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DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO (INSERT COMrLETE NAME OF API>L.ICANT!, TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE SYSTEM IN TilE CITY OF , MINNESOTA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROV[DING CABLE SERVICE; SETTING FORTII CONDITIONS ACCOMPANY[NG THE GRANT Of TllE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION AND USE OF TllE SYSTEM AND THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN CONJUNCTION W[TH THE CIIY'S R[GHT-Of-WAY ORD[NANCE, [I' ANY; AND PRL:SCRLBING PFNALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREIN. The City Council of the City 01'________ , Minnesota ordains: STATEMENT OF INTENT AN)) PURPOSE The City intends, by the adoption of this Franchise, to bring about the development of an additional Cable System and the continued opcration of it. Such devdopment can contribute significantly to the communication needs and interests of the residents and citil.ens of the City and the public generally. Further, the City lllay achieve better utililation and improvement of public scrvices and enhanccd economic growth with the development and operation of an additional Cable System. Adoption of this franchise is, in the judgment of the Council, in the best interests of the City and its rcsidents. FINIlINGS Alicr rcvicwing the Grantce's application, and as a rcsult ofa public hearing, thc City Council makes the following findings: L The Grantee's technical ability, financial condition, legal qualilicalions and character were considered and approved in a full public proceeding alter due notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard; 2. Grantee's plans for constructing 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; 3. The Franchise granted to Grantee by the City complies with the existing applicable Minnesota Statutes, lederallaws and regulations; and 4. The Franchise granted to Grantee is nonexclusive. 31