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BILL HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
BOB LEDENDECKER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
MONDA BUCKLEY, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PUBLIC HEARING FOR RATE INCREASE' FOR COMMUNITY CABLEVISION COMPANY
RECOMMENDATION:
The pleasure of the Council.
BACKGROUND:
On November 23rd, Mr. McNutt of Community Cablevision Company (the cable company
serving the Laurelwood and Peppertree areas of Tustin), met with staff to discuss
a proposed rate increase for cable services. Subsequently, on December 8th, a
letter delineating the proposed rates was received. (Copy of current/proposed
rates attached).
According to the existing franchise, the cable company must submit a request of
rate changes to the City Council via the public hearing process. Community
Cablevision Company has complied with the terms of the franchise and has proposed
rates consistent with those of other cable companies in the area.
Community Cablevision Company last requested and received approval for a rate
increase in April, 1981. Since that time they have expanded their system to
include five (5) premium pay television channels and nine (g)satellite received
basic channels. During this period, they also increased their customer service
staff, expanded the telephone system to provide more expedient service and
upgraded the overall level of system-wide maintenance. In addition to system
enhancement cost, general inflationary increases have been experienced in all
areas of operations.
Mr. McNutt indicated they would like to implement the new rates in February; they
would also like to give the subscribers a thirty (30) day notice of the new
rates. In order for the company to move expeditiously and for the convenience of
the Council, if the Council should approve the proposed rate increases, the
appropriate resolution has been drafted and submitted for adoption.
Administrative Assitant
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Attachment
PUBLIC HEARING FOR RATE INCREASE FOR COMMUNITY CABLEVISION COMPANY
DECEMBER 27, 1983
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ATTACHMENT
MOKI~LY SERVICES
PRIMARY OUTLETS
Basic (12 Channel)
Expanded Basic
ADDITIONAL OUTLETS
Basic (12 Channel)
Expanded. Basic
OTHER MONTHLY RATES
Bulk'Contracts (12 Channel)
Decoder Rental
ONE TIM~ SERVICES
INSTALLATION
Basic Primary
Basic Additional
RELOCATE
EXTEND LEAD
CURRENT PROPOSED
RATE RATE
INCREASE
2.00 2.50 .50
5.00 5.50 .50
6.70' 7.95 1.25
2.00 2.50 .50
10.00 15.00 5.00
5.00 10.00 5.00
5.00 15.00 10.00
5.00 10.00 5.00
$ 8.00 $ 9.25 $ 1.25
10.95 11.75 .80
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WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER //~¢~'~
BOB LEDENDECKER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
MONDA BUCKLEY, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY CABLEVISION RATE INCREASE
As requested, staff contacted Mr. ~Nutt of Communi~ Cablevision to inquire as to
whether or not the Laurelwood Homeowners Association had been contacted regarding
the proposed rate increases. The Associa%ion had been contacted and Mr. McNutt
received a contract signed ~ Karen Walsh of Mercu~ Proper~ Management
(representative for the Laurelwood Homeowners Association) on Janua~ 9, 1984.
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DATE DECEMBER 27, 1983
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SUBJECT:
BILL HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
BOB LEDENDECKER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
MONDA BUCKLEY, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
ADOPTION OF RATE INCREASES FOR COMMUNITY CABLEVISION COMPANY
RECOMMENDATION:
Request the Tusttn City Council, at their meeting of January 3, 1984, adopt the
Resolution to.increase the rates for Community Cablevision Company.
BACKGROUND:
In accord with the franchise agreement, Community Cablevision Company submitted an
official request for public hearing to increase their rates for various services.
The proposed rates were reviewed by staff and foundltO, be in congruence with rates
charged by other cable' companies in the area.
Community Cablevision is proposing to implement the new rates, if adopted, in
February of 1984.
Monda Buck'l ey kJ
Admi ni strati ye Assi tant
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RESOLUTION NO. ~/~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, PERTAINING
TO A SUBSCRIBER RATE INCREASE BY COMMUNITY
CABLEVISION COMPANY.
WHEREAS, Community Cableviston Company applied to the City
Administrator for rate increases pursuant to Tusttn City Code Section 7421b;
WHEREAS, the City Administrator conducted a preliminary
investigation into the matter during Oecember, lg83;
WHEREAS, the City Admtntstrator'prepared a report for the
public hearing containing his findings and his recommendations concerning the
application of Community Cablevtsion Company; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tusttn,
California, determines that good cause exists to adopt the opinion and
recommendation of the City Administrator.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, resolves to adopt the recommendations of the City Administrator
pertaining to the application of Commntty Cableviston Company, as follows:
The City Council approves the follo~ng rates to be
effective for said service comnencing on January 3, 1984:
1. MONTHLY SERVICE
a. PRIMARY OUTLETS
Basic (12 Channel) $ 9.25
Expanded Basic 11.75
b. AODITIONAL OUTLETS
Basic (12 Channel) 2.50
Expanded Basic 5.50
c. OlltER MONTHLY RATES
Bulk Contracts (12 Channel) 7.95
Oecoder Rental 2.50
ONE TIME SERVICES
INSTALLATION
Baslc Prlmary 15.00
Basic Additional 10.00
b. RELOCATE 15.00
C. EXTEND LEAD 10.00
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PASSED AgO ADOPTED by the Ctty Counct1 of the Ctty of
Tusttn, California, thts day of , 1984.
gonala B. Hoestere~, Ma~o~
ATTEST:'
Mary E. gynn, Clty Clerk