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232860v1 43 programming available of the PEG Channels. City understands and agrees that if it exercises this option, Grantee may reduce the number of PEG Channels on the Basic Tier to two (2) channels in addition to the Regional Channel six (6) if applicable. (2) PEG Technical Quality. Grantee shall meet FCC signal quality standards when offering Access Channels on its Cable System. (3) Relocation of Grantee’s Headend. In the event Grantee relocates its Headend, Grantee will be responsible for replacing or restoring the existing dedicated fiber connections at Grantee's cost so that all the functions and capacity remain available, operate reliably and satisfy all applicable technical standards and related obligations of the Franchise free of charge to the City or its designated entities. (4) PEG Operations. City may in its sole discretion, negotiate agreements with neighboring jurisdictions served by the same Cable System, educational institutions or others to share the operating expenses of the PEG Channels. City and Grantee may negotiate an agreement for management of PEG Access Facilities, if so desired by both parties. (5) Title to PEG Equipment. City shall retain title to all PEG equipment and facilities purchased or otherwise acquired. (6) PEG Access Operating Support. (a) Upon Grantee's acceptance of this Franchise, Grantee shall collect on behalf of City a per Subscriber fee of One Dollar and Twenty Cents ($1.20) per month solely to fund public, educational and governmental access expenditures (hereinafter "PEG Fee") which shall be payable quarterly and included in the Fee worksheet Exhibit G. The City Council may reduce the PEG Fee at any time. The City shall have the right, no more than every two (2) years during the term of the Franchise, to increase the PEG Fee by providing Grantee ninety (90) days advance written notice. No single increase in the PEG Fee shall exceed fifteen cents ($.15) per subscriber. (b) The PEG Fee shall be used by City in its sole discretion to fund PEG Access expenditures in a manner consistent with Applicable Law. (c) The PEG Fee is not intended to represent part of the Franchise Fee and is intended to fall within one (1) or more of the exceptions in 47 U.S.C. § 542. The PEG Fee may be categorized, itemized, and passed through to Subscribers as permissible, in accordance with 47 U.S.C. §542 or other Applicable Laws. Grantee shall pay the PEG Fee to the City quarterly at the same time as the payment of Franchise Fees under Section 7(1) of the Franchise. Grantee agrees that it will not offset or reduce its payment of past, present or future Franchise Fees required as a result of its obligation to remit the PEG Fee. (d) Any PEG Fees owing pursuant to this Franchise which remain unpaid more 108