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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCable TV Franchise Renewal Information _ACC AMERICANCOMMUNITY OASLEVISION April 6, 1987 R� 2 John Gutenberger 6 APR 6 1987 3 Mayor, City of Ithaca` Cary CLERK': OFFt6f 108 E. Green S t. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 $ i Dear John: ti r American Community Cablevision ( "ACC" ) is pleased to submit herewith its cable television franchise renewal proposal for the City of Ithaca. The proposal is submitted in response to the City' s Request for Proposal ( "RFP" ) issued by vote of the Common Council on March 4, 1987, ( final copy made available to ACC on ' March 10) and Section 626 (b) of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 ( "Cable Act" ) . With its proposal ACC has also included its answers to the questions posed at pages 1-71 of the RFP. We believe that ACC' s proposal meets or exceeds all of the City' s minimum requirements and will more than fulfill the cable- related needs and interests of our community for the full term of the renewal period. ACC proposes to spend nearly $10 million to increase the capacity of the entire system to 60 channels . The ,system will incorporate addressable technology and will have full bidirectional capability in the 5-30 Mhz spectrum. As more fully explained in the proposal, the proposed upgrade will maintain Ithaca' s position at the forefront of cable system development among comparable communities throughout the nation. In accordance with Section 626 (b) (2) of the Cable Act, ACC has provided all of the materials requested in the City' s RFP questions . ACC believes that this information may assist the City in assessing the viability of ACC' s proposal . The City should recognize, however, that much of the information provided in answer to the RFP questions is not to be construed as part of ACC' s proposal . Information concerning ACC' s initial rates and planned programming, for example:, while perhaps relevant to an assessment of the likelihood of ACC' s business success, cannot legally become the subject of any commitment by ACC and should not be so viewed by the City. ACC looks forward to the City' s initial determination whether to renew the franchise within the time provided by Section 626 (c) (1 ) of the Cable Act . As the City declared that ascertainment proceedings under Section 626 (a) were completed at its Common Council meeting March 4, 1987, we will assume, that the four-months permitted the City to make its initial f� determination, will conclude on July 3, 1987 . 1 519 West State Street Ithaca, New York 14850 607-272-3456 As the City is aware, one of the factors to be considered by the City in reaching its renewal decision under the Cable Act is whether ACC' s proposal is "reasonable to meet the future cable-,related community needs and interests. " (Cable Act, Section 626 (c) (1 ) (D) . ) The Act clearly contemplates, that in order to be able to prepare a reasonable proposal, ACC has access to and opportunity to consider any evidence of such needs and interests developed during the ascertainment process . We note, however, that we have yet to receive the findings of fact and/or recommendations from the City Cable Commission which the Common Council required in a resolution passed on February 6, 1985. In addition to the absence of this report, ACC' s proposal was prepared without the benefit of four background reports expected from Rice Associates: an analysis of ACC' s past performance, technical analysis, alternative ownership analysis and financial analysis (note: this report arrived today, April 3, and was dated by Rice Associates March 25, 1987) . Also, ACC obtained Rice Associates Institutional Ascertaiment study at the end of February only after making a formal request under threat of legal compulsion, while the City apparently received the study January 13, 1987 . U ACC is concerned that either the ascertainment information is being withheld or that the RFP in fact may have been issued prior to completion of the ascertainment process period. In either case, the City should understand that ACC' s proposal was prepared and must be evaluated in light of community needs and interests of which it was aware. If the City has additional information to support the requirements, expectations, requests, desires or statements of intent set forth in its RFP, ACC asks that such information be provided to it immediately. ACC objects strenuously to the one-month time frame permitted for proposal preparation as well as the City' s failure to notify ACC or to provide ACC with ascertainment information or other materials produced for renewal consideration purposes. As requested by the City at pages vi and vii of the RFP, ACC agrees to reimburse the City for all costs associated with the renewal process within 30 days of receipt of the City' s invoice therefor. Such reimbursement will be made subject to Section 622 of the Cable Act and pursuant to Section 622 (b) , will be deducted, with interest at a rate to be determined by agreement with the City, from the franchise fee payment due for the period in which such reimbursement is made. Simultaneously with the submission of its proposal, ACC is filing its first amended complaint in case 87CIV145 in the United States District Court \./ for the Northern District of New York, seeking a judicial 2 declaration that reimbursement of such costs other than pursuant to Section 622 would violate Federal law. In submitting this proposal ACC does not waive its right to seek reimbursement of any amounts that may subsequently appear that the City was not legally entitled to require. We sincerely hope that our proposal meets with the City' s approval . We believe that any differences the City may discern between the proposal and the City' s expectations are mandated by the Cable Act and other applicable law. The City is encouraged to discuss these points with ACC, and to seek any additional information it may need, at its earliest convienence. ACC looks forward to working with the City toward the development of a cable television system that will carry the Ithaca community into the next century. Sincerely, Georgia Griffith `./ General Manager 3 A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE RENEWAL PROPOSAL FOR THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK by AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION March 25 , 1987 Copyright c 1987 American Television and Communications Corporation \� National Division TABLE OF CONTENTS Cable TV. . . .At Home in Ithaca 1 Quality Entertainment , Information Choices . . . . . . . . . 3 ACC Technical Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Special System Design Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Community Commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The ACC People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ACC LOOKS TO THE FUTURE With this proposal , American Community Cablevision (ACC) has designed a cable communications system for the City of Ithaca which incorporates a quality system design with financial viability. The result will be a system which meets the needs and interests of ACC customers as well as the general community. The plans for the new system are a continuation of the community commitments demonstrated by ACC and its parent company, American Television and Communications (ATC) , in recent years . Cable TV. . . .At Home in Ithaca Because of the visionary thinking of Ithacan Tony Ceracche , Ithacans benefitted from cable long before most cities even thought of cable TV. In 1952 , when the first customer was hooked up to cable , the city was among the first cities with cable TV in the state . Many firsts were yet to follow when the system was among the first to offer WOR, WPIX and WNEW. Then, when HBO was introduced via microwave in October of 1973 , Ithacans again were among the first in the nation to receive what would eventually become the hottest entertainment around. Since its purchase of the system in the late 19701s , American Television and Communications (ATC) has continued efforts to maximize programming diversity within the system' s limited channel capacity. The ATC system has gone far beyond the requirements of the existing franchise in order to meet the needs of the community and ACC customers , garnering many additional firsts for the community. An Innovative System The ACC system already offers many cable television innovations : o Cable NewsCenter 7. Very few cable systems offer local news such as that provided by ACC ' s own 1 Cable NewsCenter 7 news team. When ACC launched the news project in 1986 , it filled a definite community need for local TV news . It also provides tremendous community service and also is an excellent learning opportunity for Cornell University and Ithaca College students . o Addressability. In 1984 , ACC incorporated addressability into the system. Among the benefits of this state-of-the-art technology : pay-per-view programming and the ability for customers to quickly and conveniently change premium service viewing options . Pay-per-view is one of the newest cable options available -- and ACC customers have been part of the action . Popular movies and sports events -- including the all-important Cornell University national hockey finals last year -- have been among the many pay- per-view highlights . o CableWatch. Again , very few systems -- particularly of ACC ' s size -- offer customers a localized cable guide . It is tailored to Ithaca' s cable programming offerings . o X-PRESS. ACC is among the first cable systems in the country to offer X-PRESS , the new cable service which ties to home computers . o Commitments to Community Programming. ACC has a strong commitment to local programming. As detailed in ACC ' s response to Section VII of the City ' s RFP questions , many individuals and organizations have taken advantage of the equipment , training and channel time provided by ACC and the programming staff . o Technical quality. ACC regularly receives "excellent" ratings from the New York State Commission on Cable Television for its technical quality. This is an outstanding rating -- particularly for a system which , for the most part , is at least 20 years old. It also speaks highly for the ongoing staff maintenance as well as upgrade commitments made in recent years . o Customer Service. With the introduction of on- line billing, cycle billing, a new phone system and additional staffing, ACC currently offers superior service to the business ' greatest asset : its customers . 2 QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT, INFORMATION CHOICES The past . . . . Despite the obvious channel capacity limitations of an older cable plant , ACC has successfully provided outstanding programming choices . With the addition of an expanded tier of service in 1984 and the addition of four programming services in 1986 , ACC offers many of the most popular cable channels available today . In addition to being one of the first companies in the nation to offer X*PRESS , services such as Financial News Network, Cable News Network , The Weather Channel and C-SPAN offer businesspersons and news buffs up-to-the minute information. Educational programs on The Learning Channel are responsive to requests of the educational community just as ESPN and SCORE were responsive to sports fans ' requests . Music channels meet one of the newest television interests , and for Ithaca children , there ' s Nickelodeon . Arts & Entertainment is a popular service among Ithaca' s active arts community. . . . .and the Future In a Market Facts research study conducted in December 1985 after the addition of the Tier Service , ACC learned that programming needs at that time generally were met by the ACC program lineup . However , ACC recognizes that additional diverse program services available via cable will , indeed, meet assorted needs and interests of even more viewers . With a commitment from the city for a renewed franchise , ACC stands ready to commit the more than $3 million necessary to rebuild the cable plant , bringing the channel capacity to 60 . In recognition of ACC ' s continued commitment to provide high quality cable television service to customers , ACC requests a 20-year franchise term with the understanding that this will require a waiver from the New York State Commission on Cable Television. 3 Since there are many undetermined factors , such as the FCC ' s must-carry regulations and product availability at the time of system completion, which will affect the channel lineup , it is premature to provide a final channel lineup with all program services listed and channels assigned. However , in general , the total programming mix is likely to initially include the following types of programming: o Sports , such as ESPN, SCORE and possibly a regional sports channel . o Non-fiction programming, such as The Discovery Channel , The Learning Channel and/or similar types of programming. o Music channels , such as the current MTV Network plus a country western network and/or another type of music network. o A greatly expanded community bulletin board channel . o News services , such as CNN, CNN Headline and Financial News Network. �• o Nine Public , Government and Educational Access channels . o Public affairs programming -- such as C-SPAN and C-SPAN 2 . o Community programming produced by ACC and/or volunteers . o Movie channels , such as superstations and/or program services featuring "classic" movies . o Cultural programming, such as PBS stations and Arts & Entertainment Network . o Children ' s programming, such as Nickelodeon . o Variety programming, such as USA, BET and/or Lifetime . o Five leased access channels . The initial 12-channel Basic Service will include all must-carry broadcast signals and at least one public access channel . All access channels , whether on the Basic Service 4 or on the optional tier , will not be scrambled for the benefit of those who own cable-ready TV sets or VCRs . Customers who subscribe to the Basic Service and Expanded Tier Service will receive approximately 40 to 45 channels . Five or six premium service options will be available in addition to two channels reserved for pay-per- view programming. ACC ' s FM service option, which currently offers an outstanding variety of programming -- including a reading service for blind and print impaired people and several classical stations -- will continue to be available . While ACC would like to be more specific about the future lineup , it would be shortsighted to commit to specific programming that may not be available in the next 12-18 months and for which there may not be similar programming available in another affordable program service . In addition, at the time of system activation , there may be even better services available in some categories than are currently present . ACC will announce a channel lineup two to three months prior to the launch of the new services on the rebuilt system. The channel lineup will be based upon: 1 ) community interests , 2 ) technical considerations , 3 ) product availability and quality, 4 ) programming costs , and 5 ) state and federal regulations . With the many other forms of entertainment and information available in Ithaca, ACC clearly recognizes the need to develop a quality lineup in order to successfully market the special tier of services and is committed to keeping reasonable rates while maintaining the quality of programming in order to be competitive in Ithaca. ACC TECHNICAL QUALITY An ACC goal will be to make the rebuild process -- and the consequent addition of new channels -- as smooth a process as possible for the most important people in ACC ' s business -- ACC customers . The ACC technical staff is anxious to meet the challenges of the future . The past. . . . In recent years , ACC has made cable service available to every residence within the City of Ithaca. The system currently operates 25 channels . 5 Reliable cable plant . A reliable cable plant is critical to ACC ' s goal of providing quality customer service . To that end, ACC ' s engineering department has continually applied innovative approaches to system analysis and established strong preventive maintenance procedures . As evidenced by the Rice Associates Consumer Market Survey, ACC ' s technical quality is very strong. According to the survey, 78 percent of all ACC customers have never had a cable problem requiring repair service . The survey noted that the ACC figure was 6 to 8 points better than other systems known to Rice . This is especially significant because ACC is one of the oldest cable companies in the country. ACC ' s Chief Engineer attributes this accomplishment primarily to the commitment of ACC ' s technical staff and to a strong preventive maintenance program. System Upgrades . Considerable time and capital has been spent on system upgrades such as the following: -- Almost six miles of the cable plant in the City of Ithaca franchise area has been rebuilt ; -- Approximately one-third of the system' s drops have been replaced; -- All single-ended line extenders were replaced; -- A bench equipment upgrade has allowed the system to repair many pieces of equipment locally, reducing repair time ; and -- By installing a top-of-the-line receiving antenna, ACC greatly improved the quality of the popular channel 44 signal . -- State-of-the-art , high reliability, addressable converters were introduced in the system. . . . .and the Future The new cable television system for the city of Ithaca will be designed with a 450 MHz , 60-channel capacity bandwidth. The system will have full bi-directional capability in the 5 to 30 MHz spectrum. There will be `.J 6 approximately 55 miles of aerial and four miles of underground plant . ACC will continue to serve all residences within the city. Service will continue to be provided to interested commercial owners who have been served in accordance with provisions in the existing franchise agreement . The system plans to offer a 12-channel Basic Service . This is responsive to comments received from individuals who are concerned about people with low incomes . A channel selector will be necessary for those customers subscribing to the expanded Tier service and/or to one of the premium channels . The channel selectors will have optional remote control capability. While the RFP mandated provisions for allowing consumers to purchase channel selectors , ACC has been advised that purchase of ACC ' s decoding converters could be a violation of Section 165 . 15 of New York State Penal Law. The RFP also mandated that insurance be purchased by ACC to cover non-willful damage of converters by customers . While this is not feasible , ACC would be willing to remind customers to consider the converters when determining home insurance needs . Just as consumers are responsible for other types of loaned equipment , they must be responsible directly or through insurance coverage for the replacement cost of a converter . As previously mentioned, the addressable technology utilized in the system offers many benefits , such as pay- per-view and the ability for customers to make quick changes in service levels . ACC has concerns about the compatibility of addressable technology with cable-ready TV sets and VCRs . Currently, many industry vendors are working on devices that hopefully will resolve many remaining equipment compatibility issues . In the meantime , the advantages of addressability make the technology the best choice for Ithaca. In addition to the benefits of addressability, the system currently offers BTSC stereo capabilities . ACC will continue to provide stereo programming distributed by network affiliates and cable premium services to owners of BTSC stereo-capable decoders or TVs . Additionally, in response to the city ' s request as well as occasional requests from customers , ACC is willing to allow customers to install additional outlets if and when 7 the city passes an ordinance which effectively prohibits signal leakage from such outlets . This ordinance is necessary in order to maintain system integrity as well as for ACC ' s compliance with federal regulations . The FCC , under Rules and Regulations , Technical Standards , part 76 , will hold ACC responsible for any signal leakage . In this event , ACC may be forced to pay significant penalties and fines . With this plan, ACC would reserve the right to charge for installation and/or inspections . SPECIAL SYSTEM DESIGN FEATURES In addition to the 60-channel subscriber system, ACC will incorporate other special features into the cable system. Emergency alert . For the protection of Ithaca residents , ACC will incorporate an emergency override capability into the system design. This system will allow designated public safety officials to interrupt the audio of programming on all cable channels with emergency announcements . �1 Data transmission. Negotiations for the development of interactive services are currently in process with Cornell University. It is the intent of these negotiations to design a two-way system where costs would be allocated only to those using the two-way functions . ( See letter from Ken King of Cornell University on the following page ) . Capital funds and operating dollars are included in the pro formas which are included in Section II of ACC ' s response to the city ' s RFP questions . It should be noted, however , that actual development of data transmission services may be subject to Public Service Commission and other governmental approvals . Institutional Network. Capital and operating funds also are allocated for the potential building of a 100-mile Institutional Network within the "greater Ithaca" area. Approximately 30 miles of this I-Net would be within the City of Ithaca. The I-Net plans are part of the discussions with Cornell University. �� 8 r_aa. Cornell University Vice Provost for Computing 223 nay Hall � ' .. Ithaca. NN 14853-2801 607'256-3324 March 26, 1987 H. Matthys VanOort Director, Planning and Development City of Ithaca City Hall 108 Fast Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Thys: Cornell and ACC have beam discussions which could result in the construction and operation of an Interactive cable plant within the City of Ithaca. We believe that ACC recognizes an cpport-mity to use Ithaca and Cornell as a model for what might be done in other camamities. We are also mindful of the City's interest in assuring that two-moray cable service and the connection to the Cornell amputers be a self-sustaining financial operation and not have any impact on the monthly bills of ACC's regular custcc* s. Our engineers working with AOC engineers have begun initial phases of planning various design options and hope to conclude this analysis by the late spring. We hope to have a clear picture of the feasibility of the project by June. It is our hope and, I understand ACC's as well, that we analyze the options available to us quickly and thoroughly so that we can obtain the necessary local and state approvals as soon as possible, so that we can move toward construction of an operating interactive cable network by 1988. ACC's General Manager and I will remain in contact while our staffs and engineering consultants work through the design possibilities. I believe we have developed a cooperative relationship. If you have any questions or camnents during the next few months, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, l� Ken King 1 Vice Provost for C miputing HIWls cc: `1Geongia Griffith Alan Personius COMMUNITY COMMITMENTS ACC ' s current negotiations with Cornell University are an example of ACC ' s long-time and long-term commitment to Ithaca institutions and individuals -- primarily through community programming. The past . . . . ACC ' s approach has been to offer community programming to meet a variety of needs in the community . . . . providing a total communications program. Training, equipment and other support enable almost 400 volunteers to produce more than 50 original hours of local programming each month. Volunteer-produced access programs cover a wide range of issues and interests within the Ithaca community. A few examples currently in production are : -- Octopus: Perspective & Controversy. Discusses the various options presented to the community for resolving the Route 96 question in Ithaca' s West End. -- More Than the News. An alternative news program that explores a range of issues in the community, providing information and commentary. -- The Bramble and the Rose. An entertainment program featuring Celtic folk music . -- The Imani Hour . A religious program. -- High School Sports. A program that provides updates and features on the area' s high school sports scene . In addition to these programs , productions produced by the Tompkins County Public Library and the Ithaca College School of Communications are cablecast two nights per week from September to May. ACC-trained volunteers not only produce their own programs , but they may also choose to work with ACC staff on ACC-produced public affairs programming. Currently among these programs are : -- Our Community. Highlights local community service organizations . Two additional programs , "United Way Today" and "To Your Health, " were developed after representatives of the United Way and the Tompkins County Health Association appeared on "Our community. " 9 -- For the People. Features discussion on local political issues . Last fall every candidate representing Tompkins County appeared on this program. -- News Forum 13. A "Meet the Press"-style interview program where members of the local media query community leaders . Another important element in ACC ' s total communications program are public service announcements . ACC staff and volunteers produce local PSAs on a regular basis , and they are shown on Cable 13 , Cable NewsCenter 7 and four satellite-delivered services , CNN, USA, ESPN and MTV. In addition, a number of other ACC productions help meet community needs : -- Cable NewsCenter 7. Prior to the introduction of this programs in July 1986 , local television news was practically non-existent for Ithacans . Now residents can tune in to the news at either 6 or 11 p .m. to gather information on community issues . Feature stories also promote and cover community events . Cable NewsCenter 7 also serves the educational community by providing internships for students at Cornell University, Ithaca College and TC-3 . -- Production benefits for local business. The introduction of Cable-Ads in January 1985 provided local businesses with television advertising opportunities targeted to the Tompkins County marketplace , making television advertising affordable to them for the first time . Since then, ACC has developed a full-scale production unit that produces commercials and a range of institutional productions such as training tapes or sales tapes . With these programs , ACC is fulfilling another communications need for the community. The success of ACC ' s total community communications program is evident in ACC ' s updated and corrected Institutional Ascertainment of the same 20 organizations surveyed by Rice Associates in 1986 . ( See pages 53b through 53f of Section VII of ACC ' s response to the city ' s RFP questions . ) . . . .and the Future As requested by the city, ACC initially will provide nine public , governmental and educational access channels 10 ( PEG) on the cable system, and, as also requested, all of these channels will be unscrambled. With this plan , ACC also will provide : -- Operational support of access . If the city so desires , ACC will allocate as much as two percent of its annual revenues to public access as part of the city ' s requested five percent franchise fee . ( The other three percent will be allocated by the city for cable franchise regulation and other expenses . ) -- Technical support and training. ACC will continue to maintain and repair access equipment . ACC will also continue to offer regularly scheduled training programs and special video seminars . -- Outreach. ACC ' s vigorous outreach program will continue . This effort , designed to locate and attract potential volunteer community producers and access participants , includes activities such as newspaper ads , articles and notices in ACC ' s programming guide , notices on the community bulletin board, press releases , posters , flyers and program listings in local newspapers where possible . `f -- Studio facility. ACC will maintain its current studio facility at 519 West State Street . In addition , ACC will continue to maintain the return paths which make cablecasting possible from the Tompkins County Public Library, Ithaca College and City Hall . -- Capital support . ACC will provide new high quality , easy-to-use production equipment , including a portable video origination module ( PVOM) , an editing system for one-half inch productions and additional audio and lighting equipment . ( See ACC ' s response to Section VII , page 51 , of the city' s RFP questions . ) Access producers will continue to have priority use of the studio facility , control room and editing equipment at 519 W. State Street . As an alternative to this above approach , if the city opts to form a non-profit corporation , the two percent of franchise fees discussed above will be remitted to the corporation for management , including but not limited to technical support , outreach activities and training, of access activities . Should the city select this option , the avove new equipment plus editing and control room equipment comparable to the editing and control room currently provided at the 519 W. State Street facility will be provided by ACC . This equipment would be provided to the city for placement in a location to be determined by and 11 `J paid for by the city. If a non-profit corporation is formed, the equipment which is dedicated to access would be given to the non-profit corporation with the understanding that all access users in the greater Ithaca community have equal access to the equipment . These plans were developed in a very short timeframe in response to the City ' s request . ACC is certainly open to discussing alternative plans with the city . Regardless of whether the city decides to form a non- profit corporation , the system will continue interconnection opportunities with neighboring cable systems and provide the community service of a- bulletin board. -- Community Bulletin Board. An upgraded character generator with multi-page capacity will be purchased to meet growing community bulletin board announcement requests . This equipment will be operated by an ACC employee who will be trained to optimize the system' s graphics capability. -- Interconnection. In addition to carrying access programming produced by residents of the greater Ithaca area, ACC will continue a "bicycling" program with other area cable operators . Access programming from across the country also will be available through ACC ' s affiliations with national community programming organizations such as the Community Programming Network Deep Dish TV, and Squeeky Wheel . In addition to training and technical support , ACC endeavors to make community programming a viable opportunity for even more community members . To this end, ACC has developed a plan whereby access producers and volunteers , who must ultimately be responsible for the care of expensive production equipment , can purchase "by the day" an "Equipment Damage Waiver . " By purchasing this waiver , volunteers can lower their total liability for damage to equipment in their possession to $250 or $500 , depending on the level of protection desired. This proposed damage waiver strikes a balance between the City ' s desire to protect volunteers from financial hardship and the need of other access users for available and operable equipment . CUSTOMER SERVICE ACC has continually strived to provide the city ' s residents with quality cable television which -- even with its limited channel capacity -- provides a tremendous variety of programming options . 12 However , with the many competitors in the Ithaca area who also provide entertainment and information options , ACC recognizes that continued growth is directly related to the ability to provide prompt and responsive service . For this reason, ACC continually monitors its customer service -- both informally as well as via formal research conducted by independent research firms . The past . . . . Over the past three years , ACC has implemented numerous programs and office improvements to enhance service to customers . These customer service improvements will have long-term benefits during the proposed renewed franchise term. Telephone System. Two telephone system upgrades have occurred over the past two and a half years : one in the fall of 1984 , the other in the spring of 1986 . ACC now has eight lines available for customer calls in the business office and service/repair . Two more are planned later in 1987 . L� Customer Billing. Two years ago , ACC totally changed its billing system, introducing an on-line system which provides customers itemized billing information . The new, on-line system also provides faster response time to customer ' s individual questions . One year ago ACC also initiated "cycle billing. " This change results in one-half of ACC ' s customers receiving bills at one time of the month; the other half receives bills two weeks later . By spreading out the bills , ACC is better able to respond to questions which may occur from bills . ACC phone lines are much freer , providing easier access to the business office . Payment Centers . Almost three years ago , ACC extended weeknight hours until 7 : 00 p .m. and introduced Saturday hours of 9 a.m. to 12 noon . For additional customer convenience , bill payments are accepted at any branch of Tompkins County Trust Company. Formal customer surveys . ACC regularly contracts with independent research firms to conduct surveys of customers . The research which was conducted in 1984 , for instance , resulted in ACC action to obtain a new phone system. Surveys also have been utilized to determine program service changes and additions . 13 `J Informal Surveys . A variety of methods are used to continually evaluate current service and potential areas for improvement . For example , calls are periodically made to customers after a service or repair call is completed. These forms provide good two-way communication between ACC and customers . Customer Communications . ACC has utilized many avenues to develop ongoing two-way communications with customers . Among the methods utilized: -- CableWatch magazine . Every customer currently receives a monthly cable guide which provides detailed information on the most popular program services and general information for those channels which feature programming that doesn ' t change on a daily basis . Customer service information is regularly communicated in the guide . Feature stories about community events , people and places also are published. -- Installation Packets . All new customers receive a packet of information -- everything from channel selector lineup cards to "how-to" information about obtaining repair service . � -- Billing messages . -- Video messages . Video infomercials provide customers updates about cable programming and cable service . Staffing Levels . In recent years , the office staff has expanded as the number of GSRs on the phones has tripled and total staff has doubled. As previously mentioned, ACC is proud of its continual "excellent" ratings by New York State Cable Commission engineers and the results of the Rice Associates Customer Market Survey . ACC technicians fully intend to continue quality technical operations in accordance with ATC ' s demanding technical specifications . . . . .and the Future ACC is continually reassessing its service to customers , obtaining feedback from customers in a number of ways . During the proposed system rebuild, special customer service arrangements will be made to make the transition to 14 L� the new system and new expanded channel lineup as easy as possible for all customers . The changes which have been implemented over the past few years , such as on-line billing, extended hours and additional staffing and phone lines , will provide a good foundation for the future system rebuild. THE ACC PEOPLE Initially known as Ceracche Television and later as ACC , ATC has been a part of the Ithaca community since 1978 . During this time , the local staff has always sought an active involvement in the community. Through this involvement , ACC strives to give something back to the customers who are served as well as the community in general . The more than 70 full- and part-time staff members are involved in many community activities such as PTAs , civic organizations and special community events . The company has been a primary supporter for many years of Challenge Industries which serves the community ' s handicapped. Last year , the staff was heavily involved in the United Way campaign , including the development of successful promotional materials for the annual campaign. Shot in the Dark, a program for the visually-impaired, also has received system support . ACC is fortunate that among the more than 70 employees , some have been in the cable business for more than 5 , 10 , even 20 years . ACC employees look forward to the proposed plan to rebuild the cable system to a 60-channel capacity . . . . a plan that will bring to their families , neighbors and friends even more entertainment and information choices . 15 Meet some of the ACC Family Georgia Griffith, General Manager , is responsible for business direction, financial planning and operation of the ACC system. Georgia joined ACC in 1984 after managing a cable system in Sanford/Biddeford, Maine . Prior to entering the cable business in 1982 in Portland, Maine , she practiced law with the law firm of Lane & Greene in Worcester , Massachusetts . Georgia is a member of the Board of Directors for the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce , the City Federation of Women ' s Organizations , and Shot in the Dark. She is also a member of the Cable Television Advertising and Marketing Association, Women in Cable and the National Academy of Cable Programming. Pat Hourigan, Ithaca' s chief engineer , has been in the cable television business for 14 years . He started with another company in Troy, New York, in 1973 , and then joined a sister company of the Ithaca system in Albany in 1977 . Pat moved from Albany to Torrington, Connecticut , in 1981 where he served as chief technician, and then came to Ithaca as chief engineer in 1983 . Carolyn Herrwyn, office manager , also has long-time experience in the cable business . Carolyn was the assistant manager of a cable system in Albany in 1978 , moved to Rochester as office manager in 1980 , and then joined the ACC staff as office manager in 1981 . Neal Rogachefsky, Marketing Manager , is a native Ithacan. Neal is a 1981 graduate of Cornell and also earned an MBA in marketing from the University of Minnesota. He joined ACC in 1984 as a customer service representative and soon was promoted to marketing manager . Neal is active in area recreational sports and a member of Temple Beth-E1 . Gene Ira Katz, the Community Programming Director at ACC, has been involved with ACC for a long time -- first as a community access volunteer and then, in 1986 , joined the ACC staff. Gene is an active community member . Loaves and Fishes ' annual food drive and Voices Against Hunger , Area Congregations Together ' s Food Drive and World Food Day, and Tompkins County Arts Council ' s Spring Family concert are just a few of the many projects in which Gene has been associated. John Herrwyn, chief technician, has worked with ATC cable systems since the late 19701s . John worked with Capitol Cablevision in Albany in 1978 , moved to Rochester in 1980 , and came to Ithaca as chief technician in 1981 . Lauren Stefanelli , Assistant Programming Director , also is active in Ithaca. She is a former intern with the Alternative Fund Federal Credit Union , the Tompkins County Planning Department and the Community Self-Reliance Center . Prior to joining ACC , she volunteered on many productions , including but not limited to , coverage of the Green Light Project , the Ithaca Festival , and productions produced by local agencies . Cable Ads Production Manager John Woods has tremendous advertising experience . A former assistant TV station manager with WICB, he joined ACC in 1984 in the sales department . In 1985 , he served as studio coordinator for the company, and in 1986 moved into the new Cable Ads department . He is a member of Tompkins County United Way ' s Marketing Committee and a member of the National Academy of Cable Programming. Joe Powers , bench technician, is a long-time Ithaca resident . Joe has worked with ACC for 12 years . As bench technician, he is responsible for repair and testing of cable equipment . Prior to joining ACC, Graham Stewart was in the entertainment industry, first as a member of The Greg Smith Singers and then with an opera company. He is an active member of the Ithaca Operation Association . Graham' s first experience in the cable industry was in summer jobs working as a sales representative in another community. He is the sales supervisor at ACC. When Doug Kelly joined ACC , he brought diverse experiences to the position. He is a former vice-president of marketing for a design and manufacturing firm, a business manager and promoter of concert promotions and worked in various sales positions . Doug is new business coordinator for ACC. Allen Ekman, advertising sales manager , has lived in Ithaca most of his life . He returned to Ithaca following military service . Allen presently is involved with the Downtown Ithaca Business Association. RESPONSE TO RFP QUESTIONS, SECTIONS I - X for THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK by AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION �1 April 6 , 1987 Copyright c 1987 American Television and Communications Corporation �/ National Division TABLE OF CONTENTS Section I . Ownership Experience and Financial Resources A. Applicant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 B. Financial Commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 C . Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Section II . Financial Experience and Projections A. Financial Experience and Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Section III . Construction and Service A. Service Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 B. Construction Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Section IV. System Design A. Channel Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 B. System Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Section V. Channel Allocation A. Broadcast Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 B. Satellite-Delivered Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 C . Pay Cable Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 D. Access Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 E. Radio Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 F. Summary of Channels by Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Section VI . Rates A. Basic Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 B . Pay Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 C . Other Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Section VII . Local Programming A. Public Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 B . Educational Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 C . Local Origination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 D. Leased Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Section VIII . Employment A. Local Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 B. Equal Employment Opportunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Section IX . Consumer A. Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 B. Consumer Complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 C . Billing Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Section X . Term of Franchise A. Term of Franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 L/ \./ Section I Ownership Experience and Financial Resources Part Applicant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Financial Commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C A. Applicant 1 . Applicant : Name American Television and Communications Corporation d/b/a American Community Cablevision Address 519 West State Street , Ithaca, New York 14850 2. Principal to whom inquiries should be made: Name Georgia Griffith Title System Manager Address 519 West State Street , Ithaca, New York 14850 Telephone ( 607 ) 272-3456 3 . Representation: This application is submitted in response to the invitation issued by Ithaca, New York by the undersigned who has been duly authorized to make the representations within on behalf of the applicant . Applicant recognizes that all representations are truthful on it and that failure to adhere to any such representation may result in revocation of any franchise that may be granted, in consequence of this application. Consent is hereby given to the City and its representatives to make inquiry into the legal , character , technical , financial and other qualifications by contacting any persons or organizations named herein as references , or by any other appropriate means . Name Thomas C . Feige Applicant ' s Signature C Official Position ATC National Division Vice President- Eastern Group Operations Date March 25 , 1987 �./ 2 \./ B. Financial Commitments Please describe in detail the existing financial structure and future financing plans for the City cable communications system. Please limit all descriptions to five pages . Proof of financing shall include the following: 1 . Source of financing: (a) Equity -- What is the source and amount of equity capital?* See following page . (b) Primary Debt -- What is the primary source and amount of debt? See following page . (c) Secondary Debt -- If there is a secondary debt , what is the source and amount of debt? See following page . (d) Name and title of officer in bank( s ) or lending institution( s) who has authorized the financing of this project : See following page . 2 . Terms of Financing: See following pages . (a) Amount - Primary $ Period Amount - Secondary $ Period (b ) Under what conditions has or is the financing to be made available? See following pages . (c ) What interest rates? See following pages . (d) What collateral is involved? See following pages . *If any portion of equity contribution is borrowed, describe collateral and terms of the loan. 3 (e) Who are the guarantors? See following pages . (f) Are there related agreements made in connection with financing of this project? See following pages . (g) Are there any limitations on the sale of stock by individual holders in this project? Describe . See following pages . (h) Are there any buy-out or buy-back stock provisions? Describe . See following pages . ( i ) Are there any assignments or intended assignments of stock voting rights? If so, describe. See following pages . 3 . Documentation -- Supply documentation that supports the availability of the projected amount of debt and equity U financing, such as letters of commitment from financial institutions. Letters should specify the conditions pertaining to such financing. If an existing line of credit is to be utilized the amount of funds specifically available to finance the Ithaca cable system and not committed elsewhere should be clearly specified. See following pages . �/ 4 Responses to #1 ,2 & 3, Pages 3 & 4 : American Community Cablevision is a division of American Television and Communications Corporation (ATC ) and has no separate legal status or existence . Its resources and existence are at the disposal of ATC management , subject to contractual commitments by ATC to perform certain long- term contracts within the present divisional structure . Its assets are legally available for the satisfaction of debts of the entire corporation and its debts may result in claims against other assets of ATC . The division' has material transactions with ATC . No debt or equity is directly associated with American Community Cablevision . ATC A. Equity. ATC was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Time Incorporated ( Time ) , until August 1986 , at which time approximately 20% of ATC ' s stock was sold to the public . Initial Public Offering. In August and September 1986 , ATC sold, in an underwritten public offering and the subsequent exercise of underwriters ' over-allotment option , an aggregate of 20 million shares of its Class A Common Stock . The $350 million net proceeds from such sales were used to repay indebtedness under a bank loan agreement . All previously outstanding shares of common stock were converted into 80 million shares of Class B Common Stock , all of which are owned by Time . Shares of Class A Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share whereas shares of Class B Common Stock are entitled to three votes per share . Acquisition. On March 18 , 1987 , ATC acquired all of the outstanding stock of Manhattan Cable Television , Inc . (MCTV ) from Time pursuant to the Transfer Agreement dated as of June 30 , 1986 , between ATC and Time , as amended. The transfer price consisted of 9 , 435 , 278 shares of Class B Common Stock having a value of approximately $202 ,858 , 000 on the closing date , assuming equivalent value with Class A Common Stock . The number of shares issued were based on a formula in the Transfer Agreement which provided for consideration of $230 million , less a cash dividend of $50 million paid by MCTV to Time , and less a working capital adjustment of approximately $5 , 447 , 000 . On March 17 , 1986 , as a dividend to Time , MCTV forgave approximately $20 , 984 , 000 of intercompany debt owed by Time to MCTV . As provided for in the Transfer Agreement , a price of $18 . 50 was used to determine the number of shares to be issued. As a result of the transfer of MCTV to ATC in exchange for 4a shares of ATC Class B Common Stock , Time will continue to own all the outstanding share of Class B Common Stock , which now represents approximately 825/o of the total number of shares of Class A and Class B Common Stock and approximately 939(o of the combined voting power of Class A and Class B Common Stock . B. Debt . In June 1986 , ATC paid $800 million to Time in the form of a dividend ( $709 . 