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Resolution No. 1336
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING CABLE TELEVISION
RATES AND CHARGES.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is certified by the Federal Communications
Commission to regulate and approve various basic cable television rates and charges; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's authority to regulate and approve basic cable
television rates and charges is retroactive to September 1,1993; and
WHEREAS, TCI of Seattle, Inc. is a cable television operator franchised by the City of
Tukwila to operate within the City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, TCI of Seattle, Inc. has submitted for the City of Tukwila's review and
approval its regulated rates in effect since September 1,1993; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has reviewed the submitted rates and held a public
hearing on these rates in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has found that,some of the existing regulated cable
rates and charges to be higher than those permitted by Federal Communications Commission
regulations;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. Pursuant to Federal Communications Commission Rules, TCI of Seattle,
Inc. had the following rates in effect exclusive of B &O taxes for City of Tukwila customers
from July 15, 1994 to August 31, 1995.
Actual Maximum
Rates Permitted Difference
Basic Tier Charge (per month) $10.09 I $9.71 I $(0.38)
Average charge for installation type:
a. Unwired home installation 31.89 29.62 (2.27)
b. Prewired home installation 15.94 14.81 (1.13)
C. Additional connection installation at 5.32 4.93 (0.39)
time of initial installation
d. Additional connection installation 15.94 14.81 (1.13)
requiring separate installation
e. Other Installations
Relocate Outlet 15.94 14.81 (1.13)
Upgrade/ Downgrade (non addressable) 10.63 9.87 (0.76)
Upgrade Downgrade (addressable) 1.96 1.96 0.00
Monthly charge for lease of remote controls:
Remote control type 1: Standard 0.10 0.11 (0.01)
Monthly charge for lease of converter boxes:
Converter box type 1: Standard 0.60 0.75 0.15
Converter box type 2: Addressable 1.23 1.42 0.19
Additionally pursuant to Federal Communications Commission Rules, effective
September 1, 1995, regulated cable television rates and charges exclusive of B &O taxes for City
of Tukwila customers of TCI of Seattle, Inc. are as follows:
Actual Maximum
Rates Permitted Difference
Basic Tier Charge (per month) $10.22 I $10.22 I $0.00
Average charge for installation type
a. Unwired home installation 28.63 28.63 0.00
b. Prewired home installation 14.31 14.31 0.00
C. Additional connection installation at 4.77 4.77 0.00
time of initial installation
d. Additional connection installation 14.31 14.31 0.00
requiring separate installation
e. Other Installations
Relocate Outlet 14.31 14.31 0.00
Upgrade/ Downgrade (non addressable) 9.55 9.55 0.00
Upgrade/ Downgrade (addressable) 1.99 1.99 0.00
Monthly charge for lease of remote controls:
Remote control type 1: Standard 0.16 0.16 0.00
Monthly charge for lease of converter boxes:
Converter box type 1: Standard 1.25 1.25 0.00
Converter box type 2: Addressable 2.48 2.48 0.00
SECTION III. TCI of Seattle, Inc. is directed to change its regulated rates and charges
for all City of Tukwila customers to those listed in Section II within 60 days of the date of this
resolution.
SECTION IV. TCI of Seattle, Inc. shall refund to subscribers in the City of Tukwila that
portion of previously paid rates in excess of the rates set forth above. Refunds must be made
in accordance with 47CFRSS76.42. The refund period shall run from the date TCI of Seattle,
Inc. implements the rate reduction back in time to September 1, 1993 or for one year,
whichever is less.
PASSED BY THE CITY C,OJTNCIL THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
regular meeting thereof this /3 day of ,1995.
Allan Ekberg, Council Prent
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
E. Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:. P, oyll
Office of the City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council: Aa /S 5
Resolution Number: 13 3 (o
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Tukwila, Washington
The City of Tukwila is currently accepting public comment on a Resolution of the City
Council which establishes the rates for basic cable services for City residents. A copy of
the Resolution can be obtained at the City Clerk's Office, 6200 Southcenter Blvd.,
Tukwila, WA 98188. Verbal testimony and comment will be received at the City
Council's Committee of the Whole Meeting which will be held at 7:00 p.m. on December
11, 1995 at Tukwila City Council Chambers at the address above. Written comments
will be received at the City Clerk's Office until 5:00 p.m. December 15, 1995.