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RESOLUTION NO. ~8-90
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING A VIOLATION OF THE
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS CODE BY TCI, INC.
WHEREAS, the Cable Communications Code (Chapter 6) of the Village
Code of Mount Prospect requires that a cable television franchise
Grantee fill all requests for CATV service within 30 days of a
request; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a complaint by Mr. Perkers of 1350 West
Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect, originally made in February,
1989, investigation by the Cable Administrator's Office, and
inquiry by the Village Board of Mount Prospect, the Village Board
has found the Grantee TCI of Illinois in violation of that
provision as a result of its failure to provide cable service; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee was given notice, afforded an opportunity to
cure the violation, and given an opportunity to appear before the
Village Board and be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board assessed a fine, pursuant to Section
6.712.B.1 of the Cable Communications Code, of $200.00 per day from
March 20,1990 through April 4, 1990, totalling $3,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee provided service to the Grantee subsequent to
the Village Board's assessment of the fine.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: In recognition of the Grantee's provision of service
and expressions of intent to avoid such violations in the future,
the Village Board will exercise its discretion and refrain from
collecting a fine.
SECTION TWO: This action is not, and shall not be construed as
being a limit upon or precedent for any future actions by the
Village Board in connection with other findings of violations.
SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law.
AYES: Arthur, Busse, Corcoran, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this ~7th day of April , 1990.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk