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ORDINANCE NO. <br /> AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO QWEST BROADBAND SERVICES, <br /> INC. D/B/A CENTURYLINK, TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A CABLE <br /> SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF RAMSEY,MINNESOTA FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CABLE <br /> SERVICE; SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF THE <br /> FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION AND USE OF THE SYSTEM AND THE <br /> PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY <br /> ORDINANCE, IF ANY, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE <br /> PROVISIONS HEREIN. <br /> The City Council of the City of Ramsey, Minnesota ordains: <br /> STATEMENT OF INTENT AND PURPOSE <br /> The City intends, by the adoption of this Franchise,to bring about the development of a competitive <br /> Cable System, and the operation of it. Such development can contribute significantly to the <br /> communication needs and interests of the residents and citizens of the City and the public generally. <br /> Further, the City may achieve better utilization and improvement of public services and enhanced <br /> economic development with the development and operation of a Cable System. <br /> Adoption of this Franchise is, in the judgment of the Council,in the best interests of the City and its <br /> residents. <br /> FINDINGS <br /> In the review of the franchise application by Grantee and negotiations related thereto, and as <br /> recommended by the Quad Cities Cable Communications Commission and as a result of a public <br /> hearing,the City Council makes the following findings: <br /> I. The Grantee's technical ability, financial condition, legal qualifications, and <br /> character were considered and approved in a full public proceeding after due notice <br /> and a reasonable opportunity to be heard; <br /> 2. Grantee's plans for constructing, and operating the System were considered <br /> and found adequate and feasible; <br /> 3. The Franchise granted to Grantee by the City complies with the existing applicable <br /> Minnesota Statutes, federal laws and regulations; and <br /> 4. The Franchise granted to Grantee is nonexclusive. <br /> SECTION 1. <br /> SHORT TITLE AND DEFINITIONS <br /> I.I. Short Title. This Franchise Ordinance shall be known and cited as the <br /> "CeuturyLink Cable Franchise Ordinance." <br /> 1 <br /> 48923242 RJV QU210-6 <br />