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ORDINANCE NO.2017-008 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO COMCAST OF MINNESOTA, INC., DB/A COMCAST TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS; SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION AND USE OF THE SYSTEM AND THE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY ORDINANCE, IF ANY, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREIN; The City Council of the City of Arden Hills ordains: STATEMENT OF INTENT AND PURPOSE The City intends, by the adoption of this Franchise, to bring about the further development of a Cable System and the continued operation of it. Such development can contribute significantly to the communication needs and desires of the residents and citizens of the City and the public generally. Further, the City may achieve better utilization and improvement of public services and enhanced economic development with the development and operation of a Cable Communication System. Adoption of this Franchise is, in the judgment of the Council, in the best interests of the City and its residents. FINDINGS In the review of the request and proposal for renewal by Grantee and negotiations related thereto, and as a result of a public hearing, the City Council makes the following findings: I. The Grantee's technical ability, financial condition, legal qualifications, and character were considered and approved in a full public proceeding after due notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard; 2. Grantee's plans for constructing, upgrading, and operating the System were considered and found adequate and feasible in a full public proceeding after due notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard; The Franchise granted to Grantee by the City complies with the existing applicable Minnesota Statutes, federal laws and regulations; and 4. The Franchise granted to Grantee is nonexclusive.