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6 PEG channels available to all such Subscribers in analog format unless and until it makes Basic Cable Service channels available to Subscribers only in digital format. If the Grantee opts to carry PEG channels in a digital format, it shall assume the cost of replacing all equipment necessary to ensure that once the PEG signals leave the Commission's router, the signals can be transmitted on the Grantee's appropriate service tier. 6.1.6 In the event the Grantee makes any change in the System and related equipment and facilities or in signal delivery technology, which change directly or indirectly causes the signal quality or transmission of PEG channel programming or PEG services to fall below technical standards under applicable law, the Grantee shall, at its own expense, provide any necessary technical assistance, transmission equipment and training of PEG personnel, and in addition, provide necessary assistance so that PEG facilities may be used as intended, including, among other things, so that live and taped programming can be cablecasted efficiently to Subscribers. 6.1.7 All. PEG channels shall be transmitted in the same format as all other Basic Cable Service channels and shall be carried on the Basic Service tier. 6.1.8 Except as otherwise provided in this Franchise, the Commission shall be responsible for any necessary master control switching of PEG signals and Institutional Network and DFOI transmissions. 6.1.9 The Grantee shall not transmit, carry or cablecast PEG signals originated or produced in the North Metro Franchise Area outside the North Metro Franchise Area without the prior written consent of the Commission. 6.2. PEG Support Obligations. 6.2.1 The Grantee shall comply with the terms and conditions of the MOU throughout the Franchise term, except as the MOU is modified or superseded herein. Beginning on the Effective Date, the Grantee shall continue to collect and transmit to the Commission the PEG Fee from all Subscribers receiving and paying for Basic Cable Service from Grantee, in an amount as set in accordance with the MOU. Pursuant to the terms of the MOU, the Grantee may continue to itemize the PEG Fee on Subscriber billing statements. The Grantee shall apply one PEG Fee on the master account for services to non -dwelling bulk accounts (such as hotels, motels, prisons and hospitals). The Grantee shall calculate PEG Fees on a pro rats basis for bulk accounts in residential multiple dwelling unit ("MDU) buildings in the following manner: if the bulk rate for Basic Cable Service is one third (1/3) of the current residential rate, then a pro rated PEG Fee shall be added to the bulk bill for an MDU building in an amount equal to one third (1/3) of the current PEG Fee. If the bulk rate for Basic Cable Service is raised in any MDU building, the pro -rated PEG Fee in that building shall be recalculated and set based on the foregoing formula, regardless of any cap on per 33