§ 30-24. Rate schedule; charges.

(a)

Filing of rate schedules. The franchisee shall file with the county schedules which shall describe all services offered, rates and charges for all services, and all terms or conditions relating thereto. The franchisee shall notify subscribers in writing at least 30 days prior to the implementation of any change in services offered, rate changes, or terms and conditions relating thereto.

(b)

Subscriber payment of rates.

(1)

The franchisee may refuse to furnish or discontinue furnishing service to a subscriber who fails to pay installation fees or monthly service charges when due, but only after written notice to that subscriber, or for other good cause.

(2)

The franchisee may require subscribers to pay for the installation and for each month of service in advance at the beginning of each month.

(c)

County regulation.

(1)

Generally. To the extent that federal or state law or regulation may now, or as the same may hereafter be amended to authorize the county to regulate the rates for any particular service tiers, service packages, equipment, or any other services provided by the franchisee, the county shall have the right to exercise rate regulation to the full extent authorized by law, or to refrain from exercising such regulation for any period of time, at the sole discretion of the county.

(2)

Adoption of FCC rules. The county hereby adopts by reference applicable federal law and the FCC rules and regulations governing franchising authorities.

(3)

County review. The franchisee shall provide written notice to the county and subscribers of any increase in the price to be charged for the basic service tier or associated equipment at least 30 days before any proposed increase is effective consistent with federal law.

(4)

Connections. The franchisee shall provide upon request and free of charge the drops set forth in the chapter and franchise. The franchisee shall discuss the location of each connection with the proper officials of each such institution receiving free connection.

(5)

A-B switch. The franchisee shall make available to subscribers, upon request, an A-B switch permitting conversion from cable to antenna reception to the extent required by federal law.

(Code 1979, § 7-122; Ord. No. 94-05, § 3, 2-22-94; Ord. No. 95-36, § 2, 8-22-95; Ord. No. 98-45, § 24, 8-18-98; Ord. No. 02-66, § 5, 12-17-02)