§ 17.014. Public hearing.

Sec. XIV. 

A.

During the public hearing on the review of a regulated cable operator's existing rates or on review of a proposed rate increase, the franchising authority shall provide the regulated cable operator and all other interested persons with the opportunity to comment on the rates either in person, in writing, or by agent.

B.

The franchising authority may conduct as many public hearings as necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act, FCC rules and regulations and this Ordinance.

C.

If the franchising authority deems it necessary, either prior to or following a public hearing the franchising authority may direct the preparation of a written report for the franchising authority. This report may contain a recommendation to the Franchising Authority for its decision on the review of the existing rate schedule(s) or proposed rate request submitted by a regulated cable operator. This recommendation should also summarize and be based upon the schedule or request submitted by the regulated cable operator; comments or objections to the schedule or request which the franchising authority received from the regulated cable operator; any additional information received from the regulated cable operator; information which the franchising authority received from a consultant, its staff or its attorney; and other information which it deems appropriate.

D.

The franchising authority shall send, by first class mail, a copy of any report to the regulated cable operator prior to the franchising authority's consideration of the report at a public hearing.