HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 84-026RESOLUTION NO. 84-026
H. R. 4103, known as the "Cable Telecommunications Act of 1983" would -
authorize the repeal of contractual provisions requiring the provision
of particular services, facilities, and equipment by allowing the
cable operator to discontinue services, facilities, and equipment
required by the franchise whenever there has been a significant change
in circumstances.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the major shortcomings of H. R.
4103 are 1) a prohibition of virtually all local regulations of
subscriber rates; 2) the establishment of renewal provisions which are
heavily weighted in the operator's favor; 3) the setting of a minimum
buy back price which is likely to be unaffordable in most cases; 4)
the failure to provide full grandfathering protection for existing
franchises and franchises resulting from pending RFP's; 5) no
protection for cities from antitrust liability; 6) limitations on
municipal authority to establish leased access standards; and 7)
authorization of the discontinuation of services, facilities, and
equipment required by the franchise on the basis of a significant
change in circumstances.
NOW, irLHr.rumt, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Lodi does hereby request Congressman Norman Shunvay to correspond with
Congressman John Dingell, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce
Committee expressing concerns regarding H. R. 4103.
NOW, Ynratrrut , BE IT EIMER RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Lodi does hereby further request that Congressman Shunway
oppose this bill if it reaches the House Floor in its present form.
Dated: March 7, 1984
1 hereby certify that Resolution No. 84-026
was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting
held March 7, 1984 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Reid, Snider,
Murphy, & Olson (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
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Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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