(A) Generally. Any company franchised hereunder shall maintain and operate its system and render efficient service in accordance with the rules and regulations as set forth by this chapter, any amendments thereto, and the terms of the company’s franchise agreement with the village.
(B) Notice of interruption for repairs. Whenever it is necessary to shut off or interrupt service for the purpose of making repairs, adjustments or installations, the company shall do so at the time as will cause the least amount of inconvenience to its customers, and unless the interruption is unforeseen or immediately necessary, it shall give reasonable notice thereof to its customers.
(C) Minimum standards to be met. At the beginning of any original franchise term or renewal term, the franchisee shall meet as minimum technical standards those standards required by the FCC of applicants for a new system. If the minimum technical standards for new systems are changed during the term of the franchise, the franchisee may be required to comply with the new minimum standards for applicants for new systems, provided that in no event shall the compliance be required in a time period less than that allowed by the FCC.
(D) Number of channels. The franchise shall provide no less than 12 channels.
(E) To exercise care in installation. A franchise shall exercise care in the installation and maintenance of its equipment so that no interference is caused to existing communications systems and so as not to distort or interfere with direct-off-the-air television signals.
(Ord. 742-80, passed 12-9-1980)