§ 7.5-15. Burden of proof

(a) A cable operator has the burden of proving that its existing or proposed rates for basic service and associated equipment comply with 47 U.S.C. § 543, and sections 7.5-6 and 7.5-7 hereof.

(b) For an existing or a proposed rate for basic service tier or associated equipment that is within the permitted tier charge and actual cost of equipment as set forth in sections 7.5-6 and 7.5-7, the cable operator must submit the appropriate FCC form to city.

(c) For an existing or a proposed rate for basic service tier that exceeds the permitted tier charge as set forth in section 7.5-6 and 7.5-7 hereof, the cable operator must submit to city a cost-of-service showing to justify the proposed rates. The cost-of-service showing must be in conformance with accounting and cost allocation requirements as adopted and amended by the FCC for cable system operators.

(Ord. No. 93-052, § 15, 11-15-93)