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J <br /> { <br /> Subject to availability, request that Alert Cable agree to allow Orange County to lease or <br /> purchase bandwidth at cost. The bandwidth shall be used to facilitate the transaction of public <br /> business via the cable-telecommunications system. <br /> PROCEEDING <br /> The franchise authority should approve a transfer resolution, based upon a finding of fact, <br /> regarding the approval or denial of the cable operator's FCC-394 transfer submittal. The <br /> franchise authority should adopt the consultant's report and the public should be granted an <br /> opportunity to comment; it is suggested that the public comment period coincide with a regular <br /> public meeting. <br /> A transfer resolution, conveying approval is attached. To be valid, the order must be executed <br /> following the conclusion of: <br /> a. a public meeting where the commission/board gives interested parties an <br /> opportunity to comment; and, <br /> b. adoption by the Board/Council/Commission of this report as its own [required <br /> by FCC rules]. <br /> It is suggested that the public hearing be conducted as part of a regularly scheduled <br /> Board/Council/Commission meeting. A special session is not required. It is customary to <br /> provide a press release to the print and electronic media to advertise the public comment <br /> period. Of course, the cable operator must be notified and present as well. <br />