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CITY OFLODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Report By Del J. Heintz. General Manager. King Videocable Company,
Regarding Changes In liable Television Rates And Program Services
MEETING DATE: July 6, 1994
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None required.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Mr. Heintz, General Manager of King Videocable Company, will
be present to give the City Council a report regarding changes in
cable television rates and program services.
FUNDING: None required.
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June 15, 1994
Mr. Phillip Pennino, Council Member
City of Lodi
221 W. Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
Dear Mr Penninn-
You"onstituents have experienced several changes in their cable television rates and program
services in the wake of the 1992 Cable Act. In accordance with new rate regulation guidelines
developed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), local residents will soon be
notified about additional rate adjustments effective July 15. As you may recall, cable rates have
been frozen since April, 1993.
As we continue our policy of providing municipal and county officials with advance notice of
changes in local cable television service, the following information should be helpful to you in
answeripg your constituents' questions.
Cable customers will receive a clear and concise explanation of any applicable changes in their
next monthly bill. Following the FCC's new guidelines on setting cable rates, our customers will
see a modest increase in their monthly cable bills. These guidelines take into account such factors
as the number of channels we offer, the number of customers we have, and the average income in
our city and county communities. Price changes break down as follows:
Cable Subscription Packaze Name Old Rate New Rate
Basic
$ 9.06 $ 9.22
Also, the 3% assessed by the city will be shown as a separate line item in addition to the
customer's total bili.
To further assist you, I've enclosed representative instructions that will appear on printed notices
inserted into customer's bills regarding their rate changes.
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June 15, 1994 -
Mr. Phillip Pennino, Council Member
City of Lodi
221 W. Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
Dear Mr. Pennino•
You�onstit�
have experienced several changes in their cable television rates andP gram
services in the wake of the 1992 Cable Act. In accordance with new rate regulation guidelines
developed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), local residents will soon be
notified about additional rate adjustments effective July 15. As you may recall, cable rates have
been frozen since April, 1993.
As we continue our policy of providing municipal and county officials with advance notice of
changes in local cable television service, the following information should be helpful to you in
answeripg your constituents' questions.
Cable customers will receive a clear and concise explanation of any applicable changes in their
next monthly bill. Following the FCC's new guidelines on setting cable rates, our customers will
see a modest increase in their monthly cable bills. These guidelines take into account such factors
as the number of channels we offer, the number of customers we have, and the average income in
our city and county communities. Price changes break down as follows:
Cable Subscription PackaEe Name Old Rate New Rate
Basic $ 9.06 $ 9.22
Also, the 3% assessed by the city will be shown as a separate line item in addition to the
customer's total bill.
To further assist you, I've enclosed representative instructions that will appear on printed notices
inserted into customer's bills regarding their rate changes.
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We recognize that changes in pricing and delivering any service can be confusing. King
Videocable - Lodi has taken great care to explain the rate adjustments clearly. Still, it's
understandable that some of our customers (and your constituents) will be puzzled by their
upcoming notices. I hope that the advance information I've provided you will prove helpful in
fielding any questions that come to your office. Should you need additional assistance, please
contact me at (209) 369-2426 ext. 3003.
Sincerely,
Del J. Heintz
General Manager
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