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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO ADELPHIA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS,
A FRANCHISE AND THE RIGHT TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN AND EXTEND A TELECOMMUNICATION
SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF WICHITA, KANSAS, PRESCRIBING THE TERMS OF SAID GRANT AND RELATING
THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita has adopted an ordinance authorizing the grant of franchises
to telecommunications and open video system providers to construct, operate, and maintain
communications systems using the right-of-way in the City of Wichita, Kansas, and
prescribing the terms and conditions of said grants (Ordinance No. 44-845); and
WHEREAS, by L. 2001, Ch. 135, Sec. 3, the Kansas Legislature has attempted to establish a moratorium on franchise
and right-of-way ordinances which substantially modify the relationship between certain
telecommunications providers and municipalities but allows new franchises consistent
with the terms of ordinances in existence with other telecommunications providers
prior to December 31, 2001; and
WHEREAS Adelphia Business Solutions desires the grant of a franchise consistent Ordinance
No. 44-845 and under the terms of the legislative moratorium;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF WICHITA, KANSAS:
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