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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1949 - Franchise grant to Tele-Vue Systems, Inc. (Special)CIT Y 0 F MAR Y S V ILL E Marysville,Washington ORDINANCE NO.L1'fCf AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON GRANTING A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO TELE-VUE SYSTEMS, INC.,A WASHINGTON CORPORATION,DBA VIACOM CABLE,TO CONSTRUCT,INSTALL AND OPERATE LINES,WIRES,COAXIAL CABLE AND APPURTENANCES FOR ORIGINATING,RECEIVING, DISTRIBUTING AND SUPPLYING RADIO,TELEVISION AND OTHER CABLE COMMUNICATION SERVICE ALONG,ACROSS AND UPON THE PUBLIC'S STREETS,WAYS,ALLEYS,AND PLACES WITHIN THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON,DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: section 1.Definitions.In addition to those terms defined in Chapter 5.68 of the Marysville Municipal Code (Master Cable Ordinance),the following specific definitions shall apply to this franchise ordinance. a."Access channels"means the free composite channels to be used for educational purposes and by government and public agencies and/or their representatives. b."Basic service"means that cable service regularly provided to all subscribers that includes the retransmission of local broadcast television signals and the pUblic, educational and governmental channel,if required by the terms hereof. c."CATV"means a community antenna television system as hereinafter defined. d."Channel"means a single path or section of the spectrum which carries a television signal. e."Community Antenna Television System,""cable television system"or "system"means a system of antennao, cables,wires,lines,towers,transmission lines,equipment or facilities,designed and constructed for the purpose of producing,receiving,transmitting,amplifying,scrambling and distributing aUdio,video and other forms of electronic or electrical signals,located in whole or in part in the City. ORDINANCE - 1 /mvl/viacom.ord ,' f."Converter"means an electronic device with a channel selector which converts cable signals to a frequency(s)which permit a subscriber's television receiver to utilize all authorized cable signals for viewing. g. converts signal. "Decoder"means electronic equipment which an electronically scrambled picture into a viewable h."Institution"means a building or buildings where service may be utilized in connection with business,trade, profession,pUblic agency or service,school,or nonprofit organization. i."Institutional network"means a cable communications network designed principally for the provision of nonentertainment interactive services to businesses,schools,pUblic agencies or other nonprofit agencies. j."Interactive services"means services provided to subscribers where the subscriber either (a)both receives information consisting of either television or other signals and transmits signals generated by the subscriber or equipment under his/her control for the purpose of selecting what information shall be transmitted to the subscriber or for any other purpose;or (b)transmits signals to any other location for any purpose. k."Leased access channel"means any channel or portion of a channel available for programming for a fee or charge by persons or entities other than the franchisee. 1."Local origination channel"means any channel or portion of a channel on which the local franchisee offers programming. m."Operator"means the person to whom a franchise is granted pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance. n."Premium service"means programming over and above those provided by basic service for which there is additional charge. o."residential network"means a cable communications network designed principally for the delivery of entertainment,community access and/or interactive services to individual dwelling units. ORDINANCE - 2 Imvt/viacom.ord p."Scrambler"means a device used to electronically alter a signal so that it can be viewed by use of special decoding device(s). q. or other separate "Service tier"means a category services,provided by franchisee charge is made by franchisee. of cable service for which a section 2.Purpose.This franchise shall constitute an agreement between the city of Marysville and Tele-Vue Systems, Inc.