5 million ) and the repayment of intercompany debt owned to Time , and Time paid ATC $145 million in settlement of certain obligations arising under a tax allocation agreement . In August 1986 , ATC paid a further cash dividend to Time of $145 million . The funds used by ATC to pay Time were provided by an $800 million bank borrowing in June 1986 under the Bank Loan Agreement . Bank Loan Agreement . ATC obtained a revolving credit and term loan agreement with a group of banks ( the "Bank Loan Agreement" ) which provided an initial loan of $800 million in June 1986 which has been reduced to $131 million as of December 1986 . The maximum amount available under the agreement was reduced by its terms to $500 million after the completion of the stock offering in August and September 1986 . The Bank Loan Agreement provides that ATC may choose among interest rates based on the London interbank offered rate , the reference banks ' rates for certificates of deposit and the agent bank ' s prime rate , which rates will vary based on ATC ' s debt to cash flow ratio . Interest rates under the Bank Loan Agreement may be fixed for periods of up to one year . In addition , the Bank Loan Agreement provides that ATC 1 ) will limit indebtedness secured by liens on certain of its assets , 2 ) must generate cash flow during any quarter equal to or in excess of three times its interest payments during such prior quarter , 3 ) must not exceed a prescribed ratio of debt service to cash flow and a prescribed ratio of debt to cash flow, 4 ) may pay cash dividends so long as the prescribed ratio of debt to cash flow referred to above is met and no default exists , 5 ) may merge , consolidate , or dispose of its assets ( including individual cable systems ) subject to certain conditions and 6 ) will not engage in , or permit any of its subsidiaries to engage in , businesses other than those related to cable television systems . In addition , the Bank Loan Agreement provides that any indebtedness to Time must be subordinated to the loans under the Bank Loan Agreement . ATC ' s obligations are unsecured and the banks have no recourse to , or guaranty by , Time . The Bank Loan Agreement provides for an event of default if 4b Time ceases to hold shares representing at least 51 % of the combined voting power of all classes of voting stock of ATC . Time Loan Agreement . In June 1986 , ATC entered into a loan agreement with Time ( the "Time Loan Agreement" ) which provides ATC a revolving credit facility of up to $100 million. Under the Time Loan Agreement , Time will agree , subject to certain conditions , to lend ATC amounts ( i ) to fund capital calls or other debt or equity financing to be provided by ATC to certain affiliates ; ( ii ) to purchase any interest in a cable system in which ATC had an equity interest as of the date of the agreement ; and ( iii ) to fund the repayment of advances made by Time to ATC pursuant to a Cash Management Agreement ( discussed below) . All repayment of obligations of ATC under the Time Loan Agreement and Cash Management Agreement will be subordinated to ATC ' s repayment obligation under the Notes , Debentures , and the Bank Loan Agreement . Cash Management Agreement . Under the Cash Management Agreement , Time will make short-term advances to ATC of up to $25 million to fund its operations . Notes and Debentures . In December 1986 , ATC sold to the public $150 million of 8 3/8% Notes due 1993 and $150 million 9 3/4% Debentures due 2016 . The net proceeds from the offering of the Notes and Debentures were used to reduce outstanding debt under the Bank Loan Agreement . �./ 4c Timehic Annual Report 1985 FOR , ow— r ETI T Blr� � O 9f , . r Letter to Shareholders Net income in 1985 was $200 million, on revenues of$3.4 billion. While earnings were down, profits from operations were up from record earnings the year before. Higher operating earnings, however, were reduced by such special factors as a charge of$13 million against costs rising from staff reductions, a decline in interest income from lower cash balances, and the absence of a 1984 pretax gain of$37 million. The elimination of those factors improves our outlook for this year. So, too, does a cost-containment program inaugurated late in 1985 that is now beginning to take hold. More profitable growth is, of course, an end in itself. It is also a means to help us move aggressively toward our long-term goal. That goal is nothing less than establishing Time Inc. as the leading communications company. To achieve our goal, we have made three underlying commitments: ❑ To expand our current businesses in magazines, video, books and market- ing information, ❑ To acquire complementary enterprises that will extend those businesses, and ❑ To broaden, as opportunities arise, the range of our activities in the communications industry. Time Incas commitments to expansion of current businesses, to compatible acquisitions and to broadening our base began taking shape with the spin-off of our forest products operation just over two years ago. Our commitments are consistent with the determination we expressed then to add value to your equity in Time Inc., and the way we intend to fulfill these commitments will make up much of the remainder of this letter. An important first step in our strategy of acquiring complementary businesses was the acquisition last year of Southern Progress Corporation, publisher of three magazines and a direct marketer of books. Since then Southern Progress has launched a fourth magazine, subsequently combining it with an acquisition of its own. Our investment in Southern Progress has been successful beyond our expectations. Almost inevitably it diluted Time Incas 1985 earnings by a few cents, but we believe it will add to our 1986 earnings. In this its centennial year, Southern Progress expects to celebrate another anniversary—its 20th consecutive year of increased revenues and profits. The Magazine Group also acquired last year the majority interest in Asi week, a Hong Kong based English language news magazine that circu- lates widely in the Far East. Financial Highlights 1985 1984 (in millions except per share amounts Revenues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,404 $ 3,067 Net income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 216 Net income per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.15 $3.37 Total assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,072 $ 2,615 Working capital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 428 Capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 342 Long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 383 Shareholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,211 1,032 Return on year-end equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.5% 21.0`. Long-term debt as a percentage of capitalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.7% 26.5`. Average shares outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63.7 64.5 In September the Group began testing its newly developed publication, Picture Week. On sale at newsstands in thirteen markets across the country, Picture Week attracted a good level of repeat buyers of test issues. While results were encouraging, they indicated the need for editorial revisions, now under way. Last year was a somewhat leaner one for the magazine industry and for sev- eral of our own publications as well. However, People and Money each ended 1985 with record revenues and profits. Sports Illustrated, despite losing the big boost from the previous year's Olympic Games, bettered its 1984 record- shattering performance. Life also turned in an excellent performance which it expects to better this year, helped by a number of 50th anniversary specials. Late in 1985 the Magazine Group reorganized its management structure in recognition of the Groups tremendous growth and the increased complexity of publishing more magazines. This strengthened magazine management group faces more uncertainties in advertising sales than usual, as advertisers delay their decisions until they have a clearer indication of how the economy is moving. Circulation is expected to rise slowly, as we add new subscribers with higher demographics. Our Books and Information Services Group, also primarily engaged in publishing, enjoyed an excellent year in 1985, highlighted by the ongoing recovery of its largest division, Time-Life Books. After sizable losses in 1982 and 1983, TLB underwent a major restructuring that produced a healthy profit in 1984, which it raised significantly last year. The Groups second-largest publishing division, Book-of-the-Month Club, achieved record revenues and profits in 1985. The main club of BOMC increased membership by 17 percent. Its second-largest club, Quality Paper- back Book Club, enjoyed the fastest growth of any major book club in the country, with a 36 percent gain in members. Little, Brown finished 1985 with higher revenues and profits. Trade books were strong, with best-selling novels from Herman Wouk and John Fowles, plus Ansel Adams: An Autobiography, the highest priced best-seller in trade book history. Selling Areas-Marketing (SAMI), the information services component of our Books and Information Services Group, celebrates this year its 20th anni versary of reporting marketing information to the food industry. It can look back on 16 uninterrupted years of reporting higher profits. SAMI is looking forward to extending that record through expansion of its new reporting ser- vice on drugs and toiletries, and new services covering large discount chains and scanner check-out counters in major food stores. On the acquisition front, SAMI announced in January an agreement in principle to purchase Burke Marketing Services, a major tester of advertising effectiveness. SAMI is also planning a joint venture with Arbitron Ratings, that will take it into monitoring audience viewing of television and commer- cial verification by brand, product and manufacturer. Tying together acquisi- tion and internal development, SAMI expects to become a one-stop supplier of information for highly sophisticated product marketing. Time Inc.'s Video Group, which in 1985 set new highs in revenues and profits, expects further growth in 1986. The Groups cable television sub- sidiary, American Television and Communications (ATC), together with four other companies, agreed in December to acquire nearly all the cable operations of Westinghouse Electric's Group W. Subject to various govern- mental approvals, the transfer of ownership is expected to become effective b midsummer. ATC has reached an agreement in principle with Houston Industries to create a new cable television venture which is expected to own most of ATC interest in the Group W acquisition and be managed by ATC. In 1985 ATC increased the number of its basic subscribers to about 2.7 mil- lion. Continued subscriber growth should help profits this year, as will gains from tighter cost controls and higher basic rates permitted by partial deregula- tion of the cable industry. While we welcome this new flexibility in pricing, we by no means consider it an invitation to increase subscriber rates unduly. Deregulation will succeed only if it is not abused. ATC has begun broadening its cable base to deliver entertainment and information into homes by other electronic delivery systems. In 1986 that will include delivery of satellite-transmitted programs to viewers with their own receiving dishes. Home Box Office, Inc. gained half a million subscribers in 1985. Although the HBO service lost subscribers in the first half, it ended the year with a gain Of 100,000 and remains by far the largest, most profitable pay-TV service in the country. The Cinemax service gained subscribers consistently throughout the year with a net gain of 400,000 that was unequaled by any other 24-hour pay service. For several years Home Box Office has led the pay-TV industry's fight against unauthorized program reception. Early this year HBO and Cinemax completed total scrambling of their transmissions and began marketing their services to homeowners and others that had not been paying subscribers. Other premium services, too, have opted for scrambling, but are unlikely to complete full conversion before year's end. New cable construction, which propelled pay subscriptions upward until recently, seems unlikely to pick up before 1987. Meanwhile, HBO plans to begin testing in March a third pay channel, to be called "Festival" It will be targeted to households that have never subscribed to basic or pay television before, as well as those that disconnected pay services because of dissatisfac- tion with then-current programming. HBO believes there is a sizable audi- ence for such a premium service of more traditional, conservative programming. Through an agreement in principle with RCA,transponders on the new K-1 satellite should become available to HBO for transmission this year. Placed in orbit this past January, K-1 will improve the quality of reception by eliminat- ing most ground interference. Ancillary businesses of HBO include television syndication and videocas- sette sales. In 1985, its first full year of operation, the Thom EMI/HBO Videc joint venture distributed five of the home video industry's 50 best-selling tapes. Following a successful year of syndication sales, HBO will offer addi- tional original programming to local TV stations in 1986. During the last year HBO has entered into new exhibition agreements with half a dozen motion picture studios, most recently Twentieth Century Fox. It has also successfully renegotiated earlier agreements with Columbia and Tri-Star Pictures, though programming costs under these contracts will continue to be high. One way of amortizing those costs is by adding sub- scribers, and both HBO and Cinemax anticipate subscriber gains in 1986. Overall, as we look ahead to 1986 and beyond, we are encouraged by the prospects for Time Inc. A cost containment program, inaugurated late last year, is expected to provide savings of$75 million annually by the end of this year. That amount, about 21/2 percent of the Company's estimated costs in 1986, will come out of embedded-sometimes deeply embedded—costs, not from one-time cuts or deferred expenditures. Our continuing work on Picture Week and exploration of other new maga- zine possibilities may initially put some pressure on earnings. To a lesser extent, so could SAMI's move into more comprehensive marketing services and HBO's third channel. We are confident, however, that a leaner Time Inc. can turn growth into profit. Our confidence is bolstered by a strong balance sheet, with a debt-to- capital ratio of 27.7 percent. That permits additional borrowing, which together with increasing cash flow can support our growth, whether by inter- nal expansion or acquisition. The ever increasing importance of communications offers a parallel increase in opportunities for our businesses. Financially and organizationally we are well positioned to seize those opportunities. With your support and that of our talented, resourceful staffers, we expect to do so in the year and years immediately ahead. J. Richard Munro President and Chief Executive Officer E'�4 p C � Ralph R Davidson Chairman of the Board 1985 1984 Guaranteed Circulation (Worldwide) 5,936,000 5,916,000 Advertising Revenue $442,219,000 $430,743,000 FORTUNE 1985 1984 Guaranteed Circulation (Worldwide) 715,000 690,000 Advertising Revenue $123,843,000 $118,878,000 WW MON IN BIMT 1985 1984 Guaranteed Circulation 1,500,000 1,400,000 Advertising Revenue $39,856,000 $34,957,000 1985 1984 Guaranteed Circulation 2,725,000 2,550,000 Advertising Revenue $237,354,000 $230,766,000 1985 1984 Guaranteed Circulation 1,500,000 1,400,000 Advertising Revenue $62,271,000 $57,141,000 1985 1984 Guaranteed Circulation 2,800,000 2,750,000 Advertising Revenue $250,759,000 $232,888,000 All advertising revenues are gross revenues for full year before discounts and commissions. Review of Operations/Magazines Although the magazine indus- Group. Southern Living's high try last year did not enjoy the concentration of affluent record-setting rate of growth female readers in the South that it experienced in 1984, Tiand its high proportion of Time—Reagan and Gorbachev meet in Geneva. Time Ines Magazine Group advertisers in the food, travel, managed to register quite substantial increases in and home-improvement categories make it virtu- both its revenues and circulation in 1985. ally noncompetitive with Time Inc's other maga- The year was highlighted for the Magazine zines. The long-term effect of this acquisition will Group by two acquisitions, the testing of a new be symbiotic in the best sense. weekly, and the redesign (and virtual re-launch) of Southern Progress has already added another an established monthly. In March the Company magazine to the Time Inc. family. Southern Living acquired Southern Progress Corporation, which Classics was launched by Southern Progress in publishes Southern Living, Progressive Farmer, Crea- August 1985 as an upscale bimonthly shelter maga- tive Ideas for Living and Oxmoor House Books. In zine depicting the South's finest homes and gar- September the Company purchased 84 percent of dens. Then, in October 1985, Southern Progress Asiaweek, a Hong Kong based English language purchased the Atlanta-based W.R.C. Smith Pub- news magazine that has a circulation of 60,000. lishing Co.,which put out a highly successful simi- September also marked the re-launch of Discover lar magazine called Southern Accents, and shortly with a completely new design and editorial format, thereafter the newly launched Classics was folded featuring comprehensive special reports each into Accents,raising that magazine's circulation rate month on major science and technology subjects. base to 225,000 in 1986. The most important magazine event of 1985 was Against this backdrop of acquisitions and new the purchase of Southern Progress, for $480 mil- ventures, the Magazine Group's existing publica- lion.Not only was this Time Inc's first major acqui- tions turned in excellent performances in 1985. sition of an existing magazine-publishing company, Total revenues (including those of Southern Prog- it was also the Company's first venture into ress after its acquisition in March) reached a regional publishing. Southern Progress is the larg- record high of $1.48 billion, up 12 percent over est and, by far, the most successful regional pub- 1984, and operating profits topped 1984's$188-mil- lisher in the U.S., and one of the best-managed lion mark before being reduced to$176 million by a publishing firms in the industry. It has a 19-year his- provision for expenses related to the elimination of tory of unbroken year-to-year growth, and an 136 staff positions early in 1986. Together with unmatched knowledgeability about its markets. other cost-control measures, this reduction of jobs The acquisition of Southern Progress added will strengthen the Group's future financial perfor- diversity and strength to Time Inc's Magazine mance. The importance of cutting costs was Magazine. heightened. by the relatively 4'`:. best year since resuming publi- slow pace of advertising page cation as a monthly seven bookings in early 1986, indi- _ _ years ago. Life also won a cating a probable continu- National Magazine Award,for ation of 1985's relatively sports Illustrated—Pete Rose breaks Ty Cobbs record. excellence in photography. modest rate of growth for the magazine industry. Money set records in total revenues, newsstand All of Time Incas magazines except Money sales and profits last year.With a rate-base increase increased their circulation prices during 1985.This of 100,000 in January 1985, and an announced aggressive pricing policy,combined with a continu- increase of 150,000 in January 1986, Money was ing strong demand for the Company's magazines once again the fastest-growing major magazine in and the acquisition of Southern Progress, helped the U.S. People also had a record year in 1985; its lift circulation revenues 17 percent above the pre- advertising revenues were up 8 percent, and its vious year.And while the newsstand distribution of newsstand sales were close to the 1984 level despite magazines for the industry as a whole was lacklus- a 20 percent cover price increase to $1.50 in Janu- ter, Time Distribution Services, the subsidiary ary 1985. Sports Illustrated experienced an expected responsible for the newsstand distribution of the drop in advertising pages in 1985 compared to the Company's magazines, outperformed the industry. record set during the 1984 Olympic year, but S1 American Family Publishers, a major subscription nonetheless managed a slight increase in advertis. sales agency that is partly owned by Time Inc., also ing revenues, which reached a new high of $237 had a very profitable year in 1985. million. After a rate-base increase of 100,000 in Similarly, while magazine industry advertising April 1985, Sports Illustrated announced an addi- revenues increased only 4 percent in 1985 (after a tional 75,000 increase in January 1986, taking it,, 17 percent jump in 1984), Time Incas net advertis- rate base to 2.8 million. Discover, having revamped ing revenues, with a major assist from Southern its format in September, increased its page book. Progress, rose 9 percent to a record$840 million. ings for the second half of 1985 significantly over Individually, the Company's magazines scored those for the first half of 1984. Fortune alsc some notable achievements in 1985. Time maga- increased its domestic rate base, from 600,000 tc zine's worldwide gross advertising revenues of$442 625,000,beginning with the first issue of 1986. For. million kept it in first place among all magazines tune's international rate base of 100,000 continue; for the 16th consecutive year. Time last year also to be the largest among all U.S. business publica. won the National Magazine Award for general tions with international circulations. excellence given by the Columbia University Most of Time Inc's magazines augmented their Graduate School of Journalism.Life,with a solid 14 earnings significantly in 1985 by publishing specia: percent gain in advertising revenues, enjoyed its issues. The biweekly Fortune, for example, put out 1985 1984 Guaranteed Circulation 850,000 935,000 Advertising Revenue $6,393,000 $10,596,000 I � � `{TY 1985 1984 Guaranteed Circulation 2,125,000 2,100,000 Advertising Revenue $57,774,000 $5313351000 1985 1984 Guaranteed Circulation 525,000 525,000 Advertising Revenue $13,489,000 $12,678,000 F'sUP7 1985 1984 Guaranteed Circulation 725,000 725,000 Advertising Revenue $6,165,000 $5,188,000 1985 1984 Guaranteed Circulation 60,000 54,000 Advertising Revenue $7,489,000 $5,291,000 Southern Accents 1985 1984 Guaranteed Circulation 200,000 200,000 Advertising Revenue $3,233,000 $2,719,000 Magazine: an extra, 27th issue last year, experienced in 1985 will con, entitled "The 1986 Investor's tinue this year. From 1977 Guide" This issue, which car- through 1985, Time Inc. ried $3.8 million of advertis- magazine revenues grew more ing, was sent to all subscribers People—live Aid concert raises millions f„ :a�i than 16 percent a year com- and set a single-copy sales record for Fortune. Sports pounded, but single-digit growth is far more likely Illustrated added a "College Basketball Special in today's economy. Newsstand sales also appear tc Issue'to complement its"Pro and College Football have plateaued for the time being. Special Issue;' while Money published two special The slowdown in magazine revenue growth guides: "Your Home' (in April) and "Managing underlines the importance of lower costs. The Your IRA" (in October). The "Your Home" guide companywide commitment permanently to reduce sold more than 301,000 copies at newsstands, the annual expense by $75 million resulted, among largest number for any Money guide to date. Con- other things, in the aforementioned staff cuts it tributing to Life's healthy increase in advertising early 1986. It is anticipated that the Magazine pages in 1985 was its special issue on World War 11, Group's staff will be reduced by approximately which sold 665,000 newsstand copies. A con- 5 percent by these staff reductions and by attrition. trolled-circulation one-shot publication by Maga- In another action to tighten management, the zine Development entitled "Home Office" was Magazine Group was reorganized and restructures sponsored by a single advertiser, IBM, and was in November. The reorganization emphasized the mailed to 659,000 people who maintain offices in Magazine Group's commitment to develop nevi their homes. This controlled-circulation 1985 publications by creating two separate development publication was a precursor of additional issues to groups to pursue the entire gamut of new magazinf be published this year. Money, Discover, Sports Illus- possibilities. The testing of a new photojoumal trated and Time all derived promotional benefit in Picture Week, was conducted from September 198` 1985 from television programs that were based on through January 1986 in 13 markets.The results an editorial material from the magazines. now being evaluated while editorial development Time, after implementing a press configuration of the magazine continues. in 1984 which allows four-color images to be Over the long term, the Magazine Groul printed anywhere in the magazine, increased its expects to benefit from the increasing diversifica number of four-color editorial pages and joined tion of its advertising base. Marketing efforts it Sports Illustrated in becoming a virtually all-color existing magazines and the acquisition of Southerr editorial product. Progress have already broadened this base of adver Early 1986 advertising page bookings indicate tising categories, and future developments an that the slowdown in magazine ad revenue growth expected to accelerate the trend. Books and Information Services sem` The Books and Information j = - ongoing series that continued Services Group had an excel- to sell very well in 1985 was lent year in 1985,with most of _ The Vietnam Experience, of the divisions setting new which Time-Life Books pub- records in both revenues and Time-Life Books launches Understanding Computers Series lished and distributed five operating profits.The Company's highly successful more volumes during the year. marketing-information service, SAMI, also had a Early in 1986 Time-Life Books launched a new record year and began gearing up for a major expan- cookbook series, entitled Healthy Home Cooking. sion and diversification program. The Group The initial mailing was the largest ever for the reported pretax earnings of$85 million in 1985, a Books Group, with over 11 million promotion 31 percent increase over the previous year.All three pieces sent to potential subscribers. Later this year, of Time Incas book publishing companies are now Time-Life Books plans to launch still another in the third year of a cost management program series, Successful Parenting. designed to make them lower-cost producers. Time Incas second-largest book division, Book- Time-Life Books, the original mail-order foun- of-the-Month Club, which was acquired by Time dation of the Books Group, continued a strong Inc. in 1977,had the highest revenues and earnings recovery that began in 1984, and this division is of its 60-year history in 1985. Both the main Book- once again the Company's largest and most profit- of-the-Month Club and the Quality Paperback able book publishing operation. Book Club increased their memberships signifi- Time-Life Books launched three new series in cantly during 1985, lifting total membership for all 1985, two of which were solid successes. The nine of the BOMC clubs to 2.2 million, a 17 per- Library of Nations, a sociologically oriented geogra- cent increase over the previous year. The Quality phy series launched in Europe in 1983, began dis- Paperback Book Club continues to be the fastest- tribution in the U.S. last year. Another series, growing book club in the country. Understanding Computers, was a surprise hit in an Among BOMC's most successful books last year overcrowded field. The third series, Your Home, were Yaeger, An Autobiography, Garrison Keillor's after generating very encouraging up-front response Lake Wobegon Days and Carl Sagan's space novel, from subscribers, did not sustain its initial momen- Contact. New BOMC titles slated for distribution tum and accordingly was terminated after eight in 1986 include Robert Ludlum's The Bourne i voLILmes .Lau Ueen puUILMICU. Supremacy and. a new thriller by john Le Carre. i The Enchanted World, a series launched in 1984, Little, Brown, the prestigious Boston publishing continued to sell extremely well in 1985, and a house that Time Inc. purchased in 1968, had decision has been made to extend it beyond the record revenues in 1985. Its trade book sales were originally planned 13 volumes to 20. Another the best ever, thanks in part to several strong titles TIME BOOKS 1985 1984 Books Sold, U.S. 14,150,000 13,449,000 Books Sold, International 5,773,000 5,793,000 Music Albums and Tapes Sold 1,008,000 810,000 B M C 1985 1984 Members (All Clubs) 2,214,000 1,926,000 Books Sold 8,495,000 8,1181000 1985 1984 Titles in Print 3,120 2,920 New Titles Published 367 384 Books Sold 9,742,000 9,151,000 Oxmoor House® 1985 1984 Books Sold 5,308,000 5,033,000 SAM 1985 1984 Metropolitan Markets Covered 54 51 Percentage of Total Food Store Sales 88.1 85.8 Books and Information Services TI World CARL j including David Attenbor- customers with all of their ough's The Living Planet, Her- marketing-information man Wouk's Inside, Outside, requirements, from product John Fowles' A Maggot and tracking and sales monitoring Ansel Adorns: An Autobiogra- �"°°f BOMC's 1985 best-sellers to brand-performance analysis phy, the latter a best-seller, despite a cover price of and television metering (not just for food products $50. The best-selling paperback in 1985 was Pen- but for many other products as well). guin Dreams by Berke Breathed.Little,Browns col- In April SAMI took its first big step toward this lege textbook sales,however,were down for the first goal. It began monitoring a broad spectrum of time in years, as college book sales softened gener- health and beauty aids sold in drugstores. By July ally. Both the medical and law books divisions had 1986 SAMI will be monitoring drugstore products good years and their 1985 financial results were in 20 markets and will be able to project sales of considerably better than in 1984. these products on a national basis. SAMI also The newly acquired Oxmoor Books division of added three more markets to its basic food service Southern Progress, which specializes in art and in 1985, thereby extending its coverage to 88 per- cookbooks,contributed- ignificantly to the operat- cent of all food products sold in the U.S. ing profits of the Group in 1985. SAMI also introduced a new market-research Time Incas acronymic marketing-information tool,called SAMSCAN, in 1985.This companion service, SAMI, which pioneered the tracking of service to SAMI gathers data from automated scan- food products from warehouses to food stores in ners at check-out counters in supermarkets.Where- 1966, now provides some 600 food manufacturers as SAMI measures the movement of products out with marketing information on the movement of of warehouses and into food stores, SAMSCAN more than 180,000 supermarket items.It also offers measures the flow of products out of the stores and several ancillary services that break down local into consumer homes.The new service reports the markets into geographic subdivisions, and even volume, share, distribution and price of all brands reports buying within these markets by ethnic and items in all product categories taken from com- groups.SAMI also reports on where each product is puter records in stores with annual sales as low as$1 distributed and on product availability. million a year that are equipped with scanning SAMI had another record year in 1985, and set devices. The service thereby enables SAMI cus- itself the ambitious goal of becoming a single- tomers to gauge the impact and effectiveness of spe- source supplier of marketing information to manu- cial promotions, advertising campaigns and even facture and packagers, rather than being simply a radio and television commercials. The SAM- very successful tracker of food products from ware- SCAN service will be offered initially in three mar- houses to stores. Its declared aim is to provide its kets, and 15 more will be added during 1986. 15 w 1985 1984 Basic Cable Subscribers 2.7 million 2.5 million Premium Programming Subscriptions 2.3 million 2.3 million HM 1985 1984 Subscribers 14.6 million 14.5 million AODUO©EE 1985 1984 Subscribers 3.7 million 3.3 million 16 Video Although subscriber growth that were larger than actually in the cable- and pay-TV realized. But during 1985 industries slowed in 1985, HBO renegotiated its film- Time Inc:s two principal licensing contracts with two video subsidiaries, American ATC cable Sys`erm°" natea 'ard"""",i"glocalp gran. of its principal suppliers, Television and Communications Corp. and Home Columbia Pictures and Tri-Star Pictures. By Box Office Inc.,both performed very well last year. extending its agreements with these suppliers, In fact ATC, the second-largest cable-operating HBO will obtain relief on the terms of its existing company in the U.S.,turned in another record per- film contracts in the future. formance in 1985, as it has done every year since it In January 1986, HBO entered into a license was acquired by Time Inc. in 1978. Income for agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Films Home Box Office was somewhat lower than in the which gives HBO non-exclusive rights to virtually previous year,due principally to increased competi- all films released by Fox through 1988.. In 1985 tion and higher movie costs.Home Box Office,the HBO also entered into a non-exclusive long-term largest pay-television service in the country, license agreement with the MGM/UA Home increased its subscribers slightly, to 14.6 million in Entertainment Group, which allows it to select up 6,900 cable systems in all 50 states. HBO's com- to 800 films from the MGM/UA library over the panion subscription service, Cinemax, increased next ten years for exhibition on the Home Box its subscribers significantly. Office and Cinemax services. The Video Group as a whole registered a gain ATC now serves some 2.7 million basic sub- over 1984, due to ATC's higher operating profits. scribers located in 30 states across the country, ATC,having completed most of its major construc- largely in highly efficient clusters of cable systems. tion projects and its management reorganization, It moved aggressively last year to maintain its posi- began to reap the combined benefits of lower capi- tion as an industry leader by adding subscribers to tal expenditures and rising subscriber revenues. its existing systems and by negotiating to acquire HBO's profits were adversely affected by high additional systems. Although an effort to purchase movie-licensing costs. HBO licenses film rights the cable systems owned by Warner Communica- from major motion picture studios, independent tions and American Express was unsuccessful, producers and distributors. The negotiated fees ATC, in partnership with four other cable com- reflect, among other things, the movies' box office panies, managed to negotiate a much larger cable performances, their expected appeal to subscribers system acquisition in 1985. and HBO and Cinemax subscriber levels. Some of In a stock transaction that could be valued as the films licensed by HBO were contracted for at high as $1.75 billion—the largest cable deal to prices based on subscriber-growth expectations date ATC and its partners agreed to purchase 17 Vidc Westinghouse's Group W launched in the second half- Cable Inc., the third-largest such as the"All Star Summer multisystem cable company in marketing campaign—deserv, the U.S. If Group W's two much of the credit for th million subscribers in over 100 110's 111i GoldbeTgshow w�at. turnaround in subscribe systems are eventually divided among the purchas- growth in the last six months of the year. ing firms,ATC could add approximately half a mil- The second factor, and the most salutary fo lion customers to its subscriber universe.In January cable television as a whole,was the cutback in goN 1986, ATC agreed to form a joint venture with emmental regulation. ATC lobbied hard and suc Houston Industries, a large utility holding com- cessfully for the Cable Communications Policy Ac pany, to operate ATC's share of Group W and to of 1984; this statute not only curtailed municipali acquire additional systems. ties' power to control basic cable rates, beginnin Three guiding factors most influenced the Video last year, but also should assist cable operators ii Group's operations during 1985. The first was obtaining more equitable franchise-renewal treat greater customer orientation. The ATC and HBO ment.The cable industry's new freedom to raise it managements focused their attention more than basic rates without obtaining municipal approvz ever on subscriber needs and desires. They con- (which becomes virtually total after 1986) helpe, ducted extensive surveys, for example, to identify relieve cable operators from having to rely primaril customer programming preferences and to test cus- on pay-TV rate increases to improve cash flow tomer satisfaction with cable service. The surveys A significant First Amendment decision by helped HBO attain some of the highest customer- U.S. Appeals Court in 1985 struck down the cor satisfaction ratings in its history,and also enhanced troversial FCC"must carry" rules,which obligate ATC's customer-satisfaction ratings. In July 1985, cable operators to carry all broadcasting signal the A.C. Nielsen ratings showed that nearly 87 originating 35 miles or less from the cable open percent of HBO's subscribers watched the service tor's headend. This will allow cable operator during an average week. Marketing efforts by HBO greater freedom and flexibility to respond to sul were also aimed more directly at the consumer last scriber desires in their choice of programming. year. In the past, HBO advertising campaigns The third factor was technology. Rather tha tended to promote HBO's image;last year they tar- regarding ATC and HBO as exclusively cable-an geted potential customers and were usually under- pay-TV companies, their managements chose t taken in cooperation with cable affiliates. The view them as providers of video information an objective of last year's campaigns was strictly sub- entertainment by whatever means technolog scriber acquisition and retention, and the inte- made feasible. HBO, for example, moved vigo grated programming/marketing campaigns ously into the rapidly growing home-video field i 18 Video k partnership with Thom EMI, million homes and making a major participant in that Cinemax, the third-largest proliferating new form of pro- pay-TV programmer, once gram distribution. Thorn again the fastest-growing 24- EMI/HBO Video had excel- Cinemax—its"Max Headroom Show"is futuristic music video. hour pay-TV service. Because lent sales of cassettes of such films as "All of Me;' nearly three out of four homes in the U.S. still do "The Terminator" and "Desperately Seeking not subscribe to any pay-TV service, HBO Susan." ATC and HBO, in furtherance of their announced plans to attempt to lure some of those broader-than-cable philosophy, began setting pro- holdouts with another pay-TV channel, utilizing a cedures to market programming to owners of back- different program mix. Later this year, accordingly, yard satellite receiving dishes. HBO will begin testing Festival, a subscription ser- The most important technological develop- vice featuring films and programs aimed at more ment, perhaps, was HBO's fight against the unau- conservative audiences than those that subscribe thorized reception of pay-TV programs transmitted to HBO and Cinemax. via satellite. Many hotels, restaurants and other On the program-origination front, HBO once commercial establishments have been illegally again swept the field in 1985. HBO and Cinemax intercepting HBO's signals, and more than a mil- together won 27 of the 53 National Cable Televi- lion and a half private homes with back-yard sion Association Awards for Cable Excellence, the receiving dishes have been legally plucking HBO first time one company has garnered more than out of the air, free of charge. To plug this costly half the total honors. The HBO Premiere Film leak, HBO last year began scrambling its transmis- "Sakharov" won four ACE awards. sions, rendering its signals unintelligible except to ATC also won recognition for its program origi- cable systems, individual homes and others nation efforts.`American Viewpoints,"an ongoing equipped with special addressable decoding series of pithy commentaries on a wide range of devices. By January of 1986, HBO completed the social issues,launched in 1984,won an ACE award, scrambling of its signals, and other program suppli- and by the beginning of 1986 the programs were ers, both pay- and advertiser-supported, had reaching more than eight million cable television announced their intention to follow suit using the homes across the country.During 1985,virtually all same technology. of ATC's 99 cable systems took part in a Child Find While HBO's subscriber increase was slight in campaign that ATC was instrumental in organiz- 1985, its companion service, Cinemax, enjoyed ing. Looking to the future, HBO will continue its another year of robust growth.Some 400,000 addi- production of reasonably priced programming, tional cable homes signed up for Cinemax in 1985, such as the made-for-pay-TV films produced by its expanding the Cinemax subscriber universe to 3.7 in-house production unit, HBO Premiere Films. 19 Beyond the Bottom Lin Time Inc. is committed to projects that Time Inc. sup• being a good corporate citi- ports directly, the Company zen. Our public service goal is - - encourages employees tc to play a constructive role in - donate their time to enrich those areas of social and civic A student and mor in Time Inc.'s Time To Read program the lives of others.Through it, responsibility that relate to Company businesses. Volunteer Fund the Company makes grants to non. Education: Time Inc. donates approximately 40 profit organizations served by employee volunteers percent of its corporate contributions to educa- Minority Business Development: It is Time Inc. pot• tional institutions.In addition to awarding scholar- icy to encourage and support minority businesses ships and grants to- individuals, the Company that supply goods and services to the Company. Ir encourages its employees to contribute to educa- 1985, Time Inc. made purchases of $26 millior tional institutions of their choice by making from minority vendors compared to $20.5 millior matching grants to public and private schools, col- in 1984, and $1.5 million in 1983, when the pro, leges and universities on a three-to-one basis. In gram was inaugurated. 1985, the Company awarded approximately $1.1 Culture: Time Inc. supports the arts because it million through this matching grant program. believes that heightened cultural awareness car The Time Education Program (TEP), begun in contribute to stronger and better communities. Ii 1932, donates teaching aids and provides maga- supports major cultural events such as the Detroit zines at low rates to 5,000 schools and colleges Institute of Arts Centennial Celebration. The throughout the U.S. and Europe. A new program, Company is also the sponsor of a major exhibitior "Covermakers," co-sponsored by Time Inc. and organized by the Smithsonian Institution, "Holly. IBM, uses Time magazine and computer software wood: Legend and Reality," which is scheduled tc to supplement social studies courses. open in April 1986. Literacy: Time to Read, a literacy program launched As with education, employee gifts to cultura last year, helps children and adults improve their institutions are multiplied three times through reading skills, using Time Inc. magazines, video matching grants program. In 1985, these corporate technology and a specially designed curriculum. contributions totaled$340,000. This unique tutorial program is now being tested in Equal Employment Opportunity:EEO and employe( Charlotte;Camp Hill, Penn.;New York;Chicago; advancement continue to be a high priority al Birmingham and Orlando. In these six cities more Time Inc. At present, women represent 51 percent than 200 volunteer employees and retired staff of the total work force and minorities account fo: members tutor 261 students. 22 percent. While this is encouraging, the chal Volunteerism: In addition to encouraging employee lenge remains to improve recruitment, retentior volunteers to staff the community development and advancement for all employees. 20 Financial Review Management's Discussion and Analysi Results of Operations Time Incas operating profits in 1985 reflect signifi- Books&Information Services cant gains in the Books and Information Services Operating profits of the Books and Informatio Group and a modest improvement in Video opera- Services Group in 1985 increased substantially ov4 tions. These improvements were more than offset 1984, reflecting the addition of Oxmoor House by the absence of capital gains, substantially well as profit increases in the Company's book bu, reduced interest income and lower results of the nesses. In addition, SAMI once again poste Magazine Group. increased revenues and operating profits. In 1981 In 1984, revenues and operating profits reached SAMI is expected to incur increased developmei record levels reflecting especially strong gains in tal costs related to new businesses and product lir Magazine operations and the Books and Informa- extensions. tion Services Group, while Video earnings In 1984, the Groups operating profits increase declined modestly. significantly despite lower revenues, due primari Magazines to the success of several book series and lower un Total Magazine Group revenues for 1985 increased costs at Time-Life Books and record revenues an over 1984's record level reflecting improvements in profits of SAMI. The results of Pioneer Press wei circulation and advertising revenues. Operating included in the Groups profits, until it was sold i profits were down due to increased development late 1984. costs incurred with the test market of Picture Week Video and a provision for the estimated costs of antici- The slow growth which has been generally exper pated staff reductions. This decrease was partially enced by pay-TV programmers over the past tw offset by the favorable impact of including South- years continues to be primarily attributable to ern Progress'magazines and the improved results of reduced construction rate of new cable system a subscription sales agency in which the Group has consumer resistance to high-priced subscriptio an interest. packages, and the cable operators' emphasis o In 1984,operating profits increased significantly selling basic services. driven by a 20 percent increase in advertising reve- Video profit margins declined slightly in 198 nues and a 13 percent increase in circulation reve- due to slower subscriber growth and increased cos nues.These higher revenues reflected both volume for programming at Home Box Office, Inc. Face and price increases.Profit margins improved due to with slower subscriber growth, Home Box Offic the substantial increases in advertising revenues has directed its efforts at improving its cost stru, and successful efforts to control costs, principally ture. Programming product, which is general? those relating to physical costs.The results of 1983 licensed under long-term contracts, remains tl include the loss from TV-Cable Week. largest.component of expense for the pay-TV se 22 Management's Discussion and Analysis vices.While the contracts with Columbia Pictures These results reflected the pattern of slower sub- and Tri-Star Pictures were favorably renegotiated in scriber growth and higher programming costs at 1985, the Company expects that aggregate pro- HBO and Cinemax. gramming costs will rise in 1986. Revenues at Home Box Office increased primar- ily due to higher average subscriber levels for both The Company's working capital was$273 million, HBO and Cinemax as well as ancillary sales, prin- $428 million and$433 million as of December 31, cipally from videocassette rights. HBO and Cine- 1985, 1984 and 1983,respectively.The Company's max served approximately 14.6 million and 3.7 working capital as a percentage of its long-term million subscribers,respectively,at the end of 1985. debt was 59 percent, 112 percent and 109 percent Record revenues and operating profits at Ameri- as of December 31, 1985, 1984 and 1983, can Television and Communications (ATC) have respectively. been achieved in each of the last three years due to Working capital decreased in 1985 primarily due continued subscriber growth. ATC's operating to lower cash and equivalents as a result of the$480 profit improvement reflects basic service price million acquisition of Southern Progress Corpora- increases, the growth of existing ATC systems and tion. In 1984, both current assets and current lia- continued operating efficiencies. These improve- bilities exceeded 1983 levels, although current ments have been partially offset by increases in pro- liabilities increased at a faster rate. gramming costs and depreciation expense. At the The Company's long-term debt increased in end of 1985, ATC had approximately 2.7 million 1985 primarily due to the sale of$150 million of its basic cable subscribers and 2.3 million payTV 10518%Notes.The proceeds were used for magazine subscriptions. acquisitions and general corporate purposes. In Rates for basic services remained partially regu- 1984,long-term debt decreased as a result of sched- lated in 1985 in a substantial portion of the fran- uled debt repayments and the conversion of notes chises in which ATC operates, despite the into Common Stock. enactment of the Federal Cable Communications In 1985, capital expenditures were approxi- Policy Act of 1984. This Act enables cable com- mately$225 million, about the same level forecast panies, among other things, to increase basic ser- for 1986. They are primarily for the continuing vice rates in 1985 and 1986, subject to certain expansion and upgrading of cable television opera- limitations,and provides for virtually complete rate tions. Internally generated funds are expected to deregulation in 1987. provide the financing for these expenditures. In 1984, the Video Group posted increased reve- The Company has a revolving credit agreement nues, while operating profits were slightly lower. with a group of banks which provides for loans of 23 Management's Discussion and Analysi UP to $400 million convertible on March 1, 1988 to higher invested balances and higher yields that to a three-year-term loan. This agreement provides 1983. Interest expense increased because of highe additional liquidity and was used to support the rates and lower capitalized interest.Significant cap Company's commercial paper borrowings during ital gains were realized in both 1984 and 1983. 1985. In 1984,there were no borrowings supported During 1984, the Board of Directors authorize, by this agreement. the Company to purchase up to 4 million share In 1985, interest income declined significantly under a Common Stock repurchase program and interest expense increased primarily reflecting There were 2.3 million shares purchased for $8: the acquisition of Southern Progress Corporation. million in 1984 and no significant purchases iI In 1984, interest income was up substantially due 1985. The shares acquired have been reissued foi Selected Financial Data Time Incorporated and Subsidiaries (in millions except per share amounts) 1985 198 Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,404 $ 3,06 Income from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 21 Divested and discontinued operations, net of taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . —Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 21 Return on year-end equity* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.5% 21.0`. Total assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,072 $ 2,61 Long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 38 Redeemable preferred stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 2 Earnings per share—fully diluted Income from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.15 $ 3.3 Netincome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.15 $ 3.3 Average shares outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63.7 64. Dividends per common share. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.00 $ .8 See"Divested and Discontinued Operations"in Notes to Financial Statements. *1982 and prior years include earnings and equity attributable to Temple-Inland. **In January 1984,the Company distributed 90 percent of the outstanding common stock of Temple-Inland to its stockholders.The total annual dividend on both the Company's and Temple-Inland's common stock after the distribution in 1984 was$1.00. 24 Management's Discussion and Analysis the conversion of Series B Preferred Stock into chase price from available cash balances,cash flow, Common Stock as a result of scheduled redemp- short-term and/or intermediate-term borrowings. tions of the Preferred;the exercise of stock options; In addition, ATC has reached an agreement in and contributions to benefit plans. principle with Houston Industries to create a new In 1985 the Company's subsidiary, ATC, cable television operating venture which would together with four other companies, agreed to assume a portion of ATC's purchase obligations. acquire nearly all the cable operations of Wes- For a discussion of the impact of inflation on the tinghouse Electric's Group W Cable, Inc. Refer to Company,see "Supplementary Information on the "Subsequent Events" on page 35. The Company Effects of Changing Prices" in Notes to Financial presently intends to finance ATC's share of the pur- Statements. 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 $ 2,717 $ 2,371 $ 2,085 $ 1,730 $ 1,452 $ 1,120 $ 842 $ 694 143 123 106 89 70 75 55 27 26 30 43 52 74 51 36 40 169 153 149 141 144 126 91 67 13.3% 11.3% 12.2% 15.3% 18.1% 18.1% 17.5% 14.9% $ 2,273 $ 1,729 $ 1,610 $ 1,273 $ 1,106 $ 915 $ 674 $ 513 399 381 407 399 334 181 98 105 75 116 151 208 230 230 33 - $ 2.25 $ 1.97 $ 1.74 $ 1.60 $ 1.26 $ 1.63 $ 1.31 $ .67 $ 2.65 $ 2.45 $ 2.43 $ 2.51 $ 2.57 $ 2.81 $ 2.19 $ 1.66 64.3 63.0 61.3 56.3 55.9 44.8 41.4 40.4 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ .95 $ .8825 $ .81 $ .725 $ .6313 $ .5375 25 Business Segment Informatia Lines of Business Time Incorporated and Subsidiaries For years ended December 31 1985 1984 1983 1982 19E (in millions) Revenues Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,482 $1,321 $1,131 $ 941 $ 87 Books and Information Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552 491 505 581 61 Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,370 1,255 1,081 849 6C Total Revenues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,404 $3,067 $2,717 $2,371 $2,08 Income From Continuing Operations Before Taxes Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 176 $ 188 $ 106* $ 105 $ 1C Books and Information Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 65 21 28 q Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 212 215 176 12 Operating Profit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481 465 342 309 21 Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (50) (46) (37) (47) (� Corporate and other income and expense . . . . . . (44) (35) (62) (71) (� Gain on sale of properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 37 37 20 Income From Continuing Operations Before Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 387 $ 421 $ 280 $ 211 $ 1f *Includes losses from TV-Cable Week of$47 million. See"Business Segment Information'in Notes to Financial Statements. 26 Business Segment Information 1985 1984 1983 Identifiable Assets (in millions) Magazines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 759 $ 212 $ 170 Books and Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 278 322 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,628 1,421 1,216 Subtotal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,678 1,911 1,708 Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 667 514 Investments in affiliated companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 37 51 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,072 $2,615 $2,273 1985 1984 1983 Capital Expenditures, Depreciation Depreciation Depreciation Capital and Capital and Capital and Depreciation and Expenditures Amortization Expenditures Amortization Expenditures Amortization Amortization (in millions) Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 57 $ 16 $ 32 $ 10 $ 20 $ 4 Books and Information Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 4 3 5 5 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 108 304 93 310 73 Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 2 2 7 4 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 225 $ 129 $ 342 $ 108 $ 342 $ 86 27 Quarterly Result Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations(Umuaited) The magazine segment of the Company follows a definite seasonal pattern with revenues being lower i the first and third quarters and higher in the second and fourth quarters. This is due principally i fluctuations in advertising page volume. Little,Brown and Company and Oxmoor House make most their shipments in the second half of the year. This seasonal pattern typically results in losses in the; book operations in the first half and profits in the second. Time Incorporated and Subsidiaries Three months ended March 31 June 30 Sept.30 Dec. 1985 (in millions except per share amounts) Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 747 $864 $ 847 $W Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 433 414 4� Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 60 44 5 Earnings per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .70 $ .94 $ .70 $ .F 1984 Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 694 $ 771 $ 751 $ 81 Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 387 359 4: Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 60 46 t Earnings per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .67 $ .92 $ .72 $1.