§ 16-53. Re-evaluation.

(a)

Re-evaluation sessions. The city and the franchisee shall hold scheduled re-evaluation sessions within 60 days of the fifth anniversary date of the franchisee's obtaining certification for the system from an FCC. All such re-evaluation sessions shall be open to the public and announced in a newspaper of general circulation at least five days before each session.

(b)

Special re-evaluation sessions. Special re-evaluation sessions may be held at any time during the term of the franchise. All such re-evaluation sessions shall be open to the public and announced in a newspaper of general circulation at least five days before each session.

(c)

Topics to be re-evaluated. The following topics will be discussed at every scheduled re-evaluation session: service rate structures; free or discounted services; application of new technology; system performances; services provided; programming offered; customer complaint; amendments to this article; undergrounding progress; and judicial and FCC rulings.

(d)

Additional topics. Topics, in addition to those listed, may be added if agreed upon by the parties. Members of the general public may add topics either by working through the negotiating parties or by presenting a petition. If such a petition bears the valid signatures of 50 or more residents of the city, the proposed topic shall be added to the list of topics to be discussed at the re-evaluation session.

(e)

Referred to CATV advisory board. The re-evaluation may be referred to the CATV advisory board for its recommendation prior to the hearing for a report in 30 days if the mayor and city council consider it in the interest of the city.

(Code 1985, § 4-436; Ord. of 4-6-1981)