(hereinafter the "operator").The operator promises to construct,maintain and operate a cable television system for the distribution of television and other electronic signals pursuant to the terms of this franchise.The City agrees to grant the operator all necessary rights and privileges to use public rights-of-way necessary for a cable television system.This agreement shall,as of its effective date,supersede and replace existing franchises,if any,previously granted by the city of Marysville to the operator or any of its predecessors, subsidiaries or affiliated companies. section 3.Length of the Franchise.This franchise shall be for a term through midnight,September 30,2001. Section 4.Terms of the Franchise.This franchise granted to the operator shall not be deemed exclusive and shall not in any manner prevent the City of Marysville from granting other franchises.The operator agrees to all the terms,conditions, requirements,obligations and duties as outlined in Chapter 5.68 of the Marysville Municipal Code (hereinafter "Cable Communications Regulatory Ordinance").All terms used hereunder and not defined,shall have the same meaning as in the Cable Communications Regulatory Ordinance. section 5.Service Area.The operator's service area shall be the following described area within the incorporated area of the city of Marysville and any later reorganized,consolidated, enlarged or reincorporated area contiguous to the following described service area: At 64th st.N.E.and the extension of 57th Ave.N.E.south to the north line of section 34,Township 30 North,Range 5 East,all points south and east of those lines and including all of said section 34 and south of said section 34 all points east of Ebey Slough. ORDINANCE - 3 /mvl/viacom.ord a.Installation of Basic Service. b.Periodic charges for Basic Service. c.Installation of Premium Service. d.Periodic charges for Premium service. e.Installation of FM service. f.Periodic charges for FM service (including rate for FM service as a primary service). g.Charges for relocation and reconnection. h.Converter charges. i.Charges for parental control keys. j.Installation charges for bulk/commercial service. k.Periodic charges for bUlk/commercial service. 1.Installation charges for additional outlet service. m.Periodic charges for additional outlet service. n.Discounts for mUltiple premium services,etc. o.Interactive service charges. p.Extended drop installation charges. q.Charge for devices for those with impaired hearing. r.All other charges. The operator shall notify the City in writing thirty (30) days in advance of any modification in said rates. The rates charged to subscribers for nonpremium programming shall be as described on Exhibit A,attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The programming of such services shall be as described on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference,or equivalent programming recognizing the necessity to comply with present and future Federal Communications commission regulations ORDINANCE - 4 ImvL/viacom.ord and the provisions of the Cable Act as it now reads or is hereafter amended. section 7.Franchise Fees.The operator shall pay the city quarterly,on or before the thirtieth (30th)day of each January, April,July and October,a sum equal to five percent (5%)of the gross revenues.In the event that federal laws subsequently enacted change the franchise fee,the new fees shall be reflected automatically as a modification of above rates and shall be payable by the operator upon the date of such enactment. The operator shall estimate its total gross revenues for each quarter.At the end of the year a final report shall be submitted together with final adjusted payment for the year no later than forty-five (45)calendar days after the relevant computation date.Interest shall be paid at a rate of no less than twelve percent (12%)or any other rate whose maximum is permitted by applicable state or federal law per annum on any variance in the final report that resulted in quarterly underpayment(s).Each payment shall be accompanied by a financial report showing the basis for the computation separately showing revenues received within the City from basic service,pay service,installations,second outlets,converter charges, advertising,other sources of revenue and such other relevant facts as may be reasonably required by the City. The City shall have the right,and reasonable time,to inspect the books and records of the operator for the purpose of ascertaining the actual subscriber charges. No acceptance of any payment shall be construed as a release of any claim the city may have for further or additional sums payable under the provisions of this ordinance. Nothing in this section shall limit the operator's liability to pay applicable local taxes.This reservation includes,but is not limited to,any applicable amusement taxes,business and occupation taxes,utility and property taxes. section 8.System Capability.The operator shall provide the minimum of a 300 MHz system capable of thirty-five (35) channels and shall be activated with an initial minimum of twenty-three (23)channels of service.Such system shall be fully operational no less than twelve (12)months from the date of the award of the franchise. Furthermore,at such time as thirty percent (30%)of other systems operated by the operator of similar demographics,as determined by trade reference books,have installed or are upgraded to a 400 MHz operation,then the City Council may after determining community needs direct the operator to make a similar ORDINANCE - 5 /mvl/viacom.ord upgrade capability.Such system shall be completed within eighteen (18)months of such notification to the operator. Demographic