( In 1985,the results of Southern Progress Corporation are included beginning in the second quarter.The fourth quarter includes a$13 million pretax provision for estimated costs of anticipated staff reductions. In 1984,the fourth quarter includes an$18 million pretax gain from the sale of Pioneer Press. 28 Financial Statements Consolidated Statement of Income Time Incorporated and Subsidiaries For years ended December 31 1985 1984 1983 (in thousands except per share amounts) Revenues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,403,554 $3,067,353 $2,717,035 Costs and Expenses Editorial,programming and production . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,752,212 1,566,550 1,427,594 Selling, administrative and general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,263,507 1,109,726 1,019,538 Total Costs and Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,015,719 2,676,276 2,447,132 Operating Income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387,835 391,077 269,903 Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,732 43,439 16,550 Interest expense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (49,705) (45,885) (36,809) Other income—net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,457 32,267 30,081 Income From Continuing Operations Before Taxes . . . . . 387,319 420,898 279,725 Taxes on income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187,500 204,500 136,500 Income From Continuing Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199,819 216,398 143,225 Divested and Discontinued Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — 25,709 Net Income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 199,819 $ 216,398 $ 168,934 Earnings Per Share Income from Continuing Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.15 $3.37 $2.25 Divested and Discontinued Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — .40 Net Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.15 $3.37 $2.65 Average Shares Outstanding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,717 64,457 64,285 The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement. 29 Financial Statemen Consolidated Balance Sheet Time Incorporated and Subsidiaries As of December 31 1985 19f (in thousands) ASSETS Current Assets Cash.and equivalents . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 172,456 $ 479,9, Receivables, less allowances of$121,785,000 in 1985 and $98,895,000 in 1984. . . . . . . . . • • • • • • . • • • • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • 429,792 355,5: Inventories—at lower of cost or market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,340 85,2( Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163,995 75,6( Prepaid promotion and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,592 122,5( Total Current Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,042,175 1,118,91 Investments Affiliated companies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,735 36,8' Others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77,271 82,7` Total Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138,006 119,61- Property 19,6:Property and Equipment—at cost Machinery and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,411,640 1,232,5- Land and buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98,312 77,11 1,509,952 1,309,6£ Less allowances for depreciation and amortization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (471,293) (359,7: Total Property and Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,038,659 949,9( Cable Television Franchises. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139,969 146,4 Goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470,319 58,1( Programming and Other Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242,487 221,6: TOTAL ASSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,071,615 $2,614,8 The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement. 30 Financial Statements 1985 1984 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (in thousands) Current Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 577,282 $ 564,987 Employee compensation and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121,224 99,516 Loans and current portion of long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,364 26,710 Total Current Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768,870 691,213 Unearned Portion of Paid Subscriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333,673 258,764 Long-Term Debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464,530 383,195 Deferred Federal Income Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248,132 150,695 Other Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45,899 69,022 Redeemable Preferred Stock—Series B Authorized 4,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 990,700 shares in 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 29,460 Shareholders' Equity Common Stock—$1 par value; authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued 62,797,400 shares in 1985 and 62,142,300 shares in 1984; outstanding 62,772,600 in 1985 and 60,768,900 shares in 1984 . . . . . 62,797 62,142 Additional paid-in capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235,114 221,133 Foreign currency translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (7,133) (9,696' Deferred compensation—restricted stock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5,767) (7,329' Retained income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 926,026 814,183 Treasury stock—at cost; common shares-24,800 in 1985 and 1,373,400 in 1984. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (526) (47,970; Total Shareholders' Equity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,210,511 1,032,463 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY . . . . . . . . $3,071,615 $2,614,812 31 Financial Statement Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity Additional Foreign Common Paid-in Currency Deferred Retained Treast Time Incorporated and Subsidiaries Stock Capital Translation Compensation Income Sic (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 56,821 $ 402,249 $ (4,445) $ (966) $ 906,867 $ (51 Net income. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - - - 168,934 Stock issued for stock options,restricted stock and benefit plans . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935 42,579 - (7,579) - Conversion of Series B Preferred Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,821 39,268 - - - Dividends paid on Series B Preferred Stock- $1.575 per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . - - - - (4,767) Dividends paid on Common Stock-$1.00 per share. . . . - - - - (58,031) Translation adjustment for the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - (2,991) - - Amortization of deferred compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - - 1,053 - Adjustment of prior-year acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 60 - - - (i Divestiture of Temple-Inland operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . - (314,662) - - (345,137) Balance at December 31, 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 59,577 $ 169,494 $ (7,436) $ (7,492) $ 667,866 $ (5, Net income. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - - - 216,398 Common Stock purchased.. .. .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - - - - (83,3' Stock issued for stock options,restricted stock and benefit plans . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 379 10,256 - (2,338) (1,675) 6,9. Conversion and redemption of Series B Preferred Stock. . 1,846 29,993 - - (16,103) 29,0. Conversion of 11 V4%subordinated convertible notes. . . . 340 11,390 - - - Dividends paid on Series B Preferred Stock- $1.575 per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - - - (2,514) Dividends paid on Common Stock-$.82 per share. .. . . - - - - (49,789) Translation adjustment for the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - (2,260) - - Amortization of deferred compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - - 2,501 - Balance atDecember 31, 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . $ 62,142 $ 221,133 $ (9,696) $ (7,329) $ 814,183 $ (47,9 Net income. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . - - - - 199,819 Common Stock purchased. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . - - - - - (2,1 Stock issued for stock options,restricted stock and benefit plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 95 5,265 - (674) (1,395) 5,6 Conversion and redemption of Series B Preferred Stock. . 560 8,716 - - (23,932) 43,9 Dividends paid on Series B Preferred Stock- $1.575 per share . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . - - - - (312) Dividends paid on Common Stock-$1.00 per share. . . . - - - - (62,337) Translation adjustment for the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - 2,563 - - Amortization of deferred compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . - - - 2,236 - Balance at December 31, 1985 . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,797 $235,114 $ (7,133) $ (5,767) $926,026 $ (5. The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement. Analysis of Working Capital Items Time Incorporated and Subsidiaries For years ended December 31 1985 1984 19 (in thousands) Receivables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . $ 74,271 $ 24,239 $ 28,3 Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,079 (2,313) (31,3 Programming . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,327 (31,478) 32,5 Prepaid promotion and other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,032 3,903 18,C Accounts payable and accrued expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . (12,295) (143,409) (121,8 Employee compensation and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (21,708) (4,882) (14,8 Loans and current portion of long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (43,654) (1,419) (1,4 Increase(decrease)in working capital excluding changes in cash and equivalents. . .. . . . . . . . . $153,052 $(155,359) $ (90,6 32 Financial Statements Consolidated Statement of Changes in Financial Position Time Incorporated and Subsidiaries For years ended December 31 1985 1984 1983 (in thousands) Financial resources were provided: From operations: Income from continuing operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 199,819 $216,398 $143,225 Charges not affecting funds flow: Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . 129,053 108,274 86,152 Amortization of goodwill. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 9,561 2,309 4,319 Deferred federal income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . 97,437 62,937 18,430 Equity in net losses of affiliated companies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,471 11,125 17,468 Total from continuing operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .. . . . . 437,341 401,043 269,594 Plus divested and discontinued operations . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . - - 25,709 Total from operations . .. . . ... . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437,341 401,043 295,303 From other sources: Increase in unearned portion of paid subscriptions* . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. .. . . . . 74,909 21,255 25,298 Dispositions: Property and equipment. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. .. . . . . 14,000 33,160 67,875 Investments. ... . . . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. .. . . . . 8,170 18,205 11,222 Goodwill. . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. .. . . . . - 39,481 19,557 Decrease in net assets of divested operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . . - - 833,792 Total from other sources. . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. 97,079 112,101 957,744 Total financial resources provided from operations and other sources.. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . 534,420 513,144 1,253,047 Financial resources were used for: Goodwill resulting from acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. .. . . . . 422,009 - - Purchase of property and equipment.. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 223,930 310,657 271,617 Additions to cable television franchises . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1,306 23,274 48,837 Reduction of long-term debt . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . 75,474 45,647 102,208 Dividends paid to shareholders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . 62,649 52,303 62,798 Conversion of Preferred Stock into Common Stock. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . 29,319 44,807 41,089 Purchase of Treasury Stock.. ... . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . 2,145 83,376 60 Increase(decrease)in other assets. . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 20,863 68,491 (7,689; Decrease(increase)in other liabilities. . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 23,123 (17,599) (30,250; Divestiture of Temple-Inland operations. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . - - 733,201 Miscellaneous . ... .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,398 10,021 26,745 Change in working capital items** . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153,052 (155,359) (90,687) Total financial resources used. .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1,039,268 465,618 1,157,929 Net financial resources(used)provided before financing activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (504,848) 47,526 95,118 Funds from financing activities: Increase in long-term debt. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 156,809 29,732 119,894 Issuance of Series B Preferred and Common Stock. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . 11,232 28,110 37,104 Issuance of Common Stock on conversion of Preferred Stock. . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . 29,319 44,760 41,089 Total funds from financing activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . 197,360 102,602 198,087 (Decrease)increase in cash and equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . $(307,488) $150,128 $293,205 *Includes$42 million resulting from the acquisition of Southern Progress Corporation in 1985. **Analysis of these working capital items is on page 32. The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement. 33 Notes to Financial Statement Summary of Significant Accounting Policies costs are primarily expensed within the ye-, incurred. Basis of Consolidation. The consolidated finan- cial statements include the accounts of the Com- Depreciation and Amortization.Depreciation an pany and its subsidiaries. Intercompany trans- amortization are computed primarily by th actions and balances have been eliminated in straight-line method over the estimated useful livf consolidation. Companies 20 percent to 50 per- of the assets. cent owned are reflected in the financial state- Cable Television Franchises. Cable televisic ments primarily on the equity basis. Certain franchises are stated at cost (net of accumulate reclassifications have been made to the prior amortization of $46 million and $38 million i years' information to conform to the 1985 1985 and 1984, respectively) and are being amc presentation. tized over the estimated useful life of the franchis Inventories.Cost of inventories amounting to$47 Goodwill.Excess of the cost of acquired properti( million in 1985 and$15 million in 1984 was deter- over the net assets purchased (net of accumulate mined by the last-in,first-out method(LIFO). The amortization of $28 million and $18 million i cost of the remaining inventories of$78 million in 1985 and 1984, respectively) is being amortize 1985 and$70 million in 1984 was determined prin- principally over 40 years. cipally by the first-in,first-out method(FIFO). Unearned Portion of Paid Subscriptions. Rev If the FIFO method of inventory accounting had nues from magazine subscriptions are deferred been applied to those inventories which were the time of sale. As magazines are delivered i costed on the LIFO method, inventories would subscribers, proportionate shares of the gross su have been $18 million and $16 million higher scription price are credited to revenues. Cos than reported at December 31, 1985 and 1984, connected with the procurement of subscriptioi respectively. are expensed within the year incurred. Inventories consisted of work in process and fin- Foreign Operations. Financial statements of fc ished goods of $78 million and $61 million and eign operations are translated into U.S.. dollars paper and other materials of $47 million and accordance with Financial Accounting Standarn $24 million at December 31, 1985 and 1984, Statement No'.52.The functional currency used respectively. account for all foreign magazine operations is tl Promotion. Promotion costs related to sales of U.S. dollar. The local currency is the function book and record series and book clubs are amor- currency for most foreign book operations.Gaii tized over a 12-month period. Other promotion and losses resulting from conversion to the fun 34 Notes to Financial Statements tional currency are included in the determination of price is estimated to be between 20 percent and 30 net income. Gains and losses resulting from the percent. The partners have not yet determined translation of the functional currency into the U.S. whether or to what extent to hold the properties dollar are included,net of taxes, in the foreign cur- together as a joint venture,or to divide and distrib- rency translation component of shareholders' ute the assets among themselves. This transaction equity. Gains and losses on foreign currency trans- is expected to be consummated in mid-1986. actions are included in the determination of net In January 1986, Selling Areas-Marketing, Inc. income. (SAMI), a wholly owned subsidiary, signed a letter Earnings Per Share. Earnings per share are based of intent to acquire all of the outstanding stock of on the weighted average shares of outstanding Burke Marketing Services, Inc., which is engaged Common Stock and dilutive common stock equiv- in marketing research. In addition, SAMI expects alents, which include subordinated convertible to form a joint venture with Arbitron Ratings notes, convertible preferred stock and outstanding Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Control stock options. For purposes of this calculation, Data Corporation, to create a major. marketing earnings are net income increased by the after-tax information data base. interest savings on convertible notes assumed to be These acquisitions are subject to a number of converted. Primary earnings per share are the same conditions, including the required regulatory as fully diluted earnings per share. approvals. Subsequent Events Acquisitions In December 1985, American Television and In March 1985, the Company completed the Communications (ATC), a wholly owned subsidi- acquisition of Southern Progress Corporation, a ary, entered into an agreement with four other publisher of four magazines and a direct marketer of cable operators to jointly purchase from Wes- books. The acquisition price of approximately tinghouse Electric Corporation, all of the out- $480 million was funded by the Company's cash standing common stock of Group W Cable, Inc. and short-term borrowings. The transaction was Group W is a cable television company whose accounted for as a purchase and the results of this properties consist of more than 100 cable systems operation were included in the Company's state- presently serving approximately two million basic ment of income since the beginning of the second cable subscribers. quarter. Goodwill of $404 million is being amor- The cash portion of the purchase price is tized by the straight-line method over a 40 year expected to be approximately $1.6 billion. ATC's period. share of the Group W stock and of the purchase The following unaudited pro forma combined 35 Notes to Financial Statement results of operations assumes the acquisition had mately 36 shares of Common Stock for eacl occurred on January 1, 1984. $1,000 principal amount thereof. 1985 1984 Total interest incurred was$51 million,$49 mil (unaudited) lion and$43 million, of which$1 million, $3 mil (in millions except per share amounts) lion and $6 million was capitalized in 1985, 198, Revenues. . .. . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . .. . . . . . $3,443 $3,231 and 1983, respectively. Retained income is unre Net income. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 202 Earnings per share—fully diluted . . . .. . . . . $ 3.10 $ 3.13 stricted as to the payment of dividends. In October 1985, the Company, through its Aggregate maturities of long-term debt (incluc ing capital leases) during the next five years are o Southern Progress subsidiary, acquired substan- follows: 1986—$70 million; 1987—$12 millior tially all of the outstanding shares of W.R.C.Smith 1988—$10 million; 1989—$13 million; 1990- Publishing Co., Inc., the publisher of Southern $114 million. Accents, a bimonthly regional magazine with a cir- The Company has a revolving credit agreemer culation in excess of 200,000. In September 1985, with a group of banks aggregating $400 million, the Company acquired an 84 percent interest in portion of which has been used to support th Asiaweek, a regional English language news maga- Company's periodic commercial paper borrowing; zine based in Hong Kong. The Company can convert any portion of the$40 Long Term Debt million into a three-year-term loan on March l 1988. Long-term debt consists of the following: Leases 1985 1984 1985 1984 19E (in thousands) (in thousands) 10518%Notes due 1992 .. .. . . . . .. . . $150,000 $ — Total rental expense . . . . . . . . $105,145 $91,923 $74,81 9718%Debentures due 2009 . .. . . . .. . 150,000 150,000 Less sublease rental income. . . 9,066 6,871 5,5C 10314%Guaranteed notes due 1990 . . . 100,000 100,000 Net rental expense . . . . . . . . . $ 96,079 $85,052 $69,3E 814%Notes due 1986 ... . . . . . . . . . . — 50,000 9%Notes due 1990. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 19,479 21,635 111/4%Subordinated convertible notes The future minimum lease payments under nor due 1987-1991 . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 11,730 11,730 Other indebtedness due through 1998, cancelable operating leases as of December 3' weighted average interest rate of 1985 were as follows: 10.9%as of December 31, 1985 and Operatir 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... . . . . . 33,321 49,830 Leas- $464,530 $383,195 (in thousa,u 1986 . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . $ 82,1C 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 74,11 The 9718% Debentures are subject to a manda- 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 66,0 tory sinking fund beginning April 1990 and are 1989 . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,6C 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,5_1 redeemable, subject to certain conditions, at the Thereafter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 322,14 option of the Company. The 1114% Subordinated Net minimum lease payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $657,61 Convertible Notes are convertible into approxi- Aggregate future sublease rental income. . . . . . . . . . $ 27,31 36 Notes to Financial Statements Stock Options key employees. Stock issued under this plan is sub- At December 31, 1985, the Company had various ject to certain restrictions and vesting requirements stock option plans pursuant to which options were and may not be resold by the holder until the outstanding to purchase Common Stock and restriction period and other conditions have been Series B Preferred Stock at fair market value on the fulfilled. The sale of restricted stock below market respective dates of grant. There are both incentive price results in deferred compensation which is and nonqualified stock options outstanding under being amortized over the vesting period. these plans. A summary of the activity under the plan is as The options are exercisable no later than ten follows: years from date of grant. There were no charges or credits to income in connection with options exer- 1985 1984 1983 cised. A summary of activity under all plans is as Beginning balance.. . . . .. . . 249,400 359,050 464,950 Shares awarded. . . . . . . . .. . . (14,500) (89,400) (105,900) follows: Adjustment for divestiture of Temple-Inland . . . . . . .. . . — (36,052) — Series B Shares forfeited. . . .. .. . . . .. 3,700 15,802 — Common Stock Preferred Stock Shares available for award at Number Price Number Price December 31,.. .. . . . ... . 238,600 249,400 359,050 of Shares Per Share of Shares Per Share 1985 Outstanding at January 1 . . . . 2,107,193 $13-59 8,199 $ 9-21 Preferred Stock Granted. ... . . . 54,000 $54 The number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock Exercised .. . . . . (274,570) $13-54 (4,898) $ 9-21 Surrendered. . . . (30,633) $16-34 (465) $21 is 25 million shares. In July 1985, the Company Terminated... .. (20,195) $34-52 - — called all of its outstanding shares of Series B Outstanding at $1.575 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock December 3l . 1,835,795 $13-59 2,836 $15-21 At December 31: ("Series B Preferred Stock") for redemption. As a Exercisable. . . . . 1,385,498 2,836 result, 640,069 shares of Series B Preferred Stock Available for were converted into approximately 1,145,700 grant . .. . . . . 196,798 — 1984 shares of Common Stock and the balance was Exercised ... . . . 463,204 $ 8-38 6,889 $ 4-16 redeemed by the Company. At December 31: Changes in Series B Preferred Stock are as Exercisable. . . . . 1,335,836 8,199 Available for follows: grant. .... . . . 230,603 — 1983 1985 1984 1983 Exercised . .. . . . 540,514 $10-38 6,625 $ 4-21 (in thousands) Balance at January 1. . . . . $ 29,460 $74,568 $115,601 Stock options exercised . . . 114 79 56 Restricted Stock Plan Conversion to Common Stock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (29,361) (44,807) (41,089) The Company has a Restricted Stock Plan under Shares redeemed. . . . . . . . . (213) (380) — which it has awarded shares of Common Stock to Balance at December 31. . . $ — $29,460 $ 74,568 37 Notes to Financial Statemen Pension Plans In addition to providing pension benefits, tl The Company and its subsidiaries have several Company and several of its subsidiaries provide cc pension plans covering substantially all employees, tain health care and life insurance benefits fi including those in foreign countries.Total pension retired employees. The annual expense relatir expense was approximately $21 million in 1985, to these benefits, which has been expensed $26 million in 1984, and $22 million in 1983, incurred, was approximately $2 million in M which includes amortization of past service cost and$1 million in 1984. over a period of 20 years. The Company's policy is Other Income—Net to fund pension costs to the extent permitted by 1985 1984 R government regulation. (in thousands) Accumulated benefit information, as estimated Ancillary sales .. . .. .. .. . . $11,104 $7,282 $4,6: Equity in net losses of by consulting actuaries,and net assets for the Com- companies 20%to 50% pany's retirement plans as of January 1, 1985 (the owned •• • • ••• •• •• •• •• (1,470) (11,125) (10,0( Gain on sale of investments . 4,034 241 2,7_ date of the latest actuarial valuation) and January Foreign currency losses.... . (1,783) (5,419) (1,2 1 1984 were as follows: Gain on sale of properties. . . — 36,864 37,4' ' Miscellaneous . .. .. .. .. . . 13,572 4,424 (3,4' At January 1 1985 1984 $25,457 $32,267 $ 30,0 (in thousands) Actuarial present value of accumulated Taxes on Income plan benefits: The components of domestic and foreign incorr Vested.. . . .. . ..... . .. .. ... . . $124,370 $116,807 P g Non-vested . . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . 8,957 10,219 from continuing operations before taxes consists $133,327 $127,026 of the following: Net assets available for benefits .. ... . $179,659 $149,860 Effective January 1, 1985, the assumed rate of 1985 1984 19� (in thousands) return used in determining the actuarial present Domestic. . . . . . . . . .. . . . $349,063 $393,146 $269,5( value of accumulated plan benefits increased to 10 Foreign . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . 38,256 27,752 10,2. percent from 8 percent.This change reduced pen- $387,319 $420,898 $279,7: Sion expense by approximately$9 million in 1985. The Company has not adopted the recently. Income tax expense is included in the conso issued Financial Accounting Standards Board dated statement of income as follows: Statement No. 87. It is management's intention to 1985 1984 19 adopt the statement by 1987 as required. Presently, (in thousands) management believes the implementation of this Continuing operations. . . . $187,500 $204,500 $136,5 Divested and discontinued statement will not have a material effect on the operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . — — 6,9 Company's pension cost. $187,500 $204,500 $143,4 38 Notes to Financial Statements Taxes on income consisted of the following: 1985 1984 1983 Current Deferred Current Deferred Current Deferred (in thousands) Federal. . .. . . . .. ... .... . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . $ 61,200 $87,000 $70,600 $74,100 $77,400 $19,400 Foreign . .. . . . . . ... .. ..... . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,900 - 10,000 - 6,100 - State and local. . . ... .... ... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,400 - 49,800 - 33,600 - Divested and discontinued operations . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . - - - - (900) 7,800 $100,500 $87,000 $130,400 $74,100 $116,200 $27,200 The differences between the consolidated effective income tax rate and the federal statutory income tax rate of 46 percent include the following: 1985 1984 1983 (in thousands) Taxes on income at statutory rate. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. $178,200 $193,600 $143,700 Investment tax credits. . .... .... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. (18,900) (28,100) (14,100; Effect of state and local income taxes. . .. . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,000 26,900 18,100 Effect of capital gains rates. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,800) (13,600) (10,000; Write-offs of goodwill . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ... . .. .. . . . . . . 4,600 17,000 9,100 All other. .. . . . . . ... ... .. . . . . . . . ... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . 8,400 8,700 4,700 Divested and discontinued operations . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . - - (8,100- $187,500 $204,500 $143,400 The amount of unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries,considered permanently reinvested to finance operations in foreign countries, was approximately $18 million (after reduction for available foreign tax credits)at December 31; 1985. Deferred income taxes have been provided for certain items of income and expense that are recognized at different times for tax and financial reporting purposes as follows: 1985 1984 1983 (in thousands) Accelerated depreciation . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ... $61,100 $34,700 $28,200 Deferred gain on sale of equipment. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,700 1,700 (13,800; Reserve for shutdown. . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,300 7,500 (13,000; Book promotion costs. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 3,700 700 4,100 Allother .. . .. .. ... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... . 16,200 29,500 13,900 Divested and discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . - - 7,800 $87,000 $74,100 $27,200 39 Notes to Financial Statemen Investment tax credits have been accounted for of Group W Cable, Inc. Refer to "Subsequei as reductions in current income tax expense. Events" on page 35. The current portion of taxes payable was$4 mil- lion and $11 million at December 31, 1985 and Business Segment Information 1984,respectively. The Company's principal lines of business are cls During 1985 the Internal Revenue Service com- sified into three major segments: Magazines, co pleted its audit of the Company's income tax sisting of the publication of magazines and returns for the years 1979 through 1981.As a result subscription sales agency; Books and Informatic of this audit certain adjustments have been pro- Services, comprised of the publication of boo posed, which the Company is appealing. It is the and marketing information services; and Vide opinion of management that the final result of encompassing cable TV and pay-TV programmir these adjustments will not have a material effect on Refer to "Lines of Business" on pages 26 and the Company's financial position. for financial information by business segment. Commitments Divested and Discontinued Operations As part of its Video operations, the Company rou- In January 1984, the Company completed tl tinely enters into commitments for programming divestiture of the Temple-Inland Inc. ("Temp: rights, primarily for theatrical motion pictures, Inland") operations. The consolidated financ which extend for various periods. The license fees statements give effect to the divestiture as related to these commitments can be influenced by, December 31, 1983 and reflect those operatio among other things,a percentage of the films'neg- as discontinued. These operations primari ative costs, box office performance, and HBO and consisted of the production of pulp and pap, Cinemax subscriber levels. The consolidated board, building products, and container ai financial statements do not reflect commitments containerboard. incurred under these contracts for programming The Company has retained approximately not available for exhibition at the balance sheet percent of the outstanding Common Stock date. In addition, the Company also enters into Temple-Inland, which has a carrying vale franchise agreements relating to the development of $74 million stated at cost. At December 3 of cable TV systems. As of December 31, 1985, 1985,the market value of this investment was$11 aggregate future commitments for the Video opera- million representing an unrealized gain of $. tions were estimated to be $1.5 billion to $2.0 bil- million. The Company has agreed to dispose lion. This range does not reflect the amount this investment, included in other investments, relating to the agreement to acquire the properties January 1989. 40 Notes to Financial Statements For 1983, net income applicable to the divested Notes to Supplemental Information on the Temple-Inland operations was $52 million or$.80 Effects of Changing Prices(unaudited) per share on revenues of$1.3 billion. These results Basis of Supplemental Data. This supplementary were net of income taxes of$27 million. financial information discloses certain effects of In 1983, the Company discontinued certain inflation by specific price changes of certain assets. other operations. For 1983, operating losses of$14 million or $.22 per share were net of income tax Income from Continuing Operations. The Com- credits of$10 million.The provision for loss on dis- pany's primary financial statements are prepared on posal of$12 million or $.18 per share was net of the historical basis of accounting. income tax credits of$10 million. Adjustments to restate costs for the effects of changes in specific prices represent the historical Supplemental Information on the Effects of amounts of production costs,and depreciation and Changing Prices(unaudited) amortization adjusted to reflect current cost at the Statement of Income Adjusted date of sale and the average current cost deprecia- for Changing Prices tion of property and equipment restated to reflect Year Ended December 31, 1985 (in millions) current cost, respectively. Current cost was com- Income from operations as reported puted using appropriate external cost indices, in the statement of income. . . . . . $200 appraisals and direct pricing methods. Adjustments to restate costs for the The depreciation, amortization and inventory effects of changes in specific accounting methods used to develop this supple- prices(current costs): mentary financial information are the same as the Production costs. . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5 methods used by the Company in its primary finan- Depreciation and amortization. (25) (20) cial statements. Income from operations adjusted for changes in specific prices . . . . . . . $180 Income Taxes. No adjustments to, or allocations of, the amount of income tax expense in the pri- Decrease in specific prices of mary financial statements were made in the com- inventories and property and putation of the supplemental information. Present equipment held during the year . . $ 40 tax laws do not allow for higher cost adjustments Effect of increase in general price for the effects of inflation. level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Excess of increase in general price Purchasing Power Gain from Holding Net Mone, level over decrease in specific tary Liabilities During the Year. In periods of prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 90 inflation,the holding of monetary assets(e.g.,cash 41 Notes to Financial Statemer and receivables)results in a loss of general purchas- during the year are not included in income frc ing power because they will buy fewer goods and continuing operations but are presented separate services in the future. Similarly, monetary liabili- The current cost change is adjusted by the effect ties are associated with a gain of general purchasing general inflation measured by applying the annt power because they will be repaid with dollars of a rate of change in the CPI to the average curre lesser value.The gain has been calculated based on cost balances of inventories and plant and equ the Company's average net monetary liabilities for ment. the year, multiplied by the change in the Con- Effects of Inflation. The economy has expe sumer Price Index(CPI)for All Urban Consumers enced relatively high rates of inflation in pri for the year.Such gains in purchasing power do not years. Although current indications are that tl represent additional funds for reinvestment or divi- trend has moderated, inflation is expected to cc dend distribution to shareholders. tinue. In order to offset the resulting rise in t Changes in Specific Prices of Inventories and costs of operations,the Company has attempted Plant and Equipment Held During the Year. adjust selling prices to maintain profit margins of Under current cost accounting,changes in specific the years and expects to continue this approach prices of inventories and plant and equipment held cope with future cost changes. Five-Year Comparison of Selected Supplemental Financial Data of Continuing Operations Adjusted for Effects of Changing Prices(stated in average 1985 dollars)(unaudited) 1985 1984 1983 1982 1 (in millions except per share amounts) Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... $3,404 $3,177 $2,934 $2,642 $2, CURRENT COST INFORMATION Income. . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 200 135 115 Income per Share 2.84 3.13 2.11 1.83 Excess of Increase in General Price Level of Inventories and Property and Equipment Over(Under)Change in Specific Prices. . . . . . . . 90 (40) 60 50 Net Assets at Year-End* .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,400 1,300 1,200 800 OTHER INFORMATION Purchasing Power Gain from Holding Net Monetary Liabilities during the Year. . . 20 15 20 20 Cash Dividends Declared per Common Share. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1.00 .85** 1.08 1.11 Market Price per Common Share at Year-End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61.31 44.28** 66.75 59.29 4' Average Consumer Price Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 322.2 311.1 298.4 289.1 2' At December 31,1985,the current cost of inventories was$138 million and property and equipment,net of accumulated depreciation,was$1.2 billion. *Net assets represent the historical cost amounts reported in the primary financial statements adjusted for the effects of changes in specific prices on inventories propety,and equipment. **Common Stock market prices and dividends for 1984 reflect the distribution of shares of Temple-Inland Inc.to common shareholders of Time Inc. 42 Management's Responsibilities for Report of Ernst&Whinney, Financial Reporting Independent Auditors The accompanying consolidated financial state- To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of ments, including the related notes, have been pre- Time Incorporated pared by management in conformity with generally We have examined the consolidated balance sheets accepted accounting principles, and necessarily of Time Incorporated and Subsidiaries as of include some amounts that are based on manage- December 31 1985 and 1984,and the related con- ment's best estimates and judgments. solidated statements of income, shareholders' The Company maintains a system of internal equity and changes in financial position for each of accounting controls designed to provide manage- the three years in the period ended December 31, ment with reasonable assurance that assets are safe- 1985. Our examinations were made in accordance guarded against loss from unauthorized use or with generally accepted auditing standards and, disposition, and that transactions are executed in accordingly, included such tests of the accounting accordance with management's authorization and records and such other auditing procedures as we recorded properly to permit the preparation of considered necessary in the circumstances. financial statements in accordance with generally In our opinion, the financial statements referred accepted accounting principles. The concept of to above present fairly the consolidated financial reasonable assurance is based on the recognition position of Time Incorporated and Subsidiaries at that the cost of a system of internal control should December 31, 1985 and 1984, and the consoli- not exceed the benefits derived and that the evalu- dated results of their operations and changes in ation of those factors requires estimates and judg- their financial position for each of the three years ments by management. Further, because of in the period ended December 31, 1985, in con- inherent limitations in any system of internal fortuity with generally accepted accounting princi- accounting control, errors or irregularities may pies applied on a consistent basis. occur and not be detected. Nevertheless, manage- ment believes that a high level of internal control is f maintained by the Company through the selection and training of qualified personnel, the establish- ment and communication of accounting and busi- New York,New York ness policies, and its internal audit program. February 20,1986 The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, composed solely of outside directors,meets periodi- cally with management and with the Company's internal auditors and independent auditors to review matters relating to the quality of financial reporting and internal accounting control and the nature,extent and results of their audits.The inde- pendent auditors have free access to the Audit Committee. n Richarel Munro President and Chief Executive Officer E.Thayer igelow Chief Financial Officer 43 Board of Directc J.Richard Munro Edward S.Finkelstein Marina S.Homer John R.Opel President and Chairman and President,Radcliffe College(1975) Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer(1978) Chief Executive Officer, International Business R.H.Macy&Co.,Inc.(1984) David T.Kearns Machines Corporation(196 Ralph E Davidson Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board(1980) Henry C.Goodrich Xerox Corporation(1978) Donald S.Perkins Former Chairman, Former Chairman, Louis Banks Sonat Inc.(1978) Gerald M.Levin Jewel Companies,Inc.(197 Adjunct Professor of Management, Executive Vice President(1983) Alfred P Sloan School Clifford J.Grum Kelso F.Sutton of Management,M.I.T(1973) President and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Luce III Executive Vice President(I Temple-Inland Inc.(1980) President, James F Bere The Henry Luce Foundation,Inc.(1967) Arthur Temple Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Henry A.Grunwald Chairman of the Board, Borg Warner Corp.(1979) Editor-in-Chief(1979) N.J.Nicholas Jr. Temple-Inland Inc.(1973) Executive Vice President(1983) Clifton R.Wharton Michael D.Dingman Alexander Heard President, Chancellor Emeritus, Chancellor, Allied-Signal,Inc.(1978) Vanderbilt University(1968) State University of New York System(1982) 44 Corporate Officers J.Richard Munro Donald M.Wilson Eugene F.Farro Al Silverman President and Corporate Vice President— Vice President Vice President Chief Executive Officer Public Affairs J.Winston Fowlkes Richard B.Thomas Ralph P.Davidson Joseph J.Collins Vice President Vice President Chairman of the Board Vice President Michael J.Fuchs Arthur H.Thornhill Jr. Gerald M.Levin Brian Conboy Vice President Vice President Executive Vice President Vice President Jeanne R.Kerr Kevin D.Senie N.J.Nicholas Jr. Winston H.Cox Vice President Controller Executive Vice President Vice President Carolyn K.McCandless Joseph A.Ripp Kelso E Sutton Lawrence M.Crutcher Vice President Assistant Controller Executive Vice President Vice President Michael J.McCrudden Urban L.Uebelhoer E.Thayer Bigelow Emory Cunningham Vice President Treasurer Chief Financial Officer Vice President S.Christopher Meigher III Monica Gerard-Sharp R.Bruce Hiland Carlyle C.Daniel Vice President Assistant Treasurer Vice President— Vice President Chief Administrative Officer John A.Meyers Richard E Schnabel Kevin L.Dolan Vice President Assistant Treasurer Reginald K.Brack Jr. Vice President Group Vice President Robert L.Miller Thomas W.McEneiney David H.Dolben Vice President Assistant Secretary William M.Guttman Vice President Vice President, Trygve E.Myhren General Counsel and Secretary Vice President 45 Operating Executive Corporate Books and Information Services, Video Editorial Corporate Development Henry A.Grunwald Gerald M.Levin N.J.Nicholas,Jr. Editor-in-Chief Executive Vice President Executive Vice President Ray Cave Reginald K.Brack,Jr. Trygve E.Myhren Corporate Editor Group Vice President, Chairman and Chief Executive Offi President and Chief Executive Officer, American Television and The Books Group and Time-Life Books Communications Corp. Magazines Carlyle C.Daniel Y Michael J Fuchs Kelso E Sutton President, Chairman and Chief Executive Off Executive Vice President, Selling Areas-Marketing,Inc. Home Box Office,Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer, Magazine Group Joseph J.Collins John A.Meyers Home Box Office,Inc. Chairman, Magazine Group S.Christopher Meigher,III Group Publisher, Magazine Group Robert L.Miller Group Publisher, Magazine Group 46 Common Stock Prices and Dividend Comparison-1985 and 1984 New York Stock Exchange—Symbol:TL Pacific Stock Exchange—Symbol:TL London Stock Exchange—Symbol:TIMEINC Price Range High Low 1985 First Quarter 56 42'12 Second Quarter 60518 51314 Third Quarter 61314 52 Fourth Quarter 65'14 53'18 YEAR 6514 42112 1984 First Quarter 50518 37314 Second Quarter 44318 36114 Third Quarter 48718 33314 Fourth Quarter 44118 40 YEAR 50518 33314 Dividends 1985 1984 First Quarter $ .25 $.205 Second Quarter .25 .205 Third Quarter .25 .205 Fourth Quarter .25 .205 YEAR $1.00 $.82 Common Stock market prices and dividend data for 1984 reflect the distribu- tion of shares of Temple-Inland Inc. to the common shareholders of Time Inc. in January 1984. The number of common shareholders of record as of January 31, 1986 was 17,273. 47 Annual Meeting Corporate Headquarters Transfer Agent&Registrar Thursday,April 17,1986, 11:00 a.m. Rockefeller Center Morgan Guaranty Trust Time&Life Building New York,N.Y. 10020 Company of New York Rockefeller Center Phone:(212)586-1212 30 West Broadway New York,N.Y. New York,N.Y. 10015 Time Inc.Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan The Time Inc.Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan provides holders of record of shares of the Company's Common Si with a simple and convenient method of investing cash dividends and optional cash payments in additional shares of Common Si without payment of any brokerage commission or service charge.Any holder of record of shares of Common Stock is eligible to par pate in the plan.Information about this plan can be obtained by calling Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York at(212) 6525 or by writing to Time Inc.,Manager of Shareholder Relations,Rockefeller Center,New York,N.Y. 10020. Questions and communications regarding lost stock certificates, changes of address,dividend checks,consolidation of accounts, and transf certificates should be sent to:Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York,30 West Broadway,New York,N.Y.10015. Copies of SEC Form 10-K will be available to shareholders after April 30,upon written request to Barbara L.Sangerman,Manager of Sharehc Relations,Time Inc.,Rockefeller Center,New York,N.Y. 10020. 48 Common Stock Prices and Dividend Comparison-1985 and 1984 New York Stock Exchange—Symbol:TL Pacific Stock Exchange—Symbol:TL London Stock Exchange—Symbol:TIMEINC Price Range High Low 1985 First Quarter 56 421/2 Second Quarter 60518 51314 Third Quarter 61314 52 Fourth Quarter 65114 53118 YEAR 65114 421/2 1984 First Quarter 50518 37314 Second Quarter 44318 36114 Third Quarter 487/8 33314 Fourth Quarter 44718 40 YEAR 50518 33314 Dividends 1985 1984 First Quarter $ .25 $.205 Second Quarter .25 .205 Third Quarter .25 .205 Fourth Quarter .25 .205 YEAR $1.00 $.82 Common Stock market prices and dividend data for 1984 reflect the distribu- tion of shares of Temple-Inland Inc. to the common shareholders of Time Inc. in January 1984. The number of common shareholders of record as of January 31, 1986 was 17,273. Annual Meeting Corporate Headquarters Transfer Agent&Registrar Thursday,April 17, 1986, 11:00 a.m. Rockefeller Center Morgan Guaranty Trust Time&Life Building New York,N.Y. 10020 Company of New York Rockefeller Center Phone:(212)586-1212 30 West Broadway New York,N.Y. New York,N.Y. 10015 Time Inc.Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan The Time Inc.Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan provides holders of record of shares of the Company's Common Stock with a simple and convenient method of investing cash dividends and optional cash payments in additional shares of Common Stock without payment of any brokerage commission or service charge.Any holder of record of shares of Common Stock is eligible to partici- pate in the plan.Information about this plan can be obtained by calling Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York at(212)587- 6525 or by writing to Time Inc.,Manager of Shareholder Relations,Rockefeller Center,New York,N.Y. 10020. Questions and communications regarding lost stock certificates, changes of address, dividend checks, consolidation of accounts, and transfer of certificates should be sent to:Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York,30 West Broadway,New York,N.Y. 10015. Copies of SEC Form 10-K will be available to shareholders after April 30,upon written request to Barbara L.Sangerman,Manager of Shareholder Relations,Time Inc.,Rockefeller Center,New York,N.Y. 10020. Letter to Shareholders Net income in 1985 was $200 million, on revenues of$3.4 billion. While earnings were down, profits from operations were up from record earnings the year before. Higher operating earnings, however, were reduced by such special factors as a charge of$13 million against costs rising from staff reductions, a decline in interest income from lower cash balances, and the absence of a 1984 pretax gain of$37 million. The elimination of those factors improves our outlook for this year. So, too, does a cost-containment program inaugurated late in 1985 that is now beginning to take hold. More profitable growth is, of course, an end in itself. It is also a means to help us move aggressively toward our long-term goal. That goal is nothing less than establishing Time Inc. as the leading communications company. To achieve our goal, we have made three underlying commitments: ❑ To expand our current businesses in magazines, video, books and market- ing information, ❑ To acquire complementary enterprises that will extend those businesses, and ❑ To broaden, as opportunities arise, the range of our activities in the communications industry. Time Incas commitments to expansion of current businesses, to compatible acquisitions and to broadening our base began taking shape with the spin-off 1 of our forest products operation just over two years ago. Our commitments are consistent with the determination we expressed then to add value to your equity in Time Inc., and the way we intend to fulfill these commitments will make up much of the remainder of this letter. An important first step in our strategy of acquiring complementary businesses was the acquisition last year of Southern Progress Corporation, publisher of three magazines and a direct marketer of books. Since then Southern Progress has launched a fourth magazine, subsequently combining it with an acquisition of its own. Our investment in Southern Progress has been successful beyond our expectations. Almost inevitably it diluted Time Inc.'s 1985 earnings by a few cents, but we believe it will add to our 1986 earnings. In this its centennial year, Southern Progress expects to celebrate another anniversary—its 20th consecutive year of increased revenues and profits. The Magazine Group also acquired last year the majority interest in Asiaweek, a Hong Kong based English language news magazine that circu- lates widely in the Far East. Financial Highlights 1985 1984 (in millions except per share amounts) Revenues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,404 $ 3,067 Netincome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 216 Net income per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.15 $3.37 Total assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,072 $ 2,615 Working capital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 428 Capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 342 Long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 383 Shareholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,211 1,032 Return on year-end equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.5% 21.0% Long-term debt as a percentage of capitalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.7% 26.5% Average shares outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63.7 64.5 2 C. Experience 1. Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed. ) Location of system Emporia, Kansas Date of most recent June 17, 1981 franchise award Plant miles of system, a) aerial 82 b) underground 20 Amount committed for : a) Local origination None equipment b) Public, educational and None government access equipment c) Annual local origination None operating budget d) Annual public, educational None and government access operating budget Miles of new plant -0- Miles of rebuilt 102 Percentage of system 100% ownership held Holder of controlling American Television & ownership interest Communications Number of subscribers Pay units sold 5,500 Basic subscribers 8,900 *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5a `./ Homes passed by cable Present 12 ,600 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $20 .00 b) Basic (Tier 1) $12 . 45 c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) None Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination b) public, education and 30 hours government access channels 3 Name and address and Steve Commons telephone number of City Manager local government City of Emporia officials responsible City Building for cable operations 522 Mechanic Emporia, KS 66801 (316) 342-5105 2. Please list all litigation your company or its principals have been involved in with franchising authorities and list the issues involved in the litigation. See page 6q at the end of this section 6a C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed. ) Location of system Boonville, Missouri Date of most recent July 29 , 1985 franchise award Plant miles of system, a) aerial 34 .3 b) underground 3 .1 Amount committed for : a) Local origination None Note: Portable equipment equipment, provided although not required by franchise b) Public, educational and None government access equipment c) Annual local origination operating budget $240 .00 d) Annual public, educational and government access operating budget Miles of new plant Miles of rebuilt 37. 4 Percentage of system 100% ownership held Holder of controlling American Television & ownership interest Communications Number of subscribers Pay units sold 11000 Basic subscribers 1,800 *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5b Homes passed by cable Present 2 ,900 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $20 .00 b) Basic (Tier 1) $12.95 c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) None Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination b) public, education and 2 hours total government access channels Name and address and Edward Rainey telephone number of Mayor of Boonville local government City of Boonville officials responsible 6th and Spring for cable operations Boonville, MO 65233 (816) 882-2332 6b C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed.) Location of system Independence, Kansas Date of most recent April 1 , 1981 franchise award Plant miles of system, a) aerial 60 b) underground 10 Amount committed for : a) Local origination None equipment NOTE: A studio and equipment for b) Public, educational and None producing and editing government access community programs equipment provided, although not required. c) Annual local origination operating budget $14 ,400 d) Annual public, educational and government access operating budget Miles of new plant less than 1 mile Miles of rebuilt 20 Percentage of system 100% ownership held Holder of controlling American Television & ownership interest Communications Number of subscribers Pay units sold 3 ,300 Basic subscribers 4 ,400 *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5c Homes passed by cable Present 5 ,300 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $25.00 b) Basic (Tier 1) $11. 50 c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) None Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination b) public, education and 18 hours total government access channels Name and address and Dale Faler telephone number of City Commissioner local government City of Independence officials responsible 617 E. Myrtle for cable operations Independence, KS 67301 (316) 331-2592 6c C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed. ) Location of system Chillicothe, Missouri Date of most recent franchise award June 30 , 1986 Plant miles of system, a) aerial 52 b) underground 3 Amount committed for : a) Local origination equipment none b) Public, educational and government access none equipment c) Annual local origination operating budget none d) Annual public, educational and government access none operating budget Miles of new plant 0 Miles of rebuilt 52 Percentage of system ownership held 100% Holder of controlling American Television & ownership interest Communications Number of subscribers Pay units sold 11100 Basic subscribers 3 ,600 *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent �J voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5d �./ Homes passed by cable Present 4 ,400 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $20 .00 b) Basic (Tier 1) $12 .45 upon completion c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) none Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination 0 b) public, education and 0 government access channels Name and address and Melvin McDonnal telephone number of Mayor of Chillicothe local government 715 Washington St. officials responsible Chillicothe, MO 64601 for cable operations (816) 646-2267 6d C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed. ) Location of system Franklin, Pennsylvania Date of most recent April 16 , 1984 franchise award Plant miles of system, a) aerial 88 b) underground 5 Amount committed for : a) Local origination None equipment b) Public, educational and None government access equipment c) Annual local origination $12 ,000 operating budget d) Annual public, educational None and government access operating budget Miles of new plant 2 Miles of rebuilt 80 Percentage of system 100% ownership held Holder of controlling American Television & ownership interest Communications Number of subscribers Pay units sold 2,800 Basic subscribers 5 ,500 *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5e Homes passed by cable Present 6,600 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $20 .00 b) Basic (Tier 1) $10 .50 c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) None Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination 20 b) public, education and government access channels Name and address and William Heller Jr. telephone number of Council Member local government City of Franklin officials responsible 345 Pacific at. for cable operations Franklin, NJ 16323 (814) 437-1343 6e C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed. ) Location of system Marshall, Missouri Date of most recent April 15 , 1988 franchise award Plant miles of system, a) aerial 62 b) underground 5 Amount committed for : a) Local origination equipment Note: Portable equipment provided, not required by b) Public, educational and franchise government access equipment c) Annual local origination operating budget $156. 00 plus marketing d) Annual public, educational support and government access operating budget Miles of new plant -0- Miles of rebuilt 67 Percentage of system 100% ownership held Holder of controlling American Television & ownership interest Communications Number of subscribers Pay units sold 1,700 Basic subscribers 4 ,500 *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5f Homes passed by cable Present 5,000 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $18.00 b) Basic (Tier 1) $12 .45 c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) None Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination b) public, education and 4 hours government access channels Name and address and Charles Tryban telephone number of City Manager local government City of Marshall officials responsible 214 N. Lafayette for cable operations Marshall, MO 65340 (816) 886-2225 6f C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed.) Location of system Salem, New Jersey Date of most recent January 12 , 1987 franchise award Plant miles of system, a) aerial 34 b) underground 2 Amount committed for : a) Local origination Production equipment equipment necessary to produce and edit local programming b) Public, educational and will be available upon government access completion of the rebuild equipment c) Annual local origination operating budget $5,400 d) Annual public, educational and government access operating budget Miles of new plant 1 Miles of rebuilt 36 Percentage of system 100% ownership held Holder of controlling American Television & ownership interest Communications Number of subscribers Pay units sold 3 ,800 Basic subscribers 4 ,300 *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5g Homes passed by cable Present 7,100 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $25.00 b) Basic (Tier 1) $12.25 c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) none Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination Not yet in operation b) public, education and government access channels Name and address and John F. McCarthy telephone number of Recorder local government City of Salem officials responsible Municipal Building for cable operations 1 New Market St. Salem, NJ 08079 (609) 935-0372 6g C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed.) Location of system Chanute, Kansas Date of most recent April 12 , 1979 franchise award Plant miles of system, a) aerial 52 b) underground 3 Amount committed for : a) Local origination equipment Committed to provide a production facility and b) Public, educational and equipment necessary to government access produce programming equipment c) Annual local origination operating budget $1,500 d) Annual public, educational and government access operating budget Miles of new plant less than 1 mile Miles of rebuilt 42 Percentage of system ownership held 100% Holder of controlling American Television & ownership interest Communications Number of subscribers Pay units sold 11800 Basic subscribers 3 ,700 *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5h Homes passed by cable Present 4,400 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $15.00 b) Basic (Tier 1) $11.95 c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) none Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination b) public, education and 3 hours total government access channels Name and address and Robert Walker telephone number of Chanute City Manager local government P.O. Box 907 officials responsible Chanute, KS 66720 for cable operations (316) 431-9300 6h C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed. ) Location of system Marshall, Minnesota Date of most recent January 23 , 1986 franchise award Plant miles of system, a) aerial 27. 6 b) underground 18. 6 Amount committed for : a) Local origination equipment Up to $35 ,000 at the request of the city for use by access b) Public, educational and and local origination government access equipment c) Annual local origination None operating budget d) Annual public, educational None and government access operating budget Miles of new plant 0 Miles of rebuilt 37 Percentage of system 100% ownership held Holder of controlling American Television & ownership interest Communications Number of subscribers Pay units sold 1,400 Basic subscribers 4 ,300 *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5i Homes passed by cable Present 4 ,800 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $15.00 b) Basic (Tier 1) $11.50 upon completion c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) None Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination b) public, education and 8 hours government access channels Name and address and Duane Aden telephone number of City Administrator local government City of Marshall officials responsible 344 W. Main for cable operations Marshall, MN 56258 (507) 537-6760 6i C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed.) Location of system Montevideo, Minnesota Date of most recent December 22 , 1986 franchise award Plant miles of system, a) aerial 28 b) underground 4 Amount committed for : a) Local origination equipment Up to $15,000 worth of equipment for access and b) Public, educational and local origination use 'government access equipment c) Annual local origination operating budget d) Annual public, educational and government access operating budget Miles of new plant 2 Miles of rebuilt 29 Percentage of system 100% ownership held Holder of controlling American Television & ownership interest Communications Number of subscribers Pay units sold 600 Basic subscribers 2 ,400 *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5j Homes passed by cable Present 2 ,700 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $15.00 b) Basic (Tier 1) $11.41 c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) None Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination b) public, education and 4 hours total government access channels Name and address and A.J. Anderson telephone number of City Manager local government City of Montevideo officials responsible P.O. Box 676 for cable operations Montevideo, MN 56265 (612) 269-6575 6j C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed. ) Information as of 10/86 Location of system Denver , Colorado Date of most recent franchise award May, 1982 Plant miles of system, a) aerial 1,200 b) underground 140 Amount committed for : a) Local origination $1,500 ,000 equipment b) Public, educational and government access equipment $770 ,000 c) Annual local origination operating budget $585,000 d) Annual public, educational and government access operating budget $203 ,000 Miles of new plant Miles of rebuilt Percentage of system ownership held 42% Holder of controlling ownership interest Mile Hi Partnership Limited Number of subscribers Pay units sold 80,000 Basic subscribers 53 ,000 *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5k `.J Homes passed by cable Present 212 ,917 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $5.00 b) Basic (Tier 1) $7.95 c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) $14 .95 Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination New Local - 3 hours Syndicated - 46.5 b) public, education and First run - 19.5 government access channels Total per week - 74 Name and address and Bill Bradley telephone number of Executive Director local government Office of Telecommunications officials responsible 303 W. Colfax Ave. , Room 850 for cable operations Denver, CO 80204 (303) 575-2845 6k C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed. ) Information as of 10/86 Location of system Lumberton, North Carolina Date of most recent franchise award July 1 , 1986 Plant miles of system, a) aerial 109 b) underground 40 Amount committed for : a) Local origination equipment None b) Public, educational and government access $17,375 equipment c) Annual local origination operating budget None d) Annual public, educational and government access None operating budget Miles of new plant 4 Miles of rebuilt None specified (committed to MHz capacity within 5 years) Percentage of system ownership held 100% Holder of controlling American Television & ownership interest Communications Number of subscribers Pay units sold 3 ,614 Basic subscribers 6 ,100 *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 51 Homes passed by cable Present 81900 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $15.00 b) Basic (Tier 1) $ 9 .00 c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) $ 3. 75 Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination None b) public, education and government access channels None (obligated to supply by 7/l/87) Name and address and David Holec telephone number of City Attorney local government City of Lumberton officials responsible P.O. Box 1388 for cable operations Lumberton, NC 28358 (917) 739-6031 61 C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed.) Information as of 10/86 Location of system Portland, Maine Date of most recent franchise award May 15 , 1986 Plant miles of system, a) aerial 155 b) underground 13 Amount committed for : a) Local origination equipment None b) Public, educational and government access equipment $340 ,000 c) Annual local origination operating budget $36 ,000 d) Annual public, educational $36 ,000 paid to a non-profit and government access consortium to do access and operating budget community programming Miles of new plant 12 Miles of rebuilt 168 (Amplifier change to go to 42 channels) Percentage of system 88% ownership held Holder of controlling Public Cable Company, a Maine ownership interest Partnership of which American Television & Communications owns 77% *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5m Number of subscribers Pay units sold 10 ,330 Basic subscribers 17,437 Homes passed by cable Present 24 ,500 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $15.75 b) Basic (Tier 1) $11. 50 c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) none Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination b) public, education and Done by Consortium government access channels Name and address and George Hamilton telephone number of Director of Communications local government City of Portland officials responsible 389 Congress Street for cable operations Portland, ME 04101 (207) 775-5451 6m C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed. ) Information as of 10/86 Location of system Queens, New York Date of most recent franchise award July 19 , 1983 Plant miles of system, a) aerial b) underground Under Construction Amount committed for : a) Local origination equipment No commitment b) Public, educational and government access equipment $950 ,000 c) Annual local origination operating budget No commitment d) Annual public, educational $130 ,000/yr . or $3 .00 per and government access subscriber , whichever is operating budget greater Miles of new plant Est. 375 miles Miles of rebuilt -0- Percentage of system ownership held 100% Holder of controlling American Television and ownership interest Communications Number of subscribers Pay units sold Basic subscribers New build - not operational *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5n Homes passed by cable Present New build - not operational Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $19 .95 b) Basic (Tier 1) $12.95 c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) $16. 95 Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination Not operational b) public, education and government access channels Name and address and Morris Tarshis telephone number of Board of Estimates local government Bureau of Franchises officials responsible Municipal Building for cable operations Room 1307 New York, NY 10007 (212) 669-4500 6n C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed.) Information as of 10/86 Location of system Raleigh, North Carolina Date of most recent franchise award June 7 , 1983 Plant miles of system, a) aerial 499 b) underground 625 Amount committed for : a) Local origination equipment Not committed b) Public, educational and government access $1,000 ,000 equipment c) Annual local origination Not committed operating budget d) Annual public, educational Up to $200 ,000 first year as and government access applied for and approved by operating budget City Council. Ceiling amount increases 3 .3% per year . Miles of new plant 482 Miles of rebuilt 642 Percentage of system 100% ownership held Holder of controlling American Television & ownership interest Communications Number of subscribers Pay units sold 41,765 Basic subscribers 49,165 *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5o Homes passed by cable Present 88 ,500 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $22 . 50 b) Basic (Tier 1) $ 8.40 c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) $11.95 Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination 4 b) public, education and Began October 2 , 1986 government access channels 2 hours per week of playback Name and address and Paul Proctor telephone number of City of Raleigh local government Municipal Building officials responsible 110 S . McDowell for cable operations P.O. Box 590 Raleigh, NC 27602 (919) 890-3010 6o C. Experience Please list all cable systems constructed or rebuilt in the last three years in which applicant or any principal* owns 3 percent or more of equity interest. (Please reproduce this form as needed.) Information as of 10/86 Location of system South Portland, Maine Date of most recent franchise award July 1, 1985 Plant miles of system, a) aerial 82 b) underground 5 Amount committed for : a) Local origination equipment None b) Public, educational and government access equipment $125,000 c) Annual local origination operating budget None d) Annual public, educational 2% of franchise fee and government access (5%) awarded by City to operating budget vocational school for access and original programming Miles of new plant less than 1 mile Miles of rebuilt 87 (amplifier change to go to 42 channels) Percentage of system ownership held 88% Holder of controlling Public Cable Company, a Maine ownership interest Partnership of which American Television & Communications owns 77% *For purposes of this form, "principal" means any officer or director of applicant, and any person, firm, corporation, subsidiary, joint venture or other entity, who or which owns or controls 3 percent or more of the voting stock (or any equivalent voting interest of a partnership or joint venture) of an applicant. 5p Number of subscribers Pay units sold 4,166 Basic subscribers 6 ,648 Homes passed by cable Present 91000 Current subscriber rates: a) Installation $15. 75 b) Basic (Tier 1) $11.50 c) Expanded Basic (Tier 2) None Hours of Local programming per week a) local origination b) public, education and Done by Vocational School government access channels Name and address and Jerre Bryant telephone number of City Manager local government City of So. Portland officials responsible 25 Cottage Road for cable operations So. Portland, ME (207) 767-3201 6p Response to Question #2, Page 6: ATC v. City of Ithaca, commenced February 19 , 1987 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, No . 87-CV-145 . ATC seeks a declaratory judgment that it was entitled to increase its basic service rate pursuant to federal law notwithstanding a franchise provision purporting to prohibit such increase . Erie Telecommunications , Inc . v. City of Erie , commenced July 16 , 1985 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Erie Division , Civil Action No . 85-185 Erie . ATC ' s 52% subsidiary seeks a declaratory judgment that the City ' s collection, pursuant to a franchise provision, of a 5% franchise fee plus public access support payments violates the First Amendment and Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution and provisions of federal law. Chatham County Commissions v. ATC d/b/a Cablevision of Savannah, Inc . , commenced March 21 , 1985 in the Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia, Case No . X-85-0754C . The county sought to enjoin ATC from making a programming substitution in its basic service package . North Area Cable Television Authority v. City of Berkeley and American Cablevision of St . Louis , Inc . , commenced March 13 , 1985 in the Circuit Court , County of St . Louis , State of Missouri , Case No . 519984 , Team A. Plaintiff joint municipal cable franchising authority sought a declaratory judgment that one of its members , the City of Berkeley, could not withdraw from the authority and enter into a separate franchise agreement with an ATC subsidiary under which no franchise fee would be required. ATC v. City of Montevideo , commenced January 7 , 1985 in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, Fourth Division, Civil File No . 3-85-13 . ATC sought a declaratory judgment that it was entitled to increase its basic service rate pursuant to federal law notwithstanding a franchise provision purporting to prohibit such increase . City of Murray v. ATC d/b/a Murray Cablevision , commenced February 28, 1984 in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Court of Justice , Case No. 84-CI-052 . The City sought an order prohibiting ATC from scrambling its signals or installing addressable converters except on terms prescribed by the City and allowing the City to control ATC ' s channel lineup . 6q `./ Town of Hope Mills , et al . v. ATC d/b/a Cablevision of Fayetteville , commenced January 10 , 1984 in the North Carolina General Court of Justice , District Court Division , Case No . 84 CVD 138. The Town sought an order prohibiting ATC from complying with an instruction by ESPN to black out certain Atlantic Coast Conference basketball games which ESPN was authorized to offer in North Carolina only on a pay-per-season basis . ATC v. City of Jackson, commenced July 9 , 1982 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi , Jackson Division , Civil Action No . J82-0359C . ATC sought an order prohibiting the City from attempting to regulate the rates charged by ATC for pay television services such as HBO . City of Jackson , et al . v. ATC , commenced March 17 , 1982 in the Untied States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi , Jackson Division , Civil Action No . J82-0119( C ) . The City sought a declaratory judgment and damages for breach of contract , alleging that ATC had underpaid franchise fees due to the City pursuant to the franchise . City of Lafayette and Town of Moraga v. ATC , Superior Court , County of Contra Costa, State of California, Case Nos . 163105 and 164575 . The municipal plaintiffs sought a judgment that ATC was not entitled to raise its basic service rate based on the terms of a franchise awarded by the county in which the municipalities were subsequently incorporated. American Cablevision of Indianapolis , Inc . , et al . v. Indianapolis Cablevision Co . , Ltd. and the City of Indianapolis , et al . , commenced August 13 , 1979 in the Superior Court , Civil Division , County of Marion , State of Indiana, Case No . 5779-1031 . ATC ' s subsidiary sought a judgment that the City had illegally awarded a franchise without required hearings , competitive bidding and other necessary governmental acts . 6r Section II Financial Experience and Projections Part Financial Experience and Projections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A A. Financial Experience and Projections Directions 1 . When preparing the three year financial experience statement , provide the information for 1983 (Year 1 ) , 1984 (Year 2 ) and 1985 (Year 3 ) . 2 . When preparing the 15-year financial projections , the applicant is required to use 1987 prices and assume an annual inflation rate of four percent thereafter . 3 . The fifteen year projection period requested is for evaluative purposes only and in no way reflects the term of any franchise which may be granted. 4 . If it is anticipated that after the rebuild a subsequent upgrade of the system will occur during the fifteen year projection period, all capital expenditures and the date of such upgrade should be reflected on pro forma financial statements . 5 . The applicant is required to specify the assumptions used to develop each of the financial statements by completing the assumption questionnaire following the financial statement forms . The information provided on the assumption questionnaire should correspond with the projections contained in the pro forma financial statements . Please enumerate any other significant assumptions that would assist in understanding how the pro formas were developed. 6 . Please note that the pro forma formats which follow contain the information that is required. However , if the applicant desires the City to consider a different ordering or format , the applicant can send in a copy of the revised format to the City for review to see if it is acceptable to the City. �/ 8 Pro Forma Financial Statements The financials included in this section were prepared in whole dollars using monthly rates and percentages to calculate growth. In final form, they were rounded to the nearest thousand for ease of presentation . Due to this , minor rounding differences exist on several statements , however , these do not affect any calculations or totals in a material amount . The fifteen-year financial projections are based on historical information, projected growth and estimated expenditures . They are not to be considered a financial commitment or as an acceptable level of financial performance . They are provided as an "educated speculation" of our ever changing business over the next 15 years , reflecting our commitment to customer service , our involvement as a "corporate citizen" and our financial well being. 8a AMERICAN COMMUNITY CAELEVISION 1984 1985 1986 LOCAL CHARACTERISTICS Homes Passed (HP) 8,196 8,747 8,886 Aerial Miles Constructed 6 4 2 Underground Miles Constructed 1 1 0 BASIC SUBSCRIBERS Tier 1 - % of total basic subs 100.991 100.89% 169.091 - average number of subs 6,250 6,745 7,190 Tier 2- % of total basic subs 45.84% 57.0 62.20% - average number of subs 2,865 3,848 4,472 (Add additional tiers if applicable) Total Basic Subs - Beginning 6,098 6,491 7,089 -Added 303 688 281 -Ending 6,401 7,089 7,290 -Average 6,250 6,745 7,190 -Average Penetration (%of HP) 77.10% 77.11% 80.91% ADDITIONAL OUTLETS Number of Additional Outlets (EOY) - Tier 1 1,182 1,953 2,124 - Tier 2 154 295 379 - Total 1,936 2,248 2,503 -Ratio of Total Additional 30.25% 31.71% 34.331 Outlets to Total Basic Subs PAY SUBSCRIBERS Number of Pay Households (Subs-EOY) 2,671 2,815 2,765 Number of Pay Units 3,768 4,293 4,419 Ratio of Pay Units 58.87% 60.56% 60.621 to Total Basic Subs FM SERVICE Number of FM Subs (EOY) 154 193 395 Ratio of FM Subs to Total Basic Subs 2.41% 2.72% 4.18% PAY PER VIEV Number of Pay-Per-View Units Sold 8 87 989 Ratio of Fay-Per-View Units 9.00% 1.23% 13.57% Sold to Total Basic Subs AMERICAN CONNUNITY CABLEVISI0N 1984 19% 1986 OM SERVICES (list each service separately) Remotes Naber Of Remote Control Units 2,212 3,014 3,369 Ratio of Units to 35.49% 42.52% 46.219 Total Basic Subs %#PRESS Naber of Units 0 0 6 Ratio of Units to 0.00% 0.00% 0.88% Total Basic Subs TYRO-Par Naber of Units 0 0 72 Ratio of Units to 8.009 8.00% 0.99% Total Basic Subs 0 rAMERICAN COMi"IITY CABLEVISION 1994 19f:S 141% SUBSCRIBER REVENUE Basic Tier 1 $382 $x•50 $%44 Tier 2 133 18S 111 WJ additional tiers if applicable) - Commercial 72 24 14 Total 537 759 879 Wit ional Outlets Tier 1 53 58 61 Tier 2 7 11 16 Total 60 69 11 Converter Rental 0 0 0 Rewte Control Units 76 125 141 Pay Service Total Pay Service Revenue 'Us 402 407 Less Multiple Pay Service Discounts Net Pay Service Revenue 38 402 407 Parental Control Units ti 0 0 0 FN Service 5 5 1 Fay-Per-View 0 1 16 Other Services (list each service separately) WRESS 0 0 1 TiAt 0 0 5 Other 15 8 5 Installation 49 62 63 --- ----------------------- TOTAL Subscriber Revenue $1,080 $1,431 $1,595 NON-SUBSCRIBER REbfM41E Advertising (net) ($9) $1 $39 Channel Leasing 0 0 0 Facilities and Equipw2nt Rental 0 0 0 I-Net 0 0 0 Other (list each separately) K-me Shopping Service 0 0 0 New Business 0 0 0 TOTAL Non-Subscriber Revenue ($9) $1 $39 --- ---------------------- TOTAL R.E01VE $1,071 $1,4'32 $1,634 -------------------- tl Wt i�kntified as a separate revenue street due to iriat.eriality. C C C AFRICAN C0PKAITY CABLEVISION 1984 19% 11906 PLANT Salaries and Benefits $109 4126 $150 Plant Maintenance 48 42 50 Converter Maintenance 3 2 17 Pole and Site Rental 20 26 22 System Pover 17 16 18 Vehicle Expense 13 14 12 Other (specify components) U (67) (36) (38) TOTAL Plant $143 $190 $231 PROGRAMMING AND OiIGINATION Salaries and Benefits $7 $9 ti; Satellite Fees 18 30 36 Pay Service Fees 128 171 177 ►� Pay-Per-Vier 0 0 9 cx Studio Supplies and Expenses 3 3 10 Copyright Fee 17 16 20 TOTAL Origination $173 $229 $275 GENERAL/SELLING/ADMINISTRATION Salaries aid Benefits (general and admin.) $80 $105 $1:31 Salaries and Benefits (marketing) 41 27 .35 Advertising aid Promotion 18 17 76 Bad Debt Accounts 7 23 11 Billing and Mailing 319 19 23 Rent, Neat aid Lights 6 9 9 Telephone aid Office Expense 21 20 20 Insurance 3 5 4 Professional Services (specify services) *2 1 2 6 Management Fee 0 0 0 Services from Parent Company (specify services) 106 177 129 State and Local Taxes 18 20 22 Franchise Fee 32 43 48 Other- G & A t3 35 68 52 -New Business 0 0 0 TOTAL General/Selling/IYiministrative $407 $535 $566 -------- --------------------------- TOTAL OPERATING EXFfN.SES $72:3 $954 $1.072 OPERATING RATIO (total operating expense/tot-al revenues) 67.51% 66.62% 65 61% V Other Plait includes Travel & Ent., Uniforms, Supplies and Capitalization. 42 Professional Services includes A-,r]It & Legal Expeases. U OthEr G & A inclines Travel & Ent., Repairs, Supplies, & Cues. �✓ �✓ e./ AMERICAN COMITY CABLEVISION 1984 1985 1986 CAPITAL EXPUITURES Land $0 $0 $0 Building 8 12 60 Headend 29 14 23 Earth Stations 30 0 0 Tower and Antennas 0 0 5 Distribution New Build - Aerial 4 165 120 - Underground 0 13 9 Institutional/Rebuild -Aerial 0 0 0 - Underground 0 0 0 Subscriber Drops 4 29 29 Converters 484 (58) 44 Video Production Equipment 3 35 97 Vehicles 21 7 32 Engineering arra Inspection 0 0 0 Tools/Spares 4 21 0 ~' Contingency Fund 0 0 0 Other (specify components) 0 0 0 Office Equipment 9 6 22 TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITIMS CNN $243 $441 Cumulative Expenditures 5926 $1,059 $1,510 Asset Life (Straight Line Depreciation) Building 20 years Headend 15 years Earth Stations 15 years Tower and Antennas 15 years Distribution 15 years New Build- Aerial 15 years - Underground 15 years Institutional/Rebuild - Aerial 15 years - 1hiderground 15 years Converters 8 years Video Production Equipment 10 years Vehicles 4 years Tools/Spares 8 years Contingency Fund Other (specify components) Office Equipment 10 years -------- --------------------------- TOTAL DEPRECIATION S162 5 38 $279 Accumulated Depreciation ($8.55) (s L 094) (51,3173) AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 1984 1985 1986 PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT Total Operating Income $1,071 $1,432 51,634 Direct Operating Expenses 723 9.54 1,072 Operating Innme (Loss) $348 $478 4562 Depreciation/Amortization $191 4269 $310 Interest Expense 132 177 150 Management Fee 0 0 8 Federal/State Income Tax 13 16 52 Extraordinary Items (Including (10) (13) (47) Investment Tax Credit & Rebuild Write-off) -------------------- Net Income (Loss) $22 $29 $97 SOURCES OF FUNDS Net Income + Depreciation $213 5298 $407 Debt Issues 0 0 0 Ln Equity Issues 8 0 0 Other Sources (Including converter 695 60 85 deposits) TOTAL SOURCES (Including net Income) �$908� 4358_ $492 USES OF FUNDS Additions to Oper. Assets $861 4362 $487 Additions to Other Assets 28 (10) 3 Refunding Debt or Equity 0 0 0 Dividends 0 0 0 TOTAL USES 5889 4352'--$490 NET INCHASE (DECREASE) IN CASH $19 $6 52 CUMULATIVE CASH BALANCE $43 $49 $51 PERCENT RETURN ON 1.11% 1.39% 4.30% INVESTMENT AVERAGE ADVANCES FROM ATC 51,5559 $1,936 $2,029 AVERAGE INTEREST RATE 8.47% 9.14% 7.39% AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 1984 1965 1986 ASSETS Cash 543 $49 $51 Accounts Receivabe 59 49 45 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (13) (14) (16) Other 9 9 18 Total Current Assets 98 93 98 Property, Plant, and Equipment Headends 142 164 192 Distribution System 1,286 1,650 1.779 Subscriber Devices 638 616 661 Video Production Equipment 0 0 0 Construction York In Progress 81 0 31 Other 1% 288 497 Less Accumulated Depreciation (823) (1,101) (1,335) Net P, P, b E 1,520 1.617 1,825 Intangible Assets 466 462 431 ~ Other 0 1 1 rn Total Assets $2,084 $2,173 $2,355 LIABILITIES Accounts Parable 5208 $178 $292 Notes Payable 0 0 0 Current Portion Lag-term Debt 0 0 0 Other . 0 0 0 Total Current Liabilities 208 178 292 Lag-term Debt (net of current portion) 0 0 0 Advances from ATC 1,876 1,995 2,063 Equity (specify) 0 0 8 Total Liabilities and Owners' Equity $2,064 $2,173 $2,355 Commitments and Contingent Liabilities _ t AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 LOCAL CHARACTERISTICS Homes Passed (HP) 91088 9,250 9,412 9,574 9,73S 9,897 10,059 10,221 10,303 10,545 10,706 10,868 11,030 11,192 11,354 Aerial Miles Constructed I 1 1 l 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 l 1 Underground Miles Constructed 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 BASIC SUBSCRIBERS Tier 1 - 1 of total basic subs 100.001 100.00% 100.001 100.001 100.00% 100.001 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.001 100.00% 100.00% 100.001 100.001 - average number of subs 7,449 7,721 7.904 8,ON 8,274 8,413 8,S52 8,690 8,M 8,968 9,106 9,24S 9,384 9,522 9,661 Tier 2- % of total basic subs 65.21% 68.01% 72.031 75.51% 76.51% 77.50% 78.50% 79.511 80.58 81.511 82.511 83.S1% 84.50% 85.51% 86.51% - average number of subs 4,857 5,251 S,693 6,107 6,330 6,520 6,713 6,909 7,107 7,309 7,513 7,720 7,929 8,141 8,357 (Add additional tiers if applicable) Total Basic Subs -Beginning 7,290 7,607 7,835 7,972 8,204 8,343 8,481 8,621 8,759 8,8% 9,037 9,175 9,314 9,453 9,591 -Added 317 228 137 232 139 139 139 138 139 139 138 139 139 138 139 -Ending 7,607 7,835 7,972 8,204 8,343 8,482 8,621 8,759 8,698 9,037 9,175 9,314 9,453 9,591 9,730 - Average 7,449 7,721 7,904 8,088 8,274 8,413 8,552 8,690 8,829 8,968 9,106 9,245 9,384 9,S22 9,661 -Average Penetration (1 of HP) 81.96% 83.47% 83.97% 84.48% 84.991 85.00% 85.01% 85.02% 85.03% 85.041 85.06% 85.061 85.071 85.08% 85.081 ADDITIONAL OUTLETS Number of Additional Outlets (EOY) - Tier 1 2,216 2,283 2,323 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Tier 2 419 444 491 512 528 S44 560 576 592 609 626 613 660 678 6% - Total 2,635 2,727 2,814 512 528 544 560 576 592 609 626 643 660 678 6% -Ratio of Total Additional 34.641 34.811 35.30% 6.24% 6.33% 6.411 6.501 6.0 6.651 6.74% 6.0 6.90% 6.989 7.071 7.15% Outlets to Total Basic Subs PAY SUBSCRIBERS Number of Par Households (Subs-EOY) 2,869 3,065 3,494 3,862 4,015 4,107 4,199 4,291 4,383 4,475 4,567 4,628 4,720 4,812 4,904 Number of Par Units 4,693 4,935 5,580 6,153 6,675 6,955 7,155 7,270 7,385 7,591 7,707 7,824 7,940 8,057 8,173 Ratio of Pay Units 61.69% 6.3.00% 69.99% 75.00% 80.011 82.001 83.00% 83.00% 83.001 84.00% 84.00% 81.00% 83.991 84.01% 84.00% to Total Basic Subs FM SERVICE Number of FM Subs (EOY) 318 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ratio of FM Subs to Total Basic Subs 4.18% 1.001 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.009 0.00% 0.001 0.009 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% PAY PER VIEW Number of Par-Per-Vier Units c'Old 2,420 4,ii 7,080 9,548 9,710 9,872 10,034 10,195 10,357 10,519 10,681 10,843 11,005 11,163 11,315 Ratio of Pay-Per-Vier Units 31 811 62 ',A 88.81% 116.38% 116.38% 116.39% 116.39% 116.391 116.40% 116.401 116.411 116.42% 116.421 116.39% 116.391 Sold to Total Basic Subs C NIERICAN COr@1UNITY CWDISION 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 199S 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 OTHER SERVICES (list each service separately) Remotes Number Of Remote Control Units 3,256 2,742 159 164 167 169 173 175 178 181 184 186 189 192 195 Ratio of Units to 42.801 35.00% 1.991 2.001 2.00% 1.991 2.01% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.01% 2.00% 2.001 2.00% 2.001 Total Basic Sibs WRESS Number of Units 6 7 8 10 10 11 13 13 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 Ratio of Units to 0.08% 0.09% 0.101 6.129 0.12% 6.139 0.15% 0.151 0.17% 0.18% 0.19% 0.19% 0.20% 0.221 8.231 Total Basic Sibs TV"ay Number of Units 89 96 101 108 114 120 127 133 140 147 153 160 167 175 182 F, Ratio of Units to 1.17% 1.23% 1.271 1.321 1.37% 1.41% 1.471 1.529 1.511 1.639 1.67% 1.721 1.771 1.82% 1.871 0o Total Basic Subs AMERICAN COtMITY CABL VISION 1987 1588 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 14% 1997 195'8 1999 2600 2001 SUBSCRIBER REVENUE Basic Tier 1 $712 $762 $912 $994 $1,081 $1,169 $1,257 $1,:349 $1,447 41,543' $1,646 $1,754 $1,869 $1,992 $2,122 Tier 2 231 261 394 451 4% 545 593 644 699 754 114 878 947 1,021 1,106 (Add adJitional tiers if applicable) - Comercial 24 21 33 40 46 55 64 77 89 101 113 126 1138 150 162 Total %7 1,050 1,339 1,465 1,623 1,769 1,914 2,070 2,235 2,398 2,573 2,758 2,954 3,163 3,384 Aoijitional Outlets Tier 1 E4 59 "K 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tier 2 19 21 32 37 41 45 49 S3 58 62 67 72 78 84 90 Total 83 80 64 37 41 4.5 49 53 S8 62 67 72 78 84 90 Converter Rental 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Remote Control Units 147 140 68 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 Fay Service Total Fay Service Revenue 449 4S1 457 563 654 736 809 874 945 1,024 1,106 1,183 1,263 1,344 1,427 Less Multiple Fay Service Discounts Net Pay Service Revenue 449 451 457 W3 654 736 809 874 945 1,024 1,106 1,1F3 1,263 1,344 1,427 Parental Control Units V 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FM Service 10 6 t 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fay-Per-View 24 51 77 107 109 111 113 115 116 118 12'0 122 124 1% 128 Other Services (list each service separately) X*FRESS 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 TYRO 24 213 29 32 36 40 43 47 52 56 61 67 73 79 86 Other 1 1 I 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I 1 Installation 51 S8 72 74 78 82 88 % 103 111 119 127 136 146 156 --- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL Subscriber Revenue $1,758 $1,867 $2,110 S2,310 $2,:5.3 $2,796 $3,0:30 $3,270 $3,524 $3,78.5 $4,N,3 $4,346 $4,647 54,962 $5,292 NON-SU&,X.RIBER REVENUE Advertising (net) $112 $149 $171 $197 $216 $227 $238 $256 4263 $275 $a,6 4298 $309 4322 $:335 Channel Leasing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Facilities and Equipment Rental 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I-Net 1 3 45 75 82 80 87 90 % 97 104 112 120 1 8 137 Ottwr (list each separately) Fl rye Napping 'service 1 2 2 3 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 10 10 11 12 Mew Business t2 0 5 11 18 N 41 57 80 108 143 t89 247 320 413 531 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL 114on-Subscriber Revenue $114 4159 $229 $29:3 5:329 E3.52 $388 $427 $474 $524 $5r1 $Fjt�1 $759 $874 VMS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL REVENUE $1,812 $2,026 52,:339 $2,60:3 $2,882 $.3,148 $3,418 $3,697 $3,998 $4,309 54,652 $5,013 SS,44, $.5,836 $6,:307 -------------------- *1 Not identified as a separate revenue stream due to immateriality. t2 New revenue streams yet to be determined. AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 1987 1988 1989 1990 1931 1992 1993 1994 1995 199E 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 PLANT Salaries and Benefits €206 €251 €U €285 4303 1320 €339 S?358 €379 4400 €423 €446 €472 €497 €525 Plant Maintenance 28 30 31 32 34 36 37 39 41 43 45 48 54 53 56 Converter Maintenance 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 Pole and Site Rental 24 46 48 37 39 40 42 44 46 49 52 55 58 61 64 System Power 19 41 44 46 49 52 5&5 58 61 64 68 72 76 80 84 Vehicle Expense 14 18 19 21 22 23 24 26 27 29 30 32 34 36 37 Otter (specify components) V (29) (26) (76) (10) (10) (9) (7) (5) (4) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) TOTAL Plant €268 €366 4341 €418 €444 €469 €497 4527 4557 €591 €625 €664 €691 €734 €773 PROGRAMMING AND ORIGINATION Salaries and Benefits €63 €F5 €70 €76 €ry 491 €98 €ll% €115 €123 €132 €141 €151 €162 €174 Satellite Fees 51 62 83 88 94 99 105 111 117 124 131 138 146 154 162 Pay Service Fees 189 198 202 229 257 279 295 309 321 335 1% 376 391 419 442 Pay-Per-View 13 28 42 58 59 0 61 62 63 64 65 67 67 68 69 oN Studio Supplies and Expenses 17 19 24 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 Copyright Fee 21 23 28 30 33 36 39 4:3 46 49 53 57 61 65 70 Other - Franchise Fee Coeruitment to 0 37 42 45 50 55 60 64 69 74 80 86 91 97 104 PublicAccess k4 ---------------------------_----- —_--r--- -------------------------------------__---- TOTAL Origination €354 €432 €487 €547 €598 €643 €683 €721 €758 €797 €846 €8% €945 €998 €1,055 GEf4:RAL/SELLING/ADMINISTRATION Salaries and Benefits (general and aloin.) €112 €129 €137 €146 €154 €162 €173 €18K3 €195 €2% €218 €230 €243 €256 €271 Salaries and Benefits (marketing) .33 &5 82 51 52 55 59 63 67 72 77 82 88 93 99 Advertising and Promotion 78 91 117 93 97 106 115 124 134 144 156 168 181 195 211 Bal Debt Accounts 14 10 12 13 15 16 17 19 20 22 24 25 27 29 32 Billing and Mailing 49 53 % 59 Q 67 71 75 79 84 89 93 98 103 109 Rent, Heat and Lights 9 9 10 10 10 10 14 10 11 it 11 11 11 11 12 Telephone and Office Expense 16 17 17 17 11 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 Insurance 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 $ 8 8 8 8 8 Professional Services (specify services) *2 102 102 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Management Fee 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Services from Parent Company (specify services) 134 145 168 187 247 226 245 265 2% .308 3 ; 3E£ 366 417 450 State and Local Taxes 27 28 29 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 Franchise Fee 53 5.5 62 68 75 82 89 97 104 112 1'x3 128 137 146 156 Other- G G A X3 48 50 52 54 57 59 61 63 65 67 69 71 73 75 78 -New Business 15 18 22 28 35 44 54 69 86 107 134 1E7 1108 261 326 ------ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL 6eneral/Selling/Adninistrative €692 €778 €773 €764 €621 €8=4 €95l €1,027 €1,106 €1,194 €1,29:3 €1,396 €1,515 €1,651 €1,6'09 ------ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL OPERATING EXPEWZS €1,314 €1,576 V,E41 €1,729 €1,&:3 €1,996 €2,131 €2,275 €2,421 €2,6:72 €2,7p�d 42;952 €3,157 43,3r) €:3,637 OPERATING RATIO (total operating expense/total 10.19% 77.79% &'.45% 66.42% 64.64% 63.41% 62.:5% 61.54% 6.4.56% 59.92% 59.42% %.89% SO-40% 51.97% U.E7% tl ;?ther Plant includes Travel a Ent., Uniforms, Supplies and Capitalization. t4 The allocations between salaries and supplies are not broken out in these *2 Professional Services incliaies Audit. t Leaal Expanses. figures. Actual break-out will be &-term:ned by a ruter of factors, .k:3 Ot'er 6 % A includes Travel u Ent., Repairs, Supplies, P Dues. including the city's potential decision of forming a non-profit corporation. AbIERICAN CfA"JNITY CABLEVISION 1987 1%38 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 19`36 1997 1998 1999 2*0 2001 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES Land W $0 0 Q $0 $0 30 30 $0 $0 SO $4 $0 30 S0 Building 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Headend 6 404 3 3 :3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 Earth Stations 0 16 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 Tower and Antennas 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Distribution New mild - Aerial 39 27 27 363 31 33 34 36 38 40 41 43 44 45 47 - Underground 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Institutional/Rebuild - Aerial 48 &55 1, 4 8 12 17 22 24 2S 26 27 28 29 31 - Underground 4 64 102 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Subscriber Drops4 163 248 31 34 36 40 43 44 47 50 53 56 59 62 Converters 42 79 83 60 44 44 45 46 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Vide! Production Equipment 19 31 31 :4 '34 37 43 4f; 46 46 49 49 49 52 52 Vehicles 14 23 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 19 N Engineering and Inspection 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~' Tools/Spares 6 9 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 N Contingency Fund 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other (specify components) 12 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 20 Office Equipment 8 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 --------- ----------—--------------—---—------------------------------------------—--------------------—---------------—----------------- TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $1,696 31,890 $206 3201 8215 4235 $256 4263 $272 1284 $293 $302 4313 $321 Cumulative Expenditures $1;145 $3,441 $5,331 $5,537 $5,738 $5,953 $6,1881 $6,444 $6,707 $6,979 $7,263 $7,556 $7,858 $8,171 $8,492 Asset Life (Straight Line Depreciation) Building 20 years Headend 15 years Earth Stations 1.5 years Tower and Antennas 15 years Distribution 15 years New Build - Aerial I5 years - Underground 15 years Institutional/Rebuild - Aerial 15 years - Underground 15 years Converters R years Video Production Equipment 10 years Vehicles 4 years Tools/Spares 8 years Contingency Fund Other (specify com onents) Office Equipment 10 years --------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL DEPRECIATION $"'94 $257 $374 $4:3:3 $444 $440 $449 $466 $474 $473 $484 $495 $.5:)8 $456 $466 ACcuwulated Depreciation ($1,661) (31,924) ($2,298) ($1,131) ($3,175) ($::,6.15) ($4,064) ($4,53)) (S5,404) ($5,471) ($5,`_µ1l) ($6,456) M-%,964) (37,420) (37,e&,) AMERICAN COMITY CABLEVISION 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 26,Y0 2001 PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT Total Operating Incore 51,872 52,0'26 52,339 $2,603 52,8x2 4=3,148 53,418 53,697 $3,998 SM49 $4,452 55,013 45,40~: SS,BX 56,307 Direct Operating Expenses 1,314 1,576 1,601 1,729 11863 1,996 2,131 2,275 2,421 2,582 2,764 2,952 3,157 3,38.3 3,6.37 Operating Income (Less) $558 - 5450- $738 -$874 $1,019 S1,152 $1,287 $1,422 $1,577 $1,727 $1,SM 52,061 $2,249 $2,453 52,670 Depreciation/Amortization 5125 5288 $405 5464 5475 $470 $480 $497 $ES)S $504 $515 $526 $.0 5485 $466 Interest E:�ense 115 229 361 43:3 381 356 332 309 28.5 262 240 217 194 174 158 Management Fee 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O 9 0 9 0 Federal/State income Tax 26 0 0 0 62 124 181 234 299 3FIS 41 501 576 682 777 Extraordinary Items (Including 0 118 117 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Investment Tax Credit & Rebuild ------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income (Loss) $32 ($185) (5145) MM $101 5202 $294 5382 $488 $596 $702 4817 $940 $1,112 $1,269 SOIJRCES OF FUNDS N Net Income + Depreciation $:357 $103 $260 $441 4576 $672 $774 5879 $993 51,100 $1,217 $1,343 $1,479 $1,S97 $1,735 Debt Issues 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Equity Issues 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Sources (Including converter (124) 1,594 1,631 (234) (374) (456) (0) (622) (729) (826) (931) (1,048) (1,175) (1,282) (1,412) deposits) TOTAL SOURCES (Including net Income) $233 $1,697 $1,891 $207 $202 $216 $236 $257 $264 $274 $286 $295 $304 $315 $323 USES OF FKDS' Additions to Oper. Assets 5232 $1,696 $1,}3990 $206 5-01 5215 MA $256 $263 $272 $284 $29:3 $302 $31:3 $321 Additions to Other Assets I 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 Refunding Debt or Equity 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dividends 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL USES 5233 $1,697 $1,891 $201 $292 $216 5.36 $257 $-_'64 $274 S286 $295 5:;04 $315 $323 NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH $0 0 50 SO $O 50 50 $0 SO S0 S0 $0 40 SO f0 CUMULATIVE CASH BALAt $51 S51 $.51 $51 $51 $51 $51 $51 $51 $51 SSI $51 $51 $51 $51 PERCENT RETURN ON 1.48% -5.13 -2.87% -0.48% 2.23% 4.72% 7.31% 10.10% 1:3.785 18.01% 21.81% 28.72% 36.04% 45.65% 5S.39% INVESTMENT AVERAGE ADVANCES FROM ATC $2,011 $2,658 $4,093 $4,694 $4,416 $4,138 $3,875 $:3,618 53,"62 53,110 52,861 $2,E16 S2,36A 52,14:3 $1,967 AVERAGE INTEREST RATE 8.70% 8.62% 8.82% 9.22% 8.63% 8.60% 8.57% 8.54% 8.48% 8.431. 