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l , (2) Technical Standards. The System shall at all times meet or exceed the technical standards established by the FCC as they may be amended from time to time and shall be operated so as to minimize disruption of signal to Subscribers. The System specifications are outlined in Exhibit C for information purposes. (3) Special Testing. City may require special testing of a location or locations within the System if there is a particular matter of controversy or unresolved complaints pertaining to such location(s). Demand for such special tests may be made on the basis of complaints received or other evidence indicating an unresolved controversy or noncompliance. Such tests shall be limited to the particular matter in controversy or unresolved complaints. The City shall endeavor to so arrange its request for such special testing so as to minimize hardship or inconvenience to Grantee or to the Subscribers caused by such testing. Before ordering such tests, Grantee shall be afforded thirty (30) days to correct problems or complaints upon which tests were ordered. The City shall meet with Grantee prior to requiring special tests to discuss the need for such and, if possible, visually inspect those locations which are the focus of concern. If, after such meetings and inspections, City wishes to commence special tests and the thirty (30) days have elapsed without correction of the matter in controversy or unresolved complaints, the tests shall be conducted by a qualified engineer selected by City. In the event that special testing is required by City to determine the source of technical difficulties, the cost of said testing shall be borne by the Grantee if the testing reveals the source of the technical difficulty to be within Grantee's control. If the testing reveals the difficulties to be caused by factors which are beyond Grantee's control then the cost of said test shall be borne by City. (4) FCC Reports. Upon request, the results of tests required to be filed by Grantee with the FCC shall also be copied to City within ten ( I 0) days of the conduct of the date of the test. (5) Emergency Alert Capability. At all times during the term of this Franchise, Grantee shall provide and maintain an Emergency Alert System (EAS) consistent with applicable federal law and regulations including 47 C.F.R., Part 11, and any Minnesota State Emergency Alert System requirements. The City may identify authorized emergency officials for activating the EAS consistent with the Minnesota State Emergency Statewide Plan ("EAS Plan"). The City may also develop a local plan containing methods of EAS message distribution, subject to Applicable Laws and the EAS Plan. Nothing in this section is intended to expand Grantee's obligations beyond that which is required by the EAS Plan and Applicable Law. (6) Stand•by Power. Grantee shall provide 20,000 Watt standby power•generating capacity at the Headend. Grantee shall maintain standby power system supplies, rated for at least two and one•half (2.5) hours duration at all optical Node locations in the distribution network. (7) Parental Control Lock. Grantee shall provide, for sale or lease, to Subscribers, upon request, a parental control locking device or digital code that permits inhibiting the video and audio portions of any Channels offered by Grantee. 171276v2 13 91