§ 5.36.750. Prerequisites to operating an open video system.  


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  • Prior to operating an Open Video System, an Open Video System Operator shall elect to either obtain a cable television franchise pursuant to Part 2 above or to comply with this Part 3. No person or entity shall operate an Open Video System without first (a) submitting a written notice of its election; (b) complying with Article I above, (c) providing the City with a copy of its Federal Communications Commission certification as an Open Video System; and (d) completing negotiations with the City and otherwise complying with the public, educational and governmental access requirements contained in Section 5.36.755 below. If an Open Video System Operator fails to comply with any federal, state or City requirement, it shall immediately cease operations until such compliance occurs. This Part 3 shall not be deemed to authorize an Open Video System Operator to conduct any operations other than the provision of cable services. If an Open Video System Operator provides other telecommunications services, those Services shall comply with all applicable sections of this Code. Constructing or operating an Open Video System shall not be deemed to give any Open Video System Operator a vested right to continue to maintain such a system. In the event that federal law ever permits the City to require an Open Video System Operator to obtain a franchise or license, all Open Video System Operators shall immediately apply for such a franchise or license from the City.

(Ord. No. 820, § 1, 3-19-02)