(A) The rates and charges for cable television service distributed hereinunder shall be fair, reasonable and nondiscriminatory.
(B) Unless and until otherwise changed by the direction of the Town Council, the rates for services hereinunder shall be as follows:
(1) For installation, a sum not to exceed $15 for Basic Service and an additional sum not to exceed $15 for Premium Service.
(2) For moving and reconnecting each outlet, a sum not to exceed $10.
(3) For Basic Service to residential subscribers, a sum not to exceed $7.50 per month for the first outlet and a sum not to exceed $2 for each additional outlet.
(4) For Premium Service to residential subscribers, a sum not to exceed $9 per month. Premium Service is available only at one outlet per residence.
(5) In the event advance payment for 12 months’ service is made, service for the 13th month will be provided at no charge to subscribers.
(6) There will be no charge for service or for disconnection in the month in which service is disconnected after receipt of written notice of dissatisfaction with CATV service.
(7) Rates for all other services to be provided over the CATV system shall be submitted to and approved by Town Council prior to being placed into effect.
(8) Installation charges and monthly fees for commercial and industrial establishments, apartments, and other multi- residential units shall be in accordance with the rate schedule filed by grantee with the Town Council; the rates must be approved by Council. These installation charges and fees shall be based on the cable operator connecting directly to the subscriber set.
(C) Except as hereinafter provided, the charges for company service shall not be increased for a period of at least three years from the effective date of this chapter; provided, however, the company may increase its charges after Town Council approval and after public hearing, to reflect any increase in the Consumer Price Index, as published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1371 N. Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309, between such anniversary date and the Index on the date of adoption of this chapter. After the initial three year period, any proposed increase by company which exceeds the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index must be submitted to Town Council for approval by the Town Council following such notice and public hearing as the Council may require, prior to being put into effect.
(D) Proposed rate increase request shall be forwarded to the town for review and approval along with the necessary back-up data and justification. Upon advertising both in local newspapers, and on the CATV system, formal public hearings will be held 30 days after first notice of the town. Judgements by the town shall be final with a minimum of nine months before new hearings can be instituted.
(Ord. 95-04, passed 2-14-95)