factors to be considered are size of the subscriber base and the number of dwelling units passed.Whenever possible, the age of plant and date of purchase should also be considered in this evaluation. section 9.Public Municipal Buildings.The operator shall provide without charge one (1)outlet of basic service to the city's office building(s),fire station,police station,and public school buildings that are passed by its cable system.The outlets of basic service shall not be used to distribute or sell cable services in or throughout such buildings;nor shall such outlets be located in common or public areas open to the pUblic. Users of such outlets shall hold operator harmless from any and all liability or claims arising out of their use of such outlets, including"but not limited to,those arising from copyright liability.The operator shall not be required to provide an outlet to such buildings where the drop line from the feeder cable to said buildings or premises exceeds one hundred fifty (150)aerial cable feet or seventy-five (75)underground feet, unless,at the discretion of the operator,the appropriate governmental entity agrees to pay the incremental cost of such drop line in excess of 150/75 cable feet.The operator shall make no monthly service charge for the services thus provided. section 10.Emergency Override.In the case of any emergency or disaster,the operator shall,upon request of the City,make available a channel for the City to provide emergency information and instructions during the emergency or disaster period.The City shall hold the operator,its agents,employees, officers,and assigns hereunder harmless from any claims arising out of the emergency use of its facilities by the City, including,but not limited to,reasonable attorney's fees and costs. section 11.Emergency Power.The operator shall provide a standby power system to automatically activate equipment at the headend and hubs,if applicable,in event of a primary electrical failure. section 12.Safety Requirements. a.The operator shall,at all times,employe professional care and shall install and maintain and use commonly accepted methods and devices for preventing failures and accidents which are likely to cause damage, injuries,or nuisances to the pUblic. b.All structures and all lines,equipment and connections in,over,under and upon the streets,sidewalks, ORDINANCE - 6 Imvl/viacom~ord alleys and public ways or places of the franchise are, wherever situated or located,shall at all times be kept and maintained in a safe,suitable condition,and in good order and repair. c.The City reserves the general right to see that the system of the operator is constructed and maintained in a safe condition,and if unsafe condition is found to exist, to order the operator to make necessary repairs and alterations,within a reasonable time period.Thereafter, the city may make them or have them made and collect all reasonable cost and expense thereof from the operator. However,nothing in this franchise shall be construed to place an obligation on the city to make such inspections or repairs or alterations. section 13.Construction Inspection.Should the city have probable cause either through subscriber complaints or other means to believe that a problem may exist in the technical performance of the system,the operator shall be notified in writing of such alleged defects and furnished data leading to such supposition.The operator shall be given an opportunity to correct such defects within a reasonable time.If such condition(s)persist,the City,upon written advance notification of no less than ten (10)working days,and upon proper identification of inspectors,shall have the right to inspect the operator's system to ascertain if the operator is in compliance with the standards specified in this franchise and master ordinance.Costs for such an inspection shall be borne by the operator provided such deficiencies are demonstrated to exist. section 14.Upgrade Commencement.Upon granting of this franchise,the operator shall immediately pursue the obtaining of all other necessary permits and licenses with all due diligence and speed.No later than ninety (90)days sUbsequent to obtaining such licenses and permits,the operator shall begin upgrade of the system,if not already so done,in accordance with the overall schedule as set forth by this franchise. section 15.Upgrade Construction Penalties.The operator shall be assessed the sum of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00)per day as compensatory liquidated damages for each day the installation upgrade is not fUlly completed after the expiration of the twelve (12)month periOd following the awarding of the franchise,except for delays due to acts of God.The operator may obtain extensions of upgrade deadlines due to delays caused by circumstances beyond operator's control.The city shall have the right,solely and exclusively within its reasonable discretion,to grant such extensions and to waive such penalties. Any such