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RESOLUTION
GRANTING CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.,
A FRANCHISE EXTENSION THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015
WHEREAS, on or about September 16, 1999, the City of Rochester, Minnesota ("City')
granted a Cable Television Franchise Agreement ("Franchise") to Bresnan Telecommunications
Company, LLC; and,
WHEREAS, the Franchise is currently held by Charter Communications, Inc., ("Charter');
and,
WHEREAS, the initial term of the Franchise will expire on September 16, 2014; and,
WHEREAS, both the City and Charter desire to extend the term of the Franchise to
facilitate renewal negotiations under state and federal law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota, that the City agree to the following:
• 1. The Franchise is hereby amended by extending the term of the Franchise from
.September 17, 2014, through and including March 31, 2015.
2. Except as specifically modified hereby, the Franchise shall remain in full force and
effect.
3. The City and Charter hereby agree that neither waives any rights either may have
under the Franchise or applicable law.
4. This Resolution shall become effective upon the occurrence of both of the
following conditions: (A) the Rochester Common Council passes and adopts this
Resolution; and (B) Charter's acceptance of this Resolution.
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• 401-14 E1
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS 15th DAY OF SEPTEMBER ,2014.
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS 16th DAY OF SEPTEMBER . 2014.
• MAYOR OF SAID CITY
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ACCEPTANCE
Charter Communications, Inc., hereby acknowledges the City of Rochester Resolution No.
401-14 , hereby accepts the terms, provisions, and recitals of the Resolution, and hereby
agrees to be bound by the Franchise to the extent consistent with applicable laws.
Dated: �� �� , 2014 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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