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ORDINANCE NO. ~~
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A LIMITED FRANCHISE TO CAMPUSLINR
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC., TO OWN, OPERATE AND
MAINTAIN A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM ONLY WITHIN A
DESIGNATED AREA OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, SETTING
FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF FRANCHISE;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Campuslink Communications Systems, Inc.
("Campuslink") has applied to the City of Fort Worth ("the City")
for a limited franchise to operate a cable communications system
only within a designated area of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to grant Campuslink the right to
use certain public streets, highways and easements of the City for
the installation of equipment, appliances or appurtenances, above
or below the surface of the same, in order to make the operation of
such system practicable; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the
best interest of and consistent with public necessity and
convenience of the City to grant a limited franchise to operate a
cable communications system only within a designated area of the
City on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1. DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following terms, words
and phrases and their derivations shall have the meanings set forth
below unless the context indicates otherwise. When not
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inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense
include the future tense, and vice versa, and words in the singular
number include the plural number, and vice versa. The word "may"
is permissive; the word "shall" is mandatory and not merely
directory. Words not defined shall be interpreted according to
their common and ordinary meanings.
"Basic subscriber service" shall mean all subscriber services
provided by Campuslink to the areas of the Texas Christian
University' ("TCU" ) campus which are outlined in red on Exhibit "A" ,
including the delivery of broadcast signals covered by the regular
monthly charge paid by all subscribers and including the delivery
of telephone services, but excluding optional services for which
separate charges are assessed. Such services shall not be provided
outside the areas outlined in red on Exhibit "A."
"Cable communications system" shall mean a system of antennas,
cables, wires, lines, towers, wave guides, or other conductors,
converters, equipment or facilities, designed and constructed for
the purpose of producing, receiving, transmitting, amplifying and
distributing audio, video, cable television, telephone, data and
other forms of electronic or electrical signals to the areas of the
TCU campus outlined in red on Exhibit "A". This term shall not
include any such facility that serves or will serve only
subscribers in one or more multiple unit dwellings under common
ownership, control or management and that does not use City rights-
of-way. The system shall not be used to provide services outside
the areas outlined in red on Exhibit "A."
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"Converter" shall mean an electronic device that converts
signals to a frequency not susceptible to interference within the
television receiver of a subscriber and that permits a subscriber
to view all signals delivered at designated converter dial
locations by an appropriate channel selector.
"Easement" shall mean a right-of-way owned by the City whose
terms, conditions or limitations are not inconsistent with the
erection, construction or maintenance of a cable communications
system, its structures or equipment.
"Gross revenue" shall mean all revenue derived directly or
indirectly by Campuslink, its affiliates, subsidiaries, parent and
any person in which Campuslink has a financial interest, from or in
connection with the operation of the cable communications system
hereunder, including, but not limited to, basic subscriber service
monthly fees, pay cable fees, installation and reconnection fees,
leased channel fees, converter rentals, optional service fees and
advertising revenue; provided, however, that this term shall not
include any fees paid to Campuslink by TCU for management of
telephone billing and customer services or taxes on services by
Campuslink imposed directly upon any subscriber or user by the
State of Texas, the City or any other governmental unit that are
collected by Campuslink on behalf of the same.
"Installation" shall mean the connection of the cable
communications system from feeder cable to subscribers' terminals.
"Sidewalk" shall mean that portion of a street not on private
land, other than the roadway, and set apart by curbs, barriers,
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markings or other delineations, including parkways, for pedestrian
travel.
"Street" shall mean a way or place of any nature that is
publicly maintained and open to use by the public for purposes of
vehicular traffic, including, but not limited to, roads, highways,
bridges, tunnels or alleys.
"System" shall mean a "cable communications system" as defined
herein.
