(A) The rates and charges for television and radio signals distributed shall be as follows:
(1) Basic cable (minimum of 12 channels of programming): $9.95 per month;
(2) Expanded basic cable (six additional channels of programming): $3.95 per month;
(3) Fees for second and third television sets connected to cable: $3.50 per month per set;
(4) Connection fee:
(a) First television set connection: $28.50; and
(b) Second television set connection: $15.00.
(5) Converter deposit: $15.00 deposit by subscriber for each converter utilized, refunded to the subscriber if service is discontinued and the converter returned in good condition.
(B) No increase in rates charged for installation of equipment and “basic service” as specified in the preceding divisions shall be made effective except as authorized by the City Council within 90 days after notice of such increase by the contractor, and after a full, open, and public proceeding upon prior notice and opportunity of all interested parties to be heard; except that, in the event the City Council fails to approve or disapprove the rate increase within the 90-day period, such increase shall be deemed approved and shall be effective at the end of the 90-day period;
(C) Where an unusually difficult or abnormal installation is encountered or requested, the contractor may reserve the right to require additional charges to reasonably recover the company’s costs. Such charges may, at the subscriber’s request, be added to the subscriber’s monthly charges over a negotiable period of time.
(D) Rates for services other than installation of equipment and regular subscriber services shall be established by the contractor pursuant to the rules of the Federal Communications Commission.
(E) If, in the future, the state regulates the rates of the company for the services provided under a contract issued hereunder, those portions of this subchapter so regulated by the state shall be of no effect during such state regulation to the extent of any conflict therewith.
(1990 Code, § 25.009) (Ord. 60, passed 8-14-1984; Ord. 60A, passed 5-26-1985)