(A) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"BASIC CABLE SERVICE." The service tier which includes the retransmission of local broadcast signals.
"GRANTOR." The City of Marion, Kentucky.
"COUNCIL." The City Council of Marion, Kentucky.
"SYSTEM." A system utilizing certain electronic and other components which deliver to subscribing members of the public various broadband telecommunications services.
"CABLE TELEVISION RECEPTION SERVICE." The delivery by Franchisee to television receivers (or any other suitable type of electronic terminal or receiver) of the electronic signals and other communications services carried over said system.
"FCC." The Federal Communications Commission.
"FRANCHISEE." U.S. Cable Television Group, L.P., or anyone who succeeds it in accordance with the provision of this chapter.
"PERSON." Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, or organization of any kind, and any other legally recognized entity.
"SUBSCRIBERS." Those persons contracting to receive cable television reception services furnished under this chapter by Franchisee.
(B) When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word "SHALL" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
(Ord. 96-5, passed 3-18-96)