Resolution - 2004 - 06 - Update The Fee Schedule For Catv Services - 04/13/2004
RESOLUTION NO. 04-06
A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE FEE SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO SECTION 6-4-
10 OF THE EAGLE CITY CODE, SETTING FORTH THE RATES AND FEES OF
SUBSCRIBERS FOR CATV SERVICE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the fee change for CATV has been set forth in 6-4-10 of the Eagle
City Code to be updated by Resolution.
WHEAREAS, the City Council has approved amending and updating the City's
fee schedule for CATV by this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE, IDAHO:
Section 1: That said schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
herein by this reference, is hereby approved.
Section 2: That the Mayor and City Council are hereby authorized to execute
said schedule for and on behalf of the City of Eagle.
Section 3: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately
upon its adoption and approval.
DATED this ,/...2.tAday of ~, 2004.
APPROVED:
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6 I 23 TIMBRE DRIVE
CALDWELL, ID 83605
PH: 208 · 455 · 5555
FX: 208. 455. 1797
CABLEONE.NET
Mayor and Council Members
City of Eagle
P,O. Box 1520
Eagle, ill 83616
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anuary 26, 2004
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After holding the line on costs for our cable television customers for two years, Cable ONE will
adjust its rate structure effective March 1. The changes will vary according to the cable
programming subscription, ranging from a $2.01 increase for limited service to just 50 cents more
each month for the Digital Value Pack. Most premium packages will increase $1-$2 per month,
with increases of $4 to $5 monthly on the digital bundled service. Customers will be notified of
the change with their rtbruary blUing notices, S,,!l1plt:~ oftlicse nOtices an: encl0scd.
While w..~ understand that no one wants prices to go up, we're faced with rapidly nsmg
programming costs from cable networks. For example, ESPN has raised its rates 149% over the
past five years. During 2003, we absorbed programming increases that came out to about $1.50
per subscriber per month. Since we haven't increased our rates since 2002, our annual increase
averages out to just 2 Y2 %, just slightly above the CPI for the same period.
At the same time, we are taking steps to serve customers who have requested lower price choices.
We're now offenng Lifeline, a streamlined service of local hroadcast networks, C-Span and local
independent networks (including PBS and PAXTV) for $17.95. Lifeline Digital, which includes
45 music channels, Pay-Per-View access and 22 digital networks, is available for $27.95 per
month. The rates for both these levels of service will be guaranteed until 2006,
These are just two of our new service packages. We've introduced digital bundles containing our
best digital programming and our fastest high-speed Internet service at a significant cost savings.
We have also launched advanced high-definition television (HDTV) channels, Cable ONE
Espanol and significantly expanded the STARZ channels. And more is on the way: Watch for
Digital Video Recorders (DVR's) that will allow customers to record programming without a
VCR. Cable ONE still continues to provide free service calls and honors our on-time guarantee so
our service technicians arrive when they say they'll be there, or the customer gets a $20 credit.
Our record shows that we're committed to this community and our partnership with the city,
where every Cable ONE customer represents a franchise fee. We're 'proud to employ area
residents and contribute to our community's strength through the property taxes and utility fees
that we pay, as well as provide our schools with free cable television and high-speed Internet
services. We welcome the opportunity to support local charities like the Hispanic Cultural Center
and the Boys and Girls Clubs.
As always, I look forward to continuing to work with you as the city's cable provider. Please feel
free to contact me at 455-5575 if you have any questions or concerns.
