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Whereas, in 1981, the City of Fort Worth issued a cable franchise to Sammons
Cable of Fort Worth to provide cable service via a system of wire generally
located in the City's right of way or urility easements; and,
Whereas, in 1988, the Sammons Cable of Fort Worth franchise was amended and
the City has since granted several small franchises to other cable operators;
and
Whereas, the cable franchises make significant requirements on all cable
operators, which includes payment of a 5 percent franchise fee, five
channels dedicated for community services channels and $nancial support
for these channels; and
Whereas, the Federal Communicarion Commission has proposed rules in CC
Docket No. 87-266 which deals with television company-cable television
cross-ownership rules, also known as "Video Dial Tone Rulemaking"; and
Whereas, under the proposed rules have the FCC will prohibit any local
government control of new cable technology and could allow current cable
companies to sell their systems and lease back their transmission facilities
thus freeing the cable company of current franchise requirements,
including payment of franchise fees and community services obligations;
and
Whereas, the City of Fort Worth believes that the current regulatory safeguards
should not be removed with respect to cable television or video dial tone
services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fort
Worth, Texas:
1. That the City of Fort Worth opposes the Federal Communication
Commission's proposed rules in CC Docket No. 87-266 dealing with
telephone company-cable television cross-ownership rules, also known as
"Video Dial Tone Rulemaking" to deal with emerging cable technology.
APPROVED BY.
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2. That the City of Fort Worth supports maintaining the current regulatory
safeguards that allow local control over cable franchises for the benefit of
the local community iri which the cable system operates.
Adopted this 11th day of February, 1992.
Kay Granger
Mayor
Attest:
Assistant City Secretary
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