HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-043 Agrmt Ext - Falcon (Charter) Cable Systems
SECOND FRANCHISE EXTENSION AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Falcon Cable Systems CompanyII,LP",locally,-,known-as-Gharter,-'
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 was extended on May 20, 2008 and said
extension will expire on June 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Charter and the City have engaged in negotiations and Charter is currently
reviewing a draft franchise agreement; and
WHEREAS, 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 oftime so tJ1at cable service to the public will not be interrupted.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Charter Franchise Agreement shall be extended through June
30,2010 or until a new Franchise Agreement is negotiated whichever comes first.
APPROVED this -'2- day of ~ ,2009
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ACCEPTED this _ day of
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Falcon Cable Systems Company II, L.P.,
l/k!a Charter Communications
By:
Print Name:
Title: President. Operations
Charter Communications Western Division
Charter Franchise Second Extension
5-19-09