8.38% 8.30% 8.21% 8.12% 8.03% • AIGICAN C0t9M WITY CABLEVISION 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 19% 1997 1998 1959 2000 2001 ASSETS Cash $51 S51 $51 S51 451 S51 451 $S1 $S1 $51 $51 451 451 $51 451 Accounts Receivabe 47 49 51 53 55 57 S5 61 63 66 69 72 75 78 81 Allowance for Dobtful Accounts (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (30) (31) Other 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 Total Current Assets 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 109 111 113 115 117 119 Property, Plant, and Equipment Headends 1% 626 632 638 644 651 659 667 675 E83 692 702 712 712 732 Distribution System 1,901 2,849 4,334 4,370 4,412 4,463 4,514 4,577 4,644 4,714 4,786 4,861 4,938 5,017 5,100 Subscriber Devices 737 979 1,310 1,401 1,479 1,559 1,644 1,733 1,823 1,917 2,015 2,117 2,223 2,3'}3 2,447 Video Production Equipment 19 50 81 115 149 186 22'9 275 321 X17 416 465 514 566 618 Construction Work In Progress 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 537 584 621 A0 701 744 789 8.35 891 945 IMI 1,68 1,118 1,180 1,242 Less Accumulated Depreciation (1,629) (1,8+x) (2,266?) (2,693) (3,137) (3,577) (4,026) (4,492) (4,966) (5,459) (5,923) (6,418) (6,926) (7,382) (7,848) Net P, P, b E 1,76133 3,202 4,718 4,491 4,248 4,@21 3,6'09 3,599 3,388 3,187 2,987 2,7rt5 2,579 21436 21291 Intangible Assets 400 369 318 :307 276 246 21S 184 153 122 91 60 29 0 0 Other 1 l 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Total Assets $2,263 $.3,672 55,158-54,901- 44,628 54,374 $4,130 3:3,5'90 5:3;649 $3,419 $3,190 $2,959 $2,724 $2,554 $2,411 LiAEILITIES Accounts Payable S304 4316 4329 $342 $--M 433370 V85 $400 $416 $433 4450 $469 4487 $506 $526 Notes Payable 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Current Portion Long-term Debt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ------------------------------------- --------------- -- Total Current Liabilities 304 316 329 -342 356 370 38.5 400 416 433 450 46.8 487 506 526 Long-term Debt (net of current Portion) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advances frrim ATC 1,959 3,356 4,829 4,5.59 4,272 4,004 3,745 3,490 3,233 2,9% 2,740 2,491 2,237 2,048 1,885 Equity (specify) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----------------------- - --- --------------- Total Liabilities and Owners' Equity $2,263 $3,671 $5,158 44,901 $4,628 $4,374 $4,130 33,890 $3,649 $_'•,419 $3,190 $2,959 $2,724 $.,554 $2,411 ---------------------------------------------- Commitments and Contingent Liabilities PRO FORMA ASSUMPTIONS Homes Passed The increase in homes passed was estimated for the entire ACC system based on information from various sources , including strand maps , developers , etc . A portion of that increase was allocated as growth in the City of Ithaca. Installation Revenue Installation revenue was projected as a percent of basic revenue based on historic relationships and future projections . The model does not project installation revenue using subscribers , reconnections or pay churn . OPERATING EXPENSES Employee Benefits and Taxes These figures are projected at approximately 18 percent of salaries . Number of Employees 1987 1988-2001 Plant 36 38 Origination 2 2 General & Administrative 12 14 Marketing 7 14 News 13 13 Commercial Production 4 4 These are the total employees for the ACC system. They would spend approximately one-third of their time with customers from the City of Ithaca. Converter Maintenance Expense This expense has been projected based upon historical experience of approximately seven cents per subscriber per month . However , since warranties are expiring, expenses are expected to rise dramatically. Pole Rental Pole rental is projected based on approximately 36 poles per mile at approximately $4 . 50 per pole per year in 1987 . It increases by an inflation factor of 4 percent . System Power Expense This is projected at approximately $24 per mile per month after the rebuild with by an inflation factor of 4 percent . Vehicle Expense Vehicle expense has been projected at approximately $2300 per vehicle per year with an inflation factor of 4 percent . 25 Satellite Fees These fees have been projected in total for basic and tier starting at approximately $6 . 90 per basic subscriber per year and is increased based on ATC ' s estimates of how these service fees will change over the year . Pay Services Fees Pay service fees have been projected based on ATC ' s MSO discounts at approximately 38% to 44% of total pay revenue . ATC ' s pay service fee discounts are confidential and it is not ATC ' s policy to disclose these discounts . The projections do not calculate discounts for multi pay services , but instead uses a composite pay service rate . A rough calculation indicates that this composite pay rate is approximately 27 percent lower than the highest pay service stand alone rate . Copyright Fees The fees for copyright are based on 3 . 25 DSE ' s and have been projected at 2 percent of total basic revenue . Advertising and Promotion The advertising unit has been in existence for two years and is operating effectively. The projections include advertising expenses based on historic expenses increasing by an inflation factor of 4 percent . Marketing expenses have been projected as a percent of total revenue averaging approximately 7 percent . Bad Debt Expense This expense has been projected at . 5 percent of revenue . Billing and Mailing Costs These expenses have been projected at $ . 55 per subscriber per month . Telephone and Office Expenses Telephone and office expenses have been projected using historic costs at $ . 18 per basic subscriber per month . Management Agreement ACC does not have a management agreement with ATC because ACC is a division of ATC . ATC allocates the overhead expenses to each system operation based on subscriber levels and this covers all services utilizes by ACC . The allocation of ATC expenses was included in management fees in this information and was projected to be approximately 7 percent of total revenue . `� 26 Capital Expenditures Rebuild cost per aerial mile Design $ 150 Hardware , Cable and Electronics 6 ,875 Labor 6 , 100 Make ready 1 , 150 TOTAL $ 14 , 275 Rebuild cost per underground mile Design $ 200 Hardware , cable and Electronics 7 , 450 Labor 11 , 300 Make ready 0 TOTAL $ 18 , 950 26a Average projected cost per subscriber drop : $47 . 00 Average projected cost per converter : $96 without remote $103 . 50 with remote Converters will be replaced as necessary due to irreparable damage incurred on individual converter . Vehicles There are currently 22 vehicles used in the system: 1 car 8 light trucks 12 vans 1 bucket truck ACC anticipates increasing the fleet with 6 vans , priced at $13 , 000 each . Vehicles in the fleet will be replaced as needed. Return on Investment Return on investment was calculated each year using net income and net PP&E plus intangible assets as the investment . Other ACC serves several communities including the City of Ithaca. Financial information , both actuals and projections , are prepared for the entire ACC system. The information presented here is an allocation of the ACC financial information to represent the City of Ithaca' s portion of the entire ACC system. The actual resources of ACC are over three times what is represented here . At various times all , or a large portion , of the ACC resources are available for use within the City of Ithaca. �/ 27 �1 Section III Construction and Service Part ServiceArea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Construction Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B `./ A. Service Area 1 . If any areas are not currently served within the corporate boundaries of the City of Ithaca, please provide a map which indicates the areas and state reasons for these areas not being served. In compliance with the existing franchise , service is available to every residence within the City of Ithaca. A few commercial areas are not served because there has not been request for service . When service has been requested, it has been provided in accordance to provisions within the current franchise agreement . 29 B. Construction Practices 1 . Please provide a listing and description of the equipment and timetable for a rebuild of the cable system. See following page . 2. For rebuild construction: (a) Will construction be undertaken by a turnkey contractor? Yes No (b ) If "yes : " ( 1 ) Has the turnkey contractor been selected? Yes No (2 ) Who is the turnkey contractor? See following pages . 3 . Discuss availability of work crews and equipment to ensure compliance with the upgrade and if applicable , upgrade rebuild schedule and line extensions . Detail outstanding agreements with construction companies or equipment suppliers . Supply copies of any commitments regarding projects of this nature . See following pages . �' 30 Response to #1 , Page 30: The system will be rebuilt within 12 months of the receipt of all necessary local , state and federal approvals , including but not limited to the New York State Commission on Cable Television and the Federal Communications Commission. The system will be designed with a 450 MHz ( 60 Channel ) bandwidth , utilizing Jerrold X series 450 MHz amplifiers and passives ( or equivalent equipment ) . The system will have full bi-directional capability in the 5 to 30 MHz spectrum. All cables will be Trilogy MC2 Dielectric cables ( or equivalent ) . Approximately 55 miles of aerial plant and 4 miles of underground plant will be constructed within the City of Ithaca. All connectors will be of the Integral Mandrel type for maximum protection from signal leakage . Response to #2, Page 30: At this time , ACC does not plan to use a turnkey contractor . However , if conditions at the time of construction require the use of a turnkey contractor , ACC will make such arrangements . Response to #3 , Page 30 : ACC ' s parent company, American Television and Communications Corporation , has a vast background in construction . Depending upon the market situation at the time of the receipt of all necessary approvals for construction (New York State Cable Commission , FCC , etc . ) , ACC will select the most appropriate construction crews . ATC , ACC ' s parent company, has developed good working relationships with quality contractors who work on rebuilds . ACC , of course , will monitor and supervise all activity. In the design and construction of the Ithaca cable system rebuild, the city and cable customers will benefit from ACC ' s experience in the Ithaca community. ACC ' s current cooperative relationship in working with the New York Telephone Company and New York State Electric and Gas L/ 30a Corporation will assist in meeting construction commitments . ACC , through ATC , maintains confidential price and/or delivery agreements with a multitude of equipment suppliers , including but not limited to : o Jerrold, Magnavox and Scientific-Atlanta ( full line electronics ) o Belden and Comm/Scope ( cable ) o Gilbert ( connectors ) o Anixter Pruzan (hardware ) o Vitek (premium television security ) o Microdyne ( earth stations ) o Catel (FM processing) o C-COR and RMS ( electronics ) o M/A-COM (headend equipment ) o Microwave Associates (microwave systems ) o Powervision (power supplies ) o Texcan and Wavetek ( test equipment ) ACC ' s long-time construction experience , combined with its national purchasing agreements for cable equipment , will assure the city timely completion of the system rebuild. 30b 4. Discuss proposed construction standards dealing with safety and reliability. List construction codes which are and/or will be followed. See following page . 5. Do you have a manual of construction practices covering rebuild tasks to be followed by construction/ work crews? Yes X No If "yes , " attach a copy of the manual as an appendix to this application. See Exhibit A. 6. Do you adhere to the NCTA standards of good construction practices? Yes X No See following page . 7. Please describe your "cut over" plan to go from the existing system to the rebuilt system. See following pages . �' 31 Response to #4, Page 31 : To ensure safety during system rebuild construction and operation, ACC will continue to rigidly adhere -- and insist that vendors and any contractors adhere -- to all regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the National Electrical Code , the National Electrical Safety Code and the ATC Safety Manual . For reliability, all of ACC ' s cable distribution system will be powered by battery-operated standby power supplies , capable of up to four hours of standby operation. ACC ' s hub will have engine-generator standby power . All distribution active and passive electronic equipment will be enclosed in corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy housings . These housings incorporate a bolt closure system to provide ready access for maintenance and, in conjunction with the housing' s environmental and electromagnetic gaskets , ensure the housing' s RF and environmental integrity. In the rebuild of the cable system, further reliability and safety is guaranteed by ACC ' s use of only the highest quality, latest design equipment and cable , and by the use of surge protectors in all trunk and feeder amplifiers . The Vitek TR-1 will be used to ensure constant monitoring and rapid detection and location of signal leakage in the new plant . Every trunk amplifier will contain, automatic gain control and automatic slope control circuitry to maintain levels over the varying temperature conditions which exist in Ithaca. The intensive product reliability testing which occurs at the company ' s electronics laboratory in Englewood, Colorado , will ensure selection of only quality equipment . In addition, all aspects of ATC ' s corporate construction specifications will bear directly on system reliability and safety. ( See Exhibit A at the end of the responses to the RFP questions . ) Additional Response to #6, Page 31 : ATC ' s construction and operating guidelines meet or exceed all federal or state requirements . �" 31a Response to #7, Page 31 : The process of rebuilding the ACC system in order to provide customers additional cable programming represents 12 months of hard work. Customer convenience during the change will be a top priority all along the way . The first step in construction is strand mapping. This process , which was completed in 1986 , is where all the alleys and streets are surveyed to see what changes might be needed in hanging the new cable . After the strand mapping, cable system employees will work with the telephone and power companies to discuss arrangements for building the new plant while temporarily keeping the old plant in place . With this process , called "make ready, " the system will "make ready" the poles for strand and cable . A system design will be created using strand maps as well as specification sheets prepared by engineers . A final "design" map will be drafted, which details positions of all electronics as well as power supplies . Next , construction crews will move in . Climbing poles , using bucket trucks and other tools of the trade , the crews will move the existing cable on the poles to make room for the new cable . A galvanized steel support cable , called "strand" , will be hung from pole to pole . This strand will not carry signals , but rather is used to support the coaxial cable . When the cable is lashed to the strand, it ' s called cabling. During this construction process , ACC will keep residents informed of the construction process . After cabling, splicing will take place . Electronic devices , amplifier and taps -- which control the signals and provide access to individual homes -- will be attached or spliced into the coaxial cable . Once the coaxial cable is spliced in an area, that portion of the system will be ready for activation . Before households are connected, however , the newly activated cable will be balanced and tuned to proper signal levels to ensure compliance with FCC , state and local requirements . At this time , ACC plans to activate areas of the city "in phases" rather than all at once , which will allow as many customers as possible to receive the new services as soon as possible . This method of "cut over " will minimize interruption for customers . �/ 31b While the new construction is being built , of course , the current system will continue to be maintained. Once the new system is operational , the old cable system will be removed. 31c Section IV System Design Part Channel Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A System Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B A. Channel Capacity 1 . What are the number of downstream channels available after the rebuild? 54-450 MHz 60 Channels 2. What are the number of upstream channels available after the rebuild? 5-30 MHz 4 Channels 3 . If all of the above channels will not be activated at the time of this application, please describe which channels will not be activated, and provide a timeline for their activation. L� Initially, approximately 50 downstream channels will be activated on the system. Remaining channels will be reserved for future use , allowing flexibility for adding quality product in the future . Upstream channels will be activated as needed ( see page 34a, paragraph 5 ) . �/ 3 3 B. System Design 1 . Please describe the overall system design of the planned rebuilt plant and provide the following system mileage figures. Aerial Underground Miles Miles *Distribution Plant 55 . 19 4 . 11 See following page for description . 2. Please describe the existing distribution system, equipment and cable. Give manufacturer , type and model number . Cable: Aerial : Times Wire & Comm Scope 1st generation polyethylene cables ; 412 , 500 & 750 sizes Underground: Times Wire & Comm Scope 1st generation polyethylene cables with flooding compound; 412 , 500 & 750 sizes Drop : 9117 & 9116 Beldon cables Trunk Amplifiers : Line extenders : Cerrache & Sylvania 220 MHz Power Suppliers and System: Sola 60 Volt Splitters : Cerrache & Magnavox 220 MHz Subscriber Taps: Jerrold BMT Pressure taps Connectors: LRC Integral Mandrel 412 , 500 , 750 * This mileage was verified by ACC during strand mapping completed in the fall of 1986 . �/ 34 `./ Response to #1 , Page 34: The new cable television system for the City of Ithaca will be designed with a 450 MHz ( 60 channel ) bandwidth , utilizing Jerrold X series 450 MHz amplifiers and passives . The system will have full bi-directional capability in the 5 to 30 MHz spectrum. All cables will be Trilogy MC2 Air Dielectric cables or equivalent . All connectors will be of the Integral Mandrel type for maximum protection from signal leakage . There will be approximately 55 miles of aerial and four miles of underground plant constructed within the City of Ithaca. Capital and operating dollars also are included in this plan for four upstream channels and for a separate Institutional Network of which approximately 30 miles of plant will be located within the City of Ithaca. The decision as to whether interactive plant will be activated may depend on the results of negotiations currently underway with Cornell University. (See letter from Ken King in the proposal . ) It is likely that the Institutional Network will necessarily be a part of a larger I-Net that is built over approximately 100 miles in several surrounding municipalities . 34a Converters: ( Indicate if addressable and whether all subscribers will receive a converter ) Basic Service , consisting initially of 12 channels , will be available for those persons not desiring the expanded basic service . A converter will be necessary for those persons subscribing to the expanded basic and/or to one of the premium service options . ( See discussion regarding equipment compatibility on page 67 . ) The converters will be Scientific Atlanta addressable Units ( or equivalent ) with remote control capability. This technology offers many benefits , including pay- per-view options and the ability for customers to have quick changes in service levels . Satellite Receive Stations : The system will use its current 7-meter dual feed AFC receive only earth station. Other : N/A 3 . What types (manufacturer and model ) of equipment will be used in the rebuild? Jerrold Electronics X-450 amplifiers and passive equipment , Power Vision stand-by power supplies and Trilogy MC2 cable ( or equivalents ) will be used. 4. Please provide details on the planned trunk amplifier spacing for the rebuilt system. Trunk amplifier spacing will be 21 db at 450 MHz in the forward direction. 5. Describe any plans for converters . The Scientific Atlanta 8500 series set top addressable terminal ( or equivalent ) will continue to be used. 6 . What is your policy for replacing subscriber drop cable and are there existing field test policies for testing drop cable for loss or signal ingress? If applicable , please provide details on your testing policy. Since most existing drops are run to mid-span pressure taps , any drop that will not reach the new plant after the rebuild will be replaced with new RG-6 cable . No splices will be tolerated. All other drops will be inspected for mechanical integrity and signal leakage and replaced as necessary. 35 7. Describe any ancillary services to be provided, and, in the case of City services (e.g. , data transmission) where the services will originate from. At this time , X*Press data service is available to interested customers . An emergency override system will be added to the system. This system will allow designated public safety officials to place emergency announcements on the audio of all cable channels . Discussions are currently underway with Cornell University for the potential provision of data transmission utilizing the cable system. Such activities may be subject to Public Service Commission approval . 8. Stipulate the number of channels available for ancillary services. The number of channels set aside for ancillary services will be decided by the services available at the time of rebuild completion. Among the allocations : two channels may be available for pay-per-view, and, in accordance with Section 612 of the 1984 Cable Communications Policy Act , channels will be designated for leased access . L/ 9. Describe the technical standards that the system will comply with. See following pages . 10 . If applicable, please provide a schedule for the installation of standby emergency battery power for the system covering the supertrunk, system trunk and feeders . The system will be entirely powered by standby supplies as it is constructed. 11 . Describe any additional system features not described elsewhere . See following pages . 12. What will be the longest amplifier cascade? Number of amplifiers? 12 L1 Number of miles? 5 miles/trunk 36 Response to #9 , Page 36: The ACC staff is proud of its continual "excellent ratings by New York State Cable Commission engineers and fully intends to continue quality technical operations which will continue to deserve these ratings . Rice Associates Customer Market Survey, released in October 1986 , in essence verified this rating when 78 percent of the respondents indicated they had never had a cable problem requiring repair service . The same report noted that in relation to other cities familiar to Rice Associates , this number is 6-8 percentage points ahead of the average . This is especially significant when one considers that ACC is one of the oldest cable companies in the country -- with the majority of the cable plant being at least 20 years old. It is a clear statement for the considerable time and money which has been spent by ACC over the past years in maintenance and in replacing portions of the plant . ACC is confident that the Technical Analysis and the Analysis of Past Performance which were required in the City ' s contract with Rice Associates also would have been quite positive , although to date the reports have not been received by ACC . Research conducted by independent research firms contracted by ACC also have found that subscribers are reasonably satisfied with the technical and functional aspects of their cable service . ( See Exhibit B at the end of this section , Market Facts , Inc . , research survey. ) An ongoing maintenance program has been sustained by the technical staff, assuring strong system performance . In recent years : -- Almost six miles of the City of Ithaca cable plant has been rebuilt ; -- A bench equipment upgrade has allowed the system to repair many pieces of equipment locally, reducing repair time ; -- A grounding project provided the opportunity for replacing approximately one-third of the system' s drops ; -- By installing a top-of-the-line receiving antenna, ACC greatly improved the signal quality of the popular channel 44 signal ; -- All single-ended line extenders were replaced; and 36a -- Additional sweep equipment has been purchased; combined with a budgeted bucket truck , the system' s strong sweep program will be even more aggressive . In the future , performance tests will continue to be conducted to ensure the highest possible quality service and the continued compliance with all applicable rules and regulations . The replacement of the 20-year old cable plant will by itself assure cable customers of quality service . ACC will comply with all FCC applicable and New York State technical standards . The system will be designed and maintained to meet or exceed the following technical standards when measured at the system extremities using the appropriate test signal injected at the headend. Carrier to noise ratio _43db Composite Triple Beat Ratio _51db Carrier to Hum Ratio _34db Cross Modulation Ratio _51db Carrier to Second Order Ratio 55db Overall system frequency response _6 db Carrier to discrete frequency Allowable limits as outlined in Attach- ment 1 , Part 596 , of the technical standards of the New York State Commission on CATV ( See graph on the following page . ) Response to #11 , Page 36 : With the 1987 addition of necessary stereo equipment in ACC ' s headend, cable customers who own stereo receiving equipment televisions or outboard stereo decoders" will be able to receive a variety of BTSC stereo programming via the cable system. At a minimum, ACC will continue to provide the premium service channels and broadcast stations which broadcast in stereo . Additionally, a customer may elect to receive premium and other selected channels via FM stereo service . The ACC system will also offer an emergency alert system for the safety of Ithacans . The system can be activated when authorized public safety officials use a touch-tone telephone system with a confidential access code to activate the system. 36b APPENDIX R-1 to Part 596. 3 A'J'TAC101ENT 1l �--� PART 596 .I I }-t E PERMISSIBLE LIMITS FOR INTERMODULATION T AND OTHER UNDESIRED SINGLE FREQUENCY SIGNALS _f - - { � , � t �-i �- } � iFfl � j �-1�! , ► ,tT ij� -N=� ± fit rj • t J , 40 1 12K 20 i- F-40 - .30 ! . - � ; I ' wI ' lIJ � ► , � i . . 11 � ll � , , it � 1 � � I � ; � . � . . 11 I I I . I I : � . ": j _I : Ii 1 • • ! { I . I I I I ; I ; I . il II � ii - 1 1 . _ .� ' _ } � Iii { ► . � J , i ' _ ' J , � 1 _ 1 l -G0 : jl { , ' k , � ; � � � � I � � II jai ! lii . � ; � ► , ; IIr-} i � �:: Ili ! • t i � . I ; , � , � , J I , � j I li II 1 t 1� , .., ll , I 4 5 6 FREQUENCY OF INTERFERING SIGNAL WITH REFERENCE TO LOWER EDGE OF CNANNFI. WN, 13. Specifically describe a plan for radio frequency noninterference including compliance with all applicable technical rules contained in Part 76 of the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (47 C.F.R. Part 76 ) including, but not limited to, cable radiation limits established by the FCC in Section 76 .605 (a)( 12 ) of that Commission' s rules. The applicant ' s system will utilize only high quality connectors throughout the plant and high quality drop cables to prevent radio frequency ingress into the subscriber network. The applicant will continue to comply with all applicable FCC rules and regulations (76 . 610 through 76 . 618 ) and New York State Cable Commission rules pertaining to signal leakage and aeronautical frequency carriage on the cable system. The applicant ' s system will utilize subscriber tap-off devices throughout the plant with a port-to-port isolation of greater than 18 db to ensure that one subscriber' s television does not interfere with another ' s on the same tap-off unit . 14. Please describe how the cable system will provide antenna switches to subscribers in response to the FCC' s must carry regulations . If a valid rule becomes effective , ACC will comply . 37 Page 1 STUDY AND OBJECTIVES Market Facts, Inc. , an independent marketing research organization, was commissioned by American Television 6 Communications Corporation to: (1 ) evaluate the quality of service provided by American Community Cablevision in Ithaca, (2) measure potential demand for-four interactive, non-entertainment cable TV services. The services tested were: - An automatic burglar b fire alarm - A printed-information retrieval service - A home financial transaction service - A home shopping/purchasing service All respondents were questioned for each service -- first to evaluate interest in the service without any reference to cost, and then to determine purchase at a proposed price. Exhibit B Page ? STUDY METHOD The study was conducted through random telephone interviews with male and female heads of households subscribing to cable television within the city limits of Ithaca, NY. The following number of interviews was completed: Male heads of households. . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Female heads of households. . . . . . . . . . .150 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300 With a sample size of 300, any observed percentage of 10% or larger would be accurate to within 3.4 to 5.7 percentage points, depending on the magnitude of the observed percent. There is only a 5% probability that the error range would exceed these limits. -- Interviewing was conducted from 1?/11 /85 to 12/14/85 at Market Facts' National Telephone Center. A copy of the questionnaire is appended to this report. Page 3 CONCLUSIONS 1 . Subscribers to American Community Cablevision are reasonably satisfied with the service provided by the company. They also feel that the company provides good service to the community. 2. Most of the subscribers (86%) feel that the services offered by the company represent a good or average value for the money. 3. Programming needs appear to be well met by what the company offers currently. 4. Interest in new services, such as -- Automatic burglar and fire alarm, Information retrieval , Home banking, and Shopping service --, is extremely low at the prices the cahle company would be required to charge. S. Market Facts does not recommend that any of the candidate services be developed or offered at this time. Page 4 OUALITY OF SERVICE Eighty percent of the American Community Cablevision subscribers agree that the cable company tries to meet their needs. About the same proportion (83%) agree that the company provides reasonable service to the community. The Cable Co. The Cable Co. Tries to Meet Provides Reasonable Needs of Subscribers Service To Community_ Agree Strongly (4) 23 30 80% 83% Agree Somewhat (3) 57 53 Disagree Somewhat (2) 11 10 17% 14% Disagree Strongly (1 ) 6 4 No Opinion/ Don' t Know 4 3 Number of Respondents ----------(300)---------- Based on cable subscriber studies conducted by Market Facts in other cities, American Community Cablevision in Ithaca is rated about the same in terms of various service components as other cable companies in comparable geographic and city-size areas. In terms of value for the money the company gets positive or neutral ratings from 86% of the subscribers. This is a reasonably good index of satisfaction with the company' s service and pricing. Only 14% rate the company negatively in terms of value for the money. Page 5 The overall outcome is reasonably favorable in view of the fact that consumers, in general , tend to complain about the cost of telephone, gas, electric and cable TV services. Value for the Money Rating of the company % Positive/Neutral A Very Good Value 16 A Fairly Good Value 31 86% An Average Value 39 Negative Not Too Good A Value 10 A Poor Value 4 14% Number of Respondents (300) Two-thirds of the subscribers (68%) claim to be aware of free studio facilities and at least one local programming channel available to community residents. The large majority (80%) of those who are aware think that this is a reasonably adequate provision for the community' s programming needs. Page 6 OPINIONS OF THE AMOUNT OF DIFFERENT PROGRAMMING All subscribers were asked their opinion of the amount of 7 basic types of programming offered by American Community Cablevision. The response scale and the corresponding answers for each type of programming are presented below: Adult Reli- Educa- Child- Cult- R Inform-do re ural Sports Rated ational Too much. . . . . . . . . . .30— - 6 1 2244 21 3 About right. . . . . . . .52 46 59 53 60 52 65 Not enough. . . . . . . . .10 51 24 42 13 13 30 No opinion. . . . . . . . . .8 3 12 4 3 1 ; 2 Number of Respondents--------------------(300)------------------------ The proportion saying that the amount is "about right" is higher than the "too much" or "not enough" proportions for all types of programming, except the educational where "not enough" is marginally higher than "about right". The "not enough" proportion also is relatively large for cultural programming. It may be noted that people generally overstate their interest in educational /cultural products and services. While subscribers are reasonably satisfied with the technical and functional aspects of their cable service (reception, hilling, price, and programming) , the image of American Community Cablevision in Ithaca can be improved somewhat. Well conceived and well executed public relations efforts are recommended to accomplish this objective. Page 7 INTEREST IN NEW CABLE SERVICES The subscribers were asked to indicate their interest in 4 non-entertainment services that potentially could he offered by the cable company. After listening to a description of each service, the respondents were asked to state their interest on a 5-point scale: 5 Very Interested 4 3 2 1 Not at all interested Subscribers who give either a 5 or a 4 as their level of interest can be considered potential buyers of the service, assuming that the service cost does not exceed the amount of money they are willing to pay for it. A summary of the overall level of interest without reference to price is a follows: Percent Showing Positive Interest Burglar b fire alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40% Information service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25% Home banking service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27% Shopping service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16a Page 8 The next question, addressed to everyone with positive or neutral interest (a 5, a 4 or a 3 rating) , was: "How much would you be willing to pay for this service per month over what you now pay for cable service?" Median prices derived from the responses are summarized below. The results, when compared with realistic price of each service, show a great disparity between the value people place on the new services and the proposal price. Proposed Expected Monthly Monthly Charged Charge or Value Burglar and fire alarm $30* $6.60 Information service $25 $4.67 Home banking service $20 $4.83 Shopping service $20 $4.71 * Plus a $500 installation fee Page Finally, the qualifying respondents (those with positive or neutral initial interest) were told the proposed monthly charge plus installation charges, if any, and were asked to restate their interest. The distribution of responses shows very low levels of positive interest: Information Home Shopping Alarm Service Banking Service Rj b A b Very interested (5) 2 2 2 3 (4) 3 2 c 1 (3) 7 7 R d (2)* 21 24 20 21 Not at all (1 )* 63 64 63 69 No opinion 3 1 2 l Number of Respondents ----------------(300)--------------- * Includes respondents who showed negative interest before introduction of price. Pace 10 ADJUSTED LEVEL OF IMTEREST Survey experience strongly suggests that consumers tend to overstate their interest in new products and services. Therefore, in most instances, an adjustment must be made for the expressed overstatement. The adjustment (based on a special model developed by Market Facts, Inc. ) helps translate the expressed interest into more realistic demand estimates. Expected % of Cable Households To Subscribe To Each Service Burglar/Fire Alarm 1 .5 Information Service 1 .2 Home Banking Service 1 .5 Shopping Service 1 .R The above estimates are based on 100% awareness of each service by the subscribers. For awareness levels of less than 1001,", the estimates would have to be reduced proportionately. Section V Channel Allocation Part Broadcast Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Satellite-Delivered Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B Pay Cable Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Access Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D Radio Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E Summary of Channels by Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F A. Broadcast Channels 1 . List the local broadcast channels which will be provided. Off Cable Air Call Network City of Active Channel Channel Letters Affiliation License Date See following pages . 2. List the imported broadcast channels that will be provided. Cable Call Network City of Method Program Acti- Channel Ltrs Affili- License of Impor- Hrs/Day vation tion tation date See following pages . 39 B. Satellite-Delivered Channels 1 . Please list the non-automated Satellite Video Channels that will be provided. Ac- Cable Program Dedicated Composite tine Chan. Service Satellite Hrs/Day Channels Channels Date See page 41a. 2. Please list the Automated Satellite Channels that will be provided. Ac- Cable Program Dedicated Composite tive Chan. Service Satellite Hrs/Day Channels Channels Date See page 41a. 40 3. Please list system originated programming ( includes programming locally produced, purchased, leased or obtained from other sources, excluding ACCESS) . Ac- Cable Program Dedicated Composite tive Chan. Service Source Hrs/Day Channels Channels Date See following page . 41 Response to Pages 39, 40, and 41 : Since there are many undetermined factors , such as must- carry requirements and product availability at the time of system completion, which affect the channel lineup , it is premature to provide a definitive channel lineup with all program services listed and channels assigned. ACC will finalize a channel lineup two to three months prior to the launch of the new services on the rebuilt system. That channel lineup will be based upon: 1 ) community interests , 2 ) technical considerations , 3 ) product availability and quality , 4 ) programming costs , and 5 ) federal regulations , such as must carry and access requirements . The initial 12-channel Basic Service will include must-carry broadcast signals and at least one access channel . Customers who subscribe to the Expanded Basic Service will receive approximately 50 channels , if they subscribe to all of the optional premium services . Pay-per-view programming also will be available on the system on two channels . With a 60-channel capacity, ACC will have channels reserved for future program service additions . At this time , there are a number of program service options Which, if available when the system is completed, might be considered for the ACC lineup . A regional sports network , a performing arts channel , special interest channels and potential new services are among the additions being considered at this time . In general , the total programming mix is likely to initially include the following types of programming: o Sports , such as ESPN , SCORE and possibly a regional sports channel o Non-fiction programming, such as The Discovery Channel , The Learning Channel and/or similar types of programming o Music channels , such as the current MTV Network plus a country western network and/or another variety of music o A community bulletin board channel o News services , such as CNN, CNN Headline , Financial News Network 0 9 Public , Government and Educational Access Channels 41a o Public affairs programming -- such as C-SPAN and C- SPAN 2 o Movie channels , such as superstations and/or program services featuring "classic" movies o ACC-produced local programming o Cultural programming, such as Arts & Entertainment o Children ' s programming, such as Nickelodeon o Variety programming, such as USA, BET and/or Lifetime o Leased access channels While ACC would like to be more specific , it would be short sighted to commit to programming that : 1 ) may not be available in the next 12-18 months ; and 2 ) would not be replicated by another affordable service . With many other forms of entertainment and information available in the marketplace , ACC clearly will develop a quality lineup in order to successfully market the special tier of services . 41b C. Pay Cable Services 1 . Please describe the pay-per-channel cable services that will be provided now and in the future . Indicate what cable channel each service will appear on. See following page . 2 . Please describe the pay-per-view or user services that will be provided now and in the future. Indicate what cable channel each service will appear on. See following page . D. Access Channels 1 . Please describe the number of channels that will be set aside for the following: Cable Activation Channel(s ) Date Leased access Public access See following page Government access Educational access Local origination Training Channel Indicate formulas for allocation of channels for future service. See following page 42 Response to #1C, Page 42: Five or six premium options are anticipated to be offered on the ACC system. The specific premium services will be determined several months prior to the launch of the new services . Product availability, customer interests and other factors will be considered in making the final decisions . Response to #2C, Page 42: Pay-per-view programming will be available on the system. Since pay-per-view currently is only in the developmental stages , it can only be anticipated that such programming will include a variety of programs , such as movies , concerts and sports events . Response to #11), Page 42: In accordance with Section 612 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 , ACC will designate channel capacity for leased access . Nine channels will be available initially for public , governmental and educational access . These channels will be operated in accordance with Section 611 of the Cable Act . 42a E. Radio Services 1 . Please describe the radio services that will be provided, broadcast or non-broadcast . See following page 2 . Please describe what stereo/TV simulcast channels will be offered and describe how this will be handled technically. ACC will continue to pass through all broadcast stations that transmit their signal in stereo in BTSC stereo on the cable system. In addition , all premium service channels will be carried in stereo . Other services to be carried in stereo will be determined as availability occurs and with consideration to market interest . Stereo equipment will be added to the system headend in order to permit this carriage . Additionally, ACC has plans to continue FM stereo carriage of premium and other selected tier channels as market interest requires ( see current listings on next page ) . F. Summary of Channels by Tier 1 . Please provide a listing of cable channels and services that will be provided by tier of service. Initially, Basic Service will include all must-carry channels and at least one access channel . ( See also response on pages 41a and 41b . ) 2 . Please describe any additional service features ( e .g. parental control , hearing impaired service ) . A radio reading service for the blind is carried on the FM service . Parental guidance control is available via the addressable channel selector for a one-time charge of $25 . 43 Response to #1 , Page 43: ACC customers enjoy a wide variety of local and national FM stereo and cable services , including the most recent additions -- WQXR from New York, HBO , Cinemax, and The Disney Channel . These selections represent ACC ' s continued efforts to provide a variety of programming to meet the diverse interests of ACC customers . The FM lineup also includes a special service for the print impaired in the community -- a Reading for the Blind service . The current lineup includes : 88 . 3 Cable 13 Simulcast 88. 7 MTV 89 . 1 Scanner-Fire , Police 89 . 5 Arts & Entertainment 89 . 9 HBO 90 . 3 Cinemax 90 . 7 The Disney Channel 91 . 1 WAAL-Binghamton (Young Rock) 92 . 2 WHCU-Ithaca (Adult Rock) 92 . 5 WEZO-Rochester (Easy Listening) 92 . 9 WMHR-Syracuse ( Christian) 94 . 1 WCNY-Syracuse (Classical ) 94 . 7 WPXY-Rochester (Young Rock) 95 . 3 WMRV-Endicott (Young Rock) 96 . 1 WICB-Ithaca ( Progressive Rock , Jazz ) 96 . 5 WAER-Syracuse (Jazz ) 96 . 9 WYYY-Wyracuse (Adult Rock) 98 . 1 WQIX-Horseheads ( Country) 98 . 5 WOKW-Cortland (Young Rock) 99 . 1 WVBR-Ithaca (Young Rock) 99 . 5 WSKG-Binghamton ( Country ) 100 . 5 WFMT-Chicago ( Classical ) 101 . 1 WMJQ-Rochester (Young Rock ) 101 . 5 WVOR-Rochester (Adult Rock) 102 . 1 WHWK-Binghamton ( Country) 102 . 5 WEOS-Geneva ( Jazz , Rock, Folk) 103 . 1 WQNY-Ithaca (Adult Rock) 103 . 7 Reading for the Blind 104 . 1 WZKZ-Corning (Adult Rock ) 104 . 5 WPCX-Auburn (Country ) 105 . 1 WNTQ-Syracuse (Young Rock) 105 . 5 WGNZ-Watkins Glen (Young Rock) 105 . 9 WVIC-Ithaca ( Progressive Rock) 106 . 5 WQXR-New York (Classical ) �/ 43a Section VI Rates Part Basic Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Pay Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B Other Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C A. Basic Service* 1 . Please list the proposed service rates . If more than one tier will be continued to be offered, use a separate sheet for each tier . Installation/ Monthly Service Tier Service Rate Charge Residential $10 Basic First TV Outlet $15 Reconnect $ 6 Tier ( One-time charge for $25 New install $ 8 . 95 Pay all outlets ) Services Additional TV Outlets , each $6 for Tier If new install , no charge $15 &/or Pay Services FM $15 $10** Converter Deposit $10 N/A Converter Rental 1st set N/A N/A Additional sets N/A N/A Relocation $15 N/A Reconnection $15 N/A VCR Connection $ 5 N/A Parental Control 1st set $10 N/A Additional sets $10 N/A Remote Control 1st set N/A N/A Additional sets Apartments - Bulk Rate Bulk rates for apartments Describe conditions not available 1 -5 outlets : $15 reconnect ; $25 New install Commercial 6-30 outlets : $25 reconnect ; $35 New install 31 -99 outlets : $40 reconnect ; $50 New install 100+ outlets : time and materials Government , Educational , Time & and Public Facilities Materials N/A * See following page ** In rare situations where FM is the only requested service , the "Basic Service" monthly fee is charged; otherwise , there is no monthly charge . `� 45 IN.—/ Additional Response to #1 , Page 45: According to the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 , rates are not among the criteria for evaluation of a franchise renewal . The above rates reflect ACC ' s estimated rates at the time new services are anticipated to be available and are based upon many factors which are subject to change . In accordance with federal law, these rates and future rates are not subject to regulation. With the many other forms of entertainment and information available in Ithaca, ACC clearly recognizes the need for quality programming and reasonable rates in order to be competitive in Ithaca. �/ 45a 2 . Indicate any and all conditions where any of the above-mentioned rates may be waived or discounted. Special promotions , long-term subscriptions and senior citizen discounts are some of the common conditions whereby rates may be waived or discounted. 3 . Indicate whether the applicant chooses to provide free or discounted installation for any period. Please describe . From time to time , for marketing purposes , ACC offers and will continue to offer free or discounted installations . 46 4. Indicate whether the applicant chooses to provide free or discounted installation or reduced charges for senior citizens or handicapped individuals . Please describe. ACC is considering whether to offer reduced installation and/or monthly charges for senior citizens . A decision has not yet been made . 5. Will subscribers be able to purchase converters from the Company? If so, indicate cost and availability to subscribers. All ACC converters contain decoders and sale of deocding equipment may be illegal under New York State law, according to Statute 165 . 15 of New York State Penal Law. 47 B. Pay Service 1 . Please indicate installation, monthly rates and second set rates for all pay services. Indicate any conditions under which installation charges may be waived or discounted. See rates listed on page 45 . Additionally, in response to the city ' s request as well as occasional requests from customers , ACC is willing to allow customers to install additional outlets if and when the city passes an ordinance which effectively prohibits signal leakage from such outlets . This ordinance is necessary in order to maintain system integrity as well as for ACC ' s compliance with federal regulations . The FCC , under Rules and Regulations , Technical STandards , part 76 , will hold ACC responsible for any signal leakage . In this event , ACC may be forced to pay significant penalties and fines . With this plan, ACC would reserve the right to charge for installation and/or inspections . 48 C. Other Rates 1 . Please describe additional rates for studio and equipment use, leased channel rate , advertising rates by noncommercial or commercial users. Current production rate cards are included on following pages . Commercial advertising rates in all media are dictated by the law of supply and demand, depending primarily upon the size of the audience tuned into the program in which the advertising is carried. Therefore , ACC rates will change with time . Non-commercial users producing programs for use on the ACC system will not be charged for use of access facilities . This "free service provision" applies to studio and remote production time , supervision and instruction , playback and editing. ACC recognizes there will be many types of uses of leased channel time . Agreements with commercial users may take many forms , ranging from the "flat fee" to "per subscriber" to "revenue sharing arrangements . " These commercial lease arrangements will be negotiable . There is no fixed schedule of rates . 2. Please describe any and all special rates or discounts . Special promotional rates and discounts for senior citizens were previously covered in VI-B . 3 . Please describe what the Company policy will be for lost or willfully damaged converters and other equipment . Upon verification that the customer ' s converter or other cable equipment has been lost or destroyed in a fire or other natural disaster , ACC will charge the customer the replacement cost determined by the current market price for the particular piece of equipment . For any other circumstances of loss or damage , ACC may assess additional handling and collection charges . 49 Section VII Local Programming Part Public Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Educational Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B Local Origination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C Leased Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D `-/ A. Public Access 1 . Please describe the equipment that will be provided for public access programming use only. Give manufacturer , model number , and cost , and indicate whether equipment is new or used: Studio: Portable: SEE FOLLOWING PAGES Editing: Character Generation: Lighting: Mobile Production Units : Community Viewing Centers: 51 Response to #1 , Page 51 : ACC ' s approach has been to offer community programming to meet a variety of needs in the community . . . . providing a total communications program. Training, equipment and other support enable almost 400 volunteers to produce more than 50 original hours of local programming each month. Volunteer-produced access programs cover a wide range of issues and interests within our community. A few examples currently in production are : -- Octopus : Perspective & Controversy. Discusses the various options presented to the community for resolving the Route 96 question in Ithaca' s West end. -- More Than The News. An alternative news program that explores a range of issues in the community , providing information and commentary. -- The Bramble and the Rose. An entertainment program featuring Celtic folk music . -- The Imani Hour . A religious program. -- High School Sports. A program that provides updates and features on the area' s high school sports scene . In addition to these programs , productions produced by the Tompkins County Public Library and the Ithaca College School of Communications are cablecast two nights per week from September to May. ACC-trained volunteers not only produce their own programs , but they may also choose to work with ACC staff on ACC-produced public affairs programming. Currently among those programs are : -- Our Community. Highlights local community service organizations . Two additional programs , "United Way Today" and "To Your Health, " were developed after representatives of the United Way and the Tompkins County Health Association appeared on "Our Community. " -- For The People. Features discussion on local political issues . Last fall every candidate representing Tompkins County appeared on this program. -- News Forum 13. A "Meet the Press"-style interview program where members of the local media query community leaders . 