HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1996-056 �
ORDINANCE NO. g6-56
,�, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95-100
EXTENDING CURRENT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH
PARAGON CABLE FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR MONTHS AND
ELEVEN DAYS TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, the franchise agreement between the City of Grapevine and
Paragon Communications was to expire on February 20, 1996; and
WHEREAS, a mutually agreeable extension of that franchise agreement was
approved by the passage of Ordinance No. 95-100 on February 6, 1996 which called
for an extension date of August 20, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine and Paragon Communications have mutually
and formally requested an additional four month and eleven day extension to complete
an evaluation of the citizens' current franchise agreement and future needs; and
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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 four months and eleven days from August 20, 1996 to
December 31 , 1996 to allow adequate time for research; and
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 protection 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:
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�, Section 1 . That all matters stated in the preamble are true and correct as if
copied herein in their entirety.
�,„,� Section 2. That the City and Paragon Cable agree to amend Ordinance
No. 95-100 extending the terms of the agreement by an additional four months and
eleven days until December 31 , 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 from and after the date
of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 6th day of August , 1996.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
�+ Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr. r
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City Attorney
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