As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below, unless the context clearly dictates a different meaning:
A. ACCESS: Access to or use of the Fiber Utility in the form of either broadband transport service or dark fiber leasing.
B. CITY: The City of Chico, California.
C. CUSTOMER: A retail or wholesale user of the Fiber Utility.
D. DARK FIBER: A single fiber strand without any light flowing through it.
E. DEMARCATION POINT: The point of connection on an optical network terminal or network interface device at which the City Fiber Utility ends and a point of interconnection is established for the customer's use.
F. DIRECTOR: The Administrative Services Director, or their appointed designee.
G. FIBER UTILITY: The City owned Fiber Utility, including all fiber, facilities, equipment, and appurtenances.
H. FTTP: Fiber to the premise.
I. PLANT: A single fiber running from point to point provided to a customer as a dark fiber lease.
J. PROVIDER: A retail broadband service provider.
K. SERVICE: Any future or current, retail or customer broadband service which may be transported utilizing the Fiber Utility.
L. SUBSCRIBER: A current or potential provider customer.
M. TRANSPORT: Broadband transport service consisting of Ethernet services as supported by the City Fiber System.
(Ord. 2572 §1)