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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1283 - Regulate Rates Under the Cable Television Consumer Protection Act �...11LA ......q O i G) a: o 1908 C ity o f Tukw a Washington Resolution No. 1283 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, STATING THE CITY'S INTENT TO REGULATE RATES AS PROVIDED UNDER THE CABLE TELEVISION CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1992 (47USC -543). WHEREAS, the United States Congress adopted an Act which provides local control over some portions of the rates established by cable operators operating under franchise arrangement within the jurisdictional boundaries of local government; and WHEREAS, the Federal Communications Commission has promulgated rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of the Act adopted by Congress; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila allows the non exclusive grant of franchise privileges to cable operators requesting to provide cable service within the City and has been granted the authority by the Federal Communications Commission to regulate some portions of the rates charged by the operators of such cable services; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Tukwila will benefit from the responsiveness of their local officials and their ability to provide input into the local rate regulation process for cable services; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City of Tukwila intends to develop, adopt, and administer Rate Regulation Rules as authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the Rules and Regulations promulgated to carry out the Cable Television Consumer Protection Act of 1992 or as may be amended hereafter. Section 2. The City of Tukwila has the personnel and technical ability to administer the Rules and Regulations as set forth by the FCC and the Mayor shall be the responsible official for purposes of fulfilling the City's obligations under this Resolution. Section 3. The City of Tukwila ensures that all procedures and rate regulation proceedings conducted in carrying out the Rules and Regulations of the FCC and the City in the administration of this Resolution will provide reasonable opportunity for the consideration of the views of interested parties. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH� TY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this day of ,1993. Steve Lawrence, Council President ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: �r c i J�ane E. Cantu, City Jerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Office of the City Attorney Filed with the City Clerk: k 5 1 3 Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: