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