180-181.1 FRANCHISE GRANTED
Adelphia
Cable
Communications has been providing cable television services within the
Town of Front Royal under a franchise granted on September 30, 1985.
Title 47
Section 546 of the United States Code authorizes the renewal of cable
television franchises after notice to the public. Town staff has
negotiated a
comprehensive agreement for the renewal of the franchise, which
provides for: a
10-year term, with a 5-year extension if not in default; extensive
customer
service standards; financial guarantees of Adelphia's ability to meet
its
obligations; insurance requirements to meet potential liabilities; and
free
services to many Town and Warren County buildings and facilities. After
public
hearing, the Town Council desires to renew Adelphia's franchise to
operate a
cable television system within the Town under the terms and conditions
negotiated by staff. The Town Council of the Town of Front Royal,
Virginia
pursuant to Title 47 Section 546 of the United States Code that Global
Acquisition Partners, LP, doing business as Adelphia Cable
Communications is
hereby granted renewal of a franchise to operate a cable television
system
within the Town of Front Royal, under the terms and conditions of a
Franchise
Agreement negotiated by Adelphia and the Town's staff and dated this
12th day
of May, 2003.