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Resolution No. 1292 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING RULES AND
PROCEDURES FOR THE REGULATION OF BASIC CABLE
RATES FOR CABLE OPERATORS FRANCHISED TO
OPERATE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF TUKWILA.
WHEREAS, the Cable Television Consumer Protection Act of 1992 (47USCS subsection 543)
authorizes local government agencies to regulate certain aspects of the rates charged for basic cable
services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila recognizes that the regulation of the rates charged for basic
cable services is of direct benefit to the citizens of Tukwila who subscribe to such services; and
WHEREAS, the City has applied for and obtained certification from the Federal Communica-
tions Commission to regulate the rates for basic cable services; and
WHEREAS, a resolution establishing the rules and procedures for regulation of basic cable
rates is required by the Federal Communications Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Tukwila is legally authorized to adopt Rules and Regulations for the
regulation of basic cable rates and has the necessary personnel and resources to carry out the admin-
istration of rate regulation procedures.
Section 2. The City of Tukwila will adopt and administer Rate Regulation Rules which are in
accordance with the Federal Communications Commission's Rules and Regulations.
Section 3. The City of Tukwila will ensure that all procedures and rules adopted to carry out
rate regulation proceedings will provide reasonable opportunity for consideration of the views of any
interested parties.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
regular meeting thereof this day of .1994.
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Steve Mullet, Council President
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
fad E. Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk: 7
Passed by the City Council: OW
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