HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-1997-002 A Resolution Granting a Franchise Extension of 12 Months to Time Warner Cable to Provide Cable Seervice to Unincorporated areas of Orange County NC 4b
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A FRANCHISE EXTENSION OF 12 MONTHS TO TIME WARNER CABLE TO
PROVIDE CABLE SERVICE TO UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF ORANGE COUNTY,NORTH
CAROLINA,NC-0276
BY ORANGE COUNTY:
Whereas, Orange County adopted an ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to Village Cable in
November 1980,to provide cable television service to citizens in unincorporated areas of the county, and the franchise
was subsequently transferred to Carolina Cable(Prime Venture 1)July 8, 1986; Cablevision(ATC)April 6, 1992; and
most recently to ime Warner Cable;
Whereas,the current franchise ordinance was set to expire on February 24, 1996,and extended on February 5,
1996 by 12 months;
Whereas,Orange County recognizes that the public interest is served by extending the term of the franchise to
enable Time Warner Cable an additional 12 months to allow the County and cable operator to conduct comprehensive
franchise renewal activities;
Whereas,the County recognizes that the public interest is served by extending the term of the franchise to
enable Time Warner Cable to prepare and submit to the County a detailed technology upgrade plan for the County, in
preparation for refranchising; and,
Whereas,it is understood that the resolution to extend the term of the franchise to February 24, 1998, does not in
any way serve to prejudice any franchise renewal rights of Time Warner Cable,nor require the refiling of any notice of
intent to renew the franchise, granted pursuant to the County's cable franchise ordinance.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:
That,the County hereby approves a 12-month extension of the County's cable franchise ordinance with Time
Warner Cable,NC-0276,to expire on February 24, 1998 and,
That,this action shall be entered into the Minute Book of the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted this the 2?L W day of Taeaa� 11997.
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