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March 2004
CABLJONE~
Rate Change Notification
Dear Valued Customer,
We make every effort to minimize costs and increase your service choices. Over the last
two years, we have frozen most cable television rates and launched many new digital cable
networks and services. During this time, the cost of cable programming paid by cable
companies continues to rise at a very high rate, increasing 34% over the last three years.*
Effective in March, the rates for Cable ONE services are as follows:
Limited Cable
Digital Value Pak
Digital Internet Pak
Digital HBO Internet Pak
Digital Showtime Internet Pak
Digital Starz Internet Pak
~39.50
$4.50
$93.95
$104.95
$104.95
$104.95
Cinemax
HBO
Showtime Networks
HBO-Cinemax
HBO-Cinemax-Showtime
HBO-Cinemax-Starz
H BO-Cinemax-S howtime-Starz
$11.95
$14.95
$14.95
$18.95
$28.95
$28.95
$37.95
Over the next year, we will continue to improve the quality and reliability of your cable
service, expand our call centers and offer additional services like HDTV and Digital Video
Recorders. We appreciate your business and are proud to be a member of the local
community. For more information you can visit our web site at www.cableone.netJinfo.
Sincerely,
* us General Accounting Office report issued October 24, 2003
Cable ONE
March 2004
CAB~ONE'
Rate Change Notification
Dear Valued Customer,
We make every effort to minimize costs and increase your service choices. Over the last
two years, we have shown our commitment to keeping costs down by freezing cable
television rates. However, the cost of doing business continues to rise driven by operating,
maintenance and programming costs.
Effective in March. Cable ONE will adjust the rate of Lifeline Service to ~17.95.
Over the next year, we will continue to improve the quality and reliability of your cable
service, expand our call centers and offer additional services like HDTV and Digital Video
Recorders. We appreciate your business and are proud to be a member of the local
community. For more information you can ~isit our web site at www.cableone.net/info.
Sincerely,
Cable ONE
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March 2004
CABLjONE~
Rate Change Notification
Dear Valued Customer,
We make every effort to minimize costs and increase your service choices. Over the last
two years, we have frozen most cable television rates and launched many new digital cable
networks and services. During this time, the cost of cable programming paid by cable
companies continues to rise at a very high rate, increasing 34% over the last three years.*
Effective in March, Cable ONE will adjust the rate of Limited Service to ~39.50.
Over the next year, we will continue to improve the quality and reliability of your cable
service, expand our call centers and offer additional services like HDTV and Digital Video
Recorders. We appreciate your business and are proud to be a member of the local
community. For more information you can ~isit our web site at www.cableone.netJinfo.
Sincerely,
* us General Accounting Office report issued October 24, 2003
Cable ONE
Ordinance No. 452
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAGLE, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING
TITLE 6, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 6-4-1, SECTION 6-4-2, SECTION 6-4-IO(A), AND
SECTION 6-4-16 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAGLE,
IDAHO, as follows:
Section 1: That section 6-4-1, Eagle City Code, be, and is hereby, amended to read as
follows:
6-4-1: DEFINITIONS:
GRANTEE: United Cable Television Corporation, a Delaware corporation, doing
business a3 Dnitcd Artists Cable of Idaho, and Big Sky Communications, Inc., an Idaho
corporation, A Grantee is any cable television provider. their lawful successors or
assignees of said persons. firms or corporations. to whom or to which franchises under
this chapter are granted by the council, and the lawful successors or assignees of said
persons, firms or corporations.
