A. If required in its franchise, a franchisee’s cable television system shall have the capability of serving designated educational and public buildings with uni- or bi-directional video/audio signals (the “I-Net”). The I-Net system shall be for the purpose of private communications and the signals so provided shall not be transmitted via the subscriber network system. The linkage may be by cable, microwave or other means deemed appropriate by a franchisee; provided, that the communication system, if connected by microwave, shall be furnished suitable encoding and decoding devices.

B. An entity desiring the activation of such a system shall make application thereof to the city. At a public hearing to evaluate such a request both the requester and the franchisee shall be provided the opportunity to present the public benefits as well as the costs of such implementation. Upon a finding by the city council that these features are reasonably required to meet community needs, taking into account the cost of meeting such needs, the city council may require the implementation of such services in a reasonable time.

C. As an alternative, in order to enable designated public buildings and schools the opportunity to communicate with each other as well as outside of the community, if required in its franchise, a franchisee shall furnish access to the internet via appropriate wired connection and modems. One such outlet will be provided without charge for installation nor equipment and unlimited hours to each facility designated by the city. Additional outlets shall be made available on a time and material basis. (Ord. 1708 § 1, 1997).