[Ord. No. 2453 §18, 12-15-1980]
The technical standards for operation of the system shall, in
addition to meeting the requirements specified in this Chapter and
franchise agreement, conform to any other standards or Codes as may
be adopted by the City.
[Ord. No. 2453 §19, 12-15-1980]
The grantee shall install and maintain its wires, cable, fixtures,
poles, towers, house connections, head-end and distribution system
in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Safety
Code promulgated by the National Bureau of Standards or the National
Electrical Code of the National Board of Fire Underwriters and such
applicable ordinances and regulations of the City of Berkeley affecting
electrical installations which may be presently in effect or changed
by future ordinances, in such manner that they will not interfere
with any installation of the City or of a public utility serving the
City.
[Ord. No. 2453 §20, 12-15-1980]
The grantee shall construct at least one (1) head-end and the necessary antenna and studio facility to permit the reception of broadcast signals and the origination of programming within one (1) year after the commencement of construction following the timetable as set forth in Section 645.270 of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 2453 §21, 12-15-1980]
All structures, lines, equipment and connections, in, over,
under and upon the streets of the City wherever situated or located,
shall at all times be kept in a safe, suitable, substantial condition
and in good order and repair.
[Ord. No. 2453 §22, 12-15-1980]
The grantee shall have the authority to trim trees upon and
overhanging streets in the City so as to prevent branches of such
trees from coming in contact with the wires and cables of the grantee,
except that at the option of the City, such trimming may be done by
it or under its supervision and direction at the expense of the grantee.
[Ord. No. 2453 §23, 12-15-1980]
If at any time during the period of the franchise, the City
shall elect to perform or carry on any public improvements of any
description, the grantee shall, upon reasonable notice by the City
of Berkeley promptly remove, relay and relocate its poles, wires,
cables, underground conduits, manholes and other fixtures at its own
expense.
[Ord. No. 2453 §24, 12-15-1980]
Any alteration to the water mains, sewerage or drainage system
or to any City, State or other public structures in the street required
on account of the presence of the cable TV system in the streets shall
be made at the sole cost and expense of the grantee. During any work
of constructing, operating or maintaining of the system, the grantee
shall also, at its own cost and expense, protect any and all existing
structures belonging to the City, County, State or any public utility.
All work performed by the grantee pursuant to this Section shall be
done in the manner prescribed by the City or other officials having
jurisdiction therein.
[Ord. No. 2453 §25, 12-15-1980]
All installations of equipment shall be of permanent nature,
durable, and installed in accordance with good engineering practice,
and of sufficient height to comply with all existing regulations and
ordinances of the City of Berkeley and laws of the State of Missouri
so as not to interfere in any manner with the right of the public
and individual property owners, and shall not interfere with the travel
and use of public places by the public and during the construction,
repair or removal thereof, shall minimize the obstructing or impeding
of traffic.
