(A) Concurrently with the activation of the cable communications system in the town, the grantee shall provide those services to subscribers as described in the franchise agreement or services of similar mix, quality, and level.
(1) The system shall carry the programming and services listed in the franchise agreement. Should the grantee desire to change the selection of programs or services offered on any of its tiers, it shall use its best efforts to 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 agreement and shall be reported to the town at least 30 days prior to the proposed implementation when possible. 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 franchise.
(3) The grantee shall provide, when normal installation is possible, basic service and one free outlet to each of the following public facilities located within 500 feet of existing service lines of the grantee: all prisons, libraries, police stations, and public schools. The grantee shall notify the town in writing when normal installation is not possible. No monthly service fee shall be charged for any such outlet. The grantee shall provide service to new construction hereafter for the above public facilities, provided they are within 500 feet of the existing service lines of the grantee. The town reserves the right to provide service to public facilities outside of the franchised area at its own expense.
(B) The grantee shall, without charge, provide service and maintain public emergency transmission capabilities, as described in the franchise agreement.
(Ord. passed 10-13-1998)