Chapter 30.12
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE

Sections:

30.12.010    System performance.

30.12.020    Emergency override.

30.12.030    Emergency power.

30.12.040    Interconnection.

30.12.050    Continuity of cable service.

30.12.060    Programming.

30.12.010 System performance.

(a)    A cable operator shall comply with all applicable technical standards regarding operation of the cable system, including but not limited to the technical standards set forth in 47 C.F.R. 76.601.

(b)    A cable operator shall develop, effect, and sustain a comprehensive routine preventive maintenance program to ensure adequate operating standards in conformance with FCC regulations. (Ord. 4206 § 1 (part), 2009)

30.12.020 Emergency override.

At a minimum, a cable operator shall comply with federal laws and regulations requiring installation and maintenance of an emergency alert system (EAS). (Ord. 4206 § 1 (part), 2009)

30.12.030 Emergency power.

The system shall have a backup power supply capable of operating and supplying standby emergency power for a period of at least four hours in the event of a power loss. (Ord. 4206 § 1 (part), 2009)

30.12.040 Interconnection.

(a)    A cable operator shall design its cable system so that it may be interconnected with other cable systems or similar communications systems in the city and adjacent jurisdictions.

(b)    Upon the request of the city, a franchisee shall initiate good-faith negotiations with any other franchisee or operator of a similar communications system to determine the practical economic feasibility of the establishment and operation of an interconnection link and how costs may be shared equally by such franchisees or operators for both construction and operation of such a link.

(c)    The interconnection shall be made within sixty days of an order by the city to proceed, unless for good cause shown by the franchisee a reasonable time extension is granted by the city. (Ord. 4206 § 1 (part), 2009)

30.12.050 Continuity of cable service.

If a franchisee transfers its cable system, the franchisee shall cooperate with the city and the transferee in maintaining continuity of service to all subscribers, such that, to the extent reasonably possible, subscribers receive continuous uninterrupted service.

If a cable franchise terminates, the franchisee shall cooperate with the city and any other providers of cable service in maintaining continuity of service to all subscribers, such that, to the extent reasonably possible, subscribers receive continuous uninterrupted service. This provision shall not be construed to require the franchisee to continue to provide cable service after the termination date. (Ord. 4206 § 1 (part), 2009)

30.12.060 Programming.

Upon request, a franchisee shall file with the city a listing of its programming and the tiers in which it is placed. Subject to federal law, a franchisee shall be responsive to the city’s suggestions of general program categories such as sports, weather, news, educational, music, comedy, family or others that may be found to be of interest to the citizens of the city of Kirkland as determined from time to time in residential questionnaire polls. (Ord. 4206 § 1 (part), 2009)