HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances (O-84-530)-09/04/1984
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ORDINANCE NO. 0-84-530
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND INCREASING THE RATES WHICH STORER CABLE
TELEVISION OF TEXAS, INC., MAY CHARGE WITHIN THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE.
WHEREAS, Storer Cable Television of Texas, Inc. has requested a
rate increase within the city limits of the City of
Colleyville; and,
WHEREAS, Section 11 of the Franchise Agreement between the City
and Storer Cable Television of Texas, Inc. provides that
during the five years immediately following the date
service is first provided within the City that the rates
charged by Storer Cable Television of Texas, Inc. shall
not exceed 10 per cent of the rates authorized at the
time of granting of the franchise; and,
WHEREAS, the federal government has preempted the City's regula-
tory power over premium channels such as Showtime, HBO,
etc.; and,
WHEREAS, Storer Cable Television of Texas, Inc. has significantly
increased its rates for premium channels since the date
of granting of the franchise; and,
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the City Council of the City of Colleyvi1le finds that
the rates set herein afford the operator a fair return
upon the value of invested capital used and useful in
rendering service within the City, less depreciation,
taking into consideration increases in fees charged for
premium channels over which the City has no control;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE,
TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT Storer Cable Television of Texas, Inc. is hereby
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limits of the City of Col1eyvi1le, Texas:
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Residential
Aerial/Underground
Installation
Monthly
Basic Subscriber Rates
All installations are free
within first 30 days' service
is available
$16.50/$27.50
$6.60
All installations below
apply only if connection is
made separate from first
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outlet:
Additional Outlet $11.00 $1.65
FM $11.00 $1.65
Re1ocoation $11.00 N/A
Reconnection $11.00 N/A
Converter $11.00 $1.65 (1)
(1) Set-top converter may be rented from the Company
at $1.65 per month or deluxe remote-controlled converter
may be rented from the company at $2.20 per month.
Either of these converters, or a wireless remote
controlled converter, can be purchased from the Company
at our cost, thus eliminating monthly rental.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
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f' public hearing being held on the
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se~r ding and public hearing being held on the
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thirdvf~~gn.~~~ public hearing being held on the
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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Ross T. (os r, City Attorney
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