HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-045 Franchise Ext Agrmt - Falcon (Charter) Cable
FRANcmSE EXTENSION AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Falcon Cable Systems II, L.P., locally known as Charter Communications ("Charter")
currently holds a cable franchise with the City of Ashland, Oregon ("City"), dated February 5, 2004
("Franchise"); and
WHEREAS, Charter's Franchise with the City expired on June 1,2008; and
WHEREAS, the City initially extended the term of the Franchise until June 30, 2009, and Charter
, requested a subsequent extension until June 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the City and Charter have begun informal renewal negotiations in accordance with Section
626(h) of Title VI of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended and the parties continue to reserve all rights
under the formal procedures of Section 626 of Title VI of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and do
not waive any rights related thereto; and
WHEREAS, Charter has requested that the City further extend the existing franchise while a new
franchise continues to be negotiated; and . .
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to further extend the current Franchise for an additional period of
time so that cable service to the public will not be interrupted.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Franchise of Charter shall be extended through December 31, 20 II or until a
new Franchise Agreement is negotiated whichever comes first.
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By: Charter Communications VII, LLC, its General Partner
By: Charter Communications, its Manager
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Title: President Charter Communications
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