HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3125 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3125
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
ESTABLISHING CABLE TELEVISION RATES AND CHARGES.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton is certified by the Federal
Communications Commission to regulate and approve various basic
cable television rates and charges; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rentons authority to regulate and
approve basic cable television rates and charges is retroactive to
September 1, 1993; and
WHEREAS, TCI of Seattle, Inc. is a cable television operator
franchised by the City of Renton to operate within the City of
Renton; and
!. WHEREAS,. TCI of Seattle, Inc. has submitted for the City of
Rentons review and approval its regulated rates. in effect since
September 1, 1993; and
WHEREAS, the City of Renton has reviewed the submitted rates
and held a public hearing in accordance with Federal Communications
Commission regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and
correct in all respects .
SECTION II. Pursuant to FCC Rules, Form 393, TCI of
'Seattle, Inc. had rates in effect from September 1, 1,993 to July
14, 1994 in excess of those permitted, resulting in a total
overcharge to City of Renton customers of TCI of Seattle, Inc. in
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the amount of $54,965 .25 . Additionally, pursuant to FCC Rules,
Form 1200, effective from July 14, 1994, regulated basic cable
television rates and charges exclusive of B&O taxes for City of
Renton customers of TCI of Seattle, Inc. are as follows :
Basic cable television service (per month) 9 .26
Equipment charges (per month)
Standard converter . 73
Addressable converter 1 . 38
Standard remote control . 11
Installation charges
Unwired home installation 27 . 99
Prewired home installation 14 . 00
Additional connection at initial installation 4 . 67
Additional connection at separate installation 14 . 00
Relocate outlet 14 . 00
Upgrade/downgrade opt. services (non-addressable) 9 . 33
Upgrade/downgrade optional services (addressable) 1 . 85 .
SECTION III . TC.I of Seattle, Inc. is directed to change its
regulated rates and charges for all City of Renton customers to.
those listed in Section II within sixty ( 60) days of the date of
this resolution.
SECTION IV. TCI of Seattle, Inc. shall refund to
subscribers that portion of previously paid rates in excess of the
rates set forth above. Refunds must be made in accordance with 47
CFR 476. 942 . The refund period shall run from the date TCI of
Seattle implements the rate reduction back in time to September 1,
1993 .
SECTION V. This resolution supersedes and replaces
Resolution 3087 .
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 5th day of June , 1995 .
Brenda Fritsvold, Deputy City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 3125
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 5th day of June , 1995 .
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Approved as to form:
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Lawr a J. Warre City Attorney
RES.443 :5/10/95
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