<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 20-81. - Services to subscribers and users.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               <span class="ital">Programming.</span> Concurrently with the activation of the cable television system in the county, the
               grantee shall provide all services to subscribers as described herein and in the franchise
               at rates detailed in the rate schedule.
               
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               (1)
               
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               To ensure diversity of programming, the system shall carry the broad categories of
               programming and services listed in the franchise. Should the grantee desire to change
               the selection of programs or services offered on any of the tiers, it shall maintain
               the mix, quality and level of services provided over the system. Any such change in
               programs or services offered shall comply with the conditions and procedures contained
               in the franchise, and shall be reported to the county at least 30 days prior to the
               proposed implementation. The grantee shall notify all subscribers in writing at least
               30 days prior to implementing any change in the selection of programs or services
               offered on any tiers, or prior to adding or deleting any channels or changing the
               channel number for any station.
               
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               (2)
               
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               A basic service tier shall be offered to subscribers throughout the term of this chapter
               and the franchise.
               
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               (3)
               
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               The grantee shall provide and maintain access channels as specified in the franchise
               agreement. These channels may include:
               
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               a.
               
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               "Government access channel" which shall be a specifically designated channel for county
               and county-wide governmental use and shall be managed and scheduled exclusively by
               the county.
               
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               b.
               
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               "Educational channel" which shall be a specifically designated channel for use by
               public and private school authorities, and institutions of higher education.
               
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               c.
               
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               Such additional access channels as may be specified in the franchise agreement.
               
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               (4)
               
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               The grantee shall make available leased access channels in accordance with federal
               law and regulation.
               
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               (5)
               
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               If the grantee offers a guide to subscribers, and is capable of providing local program
               listings, and such listings are provided by the county in a timely manner, the grantee
               shall include information regarding the programs offered on the access channels described
               above on the subscriber guide.
               
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               (6)
               
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               The grantee shall fully provide, at a minimum, services, facilities and equipment
               for educational and government access, and the local programming channel as indicated
               in the franchise.
               
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               (b)
               
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               <span class="ital">Emergency override.</span> The grantee shall, without charge, provide, service and maintain public emergency
               transmission facilities to the county, as described in the franchise.
               
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               (Ord. No. 1998-05, art. VIII, Â§ 8.1, 2-16-98)
               
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