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[ <br />[ <br />[ <br />I <br />i <br />[ <br /> <br />i <br />[ <br />[ <br />[ <br />[ <br />II <br />[ <br /> <br />[ <br /> <br />AN ORDINANCE, INCLUDING ADDENDUM WITH EXHIBITS, GRANTING A FRAN- <br />CHISE TO TELEPROMPTER OF QUAD CITIES, INC., A MINNESOTA CORPORA- <br />TION, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A CABLE COmmUNICATION SYSTEM IN THE <br />CITY; SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF FRAN- <br />CHISE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION, AND USE OF THE SYSTEM; AND PRE- <br />SCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS <br /> <br /> The City Council of the City of Ramsey ordains: <br /> <br /> STATEMENT OF INTENT AND PURPOSE <br /> <br /> The City intends, by the adoption of this Franchise, to <br />bring about the development of a System, and the continued opera- <br />tion of it. Such a development can contribute significantly to <br />the communication needs and desires of many. Further, the City <br />may achieve better utilization and improvement of public services <br />with the development and operation of a Cable Communications <br />System. <br /> <br /> Past studies, participated in by City, have led the way for <br />organizing a means of procuring and securing a Cable Communica- <br />tions System deemed best suited to the City, in the judgment of <br />the Council. This has resulted in the preparation and adoption <br />of this Franchise. <br /> <br /> FINDINGS <br /> <br /> In the review of Grantee's proposal and application and as a <br />result of the public hearings, the City Council makes the follow- <br />ing findings: <br /> <br />A. The Grantee's technical ability, financial condition, legal <br /> qualifications, and character were considered and approved <br /> in a full public proceeding after due notice and reasonable <br /> opportunity to be heard; <br /> <br />B. Grantee's plans for constructing and operating the System <br /> <br /> <br />