Section 2: That section 6-4-2, Eagle,City Code, Be, and is hereby, amended to read as
follows:
6-4-2: GRANT OF AUTHORITY:
There is hereby granted by the city of Eagle, state of Idaho, to Unitcd Cable Tclevisions
Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and Big Sky Communications, Inc., an Idaho
corporation, any grantee and their successors and assigns, hereinafter referred to as
"Grantee', the right and privilege to constructLoperate and maintain a community antenna
television system within the city for the distribution of television signals, FM radio, or
other services by cable, and to use and occupy the streets and public ways therefore,
subject to the terms, conditions and provisions contained herein. (Ord. 231, 9-21-1993)
Section 3: That section 6-4-10, Eagle City Code, be, and is hereby, amended to read as
follows:
6-4-IO(A): RATES AND FEES OF SUBSCRmERS:
Grantee shall be entitled to charge each customer a rate and/or fee. subiect to chan2e by
Resolution of the Ea2le City Council. as follows:
A. Maximum Rates And Fees To Subscribers:
1. Single Residential Maximum Rates '^i.nd Chargcs:
a. Installation Charges Within Established Scrviec Area:
(1) Installation of ne..... primary TV or FM outlct
through outside wall or cra'vvlspace
(A) Additional chargc to fish cable through
an interior 'Nall
(2) Reconncction of cxisting outlet
(3) Additional outlct (TV, PM, or VTR)
(A) Installed at thc same time as other
v/ork for which an installation charge is made
(B) Installed alonc
(4) Rclocate an outlet
Vi.) fi.t the same time as othcr work for
'.vhich an installation chargc is madc 10.00
(B) Relocation only 20.00
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$35.00
20.00
25.00
10.00
20.00
(5) Chtmge from one ICld of servicc to another
(6) Trtmsfer from onc address to another
(7) Converter terminal deposit
b. Monthly Ratcs, Basic (Nonprcmium) Service:
(1) Primary TV or FM outlet
(2) tl.dditional outlet (TV, PM, or VTR)
(3) Basic convertcr tcrminal rental and maintenance
(4) TV dealer or licensed service shop 1 drop to
fecd all shop outlets Free
2. Multiple Dwclling Unit Ratcs: Whcrc a complex contains at least 10 units, all of
'.vhich arc sen:cd, tmd seniee charges arc billed to the complcx owncr under a serviec
contract.
a. Installation Charges:
(Cable remains property of cable company)
b. Monthly Rates, Basic (Noflprcmium) Scrviee:
(1) Apartmeflts (moflthly unit rentals)
10 49 outlets (each)
50 99 outlets (each)
100 outlcts tmd above (efi<?h)
(2) Hotds tmd motcls (daily room rcntals)
10 49 outlcts (cach)
50 99 outlcts (each)
100 outlets and aboye (each)
(3) Converter tcrminal rental tmd maintenance (each)
(O'.vncr of complex is responsible for safekecping
ofcoflvertertcnrrtlna~
20.00
25.00
25.00
8.45
2.65
2.15
Time and matcrials
$ 5.75
5.50
5.25
2.50
2.25
2.00
3. City Covernment And Educational Institutions:
\Vithin established service area, 1 outlet at cach
building
4. Premium Scrvice: Premium television service
and other scrvices not otheIVtise spceified herein
Free
Not rcgulated
by city
5. Lost Or Damaged COflyerter Tcnniflal:
a. Reptrir of a COflyeIter terminal damaged
through neglect Of abuse by the eustomcr, flormal
wear exccptcd
b, Replacement of lost or stolen converter
terminal
6. Miscellaneous Charges And Credits:
a. Latc fec if paymcnt is not received by date
shmvn on the customcr's statemeflt
$ 50.00
200.00
b. Rcturned chcck
c. Collcctiofl fee if discoflfleetiofl for floflpayment
of a bill has been ordered and the serviceman
rccei'les paymeflt of the outstanding baltmcc in lieu
of actual disconfleetiofl
d. Umvarrantcd scrviee calls, in the event a
serviceman is called to a customer's house and can
show that thc complaint is not related to cable TV
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5 pcrccnt
of balance
$ 10.00
15.00
SCfVICC
c. Pfcpaymcnt of 1 ycar's scrviee ch.arges
1. Sinl!:le Residential Maximum Rates And Charl!:es:
a. Installation Charl!:es Within Established Service Area:
(1) Installation of new primary TV or FM outlet
throul!:h outside wall or crawlspace
(A) Additional charl!:e to fish cable throul!:h an
interior wall
(2) Reconnection of existinl!: outlet
(3) Additional outlet (TV. FM. or VTR)
(A) Installed at the same time as other work for
which an installation charl!:e is made
(8) Installed alone
(4) Relocate an outlet
(A) At the same time as other work for
which an installation charl!:e is made
(B) Relocation only
(5) Chanl!:e from one level of service to another
(6) Transfer from one address to another
(7) Converter terminal deposit
b. Monthly Rates. Basic (Non-premium) Service:
(1) Primary TV or FM outlet
(2) Additional outlet (TV. FM. or VTR)
(A) Dil!:ital A TO
(3) Basic converter terminal rental and
maintenance
(4) TV dealer or licensed service shop - 1 drop to
feed all shop outlets
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15.00
10 pCfccnt
full cfcdit
$50.00
$50.00
$40.00
$20.00
$50.00
$20.00
$50.00
Free
$40.00
N/A
$37.49
Free
$4.95
N/A
N/A
2. Multiple Dwelline Unit Rates: Where a complex contains at least 10 units. all of which
are served. and service charees are billed to the complex owner under a service contract.
