city has been certified by the FCC to regulate its basic cable service and equipment
rates and charges, and (ii) the city has adopted regulations governing the regulation
of basic cable service and equipment rates and charges. The provisions set forth in
this article are intended to be consistent with all regulations of the FCC governing
the regulation of basic cable service rates and equipment charges, and the city will
regulate and interpret the provisions of this article so that they are consistent
with such regulations, as if the regulations were set forth herein. A franchisee is
prohibited from engaging in any activity which it is prohibited from engaging in under
the regulations of the FCC.
(b)
For purposes of this article, the term "equipment" means all equipment and services
subject to regulation under 47 C.F.R. § 76.923. Should the city elect to regulate
any of the rates and charges for cable service imposed on subscribers by a franchisee,
the city shall do so in accordance with applicable law. (Ord. No. 4738, 10/15/11,
Sec. 1)
