(A) It is the right of all subscribers to receive all available services from the franchisee as long as their financial and other obligations to the franchisee are satisfied.
(B) In the event of a termination or transfer of the franchise for whatever reason, the franchisee must do everything in its power to ensure that all subscribers receive continuous, uninterrupted, service regardless of the circumstances. The franchisee must cooperate with the city to operate the system for a temporary period following termination or transfer as necessary to maintain continuity of service to all subscribers. The temporary period will not exceed six months without the franchisee’s written consent. During such period the cable system must be operated under such terms and conditions as the city and the franchisee may agree, or such other terms and conditions that will continue, to the extent possible, the same level of service to subscribers and that will provide reasonable compensation to the cable operator.
(C) If the franchisee discontinues service to its subscribers without city approval, the franchise may immediately be terminated, and the city is empowered to occupy and take possession of all facilities and property, real and personal, related to the cable system for the purpose of temporarily operating the system. The city may undertake such, operation itself or authorize operation by a contractor.
(Ord. 89-15, passed 5-8-89)