Line Extensions. In the event that the density requirements set forth in (a) are not satisfied, Comcast shall extend its Cable System to serve a Subscriber or Subscribers if such Subscriber or Subscribers are willing to share the cost of the extension, according to the following formula: The percentage by which the actual number of homes per mile on the extension falls short of the fifteen (15) homes per mile requirement specified in (a) above is the percentage of the construction costs that must be borne by the Subscriber(s). i. The term “construction costs” means the actual costs of the extension design, walkout, make-ready by other utilities, construction labor costs, and material costs. Construction costs do not include the cost of the drop, up to three hundred (300) feet, to the residence. ii. By way of example, to reach a requesting Subscriber requires an extension of two (2) miles. There are six (6) homes within that two-mile distance. Given that the proposed extension contains 20% of the total number of homes specified in Section 3.1(a) for required service (15 homes per mile or 30 homes over two (2) miles), the Subscriber, with any other Subscribers who wish to contribute, must pay the remaining 80% of the construction costs. If two (2) persons agree to pay this additional cost, they would pay 80% of the construction cost or 40% each. iii. If Comcast proposes to require a person or persons requesting extension to make a contribution in aid of extension, it must provide a detailed cost quotation to all potentially affected persons.
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Sources: Cable Franchise Agreement, Cable Television Franchise Agreement
Line Extensions. In the event that the density requirements set forth in subsection (a) are not satisfied, Comcast shall extend its Cable System System, upon request, to serve a potential Subscriber or Subscribers if such potential Subscriber or Subscribers are willing to share the cost of the extension, according to the following formula: The percentage by which the actual number of homes per mile on the extension falls short of the fifteen thirty-five (1535) homes per mile requirement requirements specified in subsection (a) above is the percentage of the construction costs that must be borne by the Subscriber(s).
i. a. The term “"construction costs” " means the actual construction costs of the extension designfrom the nearest technically feasible point on the active Cable System trunk and feeder line from which a usable cable signal can be obtained, walkout, make-ready by other utilities, construction labor costs, based on time and material costsmaterials. Construction costs do not include the cost of the drop, up to three hundred (300) feet, Drop to the residence.
ii. b. By way of example, to reach a requesting Subscriber requires an extension of two (2) miles. There are six (6) 6 homes within that two-mile distance. Given that the proposed extension contains 209% of the total number of homes specified in Section 3.1(a3.2(a) for required service (15 35 homes per mile or 30 70 homes over two (2) miles), the Subscriber, with any other Subscribers who wish to contribute, must pay the remaining 8091% of the construction costs. If two (2) persons agree to pay this additional cost, they would pay 8091% of the construction cost or 4045.5% each. The formula described herein may be modified provided all interested parties agree to the modification.
iii. If Comcast proposes to require a person or persons requesting extension to make a contribution in aid of extension, it must provide a detailed cost quotation to all potentially affected persons.
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Sources: Cable Franchise Agreement