51a Another important element in ACC ' s total communications program are public service announcements . ACC volunteers and staff produce local PSAs on a regular basis , and they are shown on Cable 13 , Cable NewsCenter 7 and ACC ' s four satellite-delivered cable programming services , CNN, USA, ESPN and MTV. In producing these community programs , the volunteers utilize equipment which has a current replacement value of more than $150 , 000 . In addition, with renewal of the cable franchise , ACC plans to purchase additional high quality , easy-to-use production equipment , including a portable video origination module ( PVOM) , an editing system for one-half inch producitons and additional audio and lighting equipment specificially for the use of access volunteers . Currently, access volunteers utilize more than $150 , 000 worth of production equipment . Another $21 , 000 worth of control room equipment will be available later in 1987 . Almost $100 , 000 in production equipment is proposed specifically for access users upon renewal of the cable franchise . The equipment will be available within six months after receiving all necessary franchise approvals . If the City chooses to form a non-profit corporation for access , ACC will provide the new equipment which is dedicated to access to the city for placement in a location to be determined by and paid for by the city. Such an agreement would require that all access users in the greater Ithaca community have equal access to the equipment . 51b NEW PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT The following new equipment will be available for access users : JVC Vep 5 1 /2" VHS Editing System $ 81000 . 00 Commodore Amiga for videographics 1 ,800 . 00 Electronic Titler for Video Bulletin Board 8, 000 . 00 * Studio Equipment : 3 Sony DXC-1820 Color Video Cameras CCU ' s , Cables , Studio Viewfinders , Tripod & Dollies 23 , 000 . 00 * Portable Equipment : 2 Sony DXC-1820 Color Video Cameras 7 , 300 . 00 2 AC Adapters 960 . 00 2 Sony VO-6800 Decks 8, 400 . 00 2 ITE Tripods 840 . 00 2 ITE Tripod Heads 930 . 00 4 BP-60 Batteries 336 . 00 1 Charger 550 . 00 8 NP-1 Batteries 600 . 00 1 Charger 370 . 00 2 Omni Kits 2 , 230 . 00 Portable Video Origination Module ( PVOM) 2 Sony DXC-1820 Color Video 15 , 332 . 00 Cameras (with CCU ' s , cables , tripods , dollies ) 1 Sony VO-6800 VTR 4 , 200 . 00 1 Sony Director 2000 Switcher 5 , 000 . 00 2 Sony PVM 8020 Monitors 1 , 200 . 00 2 Comprehensive MX1002 Mic Mixers 300 . 00 6 Electrovoice 635A Mics (Stands & Clips ) 600 . 00 1 Panasonic Triple Monitor System 2 , 100 . 00 1 Custom Rack and Casing System 2 , 000 . 00 ** Installation ( cable & connectors ) 4 , 573 . 00 TOTAL of PROPOSED NEW EQUIPMENT $98, 621 , 00 ** Dedicated to access users 51c Current Equipment : CONTROL ROOM* VCRs : 3 Sony VP-5000 3/4" Recorders $ 6 , 000 . 00 1 Sony VO-5800 3/4" Recorders 5 , 000 . 00 1 Sony 2800 3/4" Recorders 1 , 000 . 00 1 JVC BR-3100V 1 /2" VHS Recorder 550 . 00 1 JVC 1 /2" Beta Recorder 500 . 00 Monitors : 1 Videotek KV-1217 13" Monitor 650 . 00 1 NEC CT1305A 13" Monitor 450 . 00 1 Sony CVM 1271 13" Monitor 650 . 00 1 RCA 13" Monitor 200 . 00 1 Panasonic 9" Monitor 200 . 00 2 Panasonic CCTV 9" Monitor 300 . 00 2 RCA TC1910 9" Monitor 400 . 00 3 Setchell Carlson 5" Monitor 600 . 00 6 Panasonic WV-5203 5" Monitor 1200 . 00 1 Sony CVM 2370 with case 950 . 00 Test equipment : 1 Leader LVS-5850B STSC Vector Scope 2000 . 00 1 Tektronix 528A Waveform Monitor 2000 . 00 1 Panasonic WV-5361U Pulse Cross Monitor 750 . 00 Video : 1 JVC KM-2000 Seg 4012 . 00 1 Videotek RS10A Switcher 1061 . 00 2 Panasonic WJ-22SR Switcher 500 . 00 1 Harris 550 TBC 6000 . 00 1 Lenco PCD 473 NTSC Decoder 3000 . 00 1 Shintron Character Generator 3500 . 00 Audio : 1 Realistic MPA-20 Amp 110 . 00 1 Orban 422 A De-Esser 583 . 00 1 Shure 12-Channel Audio Mixer 1600 . 00 2 Sentry 100A Studio (Audio ) Monitor 438. 00 1 Harmon/Kardon CD201 Audio Tape Deck 385 . 00 1 AR77XB Turntable 150 . 00 TOTAL $41 , 473 . 00 CONTROL ROOM UPGRADE FOR 1987* 2 Sony VO-5800 Decks $10 , 200 . 00 1 Lang Video video/audio switcher 3 , 000 . 00 1 Videotek audio monitor 500 . 00 1 Shure M267 mixer 470 . 00 2 Electrovoice EVM-920 B/W Monitors 750 . 00 1 Electrochrome rack mount 50 . 00 1 Shure rack mount for mixer 35 . 00 1 Nova 620 time base corrector 5 , 000 . 00 1 Winsted Rack with Tilt 900 . 00 Miscellaneous cable & connectors 150 . 00 TOTAL $21 , 055 . 00 * Shared with L.O. Access users have priority use . 51d EDITING SUITE* 1 Sony VO-5800 3/4" Recorder $ 5 , 000 . 00 1 Sony VO-5850 8, 350 . 00 1 Sony RM-440 Control Unit 1 , 400 . 00 1 Connecting Cables 90 . 00 2 JVC 9" Color Monitors 11191 . 00 1 Panasonic 9" B/W WV-5370 Monitor 150 . 00 2 Fostex 6301B Personal Audio Monitors 280 . 00 1 Realistic Mixing Console 89 . 00 1 Realistic Parametric Equalizer 40 . 00 1 Knox K1008 Chromafont CG 3 , 450 . 00 1 Dual Turntable 450 . 00 1 Nakamichi BX100 Audiocassette 500 . 00 1 Realistic LV10 Headphones 35 . 00 1 Panasonic WJ225R Video Switcher 250 . 00 1 For-A FA-400 Time Base Corrector 6 , 000 . 00 TOTAL $27 , 275 . 00 LIGHTING SYSTEM* 2 Photogenic Machine co CP-15 Floodlight Scoops 2 Kliegel Scoops 4 Kliegel 111 Fresnels 2 Mole-Richardson 751 Baby Combo Fresnels 4 Kobold Porta Lites with Stands , Handles & Mounts 4 Kobold Porta Lites with STands , Handles & Mounts 1 20 ' x 40 ' Lighting Grid Total replacement value of Lighting System $10 , 000 . 00 * Shared with Local Origination. Access users have priority. 51e STUDIO*** 3 Sony 1820 Cameras with Tripods , Dollies , Studio and Portable Monitors - Cases , Cables , CCUs , CCU Rack Mount Unit $21 , 000 . 00 1 Sony DXC-1610 color video cameras w/ Quickset 7301 Sampson tripods , 7201 Head and 7601 Dollies $ 5 , 000 . 00 1 Sony AVC 3450 B/W portable camera $ 674 . 00 Audio : Mics : 3 Shure Lavaliers 300 . 00 6 Shure Spi91 Mics 300 . 00 6 Electrovoice 635A 450 . 00 2 Calrad Mics 180 . 00 Stands : 6 Desk Mic Stands 180 . 00 6 GooseNecks 72 . 00 4 Baby Booms 200 . 00 1 Boom with Wheels 100 . 00 5 Electrovoice Shock Mount Clamps 313A 50 . 00 5 Electrovoice Shock Mount Clamps 312 40 . 00 Speakers 300 . 00 Miscellaneous : Sawyer 500 B Slide Projector with 40 slide tray 125 . 00 Comp . Video CVC - 2500 videocassette eraser 345 . 00 $29 , 316 . 00 ***Shared with Local Origination. LO has priority use . 51f PORTABLE EQUIPMENT*** 2 Sony 1800 Color Cameras 7 , 000 . 00 (with viewfinders , cases , cables ) 2 Sony 4800 3/4" VCRs with AC adapter 9 , 000 . 00 2 Sony 4800 Porta-Braces 280 . 00 2 Davis/Sanford Tripods 300 . 00 1 VC 100 Battery Charger 300 . 00 5 BP-60 Portable Batteries 300 . 00 1 Audio Tec Lavalier Mic 55 . 00 1 Sony 3800 3/4" Portable VCR 2 , 400 . 00 1 Sony 3800 3/4" Porta-Brace 100 . 00 2 Sony 25 ' Camera Extension Cable 132 . 00 TOTAL $19 ,867 . 00 ***Shared with Local Origination. LO has priority use . � 51g 2. Please describe any additional equipment and staff support that will be provided for the "community bulletin board" service. ACC will expand its community bulletin board service . A new character generator will be added to meet the expanding needs of the community bulletin board. This sophisticated character generator will be operated by an ACC employee who will be trained to optimize the system' s graphics capability. 3. Please provide a timetable for the provision of equipment and funds for public access . The production equipment will be available within six months from the receipt of all necessary local and state franchise approvals . On an annual basis , if the city so desires , ACC will remit as much as two percent of its annual revenues to public access as part of the city ' s requested five percent franchise fee . The other three percent will be allocated by the city for cable franchise regulation and other expenses and may also be allocated according to federal Cable Act policy, if the city wishes , to public access . (See also response to #7 , Page 53 . ) 4. Please indicate the amount of money and staff support that will be committed for the maintenance and replacement of equipment for public access programming for each year of the projected fifteen years . Information on expenses and staff support for maintenance of equipment for public access is included in the 15-year projections on page 20 of Section II in the expense categories of Programming and Origination - Salaries and Benefits and Programming and Origination - Studio Supplies and Expense . Equipment replacement money is included on page 21 /22 of the projections in Video Production Equipment . 5. Please provide an in-depth discussion of and copies of proposed access rules and procedures . The current public access policies and procedures , which were revised in February 1987 , are included on the following pages . As with any active , ongoing operation, these rules will be updated based upon new circumstances which may arise . As in the past , ACC will solicit input from users of the facilities when updating the rules . 52 f I PUBLIC ACCESS (CABLE 13) Policies_ and Prosed Urns Revised February 1987 American Community Cablevision provides many exciting opportunities to produce programming of interest to this community and to present that programming on cable channel 13 . The attached set of information has been designed to promote easy access and the proper use of the CABLE 13 studio and facilities. These policies reflect input from people who have used our facilities in the past and have been kept to a minimum to provide volunteers with the greatest latitude in the production of programs. ACC will impose no limits on the number of hours needed to produce a program or on program length and will exercise control over content only to the extent required by law. Opportunities to produce and/or cablecast locally produced programming are available to all citizens of ACC' s franchise regardless of sex, race, religion, creed or national origin. American Community Cablevision/ATC expects all volunteers to adhere to the rules below. Failure to adhere to these rules may result in the suspension of volunteer privileges. GENERAL CABLE 13 VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES ** Arrive as scheduled for use of studio and equipment. Be aware that others are scheduled after you; please leave the facilities on time. ** Work in a manner that a-ssures the safety of everyone on the premises. ** Safeguard company property and services. ** Cooperate with, and respect the rights of ATC employees and �I other individuals on company property. I ** Leave the studio and equipment in the same condition you found it. ** Never attempt to repair or electronically alter any equipment, NO EXCEPTIONS. Report any problems with the studio or equipment promptly to CABLE 13 staff. r.,:. �• . `� :� . �: _� � � -. of� .-. _ .. i \ _ .. ... V~-. .��.. .. � � .. ... .. .. .... } ., t �{:- CABLE 13 Policies and Procedures/Page 2 Revised Febur.ary 1987 GENERAL CABLE VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES (Continued) ** No smoking, eating, or drinking in the studio, control room and editing suite. ** CABLE _ 13 volunteers may not use the equipment for any purpose other than that for which it was intended. Volunteers are liable to be charged a fee if they use access facilities and/or equipment but fail to produce community programming. Equipment may rented and programs may be sold and/or distributed only with the consent and advisement of ACC. ** Producers who use CABLE 13 equipment and fail to produce programming may be charged for theiruse of CABLE 13 facilities at the following rates: Studio: $110/hour Editing $ 65/hour Portable: $ 25/hour, ** Parking in the ACC lot is permitted only after 7 p.m. During business hours (8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday) the parking lots are reserved for vehicles owned and/or operated by ACC staff. PRODUCER'S RESPONSIBILITIES Equipment is available on a first come, first served basis to all residents of ACC' s service area. Volunteers must complete the ACC Video Workshop or demonstrate competency in using video equipment 1 in order to use CABLE 13 ' s production facilities and portable equipment. Workshops are available in both studio and portable equipment and run for three weeks on a continuing basis. I All producers must sign appropiate forms accenting responsibility for damage to CABLE 13 equipment or facilities. Producers are f responsible for any damage caused by their crew. Producers must also accept responsibility for all legal liabilities due to program content, copyright infringments, etc. Producers are responsible for organizing their own crews and for seeing to it that studio and equipment is left as they found it. Producers and volunteers may request assistance and consultations from ACC' s programming staff, but may not expect ACC staff to directly work on their productions. i AV i - .. Also ir i Y4 - fi v CABLE 13 Policies and Procedures/Page 3 Revised February 1987 i PRODUCER'S RESPONSIBILITIES (Continued) Producers are also expected to: i ** Follow all safety and operational procedures as outlined in the ACC Video Workshop. ** Assure that all production personnel have been certified by j ACC staff for the use of CABLE 13 facilities and equipment. i ** Provide all legal clearances of individuals (e.g. talent releases, copyright, etc. ) NOTE: ACC reserves the right to become the co-producer of any program. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Programs must be of a broadcastable quality. ACC provides 3/4- inch U-matic equipment and recommends that all production work t ;for CABLE 13 be completed in that format. ACC provides a VHS and .�'a Beta video-cassette player for cablecasting purposes only. This equipment is not intended for production. One--half—inch tapes intended for cablecasting must be recorded at standard speed . i j ACC will not restrict program content in any way, except when C a program is promoting a product, is endorsing a political candidate, is offering lotteries or other games of chance, or is obscene. .Producers must acknowledge all considerations, monetary or in- kind, received in production of a program. ACC may review programs before cablecasting. HOURS OF OPERATION Normal hours of operation for the CABLE 13 studios and facilities will be Monday through Saturday. Specific hours of operation are: MONDAY through FRIDAY 12 noon-10 p.m. and SATURDAY 1-+5. ACC may change these hours, as necessary. i f CABLE 13 Policies and Procedures/Page 4 Revised February 1987 VIDEOTAPE RETENTION POLICY As you are aware, the videotape you use today may have been used by someone before you and it may be used by someone after you. This means tapes must be recycled in as efficient a manner as possible. In order to assure that we are capable of meeting the tape needs of CABLE 13 volunteers, the following procedures will be followed: ** Raw footage will be held no more than 30 days from the shoot date. 0 ** Finished programs will be held no more than 30 days after completion. ** Tapes will be erased after 30 days without notice. ** Producers who would like to undertake a project which they forsee will take more than 30 days to complete may arrange for an Extended Video Projected Completion Contract (see attached) . This contract allows the producer to set a schedule appropiate to the needs of a particular project. ** Producers exceeding their program completion deadlines, whether 30--day or extended, can expect to find their ACC- owned tapes re-issued and may be billed for their use of CABLE 13 facilities at the following rates: Studio: $110/hour Editing: $ 65/hour Portable $ 25/hour ** If you find that you are approaching the completion date for your project and will need more time, contact the CABLE 13 staff to request a completion extension. Extensions may be granted at the discretion of the CABLE 13 staff. I ** Volunteers are responsible for all tapes issued to them. i ** All producers may request up to 4 tapes for their series or project, subject to availability. Producers are also welcome to use their own tape for projects and keep them on the hold shelf, provided no more than 4 tapes per project are being held at one time. �; �� r ;gi�'" r s �;� �, �; • f f. .�.>, `��/ V `�'^ ' V CABLE 13 Policies and Procedures/Page 5 Revised February 1987 OWNERSHIP OF TAPE , Although ACC claims no rights or interest to the content of any program to which it is not a co--producer, ACC reserves the right to retain all footage and completed programs to be submitted on the producer ' s behalf for awards and other recognition. ACC also claims ownership of the physical tape. If a producer wishes to retain completed or raw tapes he or she may provide tape for this purpose. TAPE DUBBING Producers may arrange for one 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch dub of their programs,, using tape provided by the producer. Producers may choose to: 1 . Schedule time to dub their work 2. Leave a labelled tape with the playback person who will make a dub as the program is cablecast I Additional dubbing may be done at the rate of $25/hour, using tape provided by the producer. RESERVING PRODUCTION FACILITIES TIME Studio production and editing time is scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis in two-hour blocks Monday through Saturday. Hours of availability will be posted. Reservations will be held for 15 minutes. To reserve studio production, editing time or a porta--pak you must: ** Be a qualified CABLE 13 producer. ** Submit your request on the proper form (see attached) . I ** The request must be approved by the CABLE 13 staff. Those requesting to do a live studio production must submit a studio request form and a cablecasting form simultaneously. Regular times for studio and editing facilities may be reserved on a quarterly basis for program series. i i I 1- Vol +i: Awn "t t. F I CABLE 13 Policies and Procedures/Page 6 Revised February 1987 i RESERVING CABLECASTING TIME Playback time is available on a first--come, first-served basis � between 4 and 10 p.m. , on Tuesday and Friday evenings and between 8 and 10 p.m. on Monday and Thursday evenings and may be reserved by submitting the proper reservation form (see attached) accompanied by the completed program tape. In the event that the program is not played when scheduled, ACC will reschedule the program. ACC will provide local newspapers with program listings. All programs will be cablecast.a minimum of one (1) time at the program producer' s request but may be reshown at ACC' s discretion. Producers may request re-runs of programs subject to the following criteria: Live programming takes priority over recorded programming; new programs (premieres) take priority over repeat programming. Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commission on Cable Television (9 NYCRR Subtitle R) at subsection 595.4 (b) (2) (i) the hour between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM shall be reserved for the use of the State of New York government access when requested. RESERVING PORTA-PAKS Porta-paks may be borrowed by certified CABLE 13 volunteers, 18 years old or older. Porta-perks and tapes must be picked up and returned promptly at the scheduled time. Requests for porta-paks must be submitted on the proper form (see attached) and approved by a member of the CABLE 13 staff. If you have any problems with li the equipment, call us PROMPTLY and notify us. Please leave a message on CABLE 13' s answering machine if no one is available to answer the phone. EQUIPMENT DAMAGE WAIVER Volunteers are responsible for any damage to the facilities and equipment issued to them. ACC offers volunteers four optional ional equipment damage waiver plans. By taking advantage of this plan, volunteers limit their liability for damage to equipment. The i details of these plans are outlined below. Plan 1 : $3 per facility or equipment use (studio, editing or j porta-pak) will limit the volunteer' s liability for repair and/or replacement to $500. d 71s _ V bat Z04 V + CABLE 13 Policies and Procedures/Page 7 Revised February 1987 Plan 2: $5 per facility or equipment use will limit the volunteer' s - liability for repair and/or replacement to $250. Plan 3: $50 per quarter will allow the producer of a series to limit the volunteer's liability for repair and/or replacement to $500 for that program series only. Plan 4: $100 per quarter will allow the producer of a series to limit the volunteer ' s liability for repair and/or replacement to $250 ,, for that program series only. These Equipment Damage Waiver plans are a service for CABLE 13 producers, designed to encourage the use of CABLE 13 ' s facilities and equipment. They are in no way intended as a fee, nor are they required for use of .CABLE 13 facilities. �� ,�� r � Nw. v., �� f � � L �'� _ .. �..f :.., � .. �_� /-'�, Project Code: A L AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION Producer: 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 EXTENDED VIDEO PROJECT COMPLETION CONTRACT i I 1. Time Agreement Project started: Project Completion dates After this date, ACC-owned tapes will be re-issued and the producer will be held liable for all facility use fees, at the following rates: Studio: $110/hour Editing: $6-5/hour Portable: $25/hour All access privileges will be suspended until such fees are paid. 2. Facility Use Estimate of facility time needed to complete project Studio: hours Portable: hours Editing: hours (overnig ts-,15p""l o noon of following day not counted) 8atimates not to be exceeded by more than 4 hours 3. ' Program: (tentative title) Lengths minutes minimum 4 . Descriptions i I - Append to this section an outline of project, at a level of detail requested by the program director. Signed: i Producer date Pro ,ram Director date m- -�--- -- . ---- - 4-4 - - -- A.- -f! . Iowk :� yr s J� PROJECT COMPLETION POLICY - -.There is a mounting backlog of uncompleted projects on the shelves, projects which have dragged on for months with no ter- mination date in sight, projects which have been put on indefinite hold by their producers. There has been a loosely-enforced policy here for some years that projects must be completed within 30 days. It has been loosely enforced to allow for the more extensive projects of a number of producers. In order to encourage producers of both small and large projects to bring their projects to completion within a reasonable amount of time, we will resume enforcing the 30 day limit for program completion, with this amendment: producers who would like to undertake a project which they forsee will take more than 30 days to complete may arrange for an Extended Video Project Completion Contract. Blank contracts are available at the office. They require the producer to prepare an outline of his/her project and to set with the program director a completion date. All producers exceeding their program completion deadlines, whether 30 day or extended, can expect to find their ACCO-owned tapes re-issued, and will be billed for their facility use at the following rates: Studio: $110/hour Editing: $65/hour Portables $25/hour If you find that you are approaching the completion date for your project, but find that you will need more time, whether you are on a 30 day or extended completion schedule, contact the program director to request a completion extension. The program director may grant extensions at his discretion. . I my `�S"t „'lr�. �i�y• 1.: WA M too; wt i r " . . .. . gr/' PRODUCTION FACILITIES REQUEST � "AME - LE13 aMewicaN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION DDRESS 519WEST STATE STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 PHONE NUMBER 607-272-7272 PROJECT WORKING TITLE PROJECT CODE COMPLETION DEADLINE FACILITY REQUESTED (CHECK ONE) STUDIO EDITING " DUBBING PORTABLE DATE AND TIME: FROM ,UNTIL YOU MAY CALL IN OR STOP BY TO CHECK ON AVAILABLE TIMES. NO TIMES RESERVED UNTIL THIS FORM IS SIGNED BY YOU AND APPROVED BY THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR. SRT-A-PAK CHECKLIST: 1800 CAMERA LIGHTS 4800 DECK MIKES: TRIPOD LAV ( ) AC' POWER HAND O 2 BATTERIES AC EXTEN. TAPE(S) (#) CORD i ADAPTERS: 3 to 2 TRI-PRONG OTHER I understand that using any ACC equipment requires that I accept full responsibility for any lose or damage done to the equipment, whether intentional or accidental, while it in in my possession. I also understand that this equipment is to be used only for providing Public Access Programming for ACC's Public Access channel, and that I will be held legally and financially responsible for any use of this equipment for other than its intended purpose. I also understand that if this project is not completed and/or cablecast by its completion deadline (30 days from project start or as set under an Extended Video Project Completion Contract) that I will be held responsible for a charge of $110 per hour for studio time, $65 per hour for editing time, and $25 per hour for Porta-pak equipment for every hour I have used these facilities for this project. I understand that all programming remains the property of the above-named producer, and that ACC reserves the right to become co-producer. , I understand that this may not be sold or redistributed without the express written permission of ACC. I understand that ACC reserves the right to suspend or revoke all privileges to ACC equipment and facilities. towv.— kllc _OM x r 4 :,.t4 4 p Address f _ UAULL j� Phone number Affiliation 619 WEST STATE STREET User number IMACA. NEW YORK 14660 f!!!H!t!!f} #!!1flf#!N!}!AA!}#!}}•A#M}#!##!!A}•}##}}Ne SCHEDULING•INFORMATION (check one) Live program Tape REQUESTED DATE: AND TINE (All times approximate subject to verification) titDate Time lot choice L GIC Data Time 2nd choice Format (check one) U-matic vita BETA PROGRAM INFORMATION Program Title Length Tape number or Program series number Program format General purpose of program List guests or talent used on program The Producer bears sole responsibility for the content and materials (and proprietary rights thereto) used in the pkoduct. The producer's signature hereupon shall indicate his/her acceptance of this responsibility and of the following indemnifications: 1. The Producer hereby indemnifies and holds ATC, their parent(s) and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents harmless from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities or amounts paid in settlement of pending ( i or threatened litigation which arises out of or are based upon any and all actual or alleged injury to person or property during the Producer's use of the facilities or equipment of ATC, and shall reimburse the above indemnifies parties for any legal or other expenses incurred by them in connection with investigating any such claims or defending or settling any such actions; and 2. The Producer further indemnifies and holds ATC, their parent(a) and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents harmless from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities or amounts paid in settlement of pending or threatened litigation which arises out of or are based upon the content of the Product, including without limitation any assertion of defamation, infringement of copyright, music or other performing rights, or other rights to privacy, and shall reimburse the above indemnified parties for any legal or other expenses incurred by them in connection with investigating any such claims or defending or settling any such actions; In connection with the above indemnities, the indemnified parties reserve the right to select and direct the counsel of their choice. The Producer hereby waives any claims or other assertions, and agrees he/she shall have no recourse, against ATC, its parent and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents which might otherwise arise agaiirst same as a result of the undertakings contemplated hereunder. Said waiver shall extend to, but not be limited to, any misuse of the Product by a Non-ATC System under the license to distribute and license to duplicate provisions hereof; the realization of less than anticipated revenues, if any, due the Producer hereunder; and/or the tons of or damage to the Product in its final tangible form while in the possession of ATC, an ATC System or a Non-ATC system. Nothing in this Community Programming Aqreement shall be taken as constituting the creation of a joint venture nor a contract of adhesion as between the Producer and ATC or any ATC System. I HAVE READ ALL THE FOREGOING, AND UNDERSTAND ITS PROVISIONS AS THEY APPLY TO ME AND' Pt�E PRODUCT. - Signature: Name: Date- ACC Ame►Ican Communliv Lablevislori �� ;, � � �_ .. �; �.�;��. �,a Vie. �, .t>4, - � �:�! d 1 :.. ... y....... .., -� - �'t y. .,'t �. ., _ �:'}. \ a �,,._� _ L w - t .... ,..'Y. .. - /"'. .. .. � � ,..� 6. Please describe plans for public access training programs including the times the training programs will be made available and list all staff that will be made available for this purpose. The Program Director and Assistant Program Director offer a variety of training programs . Currently, a 12-hour Basic Training is taught in three four-hour sessions on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturdays of the month. A four-hour edit tutorial is taught on the first Saturday as is a Character Generator Tutorial . Six special seminars are offered annually. The two- to four-hour sessions cover lighting, advanced direction, grants , set design, makeup and advanced portable production techniques . In addition, internships are available for college credit through Ithaca College , Cornell University, Tompkins County Community College and Empire State . 7. Please provide applicant ' s plans for the continued development of public access. See following page 8. Please indicate for each year of the projected fifteen years the amount of money the applicant will commit to public access programming operations and staff. Also indicate the number of staff positions that will be provided. If the city so desires , ACC will allocate as much as two percent of all revenues from within the five percent requested by the City for the operation of cable television within the City. Such an allocation would meet the criteria of franchise fee payments in accordance with section 622 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 . 9. Please describe plans for the promotion of access to potential programmers and to subscribers, including information in a programming guide. See following pages 53 Response to #7, Page 53: The ACC staff will continue ongoing outreach efforts to encourage individuals and organizations to utilize community programming opportunities . Specifically: o ACC will continue to contact community service organizations to develop programming and public service announcements . The Tompkins County Information and Referral Directory has been an excellent tool for this outreach. o Government officials will be reminded of this communication vehicle . (ACC ' s current "We the People" and other local programs frequently feature government officials and agencies . ) o Tape exchanges with neighboring cable systems will continue as well as participation in the Community Programming Network, Deep Dish TV, Squeeky Wheel and the National Federation of Local Cable Programmers (NFLCP) . These involvements will continue to enhance the "creative thinking" of current and potential producers . o A local ACE (Award for Cable Excellence ) award program will continue to spotlight , recognize and promote popular local community programs . o ACC will continue to publicize programming through such methods as newspaper listings , the CableWatch cable programming guide and news releases . In addition to the above , ACC is committed to a total community communications program. There is tremendous synergy among all program areas . For instance : o Program synergy. Volunteers who are trained in access workshops often choose to be involved in ACC- produced public affairs programming. o Local news. ACC ' s internship program, which benefits not only students but the total community, has been greatly enhanced with the addition of Cable NewsCenter 7. Never before have residents been able to see nightly local TV news . Many organizations and individuals benefit from local news programming. And, local businesses benefit from advertising opportunities which subtly encourage residents to "buy locally. " o Benefits to community organizations. Local organizations benefit from ACC ' s "total communications program" approach. Community programming is not strictly 53a access-based or local-origination based. Rather , programs are produced based upon community needs . While many individuals and organizations participate in volunteer workshops in order to produce their own programs , ACC staff members also actively reach out to involve community organizations in regular program series as well . The Fall 1986 Activity Report of Cable 13 , included at the end of this section, demonstrates the high level of activity which currently exists . ACC already has an excellent base upon which to build community programming in the future . The following updated and corrected information from the 20 institutions surveyed in the summer of 1986 and reported by Rice Associates in January 1986 demonstrates the development of community programming by Gene Katz , former ACC volunteer producer and currently ACC Programming Director , and assistant director Lauren Stefanelli . 1 . Ithaca College School of Communications . Ithaca College cablecasts two full evenings per week during its school year--generally about 11 programs or 8 hours of cablecasting per week. Ithaca College cablecasts from its own Communications School studios through a direct line provided by the cable company. Ithaca College students use the productions as a training ground and Ithaca at the same time benefits from original local programming. (Note : Since the inception of Cable NewsCenter 7 , students have yet another training ground through news internships . ) Ithaca College is probably ACC ' s heaviest user of the bulletin board. A constant stream of announcements of musical events , plays , films , lectures , etc . , appear on the Community Bulletin Board. This information is much more in-depth than the Rice report which indicated Ithaca College cablecasts twice weekly (with no mention of the amount ) . The Rice survey indicated the bulletin board was not used. Perhaps this was because of a summer break. 2 . Tompkins County Public Library. Again, the Rice Associates survey reported that the library cablecasts "twice weekly" and that it uses the bulletin board occasionally. Similar to the Ithaca College analysis , the library cablecasts directly on channel 13 from its own studio on a line provided by ACC . It also cablecasts two evenings per week, which translates into five hours or 10 programs per 53b week, including reruns . The programs feature local arts and community events as well as programs produced by documentary producer Gossa Tsegaye . The library is a regular bulletin board user . Its notices include upcoming films , children ' s storytelling hours , tax help and other events . Frequency of use : once every week to 10 days . 3 . & 4 . Cornell University/NYS Cooperative Extension/Tompkins County Cooperative Extension. NYS Cooperative Extension provides Cable 13 with programming through its local branch of Tompkins County Cooperative Extension. Tapes are shown at the moment bi-weekly. They have been shown on a weekly and twice weekly basis previously. ACC also runs public service announcements ( PSAs ) produced by Cornell Cooperative Extension on subjects ranging from nutrition spots to the 4-H to the Johnson Museum. The local Extension office also produces monthly programs with the library. Cooperative Extension sends occasional notices of upcoming meetings and events for the Community Bulletin Board. Other local organizations which hold their meetings in the Extension building also use the bulletin board. In addition, Cooperative Extension has sent a number of general announcements , such as its consumer hotline , which stay in the file and appear as space permits . 5 . Tompkins County Information and Referral . Since the time of the Rice Associates survey, Lindsay Ruth , I & R ' s only employee , has appeared on Cable 13 ' s "Our community , " a program which has been cablecast 6-9 times since the original taping. A PSA produced the day of the taping continues to air regularly. General I&R volunteer recruitment announcements and other messages are kept in ACC ' s revolving file and appear as space permits . 6 . Ithaca Youth Bureau. In the Rice Associates survey, Ithaca Youth Bureau was reported to produce tapes "occasionally" for cablecast and weekly use of the bulletin board channel . While the Youth Bureau may produced a finished program only "occasionally, " each program represents months of hard work by its producers . For example , two Youth Bureau employees , Fred King and Karen Anderson, are currently working on access channel projects . Ms . Anderson ' s project �/ 53c involves documenting a youth retreat weekend in which kids delved into their experiences and feelings on race-related issues . In addition to these difficult productions , Cable 13 continues to run a Youth Bureau-produced PSA from last year . At the time of the printing of this proposal , Youth Bureau staff member Nancy Zahler also is scheduled for an appearance on "Our Community" later this month. 7 . Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services . The Rice Associates report indicated no access channel programming had been produced, but that it occasionally used the bulletin board. In actuality, a "mini-documentary" was produced for INHS in 1984 using access facilities and airing on Cable 13 . This fall a 30-minute program was produced for INHS. The value of ACC ' s in-kind donation of facility and staff time for this project totalled over $7 , 500 at commercial rates . This program, an overview of the agency and its functions in a particular neighborhood, has aired ten times since its completion. In addition, separate from access , Cable NewsCenter 7 also featured INHS while covering the organization ' s funding problems this fall and also covered INHS community events , such as its Open House . 8. Tompkins County Hospital . The survey reported only "monthly" use of the bulletin board when -- between all of the various support group meetings and activities -- use is actually more like three or four times per month. Additionally, hospital spokespersons have appeared on other access programs from time to time . For example , Administrator Bonnie Howell ' s speech on future directions for hospitals , given at the opening ceremony for the new wing of the Reconstruction Home , was shown on the Channel 13 program, "For the People . " She also appeared on volunteer- produced coverage of a public meeting on the Route 96 issue . This is in addition to the video production mentioned in the survey produced by a team of hospital employees trained by former intern Jim Graney. 9 . Women ' s Community Building. The W. C . B. was reported to produce occasional PSAs and to have used the bulletin board only twice each month. In actuality, W. C .B. ' 53d PSA for 1986 included one general PSA, which is still running, and several events-related PSAs . ACC also produced a background videotape to aid in fundraising for the W. C . B. There are more than a dozen notices each week of events being held at the W. C . B. , some of which are sponsored by W. C.B. itself. For an update , two new producers of W. C .B. , have produced a PSA this year for the March "Herstory" week of events at the W. C . B. Coverage of the event is currently in post-production. In addition, a number of other local producers have produced programming about events which happen at the W. C . B. Since renting space is one of the organization ' s functions , such coverage is beneficial to W. C . B. as well . 10 . T . C . Religious Workers Association . Although this particular group hasn ' t used Cable 13 yet , ACC has had many religious programs over the years , i . e . "The Imani Hour" ( five years and still running) ; "Heartbeat" ( two years ) ; and "The Norbert Schickel Show" ( two years ) . Two new religious programs this year included "A Different Drummer , " which followed its Christmas program, and "Good News , " a weekly series featuring a local gospel choir . ACC publishes many religious organization bulletin board messages -- everything from spaghetti suppers and square dances to women ' s aglow fellowship meetings and visiting church speakers . 11 . BOLES. "Know Your Schools" airs twice weekly on the Library ' s cablecasting time , and bi-weekly on the access studio time . The bulletin board also is used twice weekly. 12 . Fire Department . In addition to what was reported in the Rice Associates report , Access Producer Gossa Tsegaye completed a documentary about a volunteer fire department in 1985 , and Cable NewsCenter 7 did a week-long feature on Fire Prevention Week this year . In addition, fire disaster office representative Jack Miller was a guest on "To Your Health , " discussing Christmas tree safety; Carol Peterson discussed the work of the Common Council ' s Human Services Committee as it related to the Fire Department on "For the People" ; and "Octopus" featured retired fire chief Charlie Weaver speaking on fire hazard considerations on the Route 96 issue . 53e 13 . GIAC. Similar to the Women ' s Community Building, events in the GIAC aren ' t all GIAC-sponsored. However , ACC carries numerous messages from the organizations which use GIAC . Also , volunteer Mary Buss produced a program last fall of a girls aerobic/dance class at GIAC , which still is shown occasionally on Cable 13 . 14 . Community Self Reliance Center . The Rice Associates report indicated no programming or bulletin board use . Over the years , ACC has been involved with many organizations at the Self Reliance Center . For example , the Grain Store is affiliated with the Center , and a volunteer producer involved with it produced programming about the Grain Store several years ago . Likewise , access programs and PSAs have covered the Ithaca Recycles program. Among the new programs : Project Growing Hope staffers were trained recently and have produced a PSA which is currently running. 15 , 16 & 17. Department of Public Works , Building Department , and City of Ithaca Transit . No programming or bulletin board use was reported in the Rice Associates survey. The Transit group and various city and county organizations have , in reality , send public information for the bulletin board, which is carried regularly on the Bulletin Board. In addition, without producing programs themselves , these government agencies and associated government officials are often frequent subjects and guests on access programs . Local government members are frequently guests on ACC-produced public affairs programs such as "Newsforum" and "For the People" and volunteer-produced "More than the News" and "Octopus=Prospective & Controversy" . Many programs also have featured videotaped public meetings of these and other various governmental bodies . It also should be noted that ACC has made a concerted effort during the past six-nine months to encourage government officials to utilize the channel -- without necessarily having to produce their own show. A long-standing Cable 13 tradition has been to create a regular program around the Mayor and various community events involving the mayor . 18, 19 & 20 . Southside Community Center , Tompkins- Cortland Labor Coalition & Cornell University Computing 53f Services . As reported by Rice Associates , these groups have not developed access programming. However , they represent significant usage of the bulletin board. Additional information ACC currently receives roughly 150 bulletin board messages monthly which relate to upcoming events . In addition, at any one time two to three dozen general messages run "on and off" as space permits without the respective organizations needing to resubmit the message . The planned upgrade of the character generator from 24 pages to a 512-page capacity, will provide greater access for more community organizations . An ACC employee , trained to maximize the graphics capability of the character generator , will continue to place messages on the Community Bulletin Board channel . Response to #9, Page 53: Community-produced programs will continue to be promoted in a variety of ways . Programs currently are included in prime time grids in the ACC programming guide and specific programs are highlighted in special guide ads and newspaper ads . Access producers will be encouraged to develop their own publicity campaigns to promote their local programs . In addition , ACC will send news releases to all media not only about upcoming events and special programs , but also promoting production workshops to potential producers . The staff will actively seek feature story coverage in the print media as well as through the local TV news program, NewsCenter 7 . Weekly Cable 13 listings appear in the local newspaper and are anticipated to continue . In additional efforts to promote community programming and volunteer opportunities and efforts , the ACC staff maintains an alliance with other media representatives which will help to continue coverage of access activities . In other promotional and recruitment efforts , ACC participates in "career days" and frequently seeks volunteers via poster and brochure campaigns . ACC producers also will continue to be encouraged to develop promotional materials for their individual programs and program series . 53g 10. Please describe the insurance plan for access equipment . In addition to training and technical support , ACC endeavors to make community programming a viable opportunity for even more community members . To this end, ACC has developed plans whereby access producers and volunteers , who must ultimately be responsible for the care of expensive production equipment , can purchase Equipment Damage Waivers . ACC offers volunteers four optional equipment damage waiver plans . By taking advantage of any one of these options , volunteers limit their liability for damage to equipment . The four plans include : Plan 1 : $3 per facility or equipment use ( studio , editing or porta-pak) will limit the volunteer ' s liability for repair and/or replacement to $500 . Plan 2 : $5 per facility or equipment use will limit the volunteer ' s liability for repair and/or replacement to $250 . Plan 3 : $50 per quarter will allow the producer of a series to limit the volunteer ' s liability for repair and/or replacement to $500 for that program series only. Plan 4 : $100 per quarter will allow the producer of a series to limit the volunteer ' s liability for repair and/or replacement to $250 for that program series only . These Equipment Damage Waiver plans are for CABLE 13 producers , designed to encourage the use of CABLE 13 ' s facilities and equipment . They are in no way intended as a fee , nor are they required for use of CABLE 13 facilities . 11 . Please describe the current locations that programming can originate from and what additional locations are proposed. Programming currently originates from the ACC studio at 519 West State Street , the Tompkins County Public Library, the broadcast center at Ithaca College , and City Hall . With the potential development of an Institutional Network, additional locations may also become origination locations . 54 B. Educational and Municipal Access 1 . Please describe the plans for municipal and educational access in Ithaca. Government and educational access channels will be provided on the ACC system. ACC ' s total community communications program previously discussed in pages 51 through 54 will support the development of municipal and educational programming. Programs produced by ACC and/or volunteers as well as ACC ' s commitments to NewsCenter 7 provide a vital communications link within the community. 2. Please describe the equipment that will be provided for municipal and educational access. Studio: Portable: Editing: Character Generation: Lighting: See previous pages in response to Page 51 . 3 . Please indicate what staff and technical support will be provided for municipal and educational access . The support previously discussed in pages 51 through 54 will be available for producing programs which communicate municipal and educational information. 55 C. Local Origination 1 . Please describe the equipment that will be provided for local origination programming. If a portion of the local origination equipment will be utilized for public, education, or government access, please specify the percent of time the equipment will be available to each of the types of access users . Studio: Portable: Editing: Character Generation: Lighting: See following pages 2. Please describe the new studio facility. No new local origination studio facility is planned. New additional portable equipment , editing equipment and lighting and audio equipment is dedicated to access users . See also response to Page 51 . �/ 56 Response to #1 , Page 56: As described in depth in previous responses , ACC ' s community programming efforts are very much a total community communications effort as the ACC staff and access volunteers work very closely on programming efforts . ( See , in particular , pages 51a, 51b , and 53a through 53g. ) It would be virtually impossible to specific the percent of time equipment is used by various types of users . ACC staff and volunteers utilize equipment which has a current replacement value of more than $400 , 000 . Additional equipment is proposed to be added following the renewal of the franchise . (See the response to #1 , Page 51 . ) The equipment listed in this section is utilized in meeting a number of specific community needs : -- Cable NewsCenter 7. Prior to the introduction of this program in July 1986 , local television news was practically non-existent for Ithacans . Now residents can tune in to the news at either 6 or 11 p .m to gather information on community issues . Feature stories also promote and cover community events . Cable NewsCenter 7 also serves the educational community by providing internships for students at Cornell University, Ithaca College and TC-3 . -- Production benefits for local business. The introduction of Cable-Ads in January 1985 provided local businesses with television advertising opportunities targeted to the Tompkins County marketplace , making television advertising affordable to them for the first time . Since then, ACC has developed a full-scale production unit that produces commercials and a range of institutional productions such as training tapes or sales tapes . With these programs , ACC is fulfilling another communications need for the ACC community. 56a CABLE NEWSCENTER 7 Studio 2 Sony Studio M3A Video Cameras $22 , 797 . 60 1 Sony ENG/Studio M3A Video Camera 7 , 976 .80 3 Sony Al2x9BRMO-88 Lenses 3 , 451 . 50 3 Sony LO-1011 Rear Lens controls 1 , 982 . 40 3 Sony CCQ-10AR Camera Cables 371 . 70 4 Sony DR-100 Headsets 311 . 52 3 Tiffen 72mm Clear Filters 34 . 30 3 ITE H-6 Hydrocam Head 6 , 566 . 70 3 ITE T10 Tripod 2 , 465 . 61 3 ITE Wedge Plate 359 . 31 3 ITE Mitchell Adapter 284 . 97 3 ITE D-7 Doly 2 , 713 . 41 3 Tiffen Clear Filters 42 . 48 1 Q-TV Prompting System ( 2 Cameras ) 6 , 500 . 00 1 Buhl 573-200 Mobil Multiplexer 1 , 197 . 70 2 Buhl 620-400 Model E-3 Projectors 486 . 75 1 201x20 ' Studio Lighting Package 8,823 . 19 TOTAL $58 , 766 . 74 Control Room 4 Sony VO-5800 3/4" VTR ' s $14 , 930 . 54 4 Sony RMM-501 Rack Mount Kits 660 .80 2 Sony RM-580 Remote Controls 1 , 073 .80 2 Sony RM-V5 VTR Input Selectors 379 . 96 2 Sony RM-555 Multi-Unit Control 3 , 122 . 28 2 Sony VCS-500 Video/Audio Switchers 2 , 065 . 00 2 Nova 500 Time Base Correctors 8 , 236 . 40 2 Sony RMM-505 Rack Mount Kits 49 . 56 1 Sony CVM-1271 Preview Monitor 675 . 43 1 Sony PVM-1220 Program Monitor 1 , 775 . 90 2 Sony EVM-920 Tape Monitors 717 . 44 1 Sony PVM-122 C . G. Preview Monitor 398 . 25 1 Sony CVM-1271 C . G. Program Monitor 675 . 43 1 Sony MB-502 Rack Mount Kit 90 .86 1 Electrohome RAK-9A Rack Mount 44 .84 1 JVC Switcher 8 , 177 . 40 1 CDL 860 Downstream Keyer 2 , 587 . 15 1 Winsted E4902 C . G. console 822 . 70 1 Laird 1500 Character Generator 6 ,808 . 60 1 Laird 1030 Color Encoder 1 , 056 . 10 1 Videotek RS-10A Routing Switcher 1 , 060 .82 1 Videotek VIS-1200 Video Switcher 339 .84 1 Videotek VDA-16 Video Dist . Amp . 268 . 45 1 Videotek DAT-1 Rack Mount Kit 64 . 90 2 Videotek DAT-2 Blank Panels 47 . 20 1 Videotek TSM-60 Waveform Monitor 1 ,826 . 64 56b 1 Videotek TSM-60 Vectorscope 2 , 092 . 14 1 Videotek DRC-1 Rack Mount Kit 177 . 00 1 NEC CM-2551A 25" Video Monitor 578. 20 1 Davis and Sanford RWM-3 Wall Mount 112 . 10 1 Sony RMM-502 Rack Mount Kit 33 . 04 2 Sony RMM-503 Rack Mount Kits 57 .82 1 Lenco 300-312T Test Set 9 , 233 . 15 1 Winsted G8538 Production Console 2 , 639 . 07 1 Fostex A-2 Reel to Reel Recorder 702 . 10 1 JVC KD-V601 Audio Cassette Recorder 389 . 40 1 JVC QL-G901J Turntable 401 . 20 1 JVC MI-2000 Audio Mixer 1 , 008 . 90 1 Fostex T-20 Headphones 56 . 64 1 Fostex 6301 Monitor Speakers 228 . 92 TOTAL $75 , 665 . 96 Editing 4 Sony VO-5850 Editing Recorders 24 , 430 . 72 2 Sony RM-440 Editing Controller 2 , 924 . 04 4 Sony RCC-5F Control Cables 363 . 44 2 Sony VDC-5 Dub Cables 82 . 60 4 JVC TMR-9U Color Monitors 2 , 407 . 20 2 Fostex 6301 Audio Monitors ( 1 Pair ) 457 .84 4 JVC RK-9U Rack Mount Kits 396 . 48 2 Winsted H-8350 Editing Console 2 ,835 . 66 2 For-A400 Full Frame Time Base Correctors 9 ,888 . 40 2 Videotek PDA-16 Pulse Dist . Amp . 536 . 90 2 Videotek DAT-1 Rack Mount Kit 129 .80 4 Videotek DAT-2 Blank Panels 94 . 90 2 Videotek TSM-60 Waveform Monitor 3 , 653 . 28 2 Videotek DRC-1 Rack Mount Kit 354 . 00 2 JVD ADP-9U Rack Mount Adapter 155 . 76 TOTAL $48, 710 . 52 Portable 3 Sony DXC-1820KA Video Cameras 7 , 320 . 00 1 Sony BC-1000 Battery Charger 346 . 50 4 Sony BP-60 Batteries 190 . 40 3 Sony VO-6800 Recorders 7 , 980 . 00 2 Sony CMA-8 AC Adapters 546 . 00 2 Sony BC1 -WA Battery Charger 460 . 00 6 Sony NP-1 Ni-Cad Batteries 270 . 00 2 Sony Porta-Brace C-6800 Case 201 . 60 2 Tiffen 72mm Clear Filters 19 . 38 2 ITE T-40 Tripods 288. 00 2 ITE H-40 Fluid Heads 354 . 00 2 Electrovoice 635A Microphones 141 . 30 4 Shure SM-83CN Lavalier Microphones 560 . 00 2 Lowel 01 -93 Lighting Kits 1 , 561 . 00 TOTAL $20 , 238 . 18 56c PRODUCTION UNIT Studio 1 Cyclorama ( Studio Gray) 746 . 35 1 Cyclorama ( Black) 531 . 30 Carriers for above 300 . 00 Photographic Backgrounds 586 . 22 Editing 1 Sony 5850PAC 12 , 376 . 00 2 JVC TMR-9U Video Monitors 1 , 318. 60 2 Fostex Speakers 249 . 90 1 For-A FA-400 TBD 5 , 307 . 40 1 Leader Waveform monitor 2 , 042 . 50 Cables and Connectors 94 . 90 1 JVC Audio Mixer 1 , 034 . 55 1 Urie Equalizer 729 . 