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82 had held a meeting earlier in the week , which was attended by Mr . Greiner , the company ' s representative . Some of the concerns leading to previous denial of the increase had been taken care of , such as refunds of certain overcharges , and increased participation of the Cable TV company In community affairs , and proposals for educational programs . He noted that in the six years since award of the franchise , economic conditions had caused cost of operations to increase considerably , and the Committee asked them to have a representative present tonight . The Committee also went on record as favoring the requested rate increase . Councilman Rhodes asked what effect on income an increase in return from 4% to 5% would have . City Controller estimated this would amount to approximately $1750 additional per year . He added this also brought up the question of the Federal Communications Commission moving into francti-hi. se , and a legal cuestion of whether City could p_o beyond 1i% . Councilman Henderson noted that one of the Questions had been the matter of resolving economic problems through encouraging new sub - scribers . Mr . Charles Greiner , representing Peninsula Cable TV, advised the Company had endeavored to add to the subscriber account by strenuous sales campaign , and contacting apartment owners . As of December , subscriber account totaled 3 , 184, and as of June 1972 , 3 , 094 . He described the efforts and con- siderable sum spent in trying to add new subscribers . In the future , they propose new and ancillary services not possible until they have the necessary equipment available to them . This would include such things as burglar alarm service . Councilman Henderson felt there was not enough emphasis on quality of the picture . In vi_ et:1 of having 100 fewer subscribers , she also expressed concern that an increase in rates might result in further such loss . Mr . Greiner indicated that it was their belief the customer account would retain its level . He noted they had the investment and had everything to lose , unless they made the product attractive . Following additional discussion , Councilman Norris moved to introduce ordinance amending Section 7 of Ordinance No . 1329 relating to the rates and charges established for Community Antenna Television System Franchise , seconded by Councilman Williams . Councilman Henderson noted that the report indicated if Council approved a rate increase it would have to be submitted to the Federal Price Commission for approval . She felt increase of 26 . 3% was too great . Mr . Reuben Haynes , 119 Murray Court , asked what effect the rate increase would have on subscribers , and also what the increase would amount to . 6 - 19-72 Reg . Mtg .