2. NATURE OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
A. Grant of Limited Franchise.
The City hereby grants to Campuslink from the effective
date of this Ordinance, as stated in Section 28, a
nonexclusive right, privilege and limited franchise to
construct, operate and maintain a cable communications system
in, over, under, along and across the streets, sidewalks and
easements, as shown in red on the map labeled Exhibit "A", for
the sole purpose of providing basic subscriber and other cable
communications services in the areas of the TCU campus
outlined in red on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. Campuslink
acknowledges that the limited franchise granted hereunder does
not authorize Campuslink to construct, operate or maintain a
cable communications system outside the areas outlined in red
on Exhibit "A" and Campuslink agrees not to provide services
in parts of the City which are outside such areas.
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B. Grant Not Exclusive.
Campuslink acknowledges that the limited franchise
granted hereunder is not exclusive. The City expressly
reserves the right to grant other franchises or privileges to
other individuals, partnerships and corporations as well as
the right to use its streets, sidewalks and easements for any
purpose it wishes in addition to the limited franchise granted
to Campuslink hereunder.
3. TERM OF FRANCHISE GRANT.
The term of this franchise shall commence on the effective
date of this Ordinance and end five ( 5 ) years from such date unless
terminated sooner as provided herein.
4. FRANCHISE FEE.
A. Amount.
Campuslink agrees to pay the City an annual franchise
fee of five percent (5$) of its gross revenue as defined in
Section 1. Payments of this annual franchise fee shall be
made on a quarterly basis following the effective date of this
Ordinance. Any franchise fee payment not received by the City
within forty-five (45) days from the due date shall be
assessed daily interest at the annual rate of ten percent
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B. Specific Requirements.
No portion of the franchise fee shall be noted
separately on any bill to any customer or user of services or
commodities provided by Campuslink, except as otherwise
provided by law. In addition, payment of the franchise fee
shall not exempt Campuslink from the payment of any other
license fees, taxes or charges that may be imposed by any
federal, state or local statute, law or regulation.
C. No Waiver.
Acceptance of any franchise fee payment, recalculated
additional compensation, cost or penalty by the City shall not
be construed either as an accord that the amount of such
payment is, in fact, the correct amount or as a release of any
claim that the City may have against Campuslink for additional
or further compensation due the City under this Ordinance.
5. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDITS.
A. Quarterly Reports.
With its quarterly payment of the annual franchise fee,
Campuslink shall also submit a statement of its gross revenue
for the respective quarter. This statement shall provide a
breakdown of the gross revenue generated by each location
served as granted by this Ordinance. This statement shall be
certified as accurate and complete by an appropriate official
of Campuslink, and Campuslink shall maintain sufficient
documentation to support the figures reported in each
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quarterly financial statement submitted to the City. If the
City and Campuslink subsequently agree to calculate the annual
franchise fee on a basis other than gross revenue, Campuslink
agrees to alter the content of its financial statements
appropriately so that they will continue to document
sufficiently the quarterly franchise fee payment due the City.
B. Audits by City.
The City shall have the right to review and audit
Campuslink's income records, related books and other pertinent
records and, on the basis of such, to recalculate any amount
~of compensation due under this Ordinance. If any review or
audit reveals that Campuslink owes the City additional
compensation, Campuslink agrees to pay the full amount of such
recalculated additional compensation upon receipt of written
notice and delivery of a copy of the audit report. Any amount
of recalculated additional compensation not received by the
City within thirty (30) days following receipt of written
notice shall be assessed daily interest at the annual rate of
ten percent (10$).
6. CONSTRUCTION OF SYS_T_EM.
A. Authorization to Commence.
Within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this
Ordinance, Campuslink shall submit completed applications for
all necessary government permits, licenses, certificates and
authorizations, including, but not limited to, those of the
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City's Departments of Development, Engineering, and
Transportation and Public Works.
B. Construction Standards.
Upon receipt of all necessary permits and approvals,
Campuslink shall construct and install its cable
communications system in a manner consistent with all federal,
state or local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, all
construction and technical requirements and standards of the
Federal •Communications Commission ("FCC") and other government
agencies, and in accordance with the plans and standards
submitted by Campuslink as part of its application for the
limited franchise granted hereunder, labeled Exhibit "B",
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for all
purposes. The receipt of any permit or approval shall not
relieve Campuslink of its full responsibility and liability
for the concept, design, preparation of plans and
specifications, and all actual construction work performed
hereunder. Upon completion of construction and thereafter
there shall be no encroachments in, under, on or above the
surface area of the streets, sidewalks or easements involved
except as shown on Exhibit "A".
