§ 10-16. Technical standards.

(a)

The system shall at all times meet not less than minimum FCC Technical Standards established by the FCC under Subpart K, Part 76 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as from time to time revised or amended.

(b)

Upon request, grantee shall provide to the city written reports of the grantee's annual proof of performance tests conducted pursuant to the FCC standards and requirements.

(c)

RF leakage shall be monitored according to FCC regulations and shall meet FCC requirements.

(d)

Grantee shall develop and adhere to a preventive maintenance policy directed toward maximizing the reliability (mean-time between malfunctions) and maintainability (mean-time to repair) of the cable system to subscribers at or above the performance standards set forth herein.

(e)

Grantee shall maintain in constant readiness equipment capable of providing standby-power for the headend and trunk amplifiers for a minimum of four (4) hours.

(1)

Said equipment shall be constructed so as to revert automatically to a standby mode when alternating current power returns.

(2)

Grantee shall comply with all utility and other safety regulations to prevent a standby generator from powering the utility line.

(f)

Antenna structures, if any, used in the cable system shall comply with construction, marking and lighting of antenna structures, required by the Federal Aviation Administration.

(Ord. No. 80-512, § 1, 6-24-97)