RESOLUTION NO. 980263

Accepting the rates charged by American Cablevision for basic service and associated installation and equipment charges.

WHEREAS, the City has been certified by the Federal Communications Commission to regulate the rates charged by American Cablevision for basic service and the equipment and installation necessary to receive that service; and

WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the Federal Communications Commission Forms 1240 and 1205 used to establish the level of lawful rates; and

WHEREAS, the City has reviewed appropriate records used by American Cablevision to determine its rates; and

WHEREAS, this resolution is considered pursuant to Resolution No. 951075, which adopted rules to be followed by the City in reviewing cable television rates; and

WHEREAS, the terms of the rules adopted by Resolution No. 951075 have been met, including notice of this meeting being cablecast on the bulletin board found on the City Government Channel; and

WHEREAS, attached to this Resolution is a "Report on Cable Television Basic Service Rates -- American Cablevision" dated March 19, 1998; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That since the Federal Communications Commission rules authorize the rate proposed by American Cablevision for its basic service, pursuant to FCC requirements, the maximum monthly rate of $8.26 for basic service is accepted.

Section 2. That since the Federal Communications Commission rules authorize the rates proposed by American Cablevision for its installation and equipment necessary to provide basic service, the rates reflected in the report attached to this resolution, and incorporated by reference, are accepted.

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