waiver shall not constitute waiver of future rights to enforce this penalty. ORDINANCE - 7 Imvl/viacom~ord section 16.Performance Tests.On an annual basis,and upon request by the City,the operator shall furnish test results to determine that such system is adhering to technical standards as required by the FCC section 17.Record Inspection.The City reserves the right to inspect the records of the operator at any time during normal business hours with advance written notice.Such documents shall include,but not be limited to,such information as financial records,tax returns and plans as necessary for the enforcement of terms of the franchise agreement. section 18.Periodic Reports.Upon advance request from the City and no sooner than sixty (60)days from the conclusion of the fiscal year,the operator shall furnish to the city a report of its activities in this franchise area,including,but not limited to,the following: a.Annual report and 10-K Report to the SEC,if so required of the franchisee.If the operator is not required to file such reports,an independent certified audited financial report shall suffice.However,it is understood that such reports may be submitted beyond the reporting period of consistent with operator's corporate policies. b. City. c. d. e. f. g. h. Listings of the number of subscribers within the The number of dwelling units passed. The number of subscribers with basic service. The number of subscribers with premium services. The number of subscribers with two-way services. The number of hook-ups in period. The number of disconnects in period. i.The number of miles of new or rebuilt cable laid in period. j.Total number of miles of cable in city. k.Comments on citizen relations,such as number of complaints received and how those complaints were resolved. 1.Plans for future technical upgrading. ORDINANCE - 8 ImvL/viacom~ord m.Plans for future programming and/or changes. n.Maps indicating existing location of headend equipment,trunk and distribution lines and projected routes with construction completion estimates by month or by quarter if changed from previous reporting period. o.General comments. section 19.Customer Service.The operator shall provide a local business office within twenty-five (25)miles of the city Hall of Marysville.Operator shall provide an adequate number of telephone lines,telephone instruments and trained personnel to insure against undue delay in answering consumer request.In addition,telephone answering recording devices shall be activated after normal business hours so that all such inquiries and/or complaints may be monitored and prompt response made by the operator.The efficiency of such telephone response shall be judged by the City by citizens'complaints and spot checks by city officials or its designee.Upon notification of any deficiency operator shall then take immediate corrective action to satisfy such problem(s). In the event that the operator's service to any subscriber is interrupted for twenty-four (24)consecutive hours,except for acts of God and matters beyond control of the operator,and except in circumstances for which the prior approval of the interruption is obtained form the city,the operator shall,upon request of the affected SUbscriber,provide a pro rata rebate of the total monthly fees to each affected subscriber in addition to any other applicable refund or penalty. The operator shall ensure that all subscribers and/or members of the general pUblic have recourse to a satisfactory hearing of any complaint.The operator shall take affirmative action to make known to all subscribers the method of obtaining such a hearing including the provision of this section enumerated below. Should a person have an unresolved complaint regarding cable service or the actions or nonactions of the operator,such complaint may be lodged with the City,or the designee of the City.The City retains responsibility for continuing oversight administration of the franchise granted pursuant to this franchise and under the terms thereof and in accordance with the Cable Act Section 632 and any amendments thereto.It may delegate such authority to an agent if desired.The operator shall provide this information together with appropriate telephone and address to all subscribers on informative material left with a new subscriber and,at least once a year,through notification by mail. ORDINANCE - 9 Imvltv;acom.ord section 20.Franchise Discussions.A meeting between the operator and the City shall be held annually on or about the anniversary date of the granting of the franchise However,such meetings may be called at other such times as may be deemed necessary by the City or the operator.The subjects of the annual meetings shall cover,but not be limited to,such subjects as:consumer complaints,construction progress,programming, technical improvements and other matters. section 21.Modification of Franchise Obligations.The operator's rights to modify its franchise obligations shall be conditioned on mutual agreement of the city and franchisee or as provided for in the Cable Act as it now reads or is hereafter amended. section 22.Conformance to FCC Regulations.If any portion of this franchise should be inconsistent with any rule or regulation now or hereafter adopted by the FCC,then to the extent of the inconsistency,the rule or regulation of the FCC shall control for so long as such rule or regulation shall remain in effect,but the remaining provisions of this franchise shall not hereby be affected. section 23.Renewal Before Expiration.Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this section,the operator and the city agree that at any time during the term of the then current franchise,while affording the public appropriate notice and opportunity to comment,the City and operator may agree to undertake and conclude negotiations regarding renewal thereof. The operator and the City consider the terms set forth in this section to be consistent with the express provisions of section 626 of the Cable Act. section 24.Continuity of Service. of all subscribers to continue receiving financial obligations to the company are It shall be the right service so long as their fulfilled. a.In this regard the operator shall act so far as it is within the control of the operator so as to ensure that all subscribers receive continuous uninterrupted service during the term of this franchise. b.In the event the operator fails to operate a system for twenty-four (24)continuous and consecutive hours without prior notification to and approval of the City Councilor without just cause such as an impossibility to operate the system because of the occurrence of a natural disaster,the City may,at its option,operate the system or designate someone to operate the system until such time as the operator restores service to conditions acceptable to ORDINANCE -10 ImvL/viacom.ord the City Councilor a permanent operator is selected.If the city is required to fulfill this obligation for the operator,the operator shall reimburse the City for all reasonable costs or damages in excess of revenues from the system received by the city that are the result of the operator's failure to perform. section 25.Removal and Abandonment of Property of Franchisee.Pursuant to state and federal law,in the event that the use of any part of the CATV system is discontinued for any reason for a continuous period of twelve (12)months,or in the event such system or property has been installed in any street or public place without complying with the requirements of this franchise or other city ordinances or this franchise has been terminated,cancelled or has expired,the operator shall promptly,upon being given ten (10)days'notice,remove from the streets or pUblic places all such property and poles of such system other than any which the City may permit to be abandoned in place.In the event of such removal,the operator shall promptly restore the street or other areas from which such property has been removed to a condition similar to that condition existing before such removal. Pursuant to state and federal law,any property of the operator remaining in place ninety (90)days after the termination or expiration of the franchise shall be considered permanently abandoned.The city in its discretion may extend such time not to exceed an additional thirty (30)days. Any property of the operator to be abandoned in place shall be abandoned in such manner as the City shall prescribe.Upon permanent abandonment of the property of the operator in place, the property shall become that of the City,and the operator shall submit to the City Clerk an instrument in writing,to be approved by the City Attorney,transferring to the City the ownership of such property. Section 26.Building Moving.The operator shall,on the request of any person holding a building moving permit issued by the City,temporarily raise or lower its wires to permit the moving of such buildings,provided:(a)the expense of such temporary raising or lowering of wires is paid by said person, including,if required by the operator,making such payment in advance;and (b)the operator is given not less than ten (10) business days'advance written notice to arrange for such temporary wire changes. section 27.Tree Trimming.with city approval,the operator shall have the authority to trim trees upon and overhanging streets and public ways of the franchise area so as to prevent the branches of such trees from coming in contact with ORDINANCE -11 Imvl/viacom.ord the wires and cables of the operator and shall be responsible for debris removal from such activities,except that,at the option of the City,such trimming may be done by it or under its supervision and direction at the expense and liability of the operator.The operator shall give due notice to the owner or lessee of such property whose trees may thus be involved prior to undertaking such effort. The operator shall be permitted to charge persons who own, or are responsible