Common use of Access Channels Clause in Contracts

Access Channels. (1) The Franchisee shall continue to provide and maintain channels, facilities, personnel, and financial support for Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) use at least to the same extent as was being provided on the last day of the Prior Franchise, and existing studios and equipment and additionally within one (1) year of the effective date of this Franchise, Franchisee shall to the extent funds are available provide funding for equipment purchases for PEG use. (2) In the event Franchisee increases the channel capacity of its System beyond the minimum required hereunder, in addition to the requirements of subsection (a)(1), the City may require the Franchisee to make available one (1) additional standard (6 MHz) video channel for public, educational, or governmental programming, provided the City requests such channel within ninety (90) days of written notice from Franchisee of the capacity increase. (3) The Franchisee shall provide upstream channels for PEG use. Any reference to an upstream or downstream channel for PEG use refers to a 6 MHz channel; an access channel may be used to provide one (1) or more channels of service.