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ORDINANCE NO. 1681
WHEREAS, Sammons Communications, Inc. is the present holder of the
Cable Television Franchise in this City; and
WHEREAS, in exchange for a waiver of any ordinance prOV1Slon which
requires the Cable Television Franchise Holder to operate and maintain a
studio and appurtenances for local public access at no charge, the present
franchise holder has agreed to contribute the sum of $25,000.00 to the City
for its use in connection with the operation of IICity Cable 3611; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the
City to accept such $25,000.00 contribution and to waive any requirement
for the franchise holder to maintain a studio and appurtenances within the
City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
1.
Any requirement for the Cable Television Franchise Holder to maintain
a studio together with cameras, audio equipment and lights for a public
access channel is hereby waived.
2.
The City Manager is authorized and directed to accept the contribution
of $25,000.00 by Sammons Communications, Inc. and is directed to use said
funds in connection with the City operation of IICity Cable 3611.
3.
The terms of this ordinance shall control over any prior ordinance
which imposes a requirement for the Cable Television Franchise Holder to
provide a public access television studio, with appurtenances, at no charge.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of July, 1990.
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