for,such trees or natural growth for the cost of such trimming,provided that similar charges are assessed by and paid to the utilities or the city for tree trimming.THe operator shall reasonably compensate the city or property owner for any damages caused by such trimming,or shall,at its own cost and expense,reasonably replace all trees or shrubs damaged as a result of any construction of the system undertaken by the operator. section 28.Indemnity and Hold Harmless -Waiver of Damages.The operator shall be required to indemnify and hold harmless the City from any and all liabilities,fees,costs and damages,whether to person or property,or expense of any type or nature which may occur to the City by reason of the construction, operation,maintenance,repair and alterations of the operator's facilities or any other actions of the operator in the city of Marysville.In any case in which suit or action is instituted against the City by reason of damages or injury caused by the operator,the City shall cause written notice thereof to be given to the operator,and the operator thereupon shall have the duty to appear and defend in any such suit or action,without cost or expense to the city. No privilege or exemption shall be granted or conferred upon the operator by any franchise except those specifically prescribed therein,and any use of any street shall be subordinate to any prior lawful occupancy of the street or any subsequent improvement or installation therein. Section 29.Insurance.The operator shall concurrently with the filing of an acceptance of award of this franchise, furnish to the city and file with the city Clerk or its designee and at all times during the existence of this franchise,maintain in full force and effect,at its own cost and expense,a general comprehensive liability insurance pOlicy,in protection of the City,its Officers,boards,commissions,agents and employees,in a company approved by the city Clerk and a form satisfactory to the city Attorney,protecting the City and all persons against liability for loss or damage for personal injury,death and property damage,and errors or omissions,occasioned by the operations of the operator under this franchise,with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00)for personal injury ORDINANCE - 12 /mvl/viacom.ord and property damage,and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined. The policies mentioned in the foregoing paragraph shall name the City,its officers,boards,commissions,agents and employees as additional insured and shall contain a provision that a written notice of cancellation or reduction in coverage of said pOlicy shall be delivered to the city thirty (30)days in advance of the effective date thereof.If such insurance is provided by a policy which also covers the operator or any other entity or person other than those above named,then such policy shall contain the standard cross-liability endorsement.Nothing in said insurance policy shall hinder or impair the other legal rights of the city in this regard. section 30.Bonds and Other Security.Except as expressly provided herein,operator shall not be required to obtain or maintain bonds or other surety as a condition of being awarded this franchise or continuing its existence.The City acknowledges that the legal,financial and technical qualifications of the operator are sufficient to afford compliance with the terms of this franchise and the enforcement thereof.The operator and city recognize that the costs associated with bonds and other surety may ultimately be borne by subscribers in the form of increased rates for cable services. In order to minimize such costs,the City agrees to require bonds and other surety only in such amounts and during such times as there is a reasonably demonstrated need thereof.The City agrees that in no event,however,shall it require a bond or other related surety in an aggregate amount greater than $5,000.00, conditioned upon the substantial performance of the material terms,covenants and conditions of this franchise.Initially,no bond or other surety shall be required.In the event that one is required in the future,the city agrees to give the operator at least sixty (60)days'prior notice thereof stating the exact reason for the requirement.such reasons must demonstrate a change in the operator's legal,financial or technical qualifications which would materially prohibit or impair its ability to comply with the terms of this franchise or afford compliance therewith. Section 31.Severability.If any section,sentence, paragraph,term or provision hereof is determined to be illegal, invalid or unconstitutional,by any court of common jurisdiction or by any state or federal regulatory authority having jurisdiction thereof,such determination shall have no effect on the validity of any other section,sentence,paragraph,term or provision hereof,all of which shall remain in full force and effect for the term of this franchise or any renewal or renewals