45 Portable 2 Sharp XC-A1PP Color Video Camera 12 , 744 . 90 2 Sharp XC-A14VC 14-Pin VTR Cable 190 . 40 2 Sharp XC-A1BR Battery Bracket 133 . 28 4 Sharp XC-80BAT 14 . 4V 4AH Battery 825 .86 2 Sharp XC-70SC Battery Charger 114 . 24 2 Fujinon A16X9 . 5A 16 : 1 Servo Zoom 3 , 198. 72 2 ITE H40 Fluid Head 637 . 50 2 ITE T44 Tripod with Pedestal 585 . 00 2 Sony VO-6800 3/4" Portable Recorders 6 , 962 . 00 2 Sony CMA-8 AC Adapters 767 . 00 2 Sony BC1 -WA Battery Chargers 660 .80 1 Sony PVM-8020 8" color Video Monior 562 .86 1 Sony VO-5850 3/4" Editing Recorder 6 , 903 . 00 2 Porta-Brace C-6800HB-20 Record Case 290 . 50 1 Porta-Brace PC-2 Production Case 260 . 75 1 Porta-Brace PC-1 Production Case 234 . 50 2 Porta-Brace MO-8020 Monitor Case 178. 50 1 Lowel D2-93 3 Light DP Kit 984 . 37 3 Lowel D2-25 DP Umbrella 121 . 20 1 Lowel 52-92 Softlight Kit 546 .87 4 Shure SM-83CN Lavalier Microphone 723 . 32 1 Electrovoice 635A Omnidirectional Mic 104 . 16 1 Cine 60 8328FC Battery Belt 700 . 00 1 Cine 60 9400 Fast Charger 315 . 00 1 Cine 60 6475 Cable 59 . 00 1 Tracking dolly 2 , 190 . 00 1 Lowel Omni Kit 1 , 115 . 00 1 Chevy Astro Van 12 , 000 . 00 TOTAL $79 , 425 . 90 56d CONTROL ROOM* VCRs : 3 Sony VP-5000 3/4" Recorders $ 6 , 000 . 00 1 Sony VO-5800 3/4" Recorders 5 , 000 . 00 1 Sony 2800 3/4" Recorders 1 , 000 . 00 1 JVC BR-3100V 1 /2" VHS Recorder 550 . 00 1 JVC 1 /2" Beta Recorder 500 . 00 Monitors : 1 Videotek KV-1217 13" Monitor 650 . 00 1 NEC CT1305A 13" Monitor 450 . 00 1 Sony CVM 1271 13" Monitor 650 . 00 1 RCA 13" Monitor 200 . 00 1 Panasonic 9" Monitor 200 . 00 2 Panasonic CCTV 9" Monitor 300 . 00 2 RCA TC1910 9" Monitor 400 . 00 3 Setchell Carlson 5" Monitor 600 . 00 6 Panasonic WV-5203 5" Monitor 1200 . 00 1 Sony CVM 2370 with case 950 . 00 Test equipment : 1 Leader LVS-5850B STSC Vector Scope 2000 . 00 1 Tektronix 528A Waveform Monitor 2000 . 00 1 Panasonic WV-5361U Pulse Cross Monitor 750 . 00 Audio: 1 Realistic MPA-20 Amp 110 . 00 1 Orban 422A De-Esser 583 . 00 1 Shure 12-channel Audio Mixer 1600 . 00 2 Sentry 100A Studio (Audio ) Monitor 438 . 00 1 Harmon/Kardon CD201 Audio Tape Deck 385 . 00 1 AR77XB Turntable 150 . 00 Video : 1 JVC KM-2000 Seg 4012 . 00 1 Videotek RS10A Switcher 1061 . 00 2 Panasonic WJ-22SR Switcher 500 . 00 1 Harris 550 Time Base Corrector 6000 . 00 1 Lenco PCD 473 NTSC Decoder 3000 . 00 1 Shintron Character Generator 3500 . 00 TOTAL $52 , 939 . 00 CONTROL ROOM UPGRADE FOR 1987* 2 Sony VO-5800 Decks $10 , 200 . 00 1 Lang Video video/audio switcher 3 , 000 . 00 1 Videotek audio monitor 500 . 00 1 Shure M267 mixer 470 . 00 2 Electrovoice EVM-920 B/W Monitors 750 . 00 1 Electrochrome rack mount 50 . 00 1 Shure rack mount for mixer 35 . 00 1 Nova 620 time base corrector 5 , 000 . 00 1 Winsted Rack with Tilt 900 . 00 Miscellaneous cable & connectors 150 . 00 TOTAL $21 , 055 . 00 * Shared with access users . Access users have priority use . 56e EDITING SUITE* 1 Sony VO-5800 3/4" Recorder $ 5 , 000 . 00 1 Sony VO-5850 8, 350 . 00 1 Sony RM-440 Control Unit 1 , 400 . 00 1 Connecting Cables 90 . 00 2 JVC 9" Color Monitors 1 , 191 . 00 1 Panasonic 9" B/W WV-5370 Monitor 150 . 00 2 Fostex 6301B Personal Audio Monitors 280 . 00 1 Realistic Mixing Console 89 . 00 1 Realistic Parametric Equalizer 40 . 00 1 Knox K1008 Chromafont CG 3 , 450 . 00 1 Dual Turntable 450 . 00 1 Nakamichi BX100 Audiocassette 500 . 00 1 Realistic LV10 Headphones 35 . 00 1 Panasonic WJ225R Video Switcher 250 . 00 1 For-A FA-400 Time Base Corrector 6 , 000 . 00 TOTAL $27 , 275 . 00 * Shared with access users . Access users have priority. `./ 56f STUDIO*** 3 Sony 1820 Cameras with Tripods , Dollies , Studio and Portable Monitors - Cases , Cables , CCUs , CCU Rack Mount Unit $21 , 000 . 00 1 Sony DXC-1610 color video cameras w/ Quickset 7301 Sampson tripods , 7201 Head and 7601 Dollies $ 5 , 000 . 00 1 Sony AVC 3450 B/W portable camera $ 674 . 00 Audio : Mics : 3 Shure Lavaliers 300 . 00 6 Shure Spi91 Mics 300 . 00 6 Electrovoice 635A 450 . 00 2 Calrad Mics 180 . 00 Stands : 6 Desk Mic Stands 180 . 00 6 GooseNecks 72 . 00 4 Baby Booms 200 . 00 1 Boom with Wheels 100 . 00 5 Electrovoice Shock Mount Clamps 313A 50 . 00 5 Electrovoice Shock Mount Clamps 312 40 . 00 Speakers 300 . 00 Lights : 2 Photogenic Machine co CP-15 Floodlight Scoops 2 Kliegel Scoops 4 Kliegel 111 Fresnels 2 Mole-Richardson 751 Baby Combo Fresnels 4 Kobold Porta Lites with Stands , Handles & Mounts 4 Kobold Porta Lites with STands , Handles & Mounts 1 20 ' x 40 ' Lighting Grid Total replacement value of Lighting System $10 , 000 . 00 Miscellaneous : Sawyer 500 B Slide Projector with 40 slide tray 125 . 00 Comp . Video CVC - 2500 videocassette eraser 345 . 00 $39 , 316 . 00 ***Shared with access users . LO will have priority on this used equipment . 56g PORTABLE EQUIPMENT*** 2 Sony 1800 Color Cameras 7 , 000 . 00 (with viewfinders , cases , cables ) 2 Sony 4800 3/4" VCRs with AC adapter 91000 . 00 2 Sony 4800 Porta-Braces 280 . 00 2 Davis/Sanford Tripods 300 . 00 1 VC 100 Battery Charger 300 . 00 5 BP-60 Portable Batteries 300 . 00 1 Audio Tec Lavalier Mic 55 . 00 1 Sony 3800 3/4" Portable VCR 2 , 400 . 00 1 Sony 3800 3/4" Porta-Brace 100 . 00 2 Sony 25 ' Camera Extension Cable 132 . 00 TOTAL $22 , 367 . 00 ***Shared with access users . L . O . will have priority on this used equipment . 56h 3 . Describe plans or special considerations for sharing facilities with public, government or educational access users. Studio production and editing time at the studio at 519 West State Street currently is scheduled for volunteer producers on a first-come , first-served basis in two-hour blocks Monday through Saturday. Hours of availability will be posted. For program series , regular times for studio and editing facilities are reserved on a quarterly basis . All of the these users also will be able , following proper training, to reserve portable port-pak equipment . ACC ' s current plans are to continue with the shared public , educational and government access and local origination operation now in effect . As with any growing, ongoing organization, these guidelines may be adjusted following input from the various volunteers . As previously discussed, should the City choose to form a non-profit corporation for access the plans of sharing facilities will change . NOTE: Pending the outcome of discussions with Ithaca College School of Communications and other educational facilities , ACC may designate a single channel for educational access to be operated by Ithaca College . 4. Please indicate for each year of the projected fifteen years the amount of money the company will commit to local origination programming operations and staff. (Please note that access and local origination should be treated separately. ) See following page 5. Please indicate the types of programming that will be produced and the average number of hours that will be produced on a monthly basis excluding commercials , public affairs announcements and repeat showings of a particular program. Describe the hours per week that will be obtained from other sources. See following page 6 . Please indicate the amount of money and staff support that will be committed for the maintenance and replacement of local origination equipment for each year of the projected fifteen years. See following page 57 Response to #4, Page 57: Information on origination programming, operations and staff expenses is included in the 15-year projections on page 20 of Section II in the expense categories of Programming and Origination - Salaries and Benefits and Programming and Origination - Studio Supplies and Expenses . Response to #5, Page 57: Total community programming hours as well as the allocation between that produced by volunteer producers and ACC , public service announcements , repeat playbacks of any program or programs produced by other sources will be determined by the need for and availability of these "programs . " Volunteer producers will always have first priority. Response to #6, Page 57: Information on expenses and staff support for maintenance of local origination equipment is included in the 15-year projections on page 20 of Section II in the expense categories of Programming and Origination - Salaries and Benefits and Programming and Origination - Studio Supplies and Expenses . Equipment replacement money is included in the information on page 21 /22 of the 15-year projections in the Video Production Equipment category. 57a D. Leased Access 1 . Please describe the plans for any proposed leased access development . To the extent applicable , ACC will provide for leased access in accordance with section 612 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 . 2 . Please provide the rules and regulations for leased access uses. Contracts will be developed with individual users . 3. Describe the rates that will be charged for per hour and per channel use of leased access channels . Fees for use of the leased access channel( s ) will be subject to negotiation on a case-by-case basis . Flexibility will be required in order to accommodate various categories of users . Individuals or businesses desiring to use the channel for various commercial applications would be subject to negotiated rates reflecting the value of the channel to them and the level of demand for the channel . 58 A, L013 AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION J 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 I I FALL 1986 ACTIVITY REPORT II I i "Television for Tompkins Countu" v z � � i !I! I C "13 A"L AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 519 WEST STATE STREET f ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 SUMMARY: SEPTEMBER THRU DECEMBER 1986 I. Cable 13 has come under much more intense use this fall. Regular cablecasting hours have doubled just since September, from 40 to approximately 80 hours per month. In addition, from mid- December through February we are cablecasting roughly another j 20 hours per -month while the library is on break. (APPENDIX VI) !, II. Production has similarly expanded. More than 40 new programs a month produced by volunteers and staff at the access studio have made their premiers. We now more than fill our old level of cablecasting time with locally-produced programming. These programs are supplemented by a constantly changing body of syndicated titles, currently numbering over 90. (APPENDIX I) III. The number of individuals and organizations from the community who have become involved in access programming has climbed steadily. For volunteer-produced programs alone, nearly twice the number of volunteers spend nearly 4X the volunteer-hours making community access programming now versus 2 years ago. (APPENDIX II and IV) IV. Meanwhile, local origination programs have been created with an eye to g wing Tompkins County social service, political and cultural bodies a means of getting on local television without having to become producers themselves. Some 43 different non- profit organizations had representatives appearing on L.O. programs this fall. The United Way and the Public Health Dept. , after initial appearances, went on to create their own series (also produced by Cable 13 staff) . A wide spectrum of political candidates, elected officials, local professionals and artists were also represented. (APPENDIX V) V. If the value of the in-kind contribution which use of the access studio represents were to be considered, the studio produced services which would :worth an estimated $25,000 for the month of October alon6_ at commercial rates. This is over 5X G the level of services provided 2 years ago. (APPENDIX III .B) VI. During the same month, volunteers and staff used two-thirds to four-fifths of the 410 hours of studio and editing time 1 that were open to the public, as well as about half the available M porta-pak time. (APPENDIX III.A) Cable 13 's production capacity will increase further in the spring, when the studio ,and playback facilities are separated. r "Television for• Tompkins County" ..., .z.,. v� a ._. ,. •.. i i ChA L AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABIEVIBION 519 WEST STATE STREET 1THACA. NEW YORK 14850 SUMMARY: PAGE 2 607-272-7272 VIII. There has been a drastic increase in the quality of the production facilities at Cable 13 over the past year. A new editing suite, new studio cameras, sets and control room equipment make it possible for community members to undertake much more professional-looking and complex productions than the old studio set-up allowed. 2h years ago, taking more than 1h hours to complete a h hour program was considered excessive and wasteful. Today many volunteers happily put in quite a bit more time to .produce a more polished product. At the same time, live programs are as popular as ever. (APPENDIX IX) IX. Rules and procedures for volunteers have been simplified a-ncFmade more flexible. (A new policy manual is being finaltted at this writing) Probably the most notable improvements have been the elimination of 1) the "week in advance" rule for signing up for facilities, which tended to create lots of unnecessary facilityAdleness while dampening events-oriented programs; and 2)elimination of "The List, " whereby in the past literally hundreds of people were kept waiting for as long as two years for a training session at the access studio. Presently, facilities may be signed out, on a first-come first serve basis, as they are available, and trainings are conducted without need of pre-registration on a monthly basis. A series of Advanced Video Seminars was started this fall. A regular training,seminar and tutorial schedule has been set for 1987. (APPENDIX VIII) X. An advertising campaign to bring the facilities of Cable 13 to the—'attention f potential community producers and the programming of Cable 13 to the attention of potential viewers was conducted, and ranged from newspaper ads to personal calls to local organizations to invite them to appear on the channel. (APPENDIX VII) The response is directly reflected in the 'level of local origination programming (APPENDIX V .and I) , the number of volunteers producing at Cable 13 (APPENDIX II) and the number of inquiries (rising) we receive about Cable 13 programming and production facilities. Cable 13 programs and producers have also attracted the attention of local media. (APPENDIX IX) XI. A New York State Community Access Videotape Exchange has been initiated, with a listing oF programs we thought might be of interest in the region distributed to community access stations across New York State. We have received responses from several, and a program request from one. (APPENDIX X) GzUajt tnd contest information is being collected and posted regularly. Grants were received this year by More Than the hews and Bad TV. INNS received a grant for an individual show. Television for 'T'om -Un County" Who Pa g Q..qt m„ _. My Ant 1 . , x illys. MOMS) a "s .aeq inn ? - - k � P CA"L113 AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 SUMMARY: SEPTEMBER THRU DECEMBER 1986 I I. Cable 13 has come under much more intense use this fall. Regular cablecasting hours have doubled just since September, from 40 to approximately 80 hours per month. In addition, from mid- December through February we are cablecasting roughly another 20 hours per -month while the library is on break. (APPENDIX VI) II. Production has similarly expanded. More than 40 new programs a month produced by volunteers and staff at the access studio have made their premiers. We now more than fill our old level of cablecasting time with locally-produced programming. These programs are supplemented by a constantly changing body of syndicated titles, currently numbering over 90. (APPENDIX I) i III. The number of individuals and organizations from the community who have become involved in access programming has climbed steadily. For volunteer-produced programs alone, nearly twice the number of volunteers spend nearly 4X the volunteer-hours making community access programming now versus 2 years ago. (APPENDIX II and IV) IV. Meanwhile, local origination programs have been created with an eye to g v-ing Tompkins County social service, political and cultural bodies a means of getting on local television without having to become producers themselves. Some 43 different non- profit organizations had representatives appearing on L.O. programs this fall. The United Way and the Public Health Dept. , after initial appearances, went on to create their own series (also produced by Cable 13 staff) . A wide spectrum of political candidates, elected officials, local professionals and artists were also represented. (APPENDIX V) V. If the value of the in-kind contribution which use of the access studio represents were to be considered, the studio produced services which would bW­`worth an estimated $25,000 for the month of October alonw-`at commercial rates. This is over 5X the level of services provided 2 years ago. (APPENDIX III.B) VI. During the same month, volunteers and staff used two-thirds to four-fifths of the 410 hours of studio and editing time .that were open to the public, as well as about half the available porta-pak time. (APPENDIX III.A) Cable 13 ' s production capacity will increase further in the spring, when the studio ,and playback facilities are separated. "Television for Tompkins County" SIT" i,..:°' : me,e: win r � .... r ♦ L.,e { 'P v CA AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION - - 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 SUMMARY: PAGE 2 607-272-7272 VIII. There has been a drastic increase in the quality of the production facilities at Cable 13 over the past year. A new editing suite, new studio cameras, sets and control room equipment make it possible for community members to undertake much more professional-looking and complex productions than the old studio set--up allowed. 2h years ago, taking more than 1h hours to complete a h hour program was considered excessive and wasteful. Today many volunteers happily put in quite a bit more time to .produce a more polished product. At the same time, live programs are as popular as ever. (APPENDIX IX) IX. Rules and procedures for volunteers have been simplified � an& made more flexible. (A new policy manual is being finalized at this writing) Probably the most notable improvements have been the elimination of 1) the "week in advance" rule for signing up for facilities, which tended to create lots of unnecessary £acilityAdleness while dampering events-oriented programs; and 2)elimination of "The List, " whereby in the past literally hundreds of people were kept waiting for as long as two years for a training session at 1 the access studio. Presently, facilities may be signed out, on a first-come first serve basis, as they are available, j and trainings are conducted without need of pre-registration on a monthly basis. A series of Advanced Video Seminars was started this fall. A regular training,seminar and tutorial schedule has been set for 1987. (APPENDIX VIII) X. An advertising campaign to bring the facilities of Cable 13 to tw - attention opotential community producers and the i programming of Cable 13 to the attention of potential viewers was conducted, and ranged from newspaper ads to personal calls to local organizations to invite them to appear on the channel. (APPENDIX VIZ) The response is directly reflected in the level of local origination programming (APPENDIX V .and I) , the number of volunteers producing at Cable 13 (APPENDIX II) and the number of inquiries (rising) we receive about Cable 13 programming and production facilities. Cable 13 programs and producers have also attracted the attention of local media. (APPENDIX IX) XI. A New York State Community Access Videotape Exchan a has been initiated, with a listing of programs we thought might be of interest in the region distributed to community access stations across New York State. We have received responses from several, and a program request from one. (APPENDIX X) �4pt_ and contest information is being collected and posted regularly. Grants were received this year by More Than the hews and Bad TV. INNS received a grant for an individual show. "'Television,for 'Tompkins County" *r �� 3 Y �" � ,.•ter ^�� ,: r Viol sayssyp . via t v. m 3s ,E x zy lei w,' i413AM AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 519 WEST STATE STREET COMMUNITY USE OF CABLE 13 ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 -- 607-272-7272 LISTING OF-, APPENDICES 4 I I. AMOUNT OF LOCAL PROGRAMMING i A. HOURS OF PROGRAMMING CABLECAST PER MONTH 1 B. NUMBER OF NEW (PREMIERING) PROGRAMS PER MONTH 2 II. VOLUNTEER USE (EXCLUDING LOCAL ORIGINATION PARTICIPANTS) I A. NUMBER OF ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS PER MONTH 3 B. INTENSITY OF FACILITY USE: VOLUNTEER-HOURS PER MONTH 3 III. PRODUCTION FACILITIES USE (SAMPLE MONTH) A. PRODUCTION CAPACITY AND INTENSITY OF USE 4 B. VALUE OF FACILITIES USED IN TERMS OF ACC IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY 5 IV. VOLUNTEER PRODUCTION: MONTHLY BREAKDOWNS 6 V. LOCAL ORIGINATION PRODUCTION: MONTHLY BREAKDOWNS 17 VI. CABLECAST SCHEDULE 22 i VII. ADVERTISING SAMPLES 24 VIII. TRAININGS/SEMINARS/TUTORIALS 28 IX. NOTICES 30 X. NYS REGIONAL VIDEOTAPE EXCHANGE LISTING 43 i i "Television for .1 ompkins County" {r � �• S � 5 ' x ' ice. v A' kms/ y �» A - 1 3 AMERICAN COMMUNITY CASLVVISION APPENDIX I.A 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 COMMUNITY USE OF CABLE 13 607-272-7272 AMOUNT OF LOCAL PROGRAMMING i HOURS OF PROGRAMMING CABLECAST: VOLUNTEER-SUBMITTED, PRODUCED OUTSIDE ACC LOCAL ORIGINATION VOLUNTEER-PRODUCED TOTAL CABLE 13 PRODUCED AND SPONSORED TOTAL HOURS CABLECAST E i 1©0 - 95.5 r 90 I 0 ' 1 70 68 63 .5 60 57.5 .r 50 TOTAL HOURS 53 . ....___ 3. -� 48 CABLECAST (INCLUDING TOTAL CABLE 13 PRODUCED & SUBMITTED I 40 SYNDICATED) 40 f 5 31 30 8 �~-�.� 2 8.5 27 16.5 VOLUNTEER-PRODUCED 6 20 ' 18 9.5 10 11.5 LOCAL ORIGINATION 7 5 0.5 4 .5 4 .5 VOLUNTEER- SUBMIT ED 0 Jan 185 Jan 186 Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 1986 I i j CABI AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABIEVISION 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 APPENDIX I.B 607-272-7272 COMMUNITY USE OF CABLE 13 AMOUNT OF LOCAL PROGRAMMING i NUMBER OF PREMIERING (NEW) PROGRAMS j I � 50 47 43 45 -- 41 40 TOTAL CABLE 13- 40 PRODUCED NEW PROGRAMS 35 32 29 30 29 28 VOLUNTEER-PRODUCED r 25 23 20 18 16 j 15 � 15 _ 17 12 LOCAL ORIGINATION ,11 10 11 5 0 1 C I Jan. 185 Jan. 186 Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 1.986 f "Tvlv>rticinn fnr Tnninlri» c � �� 5 r.AF �� 1 - !,:,{ a ;,.;e ... � d ��\ /` ... - A � 3 i i '13 I - L+ T V T T APPENDIX I= AMERICAN COMMUNITY CA©LEVISION I 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 A. COMMUNITY USE OF CABLE 13 1; 607-272-7272 VOLUNTEER USE (EXCLUDING LOCAL 110 ORIGINATION PARTICIPANTS NUMBER OF ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS 1 100 04 (ESTIMATE) + 97+ 91+ 90 80 j 79+ 70 r w 60 55+ 58+ 50 Jan 185 Jan 186 Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 1986 I B. INTENSITY OF FACILITY USE EXCLUDING PORTABLE) (EXCLUDING L.O. PARTICIPANTS) j VOLUNTEER-HOURS PER MONTH 794 .5 800 737 701.5 600 530 400 285 200 194 .5 i I 0 Jan 185 Jan 186 Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 186 i I I i "Television for Tomnkins Cor-intre, Y. > not 'MOMR, *As r . low0 . ., .�:l - Vittx i A - 4 C '13 A=LOran% AMERICAN COMMUNITY CA13LEVISION � F APPENDIX IIIA 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 j 607-272-7272 i CABLE 13 i I PRODUCTION FACILITIES USE: PRODUCTION CAPACITY AND INTENSITY OF USE OCTOBER 1986 STUDIO TIME (HOURS) STUDIO TIME $ STUDIO TIME AVAILABLE * USED USED 174 115 66 $ EDITING TIME EDITING TIME $ EDITING TIME $ INCLUDING AVAILABLE (HOURS) USED USED ADD. STAFF USEI 236 104 44 $ 86.4 $ I PORTA-PAK TIME PORTA-PAK TIME $ USED $ INCL. ADD. AVAILABLE (DAYS) USED STAFF USE *** I 62 20 32h $ 42 $ f * officially open hours ** estimated at 20 hours per week for 2 staff members above recorded projects, or 100 hours for October *** roughly 6 times in October (which are not overnights in the case of staff, but are counted in as such here) 1 i 66TPI piyi Sinn for Tonmkirts County r r+v o k"_ Cdr�` Lw:;� �✓ y i A - U i CALL13 1 f AMERICAN.COMMUNITY CABLEVISION - 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 i j COMMUNITY USE OF CABLE 13 PAST USAGE SAMPLES Number of Number of Volunteer- Volunteer-hours Produced Programs Premiered January 1986 285 17 (L.O. Program "Accent" Volunteer Programs: premiered) Series: 1. Ithaca Flicks 2. Survival Hours Volunteer 3. Heartbeat Programming (incl. 4, H.S. Sports reruns) 5. Bad TV 6. Fit,Fat & Fabulous 9 7. The Bramble & the Rose Volunteers: 58 8. ,The Imani hour Bill McCormack 32. Lucien Spelman . George S isak 33. Luin Goldring 3. Tam Grayp 34. Peg Hampson 4. Dwayne Gray 35. Cindy Cornman 5. Mike Corriero 36. Jessy Buck 6. Dave Brown 37. Jim White 7. Siu Wong 38. Community Coalition 8. Gene Katz 39. M.J. Hoover 9. Ma Prem Jessen 40. Al Armstrong 10. Doug Grady 41. Roberta Poole j 11. Jim Graney 42. Gary Scott 12. Heather Dunbar 43. Rev. Lloyd 13. Bill Gyrant 44 . Antoinette Jackson 14. Bill Poole 45. Corine Nelson 15. Maura Lynch 46. Kathy Nelson 16, Minhsa Paul Usher 47. Jenny Rosario 17. Peter Dodge 48. Mary Ward 18. Bernadettex Fiocca 49. Gurl Gang 19. Lauren Stefanelli 50. Isabel Salamon 20. Wendy Skinner 51. Aubrey Lloyd 21. Lisa Cramer 52. Claudia Salamon 22. W.J. Poole 53. Erica Carpio 23. Ron Woodard 54. Ray Cramer 24. Hill Ross 55. Bob Brown 25. Tom Vartanian 56. Marilyn Rivchin 16. Al Sinnigen 57. Kim Niles �147. Roxanne Aguilar 58. Judy? 28. Lara Campbell 29 Tim Mavros 30.' Karen Jamarusty 31. Dan Egan "Television for Tompkins Count t � syr F i « bat plan,"lop 7 f_ � - y I '13 I AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 i 607-272-7272 COMMUNITY USE OF CABLE 13 I PAST USAGE SAMPLES Number of Number of Volunteer- Volunteer-hours Produced Programs Premiered I September 1986 530.5 29 Number of Porta iPak Overnights Total Volunteer-Produced Programming Aired(incl. re-rur 12 NumberPrograms Hours Premiering (New) 51 27.75 Volunteer Programs: Series 1. Aurvival into the 21st Century 2. ore Than the News 3. H.S. Sports 4. Heartbeat 5. Ithaca Flicks _ 6. Bad TV 7. The Imani Hour 8. Fit, Fat and Fabulous 9. The Bramble and the Rose 10. On Liberty Individual: 1. Hypochondria 2. Kevin McCormack/Artist !. His Art Volunteers: 79 ' 1. Johin` pTiroymson 18. Buddy Lang 2. Brian Gollands 19. John Ettinger 3. Hill McCormack 20. Bill McCLure 4 . Peter Ness 21. David Craig 5. Debby Pacini 22. Chris Heila 6. Malinda Runyun 23. Ma Prem Grady b. Mary Jo Dudley 24 . Matt Ryan 7. Ben Nichols 25. Allan Ellsworth 8. Rev, W. Poole 26. George Spisak ' 9. R. Woodard 27. Mary Buss 10. Mike Hoover 28." Maha Labbe 11. Al Armstrong 29. Mary Euell 12. Mike Corriero 30. Tom Terrizzi 13. Billy Poole 31. David Plaine 14 . Tom Gray 32 Tron 15. Millee House 33. Paul Smith 16. Vern Middleton 34. Vern Gambrell 17. Tom Vartania n 35. Lynn Willwerth "Television dor Tompkins Count 1" t V 's f � j 36 Lisa Cramer 37. Anne Plaine j 38. Corinna Plaine 39 Gabriel Plaine 40 Ilian Willwerth 41. Roland Willwerth j 42 Kundry Willwerth 43. Laurel Hecht 44. Susanna Pearce 45, Rick Lawrence 146 Marsha Orr 47. Dewey Nield 48. Chris Sperry 49. Mary Ward r 50. Claudia Salamon I 51. '-E. Scorpio 52. Isabel Salamon f 53. T. Jackson (Tony) 54. Rev. Lloyd 55. R. Nelson (Kathy) 56 Bob Morgan 57. Jorge 58. Maryln Rivchin 59. Sunny Bat-or 60. Kitty Antrum 61. Maura Lynch 62. Lynn Metrulus 63 Robin Wichman �4 r Eli Meir 65. Karleen Scharf 66. Ian McIntosh 67, Loretta Marion 68. Illa Quick 69. Mary Richards 70. Sylvester Lloyd 71. Mins Lloyd 72. Tina Kaarsberg 73. Jessica Buck f 74 . Jim White 75. Wayne Thurston 76. Barb Gegg 77. sundry CUCLU members 78. September trainees 79. Matt Schulman i i � " �'��� �.1,. �ro�� 1 _ s e .. �z a - `/��J t�i v ;-sr :4 '.. .#...,:. � � _. ( ' e �,N n.� ' �, �: I ,�". A - 17 ' CAL13 ISI AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 I APPENDIX V 607-272-7272 f i SUMMARY Produced in September 1956 Number of Hours of Total hours Programs Programming (to be) aired Series: Our Community 3 3/4 1. 5 United Way Today 2 .5 1 i To Your Health 1 .5 .5 j General Interest j 4 2 4 Programs: Total: 10 3 .75 7 � Individuals/ Total hours Organ zations Appearing Programming aired on these Programs: in September i l.Loaves & Fishes 7 2.Tompkins County Information & Referral 3.Mental Health Alliance 4 .United Way 5.Suicide Prevention 6.Public Health Commission 7.Tompkins County Health Uept. 8.Child Abuse Project 9.TC3 j 10.Drought Aid 11.F1u Immunization Clinic'. 12.Local Artist Bill Deats PSA' s: 4 i "Tetevision for Tomnkins Co ntil" ARC" 5 Sion, 1'k AAA .+. .1 -=Allows` ... A - 22 I CA- f MUNITY CABIEVISION APPENDIX VI.A 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 j 607-272-7272 CABLECASTING SCHEDULE: SEPTEMBER 1986 TOTAL 10 hours/week MON TUES WED THUS FRi 5 PM i I 1 ! 10 PM E CAHLECASTI'NG SCHEDULE: NOVEMBER 1986 TOTAL 18.5- - 20.5 1 hours/week i MON TUES WED THUS FRI 4 PAZ 8 PM ----- ----»- .., 10 PM } 10:30 PM ...,...o...._ �,.._,. 1 11—I2 PM I "Television_for Tompkins Countu" a 3: § A ,L F . .. .OM1 M r vim•~`. x � s CA L AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISIO13 N / 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 COMMUNITY USE OF CABLE 13 PAST USAGE SAMPLES . Number .of Number of Volunteer- :volunteer-hours Produced Programs Premiered October 1986 701.5 32 Number of Porta- Total Volunteer-Produced Pak Overnights Programming (incl. re-runs) t _ #programs hours cablecast „ 20 56 30.5 Number of Volunteer-submitted programs i Volunteers roduced outside ACC programs hours cablecast• 91 + 2 4.0 Premiering (New) Total hours of oV� Iun:Eeer- rho aced Programs: volunteer-produced A submitted Series: 1. Survival into the 21st Century programming 2. More Than the News 3. H.S. Sports 34.5 _ 4. Heartbeat 5. Ithaca Flicks 6 . Bad TV 7 . The Imani Hour 8. Fit, Fat & Fabulous 9. The Bramble and the Rose 10. On Liberty 11. Octopus: Perspective & Controversy Individudi: 1. Papa Don't Preach 2. For the People: Grange Meeting/Election Debate Volunteer-Submitted non' ACC generated Programs: 1. Hidden Crimes 2. A World at his Fingertips 66 Te for T'ornplcins County" �-� litAS, una sup y f Volunteers: (partial) 1. Astri Wrigght 56. Assorted CUCLU members 2. Marilyn Rivchin (add 4) 3. Marsha Orr 57. Ithaca H.S. video club (add 6) 4. Mary Richards : 58. Illa Quick 5. Mary Euell 59. Rev. Poole 6. Matt Schulman 60. Al Armstrong 7. Vern Sambrell 61. Ron Woodard 8. Eileen Gambrell 62. Mike Hoover j 9. Dewe Nield 63. Tom Gray 10. Bob Morgan 64. Mike Corriero 11. Jorge Cuervas 65. Billy Poole 12. Wend Skinner 66. Millie House Wendy 67. Nina Shishkoff (?) 13. Trop 68. Brian van Campen and 2 Planned Parentt 14. Bill Mc Cormack Note: This is a partial compilation: 15. David Craig undoubtably a few dozen more participt 16. Ma Prem Grady dnaccounted for this month 17. John Efroymson due to the sign-in book being 18. Malinda Runyun unavailable for much of the 19. Mary Jo Dudly month s 20. Ben Nichols So 68 plus 23 un-named - 91 21. Tom Terrini Total volunteers certainly must have 22. Peter Hess been over 100 23. Brian Gollands 24. Laurel Hecht' 25. Susanna Pearce 26. Dr. Weinberg 27. Noel Desh 28. Bob Howard 29. Mary Ward 30. Rev. Lloyd 31. Claudia Salamon 32, Toni K Jackson 33 , Kathy Nelson 34. Aubrey Lloyd 35. Sylvester Lloyd 36. Jessica Buck 37. Jim white 38. Wayne Thursten 38. Allen Ellsberg 40. George Spisak 41. Hank Rudolph 42. Rick Lawrence 43, Lisa Cramer 44 Tom Vartanian 45. John Ettinger 46. Barb Gegg 47. Sunny Bat-or 48. Bronwyn 49. October trainees (add 8) 50. Chris Sperry & (add 3) 51. ACS students, incl:Robin Wichman 52. Noah ? 53. Eli Meir 54.. Karleen Scharf 55. Ian McIntosh a x i ` ' Sof Y of A.v i CA AMERICAN COMMUNITY CAtfl_F.VIStON � 519 WES1' SIAIE SIREEI I'THACA, NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 I UMMARY i Produced in October 1986 j i Number of Hours of Total hours Programs Programming (to be) aired Series: I Our Community 2 .5 1 United Way Today 6 1.5 3 To Your Health 4 1 2 For the People 4 4 .25 10.75 General Interest 3 1.5 4 j Programs Total: 19 8.75 20.75 Individuals/Organizations Total hours Appearing on these Programs: Programming aired in October 1.I1aitian Symposium 2.Tompkins County Mental health Assoc. 18.0 3.Family and Childrens Services 4 .Board of Health(Rabies Clinic; Bd. Pres. Hirschfeld) 5.125th NYS Assembly District candidates MacNeil & Luster (& SchanO) 6 .50th NYS Senate District candidates Morgan & Seward 7 . 28th Congressional District McHugh & Masterson 8. 25th Congressional District candidates Boehleit & Barstow , 9.T.C. Clerk candidates Tomlinson & Pierce 10.T.C. Sheriff Howard ll.NYC Mayor Ed Koch 12 Hospicare 13.NYS Department of Environmental Conservation 14 .Trowbridge & Trowbridge,planners 15.Union of Concerned Scientists 16.Shot in the Dark 17 .T.C. Gray Panthers 18.League of Women Voters i 19.Office for the Aging 20.T.C. Health Dept. Food Program { 21.T.S. Red Cross 2 2.YMCA i ' 23.Displaced Homemakers 24 .Special Childrens' Center 25.Cornell "Blues Tradition" Series i 26.Citizens' Network PSA' s: 6 I off .yA ': f fad oil ... .. .4' - -. A - 5 AMERICAN COMMUNITY CLP13 ABLEVISION APPENDIX III.B 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 CABLE 13 PRODUCTION FACILITIES USE: ACC IN-KIND COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS OCTOBER 1986 NUMBER $125/day; ADDITIONAL $110/hr $65/hr OVERNITE $25/hr. STAFr* STUDIO TIME IN-KIND EDITING IN-KIND PORTABLE IN-KIND (HOURS) VALUE (HOURS) VALUE (*) VALUE PRODUCTION 115 $12,650.00 104 $6,760.00 20 ; $2,500. $5 ,450 TOTAL IN-KIND *** CONTRIBUTIONS $24,860 * Portable equipment usually taken overnight from 5 pm till noon of the following day, or until Monday when borrowed on a Friday or Saturday. The agreement volunteers sign sets a value j of $25/hour on portable equipment use. Basing my estimate on commercial houses in NYC, and the fact that we do not open officially till noon and we encourage people to take portable gear out by 5; also considering that all portable borrowing is overnight at present, I set the arbitrary $125/day figure. ** We haven't been keeping records of all of our local origination production time. Most of the studio time is accounted for, but I would take a rough estimate that we spent about 20 hours/week or 80 hours/month (minimum ! ) in additional editing and at -least 10 hours/month in additional portable work. Which works out to $5,200 editing and $250 portable above the recorded figures. Note that totals don't include staff consultant expenses and trainings which, in' a commercial setting, would also be charged. SII Compare this to January 1985: Studio(hrs) Value Edit/Dub(hrs) Value Total (firs) Value 31.5 $3,465 8.5 $552.59 40 $4 ,017 .50 "Television fol- To mnkin g C m i n ti►" r lei, slaw xr its L AMERICAN COMMUNITY CARLEVISION 519 WEST STATE STREET E 1THACA. NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 1 COMMUNITY USE OF CABLE 13 r Number .of Volunteer-Produced Volunteer-hours Program Premiers (Number) . . i �I November 737 28 1986 I Number of Total Volunteer-Produced Porta-pak Overnights Pro rammin (incl. re-runs) 9 _ programs, ours cablecast 46 28 .5 ` .. Number of Volunteers Voluntee - subm fitted programs f produced outside A,CC r 97 + programs 7 hours _ca ecast Premferin (New) 4 7.5 'Yo -Produced Programs: Total hours of Series: 1. Survival into the 21st Century volunteer-produced 2. More Than the News and submitted 3. H.S. Sports programming 4 . Ithaca Flicks 36.0 5. Bad TV 6. The Imani Hour 7 . Fit, Fat & Fabulous 8. The Bramble and the Rose 9. On Liberty 10. Octopus: Perspective & Controversy ' Individual: 1. Big Mountain Benefit Concert 2 . Tax Interview Volunteer-Submitted NON-ACC generated Programs: - 1. H.S. Challenge 2. Cooperative Extension 3. Union of Concerned Scientists Teleconference I "I etevison far Tompkins County" r •:z �a k w,i. f i Volunteers: (partial) November trainees (10) 81. Erin Bermes 11. Lisa Cramer 82. Mary Buell 12. John Efroymson 83. Mary Jo Dudley 13, Marsha Orr 84. Malinda Runyun 1.4. Mary Richards 85. Brian Gollands G 15. Dewey Nield 86. Ilia Quick a 16. ACS students (9) 87. Jorge Cuevas 25. Bill McCormack 88. Tron j 26. x CUCLU members (3) 89. .Ben Nichols 29. Xancy ? of Coop Ext. 90. Susanna Pearce 30. Neil Baker 91. Tom Terrini 31. Rev. Lloyd 92. Peber `Hess 32. Mary Ward 93. Astri Wright 33. Claudia Salamon 94. Maha Labbe .34. Aubrey Lloyd 95. Ed Lisbe 35. Isabel Salamon 96. Even Perrin 36. Toni Jackson 97. Punee Panda 37. Sylvester Lloyd 38. Kathy Nelson 39. Vern Gambre2l Note: partial compilation, due to 40. Elaine Gambrell temporary abandonment of the 42. Vern's brother sign-in book. Actual figure 43. Dr. Weinberg should be higher 44. Roy Ives S. IHS group (6) f . Jessica Buck 52. Barb Gegq 53. David Craig 54. Floyd Johnson 55. George Spisak 56, Sunny Bat-Or 57. Marilyn Rivchin 58. Bronwyn 59. Laurel Hecht 60. Lolly (Bat-or) 61. nameless FFF camerawoman 62. Rick Lawrence 63. HXKKXttNRNXK Matt Schniman 64. Tom Vartanian 65. John Ettinger 66, prem Grady 67. Richard (the Barter guy) 68. G Ussery I 69. Tomasz 70. " 's Mark 'n' Martin co-producer 71. Hank Rudolph 72. Bob Morgan 73. ZXXXd1NXXHX*XX1* Bruce McNally % Gerri of Dinosaur 5. other Dinosaurs (4) 79. Non& Korf 80. Katherine Johnson ' s 3 } Y i L �Aw 0 AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 SUMMARY Prod ed in November 1986 Number of Hours of Total hours Programs Programming (to be) aired j Series: • Our Community 3 .75 2.25 United Way Today 2 .5 1..25 To Your Health 2 .5 1.0 For The People 3 4 .0 9.5 I Investment Strategies 12 2.0 4 . 0 { Newsbreak 1 .08 .25 A Step Further 2 1.0 2.5 NewsForum 1 1.0 3.0 General Interest Programs: 3 .5 1.0 Total: 29 10.33 24 .75 Individuals/Organizations Appearing on these Programs: i 1. Mayor Gutenberger 2. Congressman Matt McHugh Total hours 3. Alfred Kahn, Cornell U. Programming aired 4. Citizens' Network/Joan Bokaer in November 5. U.S. Arms Control Agency/Thomas Etzoldt 6. John Curry/Suffolk Cty. Democratic Committee 17 7. Department of Envirmnmental Conservation 8 . Richard Booth, Cornell U. 9. WTKO/Rob Jason 10. Ithaca Journal/Fred Yahn 11. NewsCenter 7/Marcy Feathers 12. Environmental Management Council/Herb Engstrom 13. Senior Citizens' Council 14. Learning Web 15. Toastmasters 16. Lioness Club 17 . Public Health Dept. of Tompkins Cty. 18. Carol Fisher, Nutritionist 19. Francis McKenzie, Investment Planner "Television for Tompkins Count" lust . All YIN A - 20 i C1bA 113 i AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 ! 607-272-7272 i November (continued) 20. League of Women Voters 21. UNICEF 22. 1986 Smokeout Campaign 23. Willard Straight Special Events Comm./Perri Lo Pinto 24. Phil Jordan/psychic 25. Mary Milne, local artist 26. Peggy Haine 27. Jack Miller, T.C. Fire and Disaster Office/Health Dept. STATION ID' s: 2 reels of new logos PSA' s: 7 l L.O. PROMOS: 5 I i i i l t I i 1 " "Television for Tompkins County Aid p 1` - d 1 3 k 4 4+% oil a V A - Zi CAB'L 13 AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 SUMMARY Produced in: DECEMBER Number of Hours of Total hours Programs Programming (to be) aired i Series: Newsforum 1 1 6.0 Opinion 1 .08 .5 For the People 2 2.5 6 .5 Newsbreak 1 .08 .25 Art & Artist 1 .25 1.0 f Total: 6 3.91 14.25 i Individuals/Organizations A2pearing on these Pro rams: i 1. Ithaca Journal/ Jane Marcham 2. Ithaca Times/ Mark Schultz Total hours 3. NewsCenter' 7/ Molly Cummings Programming aired .4. R WHCU/ Rob Jason in December 5. Department of Social Services/ Mary Pat Dolan 26 6. Bread for the World/ .j3eau Farmer 7. Hunger Activist Earl( J. Thomas (assoc. with Loaves & Fishes) 8. C.U.S.L.A.R./ Mary Jo Dudley, coordinator 9. Greater Ithaca Area Sanctuary Committee/ Bill Gibson 10. Unitarian Universalist Church/ Kate Skelton 11. Hobart/William Smith College Prof. Eric Patterson 12. Matt McHugh staffer Matt Hammel 13. Mayor John Gutenberger 14. T.C. Hospital Director Bonnie Howell 15. Reconstruction Home Chairman of the Board Wally Rogers 16. Counselor & therapist Meg Splendor 17. Shot in the Dark/Roger Keeney, Barb Gegg 18. Amy Kenton, Ithaca Artist IndividuAls/Organizations Appearing on Works in Progress: 1. Doug Dylla, INNS 2. INIIS, Assorted personel 3. Mary Milne, local artist PSA's: 5 PROMOS: 2 i "Television for Tomokins County" ,WM' -I V r{� V Ax- lit _ sx c. h 3 _ i hA LIJ AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 519 WEST STATE STREET '! 1THACA. NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 COMMUNITY USE OF CABLE 13 December Number of Volunteer-Produced � 1986 Volunteer-Flours Program Premiers M 794 .5 29 Number of -Total Volunteer-Produced Porta-Pal Overnights Programming Cablecast (including reruns) # proSirems hours 8 50 27 i i Number of Volunteers Volunteer-Submitted Programs Produced outside 144 Cable 13 programs hours 9 4.5 F Total Hours .Volunteer- Produced & Submitted Programming Cablecast Premiering (New) Volunteer-Produced Programs 31.5 Series: 1. More Than the News 2. H.S1 Sports i 3. Ithaca .Flicks 4 . Bad TV I 5. The Imani Hour 6. Fit, Fat & Fabulous 7. 'The Bramble and the Rose 8. On Liberty 9. Octopus: Perspective & Controversy 10. Survival into. the 21st Century Individual: 1. A Special Christmas 2. Hawaii 3. The IRON Show Volunteer-Submitted Non-ACC senerated Programs: 1. H,S. Challenge I a 2, Cooperative Extension 3. Handicapped Achievers f "�"exev sion_for I umpkins Countu" ti V A w t Volunteers: 1. Mary Richards 56. Sunny Bat-or 2. Marsha Orr 57 . Lisa Cramer 3. Bruce McNally 58. Tron 4. Gerri Jones 59. Dan Hoffman 5. Jim Burns 60. Sherry Thurston 6. Geo. Spisak 61. Michael Cohen I 7. Verne Gambrell 62. James Horton 8 . Mary Ward 63. Toni Jackson 9. Rev. Lloyd 64. Robert van Haasa, Jr. i 10. Mis. Lloyd 65. Csiko Sawyer 11. Sister C. Nelson 66. Rashida Sawyer 12. Sister Isabel Salamon 67. Jacqueline Sawyer ' 13. Sister H. Jackson 68. M. Stuckey 14. Sister Claudia Salamon 69. John Cartin 15. Tom Terrixxi 70. I. Sawyer 16. Bronwyn Alfano 71. L. Hawes • 17. Barb Gegg 72. FeY G. 18. Jessica Buck 73. Charlotte Cramer 19. Ma Prem Grady 74 . Chet Osadchy 20. Maha Labbe 75. Steve Buchanon 21.' Illa Quick 76. Mark Cornish 22. Bob Morgan 77. Sue Bennett 23. Wayne Thurston 78, Reuben Weiner 24. Ed Jamison 79. Elaine Gambrell 25. Peter Dodge 80. Roy Ives 26. Tom Vartanian 8.1. Paul Glover 27. John Ettinger 82. Tom Corey 28. David Craig 83. Curtis Pfaff 29. Rick Lawrence 84 . ?. Peterson 30. Bill McCormack 85. ?. Pothier 31. Rick Peter Barstow 86. ?. Carter ` j 32. Hank Rudolph 87. Sister Roselind 33. Brian Gollands 88. Roger Keeney 34. Mary Euell 89. Mary Buss . 35. Marilyn Rivchin 90. Hannah Lloyd 36. Chris Sperry 91. Teffero Lloyd 37. John Klein 92. Kathy Nelson 38. Nora ? (w/ John K. ) 93. Aubrey Lloyd 39. Peter Hess 94 . Paul. Smith 40.. Susanna Pearce 95. Julia ? (w/ Paul) 1 �41. John Rogers 96. John Efroymson 42. B. Beeman 97. Ed Lisbe 43. Mary Jo Dudley 98. Jorge Cuevas 44. MalindaRunyun 99. Chris Costa 45. Travis Johnson 100. Lauren Stefanelli 46. Robin Wichman 101-2. 2' additional seminar attendees , 47. Chris Osborn 104 . Raqib (Malik's daughter) 48. Karleen Schraff i 49. Eli Meir 58. Noah Snyder 51. Ian McIntosh 52. D. Basterville 53. C. Adler 54 . Stuart Stein 55. Richard Tripp 56• /) � �.,� .,� � .. r' .. y >. .. .. , t' i j�.. .. �:._ _ .r .. ,., w., ., F.ti ..d .. ..;. ,... ... ,y. y APPENDIX VI.D.CABLECAST SCHEDULE A 22 ' t SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Community Community Deep Dish TV Community Community Deep Dbh TY h Community SIS Bulletin Board Buikun Board and other Bulletin Board Bulletin Board and other Bulletin Board community access community access 4 PM :30 programs from programs from across the U.S. across fhe U.S. :4s NASA:Space NASA:Space tl'.f ION"College Explorador: Rhace college Exploration S PM :30 + IS on b on i cos What's To Be What's High School vacation. appentng? Announced vacation. w ning? sports i its IVB° More Than w�tabk The News i GPM :30 Programming Programming will resume Our Community WE rem r Our Community e45 United Way Today Scho United Way Today i :Is � s�hoob� �u c�u� amp F Ithaca Fsr. 3 PM :4s What s Ii' hmarr Hour IIA On Liberty r social ur y Octopus Variety of :ls and You perspective Community To Be ` Eye on Ithaca Controversy Programming Announced 8 PM s30 4 high School Fit.Fats :4 Challenge Fabulous with 13 Misce�rry To Be Announced Sunny Bat-Or low Cooperative 1111- IF Extension Bramble 6 srs Rose 00 Arts and Mthf. to Be Announced To Be Announced AN A 9 FM '� Inside Your Shotgun schools step Further :45 or other Bad TY Home and le wih PIrN Jordan 43 R Experimental 7V { For the People Moe Than For The People } :I s The News t0 PM :30 i w ahs I I i AL Program Dings are subject to charge.For updMed Infomratim consult television wings in the Ithaca Journal,The Ithaca 7 inres or The Grapevine Weekly. i VWEO TRMfflfjG PROGRAMS studio production, porta•pak and field pro- seminars will be held ori orte weekend each AVAUMLE duction,and editing. month.this months will be on January For more information,contact either Gene 10 and will feature editing at 1 p.m. and Any resident of ACC's service area Ira Katz or Lauren Stefanelli at our studio, character generator use at 2 p.m. This (T--okins and northern Tloga County)can 519 W.State St.,or call 272.7272. month's advanced video seminar will be on V his or her own television program, "Promotion and Publicity: Wow to Publicize assist others,through the facilities Your Production in the Local Media." I wed by Cable 13. ADVANCED TRAMING For more information,contact either Gene AN that's required is the completion of a Ira Katz or Lauren Stefanelli at our studio. short training course to assure titat you can CLASSES use all equipment properly.The next training Cable 13 producers and.volunteers who 519 W.State St.,or call 272.7272. course runs three consecutive Saturdays wish to sharpen or expand their skills can starting January 17.Classes start at 1 l a.m. now participate in advanced training classes. j and finish at 3 p.m.and cover all aspects of Refresher tutorials and advanced video AN[IIICAN CONMUNITV CALL[V/BION 1. :�. »fir',. �k.�x•�4 s, s .,�.. i kA x it rW ` 1 e .:LPs+f A - 24 '13 ! CA i AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION APPENDIX VII: ADVERTISING SAMPLES 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 (Complete local listings carried by the Ithaca Jounal, 607-272-7272 i Ithaca Times, Grapevine and the Cablewatch Guide) VVATCH IT... !T !l�1I TURSDAT MIGHT HIGHLIGHTS— WATCH IT.- at Mv�tlh�li iUsNsw�al c p.m.and 9:30 p.m. •%KVJyAhlUJ2W 21a1GanlocR 7 p.m. Allmday S Thursday Nights— •(J"VgMWI1nJt16:3o p.m. Communlly programming from FRIDAT PIIGHT HIGHLIGHTS— Tompkins public Library I b Scbool S 3:30 p.m. Tuesday S Friday Nights— g • s in. Loci a inalad •pl�l ry o: p.m. Locally 10 wow•mming and 0 C 0 C ► • FIM llir regular I v natmgs nu complelr public aHahs pr"iammblR+chedulrmenll?72.7212 Sundays Wodnaadays—m,aeacogag. g /�►�31..El C�4BLE7 "7'"I'l-fcforl.jor Ternpkfns Crntnlg" "JI Irr i bin Aw Tunipkinc f'nunhi" I . WE wAln YOUR IaME vroEosll , If you think you have interesting a Newsforu�ii � eXatlllile • entertaining footage please contact us at CABLE 13.Think of your pieces �• s huilei.� . 12 cablecast to over 20,000 homes! • 111E WANT To 1nEw roan' The problems of "Hunger in !F a s 'student projects•music videos p $ •concert footage•theatrical plays Tompkins County" will be the top- informative lectures•experimental is explored on NEWSFORUM 3 A ..TC ��". at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, on CA- e evision for Tompkins County $LE 13. The.discussion panel will include Tile,lthaca Journal Friday, December 12, (1986 J. Earl Thomas, board member of Loaves & Fishes, Beau Farmer, of 1 GOLIGHTS Bread for the World, and Mary Pat Dolan, commissioner -of Social 6:30 Services. Questions will be posed by Molly Cummings, reporter for CABLE 13—OUR COMMUNITY Cable NewsCenter 7, Jane Mar- 6:45 CABLE 13—UNITED WAY TODAY chain, from the Ithaca Journal, 7:00 and Mark Shultz, editor at the Itha- ca Times. CABLE 13--ITHACA FLICKS A repeat of the show will telecast7:30 at 8 p:m. Friday, Dec. 19. j CABLE 13—ON LIBERTY 1 8:00 CABLE 13—NEWSFORUM 13 Newfield chip to hArl "Hunger in Tompkins County" will be explored in " an hour-long panel discussion. Panelists will include. J:Earl Thomas, Beau Farmer and Mary Pat Dolan. 'TV BRIEFS -- ""I"PIP111 Sion for Thr mici rm ('nt i r-n tir Avon c o } ,t As �''' MIMI,411,WO r i ... 1 aim C.x iot a y. ow Al kV, o < `fes' A - 25 CAB AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 i 607-272-7272 } The Ithaca Journal Tuesday, October 28, 1986 i TCH IT... Cable 13's eye on your government wNi pr"*M the foNowing ELECTION SPECIALS Odfober Mh,l0 PM-- league of Woman Voters"Meet The Candidates"from the 25th&28th Congressional Districts McHugh vs. Masterson;8oehied vs.Sorstow Otfober 318f,10 PM-- NcNeiI VLu=ter debate Natrembw 3rd.10 PM-- New York State Grange"Meet The Candidates"125th New York State Assembly District,50th New York State Senate District,County Clerk, County Sheriff liar the FEE3PLE CA=n13 WATCH DEBAT 1 VS19t MARTIN LUSTER AS►SEM.MCNEILL for file Qct.7th,loth,319t-- 10 f . PEOPLEE7� etev tf «7, tsionfor Tompkins Cuun�.��� 4 O x Is Won Run too vld'� : a r� "? ,r E s, A - 26 ' '�.r• `" a '/ ,;.' �:.i ._ CABLE i Thanday/18 i 5:30 What's Happening 8:00 Survival ' 8:00 Vegetable Soup 7:00 SunrWN Into the 21st 1 13 1.8:30 Know Your Schools Century x. 7C0 Community Watch: '8:4S Best of Cible 13 10:30 Newswatch 13 7:30 Dep Dish TV 1' 'Safety of the Gorges .. 9:00 On Llb - 8:30 Fit,Fat 6 Fabulous '7:30 What's Happening aY• .: • Maw /22 • 8:30 Bad TY M1- 9:30 More Than The News Finay/19 . ; '.`.5:30 What's Happening '' (repeat of Spm) (• 5.•00 NASA •• llandayl21 • ' 8:00 Vegetable Soup " 5:30 High School Sparta 7:00 Newswatch 13 8:30 inner View:Hypnotism Nladaosdayl24 ' 8:30 Our Communky:-• 7:30 Just for Fun .' 7:00 Know Your Schools i 7:00 Newswatch 13 s 7:30 Ithaca Gourmet :MS oce 5:00 Body Works':, 7:30 ayla s•Happening 8:00 Body Works: 8:45 Soelet Security 8:30 Panorama '% taaNayl22 - Y ' 7:00 Ithaca Flicks r. 9:00 Insights SCO NASA 8:30 Sports!week 7:30 Heartbeat 9:30 Gridiron Report ' 5:30 Hsa►tMat 9:00 Panorama 8:00 Deep DIM TV:pt.1,-'10:00 Soundstage 8:00 Mora Than The News 9,30 Insights 8:30 United Wat' (sknukat with 92 WIC&FM) 8:30 Ow Community 10:00 Soundstags 10:30 Newswatch 13 'Televisionfor Torn kinS Count " i f� f i r-._�, _ `�� V . Y`._, �, _, �, �, ' � � 4 .�� -.. _. Ott:. ,.��..�:.'. :. Yid a ,. �,. r ... .. �t> Y �` \✓ • ;:tib I 1 Of CIA C "S EE"E' ' PAW 0 S .0 S-T 0 r .{ cA��Ev 9 vV E.s RK 14$5 GOMMUNI'T1 �• w{�w 1 �F-7 27 1-��IA 1`� 607-27 l' r r X F {*'y tSV�F�� � 1 . � '� N� ySN.• b J AR APPENDIX VIII : TRAININGS SEMIN SCA L 13 198 6 AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION - FALL SEMINAR SERIES 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 To: All Cable 13 Volunteers From: Gene Ira Katz Re: Video Seminar series September 25, 1986' i We will be starting up an Advanced Video Seminar series, to help encourage creative use of the full range of equipment here at the Cable 13 studio. These seminars are free and open to all. Enrollment is limited, so reserve your place by signing up now. Monday, Sept. 29, 6-7 pm. ADVANCED CHARACTER GENERATION use of the Know Character Generator Instructor: Chris Heila l Monday, October 6 , 6-7 pm. ADVANCED CHARACTER GENERATION Monday, October 13, 6-7 pm. use of the Knox Character Generator Instructor: Lauren Stefanelli Fee: 500 for tutorial manual Saturday, November S. 3-5 pm. LIGHTING Professional video lighting techniques in the studio Instructor: Bob Morgan Saturday, November 15, 3-5 pm. SET DESIGN & MAKE-UP Theatrical set design and make-up techniques for video Instructor : Doug Grady Saturday, December 6, 4-6 pm. ADVANCED DIRECTING TECHNIQUES How to make the most of the new switcher, including use of the chroma key, super- impose, audio/video bridging and more., Instructor: Gene Ira Katz -------------------------------------------------------------------------- You ------------- -------------------------------------- •- You may sign up in person at the studio, or by mailing in or dropping off this convenient form: NAME_ SEMINAR(S) DESIRED: ADDRESS TEL i i ��T�l�t�t�>i�t1 �'�t• T�,rt�t,1�-rr� c !�'�trt�f,r .�� �. �, s.�� -s _�, >.. .,�: .,.<. , . .:., 3,� �� �', - ..F.... � - -- f.;;�` r „ � _ 1. 't � ._ ,_5: ._ �f � r`_ s: /""`� k. �.- � � - .. „ .. ,�: x � �'���� �''.-i _ ,. ,�r - r� .k+. V .. _ ___ � � �..� _ _ _ ___ _ _ __. _ _.. __. __ _ 3�. i a APPENDIX VITT: 19$7 TRAINING ChA '13 SCHEDULES AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION i. Vis �7 519 WEST STATE STREET To: All volunteers ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 From: Gene Ira Katz Re: Trainings and Refresher Sessions November 24 , 1986 Starting in January 1987, we will be setting up a regular schedule for training, refresher tutorials and advanced video seminars. 1. Refresher Tutorials WHEN: lst Saturday of the month 1:00 pm Editing 2:00 pm Knox Character Generator Feel free to bring particular problems you need help with, sound problems, video problems, graphics problems. 2. Advanced Video Seminars WHEN: 1st Saturday of the month I 1:00 pm January's seminar will be on Promotion and Publicity: how to publicize your production in the local media 3. Trainings WHEN: 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturdays of the month 11 :00am - 3:00 pm The first two Saturdays will be devoted to a mastery of the studio facilities. The final Saturday will cover portable shooting and editing. No pre-registration is necessary, no prior video experience is assumed. We will try to hold to this schedule, and will post all changes. The first change is. in January(! ) , since we are closed on the first Saturday of that month, so the refresher and seminar will be held on January 10, and the next training session will start on January 17th. "Television for Fant lens Count." ,�� � �. �� � h �,y �� � �:: P .:: .. sus, �", e , � ,_'V�?