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3. There may be a temporary adverse effect resulting from the construction of a <br />new cable system, but this impact will be transient and is outweighed by the positive <br />impact. <br /> <br /> 4. Adding a second cable system would have minor adverse aesthetic impact in <br />terms of additional cables on the utility poles and some additional above-ground <br />equipment in underground utility areas. This adverse aesthetic impact will be outweighed <br />greatly by the positive effects of competition. <br /> <br /> 5. There will not be any unreasonable disruption or inconvenience other than <br />temporary effects of construction of the new system. <br /> <br /> 6. It is expected that RCN will adhere to all requirements of the Public Utilities <br />Code and the Municipal Code of the City of Redwood City. <br /> <br /> 7. RCN has the requisite technical and financial ability to construct, maintain and <br />operate the proposed cable system. <br /> <br /> 8. There is no impact on the City's interest in having universal cable service since <br />the incumbent cable operator already provides universal cable service and the applicant, <br />RCN, will be required to do the same. <br /> <br /> 9. The franchise grant to RCN will meet all societal interests that the incumbent <br />cable operator now meets and is expected to meet in any new franchise term. In addition, <br />the benefits of competition will be realized. <br /> <br /> 10. Since competitive franchises are now a fact of life in many communities, and <br />are being granted in an increasing number, a second cable system is economically <br />feasible at this time. <br /> <br /> 2 <br /> <br />sh/rwc/Council/ord <br />Ord-115.doc <br />FXS/fs <br />o8/o2~oo 2200 <br /> <br /> <br />