thereof. ORDINANCE - 13 ImvL/viacom.ord section 32.Entire Agreement.This agreement,including the exhibits and addenda attached hereto and forming a part hereof (if any),are all of the covenants,promises,agreements and conditions,either oral or written,between the parties. section 33.Contractual Relationship.This agreement does not constitute the operator as the agent or legal representative of the city for any purpose whatsoever.operator is not granted any express or implied right or authority to assume or create any obligation or responsibility on behalf of or in the name of the City or to bind the city in any manner or thing whatsoever. section 34.Applicable Law;Venue.This agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with federal laws and the laws of the State of Washington.In the event a dispute is litigated in Federal Court,such dispute shall be litigated in the united states District Court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle.In the event a dispute is litigated in Superior Court,such dispute shall be litigated in the Superior Court of the State of WAshington,in and for Snohomish County. section 35.Acceptance.This grant of franchise and its terms and provisions shall be accepted by the operator by the submission of attached written instrument,executed and sworn to by a corporate officer of the operator before a Notary Public and filed with the city Clerk within thirty (30)days after the date of the franchise award.Such instrument shall constitute the unconditional acceptance of this franchise and the promise to comply with and abide by all its provisions,terms and conditions . .ut PASSED bY=11i!ity {(),n day of .'.~. Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this ,'~993. Mayor AV%~~}1 ~BY~.,4£,Jh.o,g .City Clerk Approved as to form: By~K,U~ Clty Attorney Date of Publication::J/1a/q..,3 Effective Date (5 days after pUblication): ORDINANCE -~4 IJrrtll/viacorn.ord v 6 f ,........, ,TO 12065684437 P.04 Sales 743·5300 .( .'rr ,:' , ·L::::;·'~>~;';';·';:i.i~(i;":'$~:Z: VIACOIt\.CABLE lIAr.01 wr..t rou're looling For.· CABLE SERVICES EFfECTIVE APRIL 1,1993 STANDARD CABLE" .•................•.•••...•.•..••,..•..•...•..........•.•....•..••.••.....•..S24.39 Standard Cable incllldes Limited S""ire (SI2l)1J)alld Satellite Vallie Packa~e (S/2.39) PREMIUM SERVICES HIlO with Remote 5/1.95 Showtime with Remote ..••.•...........................................•....•...5I0.95 The Disney Channel with Remote __512.95 The Movie Channel with Remote 512.95 The Playboy Channel with Remote 512.95 TOP TICKET (HllOIShowlimeJRemole)518.95 VARIETY SHOWCASE (HBOIShowtimefTMC/Remote)$23.95 FAMILY SHOWCASE (HBO/ShowtimeIDisney/Reniote)523.95 Showcase Packages plus Playboy •.•...•.....................•....................531.95 Other 2·P,emium.with Remote ".......••..................." ..$21.95 Other 3·Premium.with Remote 527.95 Other 4·Ptemiums with Remote S33.95 All '·Premiums with Remote '537,95 OTHER SERVICES DIGITIAL MUSIC EXPRESS .•..•........•..........................•..•.........59.95 Additional Ourlet..,__53.75 FM Outlel ..•............•..•.........•..••...••................•..•..........•.53.75 TV Guide ,S2.88 Additional Outlet Plus Duplicate Ptemium Channel(sl with Remote ...•......••.....•....58.95 Standard Only Addressable Converter with Remote .............................•.....S5.51) Standalll Only Converter 51.00 Standard Only Converter wilh Remote ...••...•..............•......' ,S3.00 Castemee Service Phone Numbers SUUle/Snohomish County Billing 745-4555 Repair 742·7378 _.~ ! !1;'#if;i#~t;;~~~fJ:i~?;': ! :..,..':" ~~:.~:~..:'r,'";::~i:!~i.:f.\:.;.. 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Cltallnel o VIEWER'S CHOICE-Pay-Per-View Movie"Concerts,andSports"0 1 THE PLAYROY CHANNEL -Adll"Movles and Entertainment- 1 HBO -Blackbu,ter Mavies,Specials,Family Programming-0 3 SHOWTlME-E.e1u,ive Movies.OriginalSeries,Family Progmm,O() 4 KOMO -Se,"le (ABC)+0 5 KING -Sealde (NBC)+() ,PREVUE GUIDE·Upcoming Prog..mListing.+ 7 KIRO -Seaule(CBS)+0 8 TBS SUPERSTATION - Specials,Mavie.,Sports +() 9 KCTS-Seattle(PBS)+O 10 KTZZ-Seaule Independent +0 II KSrW - Tacoma Independent + 11 KBTC -Tacoma (PBS)+'BET·BlackEnlell.inment Television + 13 KCPQ -Tacomalndependem +0 14 ESPN -24 Hour SPOilS II() IS PRIME S?ORTS NORTHWEST -Local Sports III CNBC•Financial News # 16 CNN- Cable News Network 14 Hours H 17 NICKELODRON -Children andFamily Programming H () 18 MTV·24Hour Rock Music Video H() 19 TNNThe Nasltvllle Network -CountryW..stem Mu.ic & Enlertainmcnt /#0 . 10 USA Network-Variety andFamily Programming H 0 21 LIFETIME -24 HourHe.llItand Madem Lifeslyles H 0 Sltndal'll Sen-jce iftchadn UmitediStfl,'tce lind S.ltllite V"'uc Plu'k:oBt ofUmiltdServiceChanncl.otbcf ptdllS-C!'C and rr-cllolil,lrn ser~'Ic(!KoOJ'lionat "SateUire \/alut P~.~ ,.:~,""""'"-'''-'''''''''''-''''' )~~r .i~j .:~*r .~..,.:.". ~. l 'Ii':t·». ~, ..•,i-..~ .t Channel ,4 1,~ },i ;~rr "*" ;".' r: •Alldus~fe a1nyertu ~lI~d OlnSI~ ~ Eo< H ~ S