(A) Service. Concurrently with the activation of the cable communications system in the county, the grantee shall provide all services to subscribers as described herein and in the franchise at rates detailed in the rate schedule.
(1) The system shall carry the broad categories of programming and services listed in the franchise. Should the grantee desire to change the selection of programs or services offered on any of its tiers, it shall maintain the mix, quality, and level of services provided over the system. Any such change in programs or services offered shall comply with the conditions and procedures contained in the franchise and shall be reported to the county at least 30 days prior to the proposed implementation. The grantee shall use its best efforts to ensure diversity of programming.
(2) A basic service tier shall be offered to subscribers throughout the term of this chapter and the franchise.
(3) The grantee shall provide and maintain, as designated in the franchise, the following access channels, whose purposes are outlined below:
(a) Government Access Channel, which shall be a specifically designated channel for local governmental use and shall be managed, scheduled, and programmed exclusively by the county.
(b) Educational Channel, which shall be a specifically designated channel for use by local school authorities as are defined herein in § 110.003 and which shall be managed, scheduled, and programmed exclusively by them.
(c) A Public Access Channel, which will be a specifically designated channel available on a nondiscriminatory basis.
(4) The grantee shall make available leased access channels, as required by federal law.
(5) The grantee shall produce and carry on a designated channel, on a daily basis, an alphanumeric program guide describing at a minimum the programs offered on the access channels described above, provided that programming information is furnished to the grantee.
(6) The grantee shall fully provide, at a minimum, the services, facilities, and equipment for public, educational, and government access as indicated in the franchise.
(B) Emergency override. The grantee shall, without charge, provide, service, and maintain public emergency transmission facilities to the county, as described in the franchise.
(Ord. passed 12-2-96)