C. Third Party Interests.
Campuslink's system, conduits, ducts, cables, vaults,
structures, poles, wires and appurtenances shall be located,
erected and maintained in a manner that does not endanger or
interfere with the life of any person or with any improvements
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made by the City and that does not unnecessarily hinder or
obstruct the free use of streets, sidewalks, easements or
other public property. Campuslink understands and agrees that
the limited franchise granted hereunder shall not convey any
right to use or occupy property in which a third party may
have any interest.
D. Interference with Utilities.
Campuslink's system, conduits, ducts, cables, vaults,
structures, poles, wires and appurtenances shall be located,
erected and maintained in a manner that does not interfere
with any gas, electric or telephone facilities, traffic
control signals, street lights, fire lines or communications
lines and that does not hinder in any manner the various
utilities serving the residents of the City. In the event
that any installation, reinstallation, relocation or repair of
any existing or future utility or improvements owned or
constructed by or on behalf of the public or at public expense
is made more costly by virtue of the construction of the
system hereunder, Campuslink shall pay the City an amount
equal to such additional cost as determined by the Director of
the City's Department of Transportation and Public Works or
designee.
E. Restoration of Property Affected by Construction.
Campuslink, at its sole expense, shall replace and
restore all paving, sidewalk, driveway or surface of any
street or alley disturbed in any way by construction of the
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system hereunder to the same condition that existed prior to
such construction and in accordance with all standards set for
such work by the Director of the City's Department of
Transportation and Public Works.
7. MAINTENANCE_OF SYSTEM AND CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS.
A. General Requirements.
Campuslink shall operate and maintain its cable
communications system in a good condition and in a manner
consistent with all federal, state or local laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations, all technical requirements and
standards of the FCC and other government agencies, and in
accordance with the plans and standards submitted by
Campuslink as part of its application for the limited
franchise granted hereunder, labeled Exhibit "B".
B. Interference with Reception.
Campuslink shall not allow its cable communications or
other operations to interfere with television reception of
persons not served by Campuslink.
C. Customer Service and Repairs.
Campuslink shall render efficient service to all
subscribers, make any necessary repairs promptly and interrupt
service only for good cause and for the shortest amount of
time possible under the circumstances. Whenever possible,
interruptions in service shall be preceded by reasonable
notice to subscribers and shall occur during periods of
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minimum system use. If the City determines that Campuslink
has at any time failed to maintain the efficient service and
prompt repair work required hereunder, it shall deliver
written notice to Campuslink of specific improvements that it
expects Campuslink to make. Campuslink shall make such
improvements within ninety (90) calendar days of receipt of
notice. Any failure to implement fully the improvements
required by the City's written notice to Campuslink within
such time shall constitute a violation of this Ordinance.
D. Community Liaison.
Gampuslink agrees to designate an individual to serve
as a liaison with the City in order to help resolve customer
service matters, questions and any other issues that may arise
during the term of this Ordinance.
E. Future Regulations.
Campuslink acknowledges that under applicable law the
City may at any time unilaterally establish and enforce
reasonable customer service regulations, including regulations
that exceed or are not addressed by standards promulgated by
the FCC or established in this Ordinance.
8. RESERVATION OF CITY STREET RIGHTS.
Campuslink agrees that the City may enter and utilize the
areas indicated on Exhibit "A" or otherwise occupied by
Campuslink's system in order to install or maintain improvements
necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the public or for
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any other public purpose. In this respect, although the City will
use reasonable efforts to avoid or minimize any damage to or
disruption of improvements installed by Campuslink, the City shall
not be responsible or liable. to Campuslink for any such damage or
disruption.
