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' tr /1111p' ORDINANCE NO. 2608-02 Ito ,111'1412 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 1138-85 AND ORDINANCE 1170-85 (EMC CHAP. 5.116 CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS) AND ADOPTING NEW CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS REGULATIONS WHEREAS, the City wishes: (i) to promote the availability of high-quality and diverse Cable Services to residents, the City and other public institutions; (ii) to promote the availability of diverse information resources to the community; (iii) to promote competitive Cable Services and rates; (iv) to take advantage of technologies; (v) to enhance educational opportunities throughout the community and provide opportunities for building a stronger community; and (vi) to allow flexibility to respond to changes in technology, Subscriber interests and competitive factors within the cable television industry that will positively affect the health, welfare and well-being of the community; WHEREAS, the City, pursuant to applicable federal law, is authorized to grant one or more nonexclusive Franchises to construct, operate, maintain and reconstruct Cable Systems within the City limits; and WHEREAS, because of the complex and rapidly changing technology associated with Cable Systems, the City Council further finds that the public convenience, safety and general welfare can best be served by establishing regulatory powers that should be vested in the City. It is further the intent of this Chapter and subsequent amendments to provide for and specify the means to attain the best possible Cable Service to the public. It is the further intent of this Chapter to establish regulatory provisions that permit the City to regulate Cable System Franchises to the maximum extent permitted by federal and state law, including, but not limited to, the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, applicable Federal Communications Commission regulations and applicable Washington law. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Repeal. Ordinance 1138-85 and Ordinance 1170-85, codified at Everett Municipal Code Chap. 5.116,be and hereby are repealed. Section 2. Short Title. This Chapter shall constitute the "Cable System Regulations" of the City of Everett and may be referred to as such. Page 1 of 11