HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1995-100 ORDINANCE NO. 95-100
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„� AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS EXTENDING CURRENT FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT WITH PARAGON CABLE FOR A PERIOD OF
SIX MONTHS TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, the franchise agreement between the City of Grapevine and
Paragon Communications expires on February 20, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine formally requested a six (6) month franchise
extension with Paragon Communications on November 6, 1995 to complete an
evaluation of its citizens' current franchise agreement and future needs; and
WHEREAS, Paragon Communications (d/b/a Paragon Cable) and the City of
Grapevine, Texas agree to consider a franchise amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City hereby extends Paragon Cable's existing television
'� franchise for a period of six (6) months from February 20, 1996 until August 20,
� 1996 to allow adequate time for research; and
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WHEREAS, all other terms and conditions of the franchise shall remain in full
force and effect, subject to applicable law; and
� WHEREAS, the amendment shall be without prejudice to the rights of either
party under provisions of applicable law, including without limitation, the provisions
of 47 USC Section 546. In particular, Paragon Cable has submitted timely notice
pursuant to 47 USC 546(a) with respect to renewal of the franchise and need not
submit such notice again. All rights and protections under 47 USC 546 which are
available to Paragon Cable and the City as a result of such submission will continue
to be available until this franchise is renewed or such renewal is denied pursuant to
the provisions of 47 USC 546.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
„�,,, Section 1 . That all matters stated in the preamble are true and correct as if
copied herein in their entirety.
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�,. � Section 2. That the City and Paragon Cable agree to a six (6) month franchise
extension until August 20, 1996.
�:;� Section 3. That the City and Paragon Cable maintain all legal rights provided
by 47 USC Section 546.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall become effective on March 7, 1996.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on first reading on this the 19th day of December , 1995.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on second and final reading on this the 6th day of
February , 1996.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
'� � Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
�°� City Attorney
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