9. INSURANCE.
A. Amount and Type of Coverage.
Campuslink shall procure and maintain at all times, in
full force and effect, a public liability insurance policy
naming the City of Fort Worth as an additional insured and
providing coverage of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000)
per occurrence for property damage, and five hundred thousand
dollars ($500,000) per occurrence for personal injury or
death, for all public risks related to the proposed use and
occupancy of the public property described in Exhibit "A."
B. Increases in Limits.
The City shall have the right to revise insurance
coverage requirements and limits at any time. Campuslink
agrees that within thirty (30) days of receipt of written
notice from the City, Campuslink shall implement all revision's
requested.
C. Specific Endorsements and Requirements.
As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this
franchise granted by this Ordinance, Campuslink shall furnish
the City with a certificate of insurance signed by the
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underwriter as proof that it has obtained the types and
amounts of insurance coverage required herein. The policy
shall be endorsed to provide that no material changes in
coverage, including, but not limited to, cancellation,
termination, non-renewal or amendment, shall be made without
thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the City.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
It is expressly understood and agreed that Campuslink shall
operate as an independent contractor as to all rights and
privileges granted herein, and not as an agent, representative or
employee of the City. Campuslink shall have the exclusive right to
control the details of its operations and activities and shall
solely be responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers,
agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, patrons,
licensees and invitees. Campuslink acknowledges that the doctrine
of respondeat superior shall not apply as between the City and
Campuslink, its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors
and subcontractors. Campuslink further agrees that nothing herein
shall be construed as the creation of a partnership or joint
enterprise between the City and Campuslink.
11. INDEMNIFICATION.
Campuslink hereby assumes all liability and responsibility for
property loss, property damage and/or personal injury of any kind,
including death, to any and all persons, of any kind or character,
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whether real or asserted, arising out of or in connection with,
directly or indirectly, the construction, maintenance, occupancy,
use, existence or location of the system granted hereunder, whether
or not caused, in whole or in part, by alleged negligence of the
City, its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors,
subcontractors, licensees or invitees.
Campuslink covenants and agrees to, and does hereby,
indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City, its officers, agents,
servants and employees, from and against any and all claims or
lawsuits for either property damage or loss (including alleged
damage or loss to Campuslink's business and any resulting lost
profits) and/or personal injury, including death, to any and all
persons, of any kind or character, whether real or asserted,
arising out of or in connection with, directly or indirectly, the
construction, maintenance, occupancy, use, existence or location of
the system granted hereunder, whether or not caused, in whole or in
part, by alleged negligence of the City, its officers, agents,
servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees or
invitees.
Campuslink assumes all responsibility and agrees to pay the
City for any and all injury or damage to the City's property which
arises out of or in connection with any and all acts or omissions
of Campuslink, its officers, agents, employees, contractors.,
subcontractors, licensees, invitees, patrons or trespassers,
whether or not caused, .i:n whole or in part, by alleged negligence
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of the City, its officers, agents, servants, employees,
contractors, subcontractors, licensees or invitees.
12. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
A. Compliance with Laws and Regulations.
Campuslink shall comply with all applicable federal,
state and local laws, regulations and orders, now in existence
or promulgated in the future, which pertain to hazardous
substances as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency
("EPA"), including, but not limited to, regulations of the
EPA, the United States Occupational Safety and Health
Administration ("OSHA"), the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission ("TNRCC") and the Texas Department of
Health ("TDH").
B. Inspection of System.
Campuslink shall maintain and inspect its facilities
and equipment, including, but not limited to, its conduits,
ducts, cables, vaults, structures or other facilities located
in the City to ensure that they are in compliance with all
hazardous substance laws and regulations. Upon reasonable
notice to Campuslink, the City may inspect Campusl.ink's
facilities and equipment to determine if any release of
hazardous substances has occurred or if a release of hazardous
substances may occur from or in relation to Campuslink's
facilities. Campuslink agrees to cooperate fully with any
City inspection for hazardous substances and, at its sole
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cost, to remove any such substances and contaminated
facilities and equipment.