a. Installation Charees:
Time and materials
(Cable remains property of cable company)
b. Monthly Rates. Basic (Non-premium) Service:
(1) Apartments (monthly unit rentals)
Minimum $15.00 per unit
10-49 outlets (each)
50-99 outlets (each)
100 outlets and above (each)
(2) Hotels and motels (daily room rentals)
Minimum $7.00 per unit
10-49 outlets (each)
.
.
50-99 outlets (each)
100 outlets and above (each)
(3) Converter terminal rental and maintenance (each)
(Owner of complex is responsible for safekeepine of converter terminals)
3. City Government And Educational Institutions:
Within established service area. 1 outlet at each
buildine
Free
4. premium Service: Premium television service and
other services not otherwise specified herein
5. Lost Or Damaeed Converter Terminal:
a. Repair of a converter terminal damaeed throueh
neelect or abuse by the customer. normal wear
excepted
$100.00
b. Replacement of lost or stolen converter terminal
$300.00
$200.00
c. Replacement of lost or stolen modems
6. Miscellaneous Charees And Credits:
a. Late fee if payment is not received by date shown
on the customer's statement
~
b. Returned check
$20.00
$20.00
c. Collection fee if disconnection for nonpayment of
a bill has been ordered and the serviceman receives
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payment of the outstandinl! balance in lieu of actual
disconnection
d. Unwarranted service calls. in the event a
serviceman is called to a customer's house and can
show that the complaint is not related to cable TV
service.
N/A
e. Prepayment of 1 year's service charl!es
N/A
Section 4: That section 6-4-16, Eagle City Code, be, and is hereby, amended to read as
follows:
6-4-16: TIME OF CONSTRUCTION:
No later than six (6) months from the date of its franchisc, Big Sky Communications, Inc.
I!:rantee shall commence construction of its cable TV system and shall make service
available to one thousand five hundred (1,500) homes within the boundaries of the city as
they existed in 1980. Within ten (10) years from the date of its franchise, Big Sky
Communications, Inc. I!:rantee must make servi,e available to ninety percent (90%) of
the city's population existing upon such future date.
In the event that Big Sky Communications, Inc. I!:rantee does not perform according to
the provisions of this chapter, the city shall give written notice of the particular items
wherein said grantee has failed to perform and said grantee is hereby given a period of
sixty (60) days to correct the defaults of which the notice complains. If no correction is
made during said period, the grantor may, at its discretion, assess a penalty of twenty five
dollars ($25.00) per day until such default is corrected, or may repeal this chapter.
Provided, however, that Big Sky Communications, Inc. I!:rantee may petition the grantor
for an extension of time to comply for good cause shown. The determination of what
constitutes good cause shall be determined by the grantor and the decision of said grantor
shall be accepted as final. (Ord. 231,9-21-1993)
Section 5: This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage,
approval, and publication as required by law.
DATED THIS 1;J. M day of {..tu-~b.003.
CITY OF EAGLE
da ounty, Idaho
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