Ord 2310 - Cable TV Franchise
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2372
ORDINANCE NO. 2310
AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING THE GRANTING OF A CABLE TELEVISION
FRANCHISE TO WILLAMETTE BROADBAND, LLC AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2299 approved and consented to the transfer and assignment
of a cable television franchise from North Willamette Telecom, Inc. (which thereafter became
DirectLink of Oregon, Inc.) to Willamette Broadband, LLC; and
WHEREAS, Willamette Broadband, LLC has filed with the City an Acceptance of
Franchise, a performance bond in the amount of $300,000.00, a payment bond in the amount of
$25,000.00, and a letter agreeing to remedy any historical violation or default under the
franchise, regardless of whether Willamette Broadband, LLC or DirectLink of Oregon, Inc. was
responsible for the violation or default; and
WHEREAS, Willamette Broadband, LLC and the City agree that the Franchise became
effective on January 2, 2002 and by this Ordinance the City Council is ratifying the Franchise
which is already in force and effect, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City acknowledges the Acceptance of Franchise filed by Willamette
Broadband, LLC (which is affixed hereto as Attachment "A"), the $300,000 performance bond,
$25,000 payment bond and the letter agreeing to remedy any historical violation or default and
hereby ratifies the granting of a cable television franchise to Willamette Broadband, LLC.
Section 2. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public
peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon passage by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
Approved as to form:~' ryv(J- ~ 2 - ? - '2 ~ '0 2-
N. Robert Shields, City Attorney Date
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Passed by the Council February 11, 2002
Submitted to the Mayor Februa ry 12, 2002
Approved by the Mayor February 12, 2002
Filed in the Office of the Recorder Februa ry 12, 2002
ATTEST:
Ma T ant, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
Page 1 COUNCIL BILL NO. 2372
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ACCEPTANCE OF FRANCHISE
Attachment "A"
Council Bill No. 2372
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John C. Brown
City Administrator
City of Woodburn
270 Montgomery Street
Woodburn, OR 97071
This is to advise the City of Woodburn, Oregon (the Grantor) that Willamette Broadband, LLC
(the Grantee) hereby accepts the terms and provisions of Ordinance No. 2307, passed by the
Woodburn City Council on December 10,2001 (the Franchise) granting a Franchise for ten (10)
years to DirectLink of Oregon, Inc. (the predecessor Franchisee). The Grantee agrees to abide by
each and every term of the Franchise.
Willamette Broadband, LLC
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Title: ?resl c/e.., t
Date: 01,/07/02.
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Willamette Broadband, LLC
Mr. John Brown
City Administrator
City of Woodburn
270 Montgomery Street
Woodburn, Oregon 97071
Regarding: Franchise agreement between City of Woodburn and Willamette Broadband,
LLC
Dear John,
In accordance with the franchise transfer Ordinance, Willamette Broadband LLC hereby
agrees to remedy any historical violation or default under the Franchise, regardless of
whether the Seller (DirectLink of Oregon, Inc.) or Willamette Broadband, LLC is
responsible for the violation or default.
Sincerely,
President
626 Maye Street Westfield, New Jersey 07090-2423
(908) 233-6405 Fax (908) 233-7769
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