C. Indemnification..
In addition to Section 11, Campuslink also agrees to
forever indemnify the City against any claims, costs or
expenses of any kind, whether direct or indirect, that are
incurred by the City as a result of hazardous substances that
are associated in any way with Campuslink's facilities or
equipment.
13. TRANSFER OF SYSTEM.
A. Approval of City Required.
Campuslink shall not in any manner sell, assign,
transfer, lease, sublet or mortgage, either' in whole or in
part, the limited franchise granted hereunder 'to any party,
including affiliates, subsidiaries or parent companies of
Campuslink, without the prior written consent of the City.
Any such transaction that does not receive the prior written
approval of the City shall be null and void, and Campuslink
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless for any action taken by
the City to enjoin or otherwise prevent the operation of the
system by a third party, and from all costs incurred by the
City as a result of such action, including, but not limited
to, court costs, attorneys' fees and all costs associated with
the City's removal of the system from, and subsequent
restoration of, the City's property.
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B. Procedure.
If Campuslink seeks to transfer its system to a third
party, including an affiliate, subsidiary or parent company of
Campuslink, for the operation and maintenance of a cable
communications system, it shall provide the City with written
notice of its intent. This written notice shall include an
application submitted by the third party for a limited
franchise to operate and maintain a cable communication system
in the City. The City shall have one hundred and twenty (120)
days from the date it receives such written notice either to
approve or reject Campuslink's request. In the event the City
does not provide Campuslink with written notice of its
decision either to approve or reject the proposed transaction
request within this time, the transaction shall be deemed to
be approved.
C. Qualifications of Third Party.
The City shall have the right to reject the proposed
transaction unless the party seeking to assume the franchise
demonstrates to the satisfaction of the City that it has the
financial, technical and legal abilities necessary to perform
the obligations hereunder. Campuslink agrees to cooperate
with the City in its evaluation of such party.
D. Third Partv's Assumption of Duties Hereunder.
The City shall not approve a request from Campuslink to
sell, assign, transfer, lease, sublet or mortgage the
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limited franchise granted hereunder to any party unless that
party consents to the terms and conditions of this Ordinance.
14. PENALTIES.
In the event that Campuslink violates any provision of this
Ordinance, the City shall provide Campuslink with a written notice
of the violation and a demand that Campuslink cure the violation
immediately. If Campuslink fails to cure or remeay zne violaLa.on
to the satisfaction of the City within thirty (30) days following
provision of such written notice, the City shall have, in addition
to its forfeiture rights set forth in Section 15 and in addition to
any other rights set forth elsewhere in this Ordinance, the right
to assess a penalty against Campuslink in an amount of up to $1,000
per day per violation. This Section 14 shall not limit in any way
the application of additional or more stringent regulations that
may be established by the City in the future in accordance with
applicable law.
15. FORFEITURE AND TERMINATION.
A. Declared by City.
In addition to the penalties set forth in Section 14
and in addition to any other rights set forth elsewhere in
this Ordinance, the City shall have the right immediately to
declare a permanent forfeiture of the limited franchise
granted and to terminate all of Campuslink's rights hereunder
for any of the following reasons:
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(1) Campuslink breaches or otherwise violates any
provision of this Ordinance and does not cure, correct or
otherwise remedy the violation to the satisfaction of the
City following thirty (30) days' written notice to
Campuslink to correct the violation; or
(2) Campuslink's construction schedule is delayed for
any reason for over twelve (12) months; or
(3) Campuslink becomes insolvent, involved in any
proceedings in bankruptcy, or is unable or unwilling to
pay its debts; or
(4) Campuslink is found by a court of competent
jurisdiction to have practiced any fraud or deceit upon
the City; or
(5) Campuslink at any time fails to obtain or maintain
any permit required by any federal or state regulatory
body.
B. Declared by Campuslink.
Campuslink may terminate the franchise granted
hereunder upon written notice provided to the City not less
than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of such
termination. In this event, Campuslink shall remove its
system from City property and restore such property in
accordance with Section 17 of this Ordinance.
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16. USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES.
Campuslink acknowledges that all public streets, sidewalks and
easements, including those used by Campuslink hereunder and
described in Exhibit "A" , are held by the City as a trustee for the
public. If at any time the City Council, in its sole discretion,
determines that it is necessary to use the streets, sidewalks and
easements described in Exhibit "A" for any public purpose,
including, but not limited to, surface, overhead or underground'
communication, drainage, sanitary sewerage, transmission of
electricity or natural gas, the City shall have the right to
terminate the franchise granted hereunder immediately.
17. RESTORATION OF CITY PROPERTY BY CAMPUSLINR.
Upon either expiration or termination of the franchise granted
hereunder for any reason, Campuslink shall at its sole expense
remove all designated portions of its system from streets,
sidewalks, easements and other public property and restore all
public streets and adjacent supporting. structures to a condition
and in a manner that is acceptable to the City and that has
received approval from the Director of Transportation and Public
Works or designee.
18. NOTICES.
Notices required pursuant to the provisions of this Ordinance
shall be conclusively determined to have been delivered when (1)
hand-delivered to the other party or its employees or agents or ( 2 )
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deposited in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, and addressed as follows:
To CITY:
ATTN: CABLE COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
CITY OF FORT WORTH
OFFICE OF CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
401 W 2ND ST
FORT WORTH TX 76102
To CAMPUSLINR:
ATTN: PRESIDENT
CAMPUSLINK COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC
460 SUMMER ST
STANFORD CT 06901
19. RECORDING DEPOSIT.
Upon written acceptance of this Ordinance, Campuslink agrees
to deposit with the City the sum of money necessary to pay all fees
required in order to record the franchise granted hereunder in its
entirety in the deed records of Tarrant County, Texas.
20. GOVERNING POWERS.
The power and right to regulate the exercise of the privileges
permitted by this Ordinance shall at all times be vested in the
City Council. Campuslinlt acknowledges that this Ordinance is
subject to the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, now in effect or
hereafter adopted or amended. It is further understood and agreed
that by the grant of the franchise hereunder the City does not
waive or surrender any of its governmental powers.
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21. NO WAIVER.
The failure of the City to insist upon the performance of any
term or provision of this Ordinance or to exercise any right
granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of the City's right to
insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on
any future occasion.
22. VENUE.
Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in
equity, arise out of the terms of this Ordinance or by Campuslink's
operations in the City, venue for such action shall lie exclusively
in Tarrant County, Texas.
23. ATTORNEYS' FEES.
In any action brought by the City for the enforcement of the
obligations of Campuslink hereunder, the City shall be entitled to
recover interest and reasonable attorneys' fees.
24. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and
enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be
affected or impaired.
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25. WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE.
Within thirty (30) days following the effective date of this
Ordinance, as a condition precedent to the effectiveness of the
franchise granted hereunder, Campuslink shall file in the Office of
the City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth a written acceptance
of this Ordinance, executed by Campuslink and meeting with the
approval of the City Attorney. A failure on the part of Campuslink
to file such a written acceptance within this time shall be deemed
an abandonment and rejection of the rights and privileges conferred
hereby and this Ordinance shall be null and void. Such acceptance
shall be unqualified and shall be construed to be an acceptance of
all the terms, conditions and restrictions contained in this
Ordinance the same as i.f it were a contract between Campuslink and
the City.
26. OTHER AUTHORITY SUPERSEDED.
Upon the effectiveness of the franchise granted hereunder, any
and all authority to operate previously granted by the City to
Campuslink is hereby superseded by this Ordinance.
27. PUBLICATION.
The City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth is hereby
directed to publish this Ordinance in its entirety once a week for
four (4) consecutive weeks within a period of thirty (30)days
following its passage in the official newspaper of the City, as
required by Section 2 of Chapter XXV of the City Charter of the
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City of Fort Worth, Texas. Campuslink shall be responsible for the
cost of such publication.
28. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Subject to Sections 3 and 25, this Ordinance shall be in full
force and effect from and after its passage and publication, and it
is so ordained.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Assistant City orney
Date : 9'~Z - 95`
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EFFECTIVE:
ACCEPTANCE BY CAMPUSLINK
Campuslink hereby accepts and agrees to be bound by all of the
terms and conditions of Ordinance No. ,~~, as adopted by the
City Council on the ~.~day of -'G1~, 1995.
CAMPUSLINK COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.
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Each street crossing need for the CampusLink project is described as follows.
~1 Two (2) 4" bores across the 2800 block of South University Drive, approximately 300 feet
south of West Cantey Street. Within this crossing will be one (1) 750 video feeder cable and:
one (1) 12 strand fiber cable _
2 Two (2) 4" bores across the 2900 block of South University Drive, approximately 300 feet
north of West Bowie Street. Within this crossing will be one (1) 750 video feeder cable and
one (1) 12 strand fiber cable
3 One (1) 4" bore across the 2800 block of Stadium Drive, approximately 100 feet south of
West Cantey Street. Within this crossing will be one (1) 750 video feeder cable and one (1)
12 strand fiber cable
Enclosed is a print with the approximate locations visibly marked.
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SYSTEMS, Inc.
June 30, 1995
Ms. Sue Winter
Office of Cable Communication
401 West Second Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Dear Ms Winter
Please process this application for a hmrted franchise.
You requested that we provide mne different pieces of information, that we complete the
enclosed draft of an application and also that we enclose a check for $500 00 You will
find the requested information below and the completed application and check enclosed.
1 Business name.
The name of our company is CAMPUSLINK CO1~~lUNICA77ONS SYSTE1l~S, INC.
Please note that we were formerly known as SRC SYSTEMS, INC.
2 Business address.
The address of our company is 460 Summer Street, Stamford Connecticut, 06901
3 Contact person, tale and phone number
The contact person, title and phone number, is Robert 1 Schwartz, President, (203)
358-9800, respectively
4 Describe the type of ownership of the business and list any affiliated business,
including parent or subsidiary organizations
The ownership of the business is privately held arui there are no affiliated businesses
or parent or subsidiary organizations.
5. Describe the purpose(s) of your business
The purpose of our business is to provide voice, data and video services to enhance
education at colleges, universities and private prepatory schools.
6 Describe the type of sernce you propose to provide, your experience ~n providing rt,
and your intended customers.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTIES OF TARRANT AND DENTON
I, Alice Church, City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth,
Texas, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and
correct copy of Ordinance No. 12186 duly presented to the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, at regular session held
on September 26, 1995, as same appears of record in the Office of
the City Secretary.
WITNESS MY HAND and Official Seal of the City of Fort Worth,
Texas, this the 27th day of February, A.D., 1996.
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NAblBSR LOG NAME PAGE
09/26/95 G11243 12CAMPUS 1 of 1
sUSJECT GRANTING LIMITED CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE TO CAMPUSLINK
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance, granting a limited cable
communications franchise to Campuslink Communications Systems, Inc ("Campuslink"), that
authorizes Campuslink to provide telephone, data communications and cable television service
only to designated areas of the TCU Campus
DISCUSSION
On July 9, 1995 an application was made by Campuslink to provide telephone, data
communications and cable television service only to designated areas of the Texas Christian
University Campus Construction of the system will require the use of the City's limited
franchise policy Campuslink will pay a franchise fee of 5% of its gross subscriber revenues from
operation of the system
The Campuslink project will require four 4" bores across University Drive and one 4" bore across
Stadium Drive
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The City Manager's Office, Cable Communications Division, will be responsible for collection and
deposit of these quarterly franchise fee payments
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
GGOI 421362 0132000 APPROVED
Charles Boswell gsoo CITY COUNCIL
Originating Department Head:
Wade Adkins 7623
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Sue Winter 6119 Citq Of Fort WorHyTe~tas
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