District 289 Discusses Fund and Bonds
An Interim Board of Education meeting for Unified School District 289 reviewed steps to establish a Special Capital Outlay Fund for building maintenance remodeling architecture equipment and land purchases. A vote approved separate banking accounts for Social Security capital outlay textbooks activity lunch and group funds. Transportation for interdistrict students will not be provided.
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Board of Education
Unified School District
Superintendent of Schools
Wellsville
Ottawa City grant for community antenna franchise rights
Ottawa approves a franchise to establish operate and maintain a community antenna and closed circuit television system within the city. The grantee may use streets and public places, must follow city plans, share space with existing utilities, and provide liability insurance and rate rules for services.
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Ottawa
Kansas
City Water and Light Department
City of Ottawa
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
City of
Comemunity
Franchise terms limit city cable charges and regulate placement
The city reserves right to fix maximum rates for cable service including residential charges not to exceed 7.50 per month plus 1.00 per additional outlet and 25.00 connection cap. It may regulate facility erection and placement, and require relocation at Grantee expense if streets are altered. Annual payments include 25.00, biannual gross receipts reports, and 3 percent tax on receipts. Temporary pole removal requires 48 hours notice.
Cable Franchise Provisions for City Service Obligations
The franchise requires the Grantee to remove obstructions at the permit holder’s cost, deposit funds with the City for temporary removal, and limits the Grantee from selling radios or TVs. It mandates service to all city areas, up to 25 dollars connection fee, and delivery of clear Snow-free TV pictures and FM reception. It specifies twelve channels, eight initial TV channels, full FM band, Weather Scope, and free educational programming to public schools when available.
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Teleevision
Grantee
City of Ottawa Franchise Rules for Grantee Residents
Ordinance requires at least 50 percent voting stock owned by Ottawa residents and principal officers to be residents. City may terminate franchise if not: open survey within 120 days, apply to FCC for microwave permits, finish system and relay within 18 months of permit, and provide a performance bond.
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Ottawa
Grantee
Kansas
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Franchising Ordinance Provisions On Construction Start And Termination
The ordinance requires a $5,000 performance guarantee within 30 days of its effective date to assure commencement of work and meet specified requirements. It ties franchise validity to compliance with section L(g) and joint use agreements with Ottawa and Southwestern Bell. Failure to comply allows the City to terminate the franchise by registered notice to the grantee or successors.
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City of
Ottawa
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Ottawa Kansas Franchise Ordinance Provisions Cited
The text outlines notice and termination rights for a franchise with at least a ninety day period after delivery to enforce compliance. It grants the City auditor access to Grantee records to determine gross receipts from signal service and ensures binding terms, successors, lessees and assigns.
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Ottawa
Kansas
City ordinance on franchise approval and publication costs
The ordinance grants a franchise with transfer restrictions requiring Governing Body approval for any assignment. It cites KS statutes, sets a three week official publication, and a 60 day delay before taking effect. The grantee must reimburse publication costs upon billing. Passed March 9, 1966, by the City Governing Body and signed by the Mayor.
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K.S.A
State of
Kansas
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