R-1706-4-99RESOLUTION NO. 1706-4-99 (R
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF ALLEN
IN A COALITION WITH OTHER SERVICE AREA CITIES OF TCI CABLEVLSTON
FOR THE PURPOSE OF RATE REGULATION AND OTHER SERVICE MATTERS
CONCERNING TCI CABLEVISION AND AUTHORIZING THE COALITION'S
SERVICE AREA CITIES TO RETAIN A CONSULTANT TO INITIATE A RATE
REVIEW OF TCI CABLEVLSION.
WHEREAS, TCI Cablevision ("TCI") has increased rates in the service area; and,
WHEREAS, the service area cities desire to conduct a rate review; and,
WHEREAS, by participating in a coalition, the service area cities desire to reduce costs of conducting the rate
review; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas ("City"), is a regulatory authority whose citizens will be
substantially affected by the rates established by TCI; and,
WHEREAS, the Coalition of TCI Cable Service Area Cities ("Coalition") was created to coordinate
participation of cities in TCI's service area; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to participate as a member of the Coalition;
' NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City agrees to participate with such other TCI Cable Service Area Cities in a coalition to review
rate regulations and other issues affecting such rates and services. Participation by the City shall continue until such
time as revoked by the City.
SECTION 2: Each Service Area City shall enter into an independent letter agreement with the Consultant, which
provides for the reduced cost for the services as a member of the Coalition.
SECTION 3: The City hereby authorizes the Coalition of TCI Cable Service Area Cities, of which this City is a
member, to engage consultant(s) to conduct a rate review on behalf of the City.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THEI CT DAY OF APRIL . 1999.
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