� `tea\,. ,; ,. ,: V #.,; �f 1 t, s ,a,s, � i» .. `� V sn A — 30 APPENDIX IX: NOTICES gLjpp A INANN11:1 I ithAiiN At LIt 1 a.LLi I I VA I i * �� t t�!r'•( ..t�\ •�'f��i° 1.� f' ';"t`f �'¢'.1 �J3;�t � •� +fi �iiii�i''�t,+ \;�y�� t � r+ y alt; �� , r, i. •+4 f,.'� f f,. •. , ,�•,1,7'�i �e;k�ias l•i�+'�Ic f y�tpt� ' � i<} ` t f d�x t +•i��,' `�yf it f7' �'f��,��E�3tts'ti• rf.� � t # r s . •:i 1 i R!� .�r� .�+,;i� � y` . iJ"MZ ji, ,II,l ��rpil !•rc a !';:t e1 3.,. r� ` y 1 I ly �-• rri',fl., ty �,• 11.�i� Yr J IL rr a �j►;M� �� �'d, e" „r�•y.,. c4•fL �• *�,�:IY,Sr r•:�y�4�51?p}:� + ''}u1���fM,r•c�a� ►�•�,i µ • , �� "`t c , i •fi1W�h�e}.+ .� qy { s /, r 7 't 4, t { w•if.�1 d Ir�`,4 �t7/' �� ` `� k �• I.� rt y:�l� ►.t .StiRh'h�• �+: I(�y�.,,�,Jf"f _!t i�Y1,s�yZtf, Jr ,5.T el t ,.it.1 },�r J ^j4't' ,f ,! ...�y +v � �\ �w, G`r�.,`� i Y+'T}Ify+f1_yN t�'„}J� .f tiY,SY•'1��.Y!\+�7f�:'Ik +•v }7'.►���',f r,�, ���.jt+1: < f r lIlY�y,i� � �� �y�s{�`•�,��y�.��i' C)SY f t��it1Y��,c� .♦ r ti nOBYN WISHNNJoufnd Staff BENEFIT BOOGIE:Kadierine Swiggait and John Latta dance befort° a S/kv:SC cimmd at die Sriwen County's Drought Aid Concert Saturday at Abse Fanns in Lodi. 7lie event,designed to assist die &vgght-ravaged fanrxars of the South, drew less dean 100 spmutois. aws. slna�ll C110wd • Pought.,'Aid 'idr,t. y• By NINANInENBER(j , t'. disappointed by a turnout of less than Im people at ldxirn91 fSmff the Ahouse Firms south of this smnll village. LODI =- Band Aid, Live Aid, Farm Aid and "We're sitting right here in farmland and there's . Hands Across America have raised minions of dol- no farmers here,” said Marcy Wickham of Ovid. Lars for people in need,but Seneca County's Drought + Wickham and friend Penny Uelong said they were i angry at the lack of response. Aid Saturday, which lacked the star quality and hype 44 hnnnfite %Wne 11n7hlo M An the carne I think its sad, "It' s not a profit- R 9 f its J� y �,z 9 r' v n _ saw "sY a ^' 6as s 3`'�1..Y navccr t<P �* M •+n�vtr,; sa,-r �..�..+mEt,�<...re ...fir-.s.—.:,cua.'�'r. ..,,,k:r.., .n, i.,'m•.wa+'� ..rid.-!x..>xwx ar.a.�. ,..T:T :.�- '"3§ r.. 7 i A 31 DrouWlt , i i. (Corstlrsaed from Page 1A) give to their own people7" there. Those Interiewed, however, said perhaps other,regional events Among the small crowd were ;tole the show, Including the members of the media, the Lodi Woodcutter's festival at;the Tru- Fire Depattment and South Seneca mansburg Fairgrounds. Volunteer Ambulance Corps. They "Years ago, farmers used to help Joined others in listening to a vari- everone else out," said -George ety of musical styles Including Dave MacCheyne, assistant fire chief in Ross, who accompap.ied himself on the Village of Lodi. "A lot of peo- guitar and sang country and rock ple today think only of thernselves. ballads, and southern rock group They don't neighbor the way they Mad Jack. used to." Drought Aid organizer Martin The letdown was acute, people Ahouse said money was lost on Sat- said, because the idea was so urday's. venture fie said $1,113 inspired. was taken in,but it didn't offset the $I,SU(? liability insurance premium "if someone puts an effort out, I Y P brink its treniendous,11said Peg and the hundreds of dollars that Van Ueusen of Waterloo. "in this will be paid for electricity and tele- country we have so much. If we can phone bills. help somebody we should do it. "I was thinking 1,000 people helping our neighbor overseas was would be there," Ahouse said. one thing. It's tinie we help our j "1'm astounded, appalled. I can't neighbor next door. understand why there wasn't more. The weather was bentrtifril. We weren't even competing with foot- ball," he said. Out Abouse is comillnq on bring- Ing in the bucks i'sirrn Aid-style by airing a tape of the show nationally and. asking people all over the country for donations. The concert was taped by Aineri- cari C:;onintunity cablevision and will be shown Wednesday on 78 ca- ble stations nationally. Locally, Channel 13 will air it at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Sept. 16. Organizer Reeky Ahouse said that based on earlier reaction, hun- dreds of people should have been i i f f �_� _ _ (. .�� r. 4. . a - .� �:2#. .s ':. "`-2•d _. ;�'. �1 �\ :../•-'� ` � Y:'� T S SHORTLY before 6 p.m.ion a recent. Ir P .'uesday evening. The control room-and studio 't l 1 .JL of the community access channel bursts with net- vows energy.Hands move in a flurry—pressing but- tons, moving dials, signaling, pushing in tapes. The eyes are just as busy; they move-from monitor to era to clock and back to monitor in a mere blink, +• • ' ,�v's~ 'Okay,a little less head room_can that globe be wed, can we move the globe?" someone calls ex- citedly, bringing about more movement.• ,i r'-t.,''' ; ;r :s. , At 6 p.m."More Than The News"airs on commu= ,; ��'Y' '••�r "7::�•�} "..,r, ` nity access Channel 13. The program, which delves • ; . into local, national and international issues, is writ-. `., ;- s, • ten and produced by.about 40 local people —.on . y ` their own time. "!t's zero-pay, and long hours,.but ewe feel that .,, ���• what ,e do is very important," says producer John ''r' �� y r a r!'y+f ��` ;''tall fRe Efroymson. � � `} { "It's not going to look like NBC, ABC or Ted ' Nt ; l #'►ixt 'a ,b Turner. But we hope its something people will look ldwv' rill at," he said. r S. "We're not really a news show,.We're advocates �, ,,...,.. ...,,....,. rR, "•�. — advocates for social change, social justice." * x' • . t Accordingly, the issues are presented from a single ' rr.: • r + '•t '� ` }�" perspective. For this, Efroymson has no apologies. "We're not trying to provide a left-right debate,"he said. ,. x ►y` "Unlike the standard press, we're not concerned . with giving the impression that we're objective.!' Efroymson said that no news organization can tru- ly be objective because it chooses the stories it will IM -cover,and in presenting the stories,a reporter or edi- tor chooses what facts will be included and omitted.'. Programs so far have focused on the Ithaca school v • board, recent political developments in Haiti, cable +tom' �� .tc�a,fa s;• i}:ay#. ' Immunications in Ithaca, plant closing legislation. ~ . ,. •.`!F roductive tights, and the local farm crisis. The programs are not scripted word-for-word Ef-.:,- �c'�; ,;?;V e `" �� ►-``` -roymson said, and the result is a less formal, albeit;,; '.less polished,product.Comments such as"Don't ex- ' •+ peel to hear that from Dart'Ratltet,','. are sometimes �' �'�� �t '�" 1 ! 1 slipped in after stories. ,. ... "i4 "..a:.'•yi t • , c r Each week,there is a brief round-up of some local ' • news. an in-depth piece, and a highlight of a local- group. Rallying Point.a report geared to get people..*-'.' •. : involved in a particular issue is another regular fea-,'! lure,as Is"Street Beat,':a sort of inquiring reporter ` spoof.-fitespondents are planted for the segment. ",!`Lies;and Omissions" is another weekly.-feature.:- 'it is:written and delivered by Ben Nichols. Nichols 4l e ' T y said that'traditional'media often'just 'repent the 7 "� wvords of le such as President Rea ;without ON THE NR Prtxltmer Jvhn Elivyn2svn gazes vnty the set dtuvig prvcluc�ion o }' PSP g delving into the issues,and determining it-what he is .: saying is true. In other cases,.!' he news is slanted ca." Efroymson said, "Aird the people often don't looks upon video as a vehicle not by the fact that a lie is told,but by the context its get'together." progressive ideas. "It's all illi put in—the way its being presented," he said.• Rallying the progressive cnnununity is one goal of pie need to be primed to use," "If there was a speech by Gorbachev,in which he the program, he said. It's the basic strength-in-num has not reflected the diversity ` .R said something about the U.S. was going to violate .!.bets philosophy. "If we all put our energies into one She said that every person N -(there would be inserted),some-• :=? .w ssue, e could get a lot done,'.' he said. Efroymson 'equipment has to be trained a thing like the U.S.has also accused the Soviets of vi- `'i',said he.hopes the program will become a sort of hub "company, and there is a lon 7 s,' Dieting SALT Treaties."The underlying belief of the. !'for progressive. groups, to,,use_as a vehicle for. training clasees. Nichols also + 'traditional media, he said, "is that you can't just letchange." .,. •- u ;from the cable company and ' the Soviets have their say."" t'='�j t• �''� r:,., The other goal of the program is the exposure of ' 'as a source of frustration for t ' ''.' Nichols' delivery is sometimes off-beat. Last:, issues and ideas:`!Hopefully other groups will take a• •t,program. •rv- week's segment on the liability insurance crises, for . .look at its and see what we're doing," he said. r••'American Community C: { xample, was filmed while Nichols rode the merry- �; . The planning and execution of the program takes agreement requires that it prol ;round`in Stewart Park - the same merry-go- 'time—lots of it.There are at least two group meet- ' .''cess channel•for subscribers. ►. nd that'two weeks ago was in danger of being... ings a week,and then the airing of the program. So ?Director Gene Ira Katz said thr tilted for the summer because of lack of!lability in far, deciding what point of view the program will ;station is of professional qualitf y „aurance. '1" ' " t"" t r take on a particular issue hasn't presented any prob- ,what is called for, (in the ag Thus, part of the motivation for producing the !erns. "We try to work through things. We try to r` The cable company's reaso `'.work for consensus. We haven't come down to vot- ' program came from.dissatisfaction with traditional 'deliver cable service, Katz said media. Another important factor, Efroymson said, ;ing but if we did— majority rules." 'open up a TV station.'That's was to gather people from the area who hold similar Malinda Runyan, co-anchor of "More Than the nity access channel is not irr. ' t beliefs on a wide variety of issues. "' ° `"News," is*married to Efroymson and was in on the channel is part of the operatic' '• "There's a large progressive community in Itha- .,production of the program from the start. Runyan that it's in it proper place." MIAMI ix .,- �s - loss- mill"no6 > r :x r. 3 , � � x . ----------------- lost -, - - t y f ls E z �t sv S t '•�'}.l.I��'j7a:t��M�i��1' C r X14'1• ..'�t:r•�'�'tj' ��.r�...1 "3'� •j h�r .wv F y'i�� s t•'•-"-� `b �`�.�ii�i� .' ,.�'�+�-;; *�i-!a�it•'i7 iF,. J �fr I r.� ►tel.''�t' ?ri 9 ''F. r%J�►la''��; .i f '�� ( ,�yr' ',►'��.+c�!^t' � �� III l x a LEAF )i .J fit r�•.� 17- AU r ,b T, e. �''•,i:•?�3* � � i pit 7 �N� �'. � .:t .w • � �..t � � � T 1�� I�io• ����: n. ,r II �I w.:i;+:ssl v .•'�, •'r¢1. •.i�'i �"�7T h ';''-� i. V:� 1 iN�,•�,�,1 r,�•, M A' 'r ti. •3 I t is >< _ .. . .. ANGIE GOTiCHALK/Journal Stall Iter John EGvymson gazes onto dhe set during pwducrion of 'Mole 71mn die News," which prtrmicitV April 29. "And the people often don't looks upon video as a vehicle to teach people about To use the channel's equipment,a 14-hour training progressive ideas. "it's art important tool, that peo- course, which is spread over a seven-week period sive cnnimunity is one goal of ple need to be primed to use,"she said. "Channel 13 °'.must be completed. Waivers are possible for people It's the basic strength-in-num-. has not reflected the diversity of this community."- with a good deal of video experience, Katz said. lie ee all put our energies into one She said that every person-who handles apiece of pointed out that nationally, there is a 90 percent of done," he said. Efroymson ;equipment has to be trained and certified by the cable dropout rate for community access training. 1 Iris ram will become a sort of hub "company, and there is a long waiting list`for the '; dropout rate includes those who do not complete the ups, to,,use;as a vehicle for, training plasm. Nichols also cited lack of support ,'training, and also those who complete the training from the cable company and "inadequate facilities" but never return to the station to work on a program. le program is the exposure of as a source of frustration for those involved with the Locally, a training course was finished last Slim- iefully other groups will take a- •(.program. r��• "� �It : day. "We contacted 25 people for the course," Katz it we're doing," he said. ;••'American Community Cablevision's franchise' said. He said that six completed the training. He ex- xcuto- ^f the program takes agreement requires that it provide a community ac- pects three of those people wilt come in to work on e' t two groupp ineet- ''cess channel-for subscribers. Community Program— ;programming. the f the program. So Director Gene Ira Katz said that the equipment at the .,.,. There are currently between 20 and 25 programs int of w ew the program will .station is of professional quality."It goes far beyond produced by members of the community, Katz said. ue hasn't presented any prob- what is called for," (in the agreement)he said.. Ile said that"More Than The News"has"probably k through things. We.try W t` 'file cable company's reason for being here is to the biggest crew here." And those involved with the 'e haven't come down to vot- deliver cable service,Katz said. "Nobody said: 'Lets '-i!program expect tite numbers of not just the crew — tjority rules." 'open tip a TV station.'That's not to say the contmu- :'but those involved in all aspects of the program—to i-anchor of "More Than the pity access channel is not important — it is. 'The keep growing. "We've had a lot of positive re- ifroyrnson-and was in on the channel is part of the operations here. My feeling-is' sponse," Runyan said. After every nmeram- "mnro * VIA r c Auk !Aso F v �r , o CIO- f f. Qge lot iPl r . -.� :.moi :y ., '. .... ..•._� :'1 =• E Y' y .f' I .3 .. ,S addrec .g. ent issues via video .� fir. . '• .. '''�'i "Y, �;lt,S`d �•. .•a � t3' •�M7�+lr�.r;+i i5...•/,� G' • 1 j� .'�.'• , By NINA NIRENBERG 1 ;.Journal Sbff ' ~, P The students were in the final editing stage, and they examined their creation critically. r "We should make some cool, funny, freaky „,,,.•-sound, said 11th-grader Clemens Adler, 16, refer-> ;x �`y'•r ing to the opening of'the 40-minute shovO created, produced and directed by students at the Alternative 1 Community School., 'i ' ' ' ; t "'It's up to you--you're the sound man," social ' studies teacher.Chris Sperry, who organized the pro- ject, said. The students editing in the control room at Ameri- can Community Cablevision's studio — Adler, Eli Meir, Robin Wichman, Noah Snyder, Karleen " Scharf and Travis Johnson—cracked jokes nervous- $$ : ly as they watched a rough draft of their show on a , �..,.. sinal) screen. • ; The 40-minute program, which is about young G people and their perception of the future,will air at 9 G a p.m.Jan.9 on cable Channel 13.They hope it will be -r 1T the first in a series to be called "Route 13" that will , be produced by ACS and later Ithaca Iligh School ', t students and will concern issues 'affecting youth, ' x�Y Sperry said. • .' .MIN. After they viewed the first segment,a skit about a ` fictional high school social studies class in the ear g y 2035 discussing the nuclear war that had occurred be- ginning in 1997, Sperry questioned the students • `' about whether they felt it was successful in conveying their intended message. The skit was written by ACS ' student Andrew Love. '.. In the excite, a,92-year-old history teacher who'd survived the fictional nuclear war — played by ACS principal Dave Lehman —talked to those students of r the future about the horrors of the war and its a,f- '�;!'� I termath. I' The skit shows how the students in the class were ' affected by Lehman's speech and the slides he i� __�. •�= . : i showed of the young people who died. One student, Ian McIntosh follows Lehman out into the hall after '?!' ;• ' �, class and asks what can be done to prevent nuclear war from happening again. The scene closes there, but while editing the stu- •-- k fes' dents wondered if it would have been more effective d • R to freeze a picture of the reflective McIntosh instead r, r" ,� r r5 , '{• ���;. , of having him simply walk away. +: ._. ''«•mac: _ _ Sperry used the ambiguity as a chance for the stu- dents to learn something for future episodes. ".lust the subtlety of the last shot is important io whether the message is clew or fuzzy,"he said to the students. "I icarned hoc: specific you need to be to communicate something.'' Sperry spearheaded the project, which involves 15 I 1.1 ;vhe dv camern work, editing and other tc:iwioai 's r:a.r. writing; interviewing and acting.. t, They;pori:. during project day on Thursdays at ACS . and pu;. in a iremendouF amount of their own time, Sperry said. The facets of making the show include training students in the communication arts, both creative and technical, using the ACC studio and involving the community, members of which appear in the show. ' "As a teacher, it's a really dynamite forum for all the different types of learning. I've seen students really challenge themselves. This empowers young people to take responsibility for creating the media, rather than just consuming the media," Sperry said. At first there was a tension between what Sperry - e..... .,... , - w r x R } I` ss, $m P xn ", t Y A hs Jt t F�" r v ✓n@A r A - 35 i CA L03 AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEY1510N 519 WEST STATE STREET "Students Address Current Issues Via Video" iTHACA, NEW YORK 14850 Ithaca Journal, Dec. 29, 1986 (cont. ) 607-272-7272 At first there was a tension between what Sperry envisioned for the show, which was more serious subject matter, and what the students preferred, which was humor. "We worked those tensions out through negotia- III I! 111111111 11111 Rii he raid. ACS principai Lehman said the students arc learn- ing how to work with each other performing differ- 6t tasks and using their creative talents. "I wouldn't be surprised if some of these kids go ROBYN WISHNA/Jourrlal Staff into (television production," he said. Eli Meir wait to `idl tape'in die com/iul i vont as odicr ACS sludetuS Sperry hopes the students can take over the whole 'can Conunwiity Cablevision studio. show, train other students what they've been taught and carry on themselves. t, I "Ttetevision for ToinDkins CountU" Off3p TVIA . 71, f f.I Y - p n R e 1 i A - 36 1 Insi t1ook Focus On . . . 1986 in Review By Georgia Griffith Publisher.& Genera!Manager 3 LOCAL PROGRAMMING The quality and variety of local pro-1 gramming available through your cable ' service improved greatly during 1986. The introduction of local news on Cable NewsCenter 7 was one important addition to our local programming lineup, while ex• tensive changes took place on Cable 13,our community access channel.Cable 13 cable- casts programs produced here in Ithaca by, 'focal residents, by the Tompkins County Public Ubrary, and by students in Ithaca Colleges School of Cotnrnunications. Under the guidance of Community Pto- I gramming Director Gene Ira Katz, the number of local programs produced on a { regular basis increased from 12 to 20:New P= from local producers such as chore T han the News." 'A Step Further with Phil Jordan,"and"Octopus:Perspective and Commentary,"were introduced,joining long- running shows such as "Ithaca Flicks," "Bramble and The Rose; and Bad TV." Programs such as "Our Community, "United Way Today"and"For The People," along with extensive coverage of local i4 elections, were introduces as ACC produc• tions and provide great opportunity for local I access volunteers to use their skills.Training programs for volunteers were shottethed,with 1 almost 100 50 people receiving cettitication to use the equipment and facilities at Cable i 13 during the year. Advanced seminars in subjects such as lighting, set design and graphics were introduced for experienced producers. Special satellite•detivem.d and quality pro- granas from other community access facil- Ities have also become a regular part of Cable 1 Ys.lineup. 4 ! ! ripw V N4.i A - 37 �'�'h0.C4 J ou r ha I �$ dc'. 7 1 Q eta L c Route 96 series opens , on iocaf TV tonight i �r �P I have lived on Hector Street from 1946 to 1953 and in Jackson- ville since then. Ithaca's West Side Route 96 traffic snarl is a disgrace. Traffic fatalities have occurred al-' . ready. Must there be more? ` It's been 'said. "If the people lead, the politicians will follow." Let us hope so. An alternate paral- c � y r; lel route is necessary to lessen the 0 treacherous, worsening traffic load .0 "' c o o `" x o 1050 o on Cliff Street. r.0 r l c u c Also, an overpass clearly is es- Noun .N�o ao sential for hospital emergencies and C. �t x,;;,a H � o o for West Side fire or police emer- ' w 1,- h u x gencies whenever the train ob- A „� x;°`^ Cq structs traffic. This situation may V Q12 0,0 o w C: 3'~• H y not bother some politicians. How- .Q O H o rn Caw Ti ever, what if their own parent, o°.�w n o C y . spouse or child were'dying in that ! '� (� =,v ,� D 0:: deWyed ambulance? hat area he Route 96 choices? V ` CL First, Mayor Gutenberger and G o o >. , alderpersons must discard o u co o o o' 1=0 v�' v apolitical masks, forget past a a o -. „ o a posTuring on this issue, and simply0 3 F. o y `q apply their common sense and con- E o,o E E 060 o cern as compassionate, rational be o oA E ri o,: o o• inns. Then the best choice will be •► „ E o v o q 3 v v self-evident.PAw with only a second bridge 's ° �c 2 0 o . c Adjacent to the Octopus bridge pro- CL•�;� y n 0 � vides no safety or environmental v ' c `;';? v 0.1- �j o " benefit. It makes no sense what- V o.a o q v t Cd E o it C1 soever and never did. ,,, o.e v o,� v ' 6-il..� f,tI) o 6 0't' 4) OI 0 b O Plan B has no overpass and ( / 1 „ a � v a would not disperse traffic as effec- o a o; no: rL o o 0 tively as Plan C or D .with an over- �( � �� pass,either at the Esty-Meadow(C) � ' 'oor Cascadilla-Fulton (D) intersec- ^ cM ;To o � V °tion. o The best features of Plan C and r1.Nor). J D can be blended into the most E .c beneficial plan for all of us.All fea- i o,,� ti o tures of this Route 96 issue will be , Q� , c 'npresented and debated on live tele- Q �?-� " `"t" °..o~ vision for 16 consecutive Tuesdays ^^ (� F, v,Lit from 8 to 8:30 p.m. on local Chan- �,�, 7 �., ;; O u• % .. u N y C •. nel 13 beginning Oct. 7. This pro- �-. v U v •= -" o o c gram will be sponsored by the Co- PQ > v °3 :a,x:= alition for Better Roads in ° = y Tompkins County and the Safety 0 � on -ute 96 Association. U c Q vite the active participation ofor Gutenberger,all 10 alder- persons, our city and county plan- ners,safety,health,and police offi- cials and every concerned person of our community. Please telephone 273-8720 for information. Anne Ayers Trumansburg ,, _.. ,...- i .,. ,. m- �..� � � � � � �� :. LTJ � ��'i .. .. "� „:. 1.' ??, �; V ��" � � .. < Ort r'' ��, t � � � Q0., k, d .. �, `" s e< .. ..• �; �, �� _� a� ,4 ` - �t :; ti �� .4 �* 2 1 1 .. f .. '." � �YJ ���._ -'�$ t` _ �x"qv _ A - 38 Colliflitillity Prograntmili ; Cctit><tlmitt&- formed A group (if local cilizens and American C:ommitnity Cablevision have forilled a comiltittee to study tllc ( i role of locally-produced television "'"ent ! illness 5 _ltt'I'll(,ifnitlnmilt Ithaca. , ulJOW airs t0 ht 1lte= ct)tnnlittce, chaired by 141ikc j `+ ntm Wifhialll, Director of Operatiofrs at 7,11e Finger Lakes a ACC, will research types of local the Niclltally ill will S Alliance for Illness a Mental .t I)rografmn'ttll, beilll; l)rodtl(A'd, Awareness Week will, a va_ organizatit)nai sirttcture•s supporting. riety(If events.ineludin s local ` I)roLluctial), and. file ad- to be sllowu at fi:3tt 1) Ill. today and lriit)istration of local l)re>duction and It prograll, Friday oil Coullnunity Access Ca. Ct)nlllltllllty access facilities throughout -+ ble 13 the country. Phe grout)will also review " The Small, will,be featured the ctirrvid ori)�f anunin� and ad Dur Community" over on I f, 13, wl"cll also will air a f`il Channel w/ lt)illistratit)u of lural I)re)I;ratlrnling in- °f St»end acd hbr lthat:a ancl't'onl}>ltif)S County. schizophrenia' y Livingwith tn})ut froth the ct)mmuoily is wcl Educational and infoinlationalr - displays lywtll be located ill to lxalprormkill, Ton ).or sugctttls relCounty Library and Citircns ing ea,n contact any committee member Swings Bank throughout the week or wtite the colr»nittee in care of With. (0 increase ss a inm:!t ACC ntcntat illncast�n 1 ted leecthe bout 'Che,l;tenfp will lcleasv its fitaliols fila allaellyd te) fht' dneatt. 71iR later this ycar ill all effort to 1)tovide }'c,n 1.1 is , ft's j illplit into ill(! re-h'tltu`hisiltg talks hel- Not tVhat Yore `l"llirlk. ween-ACCand the City of Ithaca. A display will also be set lyl ill Ooltp meoll+e•ts inclode Gossa Center ltflaca. I'segaye, a long;tittle l)rrxluc•er of local se programs and former coordinator of t cot)ununity programming at ACC; joltlt lsfroymson, the producer of "Morey 'Phan The News," [,(ill Mezgar, Director of the Tompkins Comity t l'llblic Library; 1sloise Brush, Director t of TV Operatitnls at Ithaca College; I;d Moy, re rreseniiiig BOCT'S; i3e•tie. Burke, a nten)hcr of the City of Ithaca Cable Commission; and Gem Ira Katz, Director of C'oninlullity Programming l of ACC and lotig till)(,producer of local programming I c ) a ) ) A .- 39 I I Holiday Food Drive Help the Hungry Ithaca Mayor John Gutenberger has AREA BRIEFS proclaimed the week of December 14 through Deceinber 20 as Annual Holi- day Food Drive Week in our communi- All )'eS1del11S askedty. Last year's food drive raised hun. to doitate foto dreds and hundreds of cans and boxes Kitchen Cupboard and Loaves of food.This year the drive has expand- and Fishes organizations have eel to include most of Tompkins Coun- 0placed collection containers near ty and thousands of cans and boxes are ce expected to fill the collection con• a3 the exit of arca supermarkets for tainers bein set u in supermarkets N shoppers contributions during the g$ p p � 3 week of Dec. id through Ucc. 20. throughout the area. S is Citstomers are asked to donate one For the first .time, this year's food can or a box of food, which will go drive will be supported by American to help feed the hungry in the area. Community Cablevision through a gen- EThe food drive is being spon- erous underwriting grant, and through o sored by the Ammerican Commu- the participation of its employees.ACC 0 nity Cablevision, which will be col- has sponsored a number of food raising 8 lecting the food donations and drives in the past, but never on this E delivering them to these organiza- scale. In addition to its donations of 0 tions• print material, broadcast publicity and oth nromotional considerations, em s of ACC will also be picking rood drive u t 'food donations and delivering the packages to Loaves & Fishes and tops last lyrear the Kitchen Cupboard, two local py i { hunger relief organizations. '' ! The 1986 food drive at area gro- 0stores ! The food drive procedure is simple: Ce o local residents will see collection con- CV ry st res sponsored by American tainers near 'the exit of their super > , Community Cablevision collected market. Each customer is asked to do. :i more than 1,200 packages of food nate one can or box of food. if every a last month. shopper contributes even ust one item, -`; The total re resented a four-fold the Annual Holiday Foo Drive is cer. p tain to raise thousands of packages of i increase in the number of cans col- `cxid, which will then go directly to v lected during the 1985 food drive. ielping the hungry in our community. 2 About 15 area stores participated t— in the drive.donating space for col- lection boxes. The Lansing Grange also arranged for a number of col- lection sites, ACC general manager 1 Georgia Griffith said. The food was distributed to fam- ilies by Loaves and Fishes and The L Kitchen Cupboard. Tallon to speak at CU program ; Rising medical costs and changes ,•a r r JAYtwit 0 - ..i'� .saiM Ste' T 1 `� s e a"i.l - - S .... ... .x u:LYf[l►07�N.1Ww+m+-�-w.Lf.:i.n.iy�,,,, A - 40 theyhed a responsibility to ensure that their serv- Although users pay for V/tape's information work at the level of production, or by some ices,' promote racist, sexist, or any hate- and rentals,services to producers are generally social or political organization.V/tape is one of suck material.Tomczak points out that free. These include listing and provision of the recent Canadian cultural ventures to at- Illiterial generally finds its own distribu- specialized promotion mailing lists. For those tempt to establish such an organization—one ; tion channels and Is unlikely to be offered tapes V/tape distributes,artists are paid twice that is appropriately organized around the E to V/tape.But if a question is raised regarding yearly,deducting a handling fee of between 10 needs of its particular community. i the appropriateness of a tape for inclusion,a and 15 percent of the fees collected. This V/tape is located at 489 College St., 5th meeting of a community-based committee of unusually low fee will soon shift upward. "It floor,Toronto,Ont.,Canada,M6G IA5;(415) five to 10 people would decide the tape's fate. costs a lot more to distribute tapes than most %8-3084. As noted above, V/tape charges users an people imagine," Tomczak.remarks. Or, hourlyrate foripformation searches.They also perhaps,a lot more than producers imagine be- Jayce JayMason, the former editor of Fuse, is a collect rental fees for the tapes they distribute. fore they actually try to do it. But even if • reela"ce writer currently working on a feature But such income is only a small percentage of V/tape's cut Increases,it would be mistaken to film script. what is required to run the organization.Fund- assume that the distribution of most commum- °)am Maws rses ing for basic operating costa comes from the ty-based work and art production will pay for Metro Arts Council of Metropolitan Toronto, itself in our mass-production, commercially the Ontario Arts Council, and the Canada oriented culture.Tomczak comments,"We are R Council.Special project funding is provided by really subsidizing the viewers—people who the Toronto Arts Council for cosponsorship of want to see the material but who are not able to 01 would be letting some Independent readers off � premiere screenings,the Department of Com- bear the full cost of its distribution." the hook if I did not note the difficulty that most munications of the Canadian government for The function and role that such work serves Canadian artists have in getting U.S.programmers to consider their work. And many in Canada be- , promotional projects, workshops, and com- in society—its value—ought not to be mea- lieve that U.S. cultural chauvinism is not absent puter upgrading,and various employment de- sured in terms of economic profit. Effective among so-called progressives. Even U.S. leftists velopment programs of both the federal and distribution for these tapes will always require can be imperialists when their words are contrasted provincial governments.As Tomczak explains, subsidy.The question is whether that subsidy Is with demonstrated interests in seeking work from "We apply for everything and et little bits provided b the individual artist who has in outside the U.S, borders. The assumption that pP Y aY B B p Y Canadian work is simply a blander version of that from each." most instances already heavily subsidized the made in the U.S.is particularly irksome. T4- SMELL OF CABLE IN ITHACA Patricia R. ZhvyxNman , "Get your hands dirty and enjoy the smell of } cable, Glossa Tsegaye exclaims. Tsegaye, n known to his friends and the community as Omit because,he says,it's simpler to remem- ber,is an immigrant from Ethiopia who has liv- ed in Ithaca,New York,for the last 16 years.In the past three years,he has produced over 30 public access shows for cable TV on togs rang- f` ing from an epileptic runner,police relations with ` the black community,emergency workers,punks y= 4 n Ithaca,and the local farm aids. *� But why cable access,and why a small up- state New York college town with a population A 30,0110?©ossa,who wrote his master's thesis for Cornell University on cable access after get- ng a B.S.in Communkations from Ithaca Col- ege. explains, "People feel public'secess Is a *x Lunch of amateurish people doing TV.So every :line I g^'gut to produce,it is to improve the im- tge( access by using our mayor, the y , biefI e—they are image enhancers,they tave credibility. What is public access really ! (bout? It's about neighbors and friends talk- ng. This is a small community, so word of nouth matters a lot. People see you on the w Public c ae:e a rotorproducer Tony Ha bin,Tseone, Y with camera operator Terry Harbin,on treet and give you feedback and ideas." location In Ithaca. tlis sense of community conversations ex- Ilydu INrlIMrMvlxtl , --- ---- ..._..-- •---------- ---- t . ;"t. :.=ti`gf: ..�",.� F' ._ Fh.'"'i e ?t`- `r.;. � ,g'%,< .S -� ;�k: a3:.-.c,,. - - ten"���:�#�•.r -. 'Fiak. '`�': �"o-ct , 'w.� ,�ar �+�r y,"> .���;���yy��t . . .T � x��,.#gay� .'� .�r�"� '•, tib` �' - �:.: ;rz Y � wb.8�'.*.i _ _ •{p�FlJ tsq *F',1\'3J".'ilrw4# �r , / t :as i�c C A — 41 tends to how he treats the subjects of his tapes. For example,he gave a copy of his show Mining t uta,which discussed Zeladonship be- aca's blackcommuand the police, to Ithaca Police Department so they could see how editing could create dialogue. Gossa made an analogy between the changes In police procedures and cable access: a retired black / , policeman told him that In the 1950a communi- ty relations were better because police walked a specific beat and knew everyone on their m r{ routes,whereas now they drive in cars and no one knows anyone.Cable access,he says,can i be likened to walking through a neighborhood • -• and knowing people."I like to go back to the subjects,"Gossa interjects, "and I ask them, • - - did we do what you wanted?I promise the Inter. • -* / - s viewees that they will be portrayed as humanly as - ,• 1 : • ' • • possible,that what they say matters.They know me and my past work.They trust me. I don't • • • • I I - give up.I tell people why they are important." • •1 • • 77w 7brtoise,a 1983 tape chronicling an epi- • : • . • leptic runner who did a daily run up and down a very steep, nearly mile and a half long hill in • • • - - • downtown Ithaca,similarly evolved from Goa- •. • • • s gals sense of community interaction. "Every- body in Ithaca has seen this runner," Gossa notes,"but nobody really knows him.My job ` is to introduce him to the public."Because the e ' •• • • s • rur--r did not own a TV,he went down to the 1( )oolworth's when the program aired and :• • • to a manager that he was going to be on • a - a • •• • • " television. He asked permission to watch the • • . • ,• -• show in the store.All 25 sets in the store were. tuned to channel 13,the local access channel, - • -• and,according to Gossa,the manager and cus- tomers watched it together and then discussed it • - • —in the appliance department of Woolworth's. • • • While some media producers may aspire to upward mobility—to the pinnacle of network - • • TV—Gossa reasons that since Ithaca has not had a local television station (the local cable company,American Community Cablevision, : % • - r has recently announced that their local news operation will begin cablecasting this summer). cable access and his show can help the communi- ty to share ideas."If you look at 6OMinutes,say, Its cost is 5250,000;you can produce the same show in Ithaca for$SO.What matters is the end result,the communication—the discumions and compliments I get from people,people who just stop me as l walk down the street—that's worth • " 1 ' " something tome." - Ithaca's small population is equated with in- dependence from outside control for Gossa. "Many of my friends say, 'What the hell are - • " ' yon doing here? Why don't you go to bigger sk ter cities?'I say, 'I want to sharpen my to like Ithaca.It is home.This is where my job is. where my security is. I don't-want to AS_ walk into NBC and say. or beg, "Give mea job." I'm a better producer right here, by myself&This is my life.I dream this."' After Gossa won an Award for Cable Excel- AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1986 THE INDEPENDENT 11 If Nas UN. � € ire May n 2. IM NAT WITrte, a --woo An - 17 �r oil, 71 Ax I W POO t , t w � 3 L � eArlota ., _ 3 A 42 fence in 1985 for his tape on the asbestos prob- lem in the local public library, Chapter and CODE 16 Pages, the director of the library, Louis Mazgar,asked him to produce his shows there. 16 MM EDGE NUMBERING The library supplies free equipment,and Gossa delivers ideas and his producing skill. "ferry # Codes Every 16 Frames Harbin, his camera operator and only crew member,is employed by the library.The library * Prints on All 16 MM Stock Including Polyester exerts no editorial control because, as Gossa points out,his shows are done by volunteers, * Clearest, Easiest to Read Numerals Anywhere and he himself buys the tape. Your Choice Of fOUr Colors Gossa's program ideas are generated from his daily contact with the community. Em- ployed m {, ployed full-time as a manager for the Lansing t Lowest Prices Anywhere Foodliner grocery store, he explains that everybody has to shop for food. He observes 11000 ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8.00 ,- the customers and chats with them about their concerns,but frequently,he says,customers ini- Polyester Track i 1.000 ft . . . . • ' . . . . . . $10.00 tiate ideas for shows. His current project on ,, I Tompkins County farmers,The Seedless Dream, s includes a farming family he lived with and another family he knows from the grocery store. Let CODE 16 Sync up your dailies — As a black Ethiopian immigrant who speaks IOW rates •— Call for informationEnglish as a second language,Gossa says he can break down cultural stereotypes as a producer in Ithaca. "My tapes are a way of saying thank For any size job call 496-1118 you to this community.it's been a great friend r Some day service--Weekends &rush hours possible tome.I want to give it something back."Gossa 21 W. $6"` St. maintains that his philosophy of cable access G, revolves around the notion of cultural ex- > j Monday- Friday 10 - 5 change. As a black in a predominantly white academic community,he believes that the very ; process of production works as an initial step to ; facilitate interaction between different groups and to find the community. "When I walk down the Ithaca Commons, people I don't know stop me and talk,have discussions with me about the police,or the punks,or the slush e festival," Gossa comments. "My rewards are . { • ' " • t not in terms of cash or checks, but in human contact. You see these Hollywood producers ` who work for 30 years for a reward,an Oscar statue.I've been in this since I graduated—and r* 1 I get rewards all the time." ., . . "Now,with the local television station going •+ r* + •• on the air in June, there may not be enough ' revenue to share.But no matter,because access will survive.Access needs acommitment to the local community,the local community's com- mitment to access,and consistency.You can't have a Hollywood image and do cable access s t e E * programs.They are about just the opposite phi- losophy of Hollywood; grass-roots com- munication." !. 4 Patricia R. Zimmerman its an assistant pro- fessor in the Department of cinema and Pho- tography at Ithaca College. ar � ' tltit t� THE INDEPENDENT AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1986 I ^ ^ 1 F y„ a t � t A - 43 ( AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEYISION 519 WEST STATE STREET 1THACA. NEW YORK 14850 I APPENDIX X 607-272-7272 Partial Listing of Cable 13 Programming Ava labl'e for Re©naf__C11rcula on as of November 198 `^ i I Series: "Fit, Fat and Fabulous, " with Sunny Bat-or; low- impact aerobics - anyone can fit exercise into their lifestyle 28 min. Producer : Sunny Bat--or "Bad TV, " experimental television, video art and high camp 28 min. Producer: Lisa Cramer "Survival into the Twenty First Century, " with Ma "Prem Grady; alternative healing, emphasizing the use of edible wild plants 28 min. , Producer: Ma Prem Grady "Arts and Artists, " each program features the work of a local painter or craftsperson, with commentary by the artist ! 15 min. and 28 min. programs Producer : Gene Ira Katz "A Step Further, " interviews with psychics and mystics by prominent clairvoyant Phil Jordan; 28 min. Producer : Gene Katz individual Programs: I "Until It' s Safe to Return, " documentary on the Sanctuary ► Movement in 'the Ithaca area. Producer: Wendy Kohli 58 min. I "The Seedless Dream, " exploration of the future of family farming. Producer: Gossa Tsegaye 28 min. "The Burning Wall , " examination of the punk lifestyle Producer: Gossa Tsegaye 28 min. "Hypochondria, " performanceart piece by Laurel Hecht; featuring f paintings and mime on a woman's ability to make herself sick or well. Producer : Laurel Hecht 23 min. "Classical Indian Dance, " solo performance. Producer : Ram Seetharam 28 min. "Classical Indian Singing," by, former Indian radio star Rajalakshmi Seetharam. Producer: Ram Seetharam 28 min. "Drought Aid, " docuconcert. Producer : Gene Ira Katz 58 min. "Always Remember: Witnesses to the Holocaust, Pt. I , " interviews with Holocaust survivv4:s, historians and scholors 58 min. Producer : Gene Ira Katz "Digital Noise, " video wallpaper with original music 28 min. Producers: Jay Mendelson/Lauren Stefanelli "'j'ptPuision �Qr �,o�rtplcirisoun.ty" n�,} .. _ ��� rx {� eiF"` t i ..� ":,s, . -,�. `r",,/ �a' �' e. �' � � a m C. 0 .. A - 44 CA L03 AMERICAN COMMUNITY CABLEVISION 519 WEST STATE STREET ITHACA. NEW YORK 14850 607-272-7272 November 6 , 1986 i We would like to start a regional videotape exchange among New York State community access studios. Enclosed is a listing of tapes produced by volunteers and staff at Cable 13 in Ithaca which we thought might be of regional interest. ' - I For any program you are interested in, simply send us a blank 3/4" tape of appropriate length, and we will dub the program onto it and send it back. If you send us a listing of tapes from your area which you would like to circulate, we will likewise send you blank tapes for dubs of those we are interested in, and will send your listing on to other participating access stations. In addition to series and- in- dividual programs, we are interested in putting together a monthly program of clips : interesting segments on miscellaneous topics from across the state. We look forward to hearing from you. it Sincerely, Lauren M. Stefanelli Community Programming Cable 13 «T�1.�•�,r c�i�r� �r�r T��rt r�1i-,i•-� c� !'��. .r, f-. .+� s. J Section VIII Employment Part LocalEmployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Equal Employment Opportunity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B A. Local Employment 1 . Describe the number and types of any new jobs the system will generate and the number and types of jobs that will be offered to local residents . See following page 2 . Identify any training programs that will be made available to employees. See following pages 3 . Indicate the specific commitment to utilizing women and minority business subcontractors and suppliers in the proposed construction or continued maintenance of the system. See following pages 60 Response to #1 , Page 60: In addition to temporary employees hired during the rebuild process and during the launch of the new expanded services , ACC anticipates adding 11 employees to its current staff during the new franchise term. Currently, ACC employs more than seventy full- and part-time staff members . Since ATC ' s purchase of the system in 1978, the front office staff has more than tripled in order to meet customer service needs , and the technical staff has increased by approximately 70 percent . New lines of business , including Cable NewsCenter 7 and Cable-Ads , have also provided new employment opportunities within the community. Response to #2, Page 60: Employee training is a high priority at ACC . The emphasis on training helps develop our employees to assist them in their positions and, ultimately, benefits all ACC customers . All employees benefit from position-specific training programs designed to help them provide quality service . The training courses offered to employees include but are not limited to : Professional Customer Service Skills ( PCSS) : All customer-contact employees learn proven customer interaction skills which help them better serve customers . Participants learn how to deal with customer concerns , dissatisfaction and objections and how to recommend solutions to potential problems . During the training, employees learn how to open the call , how to probe the customer for necessary information, the importance of acknowledging the customer ' s concerns , how to inform the customer , how to best manage the customer ' s dissatisfaction and professional approaches for concluding calls . Professional Cable Sales Training ( POST ) : Strong emphasis is placed on "need satisfaction" selling. Employees who are in positions with opportunities for selling cable learn how to effectively overcome difficult 60a customer attitudes . A PCST Coaching Program also is offered to help coach others in PCST skills . In the coaching process , employees learn the process of observation , feedback and troubleshooting to reinforce PCST skills and to improve the performance of sales people . Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) : ACC managers learn ATC policies and procedures in the area of employee relations and good management practices . Participants learn how to apply these policies , procedures and management practices to effectively interact with co-workers , support staff and applicants for employment . Interpersonal Managing Skills ( IMS ) : Participants learn how to encourage subordinates and peers to contribute the best work they have to offer . Participants learn proven skills such as how to constructively criticize , credit good performance , clarify and confirm understanding, acknowledge the value of other people ' s contributions and manage differences in priorities . Supervising Employees Effectively ( SEE) : Managers learn critical management skills , such as coaching and reinforcing techniques , handling employee complaints and how to maintain good employee performance as well as how to follow up on employee performance that does not meet standards . All new field operations employees participate in an extensive training program which includes training in basic installation and safety . In addition , technical employees are encouraged to attend training courses at the ATC National Training Center , the first such training center built by a cable company . Through the Training Center , employees also are able to enroll in correspondence courses offered through the Cleveland Institute of Electronics . At the Training Center , employees attend classes covering subjects from general electronic theory to satellite and microwave system maintenance . The importance of good supervisory and management skills are included. The center also provides opportunities to learn the complexities of advanced cable distribution systems . A brochure on the ATC National Training Center is included following this section . 60b Response to #3 , Page 60: ATC maintains purchase agreements with the following minority businesses : o Advance Communications (ADCOM) o Blonder-Tongue Laboratories o Ebony Material Supply o E.M. Electronics , Inc . o Sandmark o Scott Communications o C .A.R. S. In the Ithaca area, no minority businesses have been identified by the Minority Business Development Agency of the U. S. Department of Commerce . However , ACC utilizes Video Sound, a female-owned business for purchase and maintenance of studio equipment . Last year , this organization was the primary source in the building of ACC ' s Cable NewsCenter 7 production studio facilities . The system also utilizes a travel business that is partially female- owned. Without a franchise commitment , no specific construction or future maintenance commitments have been made . However , in the future , as in the past , ACC will continue to actively seek opportunities to support subcontractors and suppliers utilizing women and minorities . 60c B. Equal Employment Opportunity 1 . Please describe in detail your equal employment opportunity policy. See following pages . 2 . Have any complaints of discrimination in employment practices been lodged against the applicant? If so, please specify the complaints and resolutions . No . 61 Response to Question #1 , Page 61 : In the rebuild construction , operation and maintenance of the Ithaca system, ACC management will not only conform to the requirements of Equal Opportunity Employment , but will actively engage in Affirmative Action Programs as well . ACC has sought and will continue to seek to hire members of Ithaca' s protected classes . ACC adheres to the affirmative action policies of its parent company, American Television and Communications (ATC ) . ATC is solidly committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to qualified individuals without regard to race , color , sex, national origin , religion, age , ancestry, medical condition , creed, marital status , sexual orientation, handicap or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. ATC and ACC recognize Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO ) and Affirmative Action as a social obligation and an economic and business necessity. ACC ' s commitment goes beyond mere words into action. All ATC managers share the responsibility of establishing Affirmative Action goals and reviewing adherence to those goals . Performance evaluations of ATC managers takes into account their acceptance and achievement in reaching Affirmative Action goals . Wherever possible , the search for local ACC employees has not been and will not be limited to those who already have experience in the communications industry . ACC has provided extensive training for residents within the community . ACC notifies the following individuals and organizations in efforts to reach protected classes in addition to general advertising in the local newspaper : Michele Morad, Placement/Transfer Coordinator at Tompkins County Community College ; Job Service ; Rev. McLain at Calvary Baptist Church; Rev. Pender at St . James AME Zion Church; Jo Bard, Tompkins County Job Training; Rev. Lloyd of Imani Healing Temple ; Mary Ward, EEO Office , Cornell University; Professor Awa, Communications Department , Cornell University; Dr . Turner , African Studies and Research, Cornell University; and Judy Jensvold, Women ' s Community Building. ACC has maintained excellent student internship programs with Cornell University and Ithaca College , serving as a vital new source of communications training. ACC also works closely with local organizations , such as 61a Challenge Industries , in order to provide employment opportunities for handicapped individuals living within the Ithaca community. In addition , ATC is a leader among American corporations in also taking a stand in dealing with potential sexual harassment in the workplace . A specific policy dealing with this concern has been established and is followed by ACC . ACC 's 1986 Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Certificate issued by the Federal Communications Commission as well as policy statements relating to affirmative action and sexual harassment are included on following pages . The statements are part of an overall Equal Employment Opportunity Program which is adhered to by ACC and its parent corporation. To assure that all members of the Ithaca system staff are cognizant of the equal employment opportunity policies and their individual responsibilities in carrying out these policies , ACC ' s employment application form contains appropriate notice to prospective employees . In addition , appropriate notices , informing applicants and employees of their right to notify an appropriate local , state or federal agency if they believe they have been the victim of discrimination, are posted at the cable system. 61b FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20554 1 9 8 6 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE Employment Unit # : 739 THOMPKINS , NY. County State AMERICAN TELEVISION & COMMUNICATIONS 519 WEST STATE ST ITHACA, NY 14850 Cable Communications Policy Act Of 1984 (PL. 98-549) 1986 Amer can Television& Commun!cat ons Corporation AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT ATimeinc Company Corporate Headquarters 160 Inverness Dr ve Nes: Englewood,Caicraoo 10 303 799-1200 American Television and Communications Corporation (ATC) reaffirms its commitment to take Affirmative Action in providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, ancestry, medical condition, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. This commitment is a result of ATC's acceptance of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action as a social obligation and an economic and business necessity. ATC's policy, which has the steadfast support of each person in management, ensures equal opportunities for all individuals through the development and administration of equitable personnel practices and actions in areas such as recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, educational assistance, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-offs, promotions, discipline, company-sponsored recreation and social activities. The commitment espoused by ATC extends beyond a merely "neutral policy" and requires the ongoing efforts of all employees to achieve successful results. Accordingly, managers will share the responsibility of establishing Affirmative Action goals designed to correct any inequities found to exist in any area of employment at ATC. Each system and corporate department will submit reports to the Manager of Affirmative Action Programs on a quarterly basis. This information will be consolidated and analyzed to determine trends and accomplishments. The Affirmative Action Plan, including goals and timetables, will be revised on an annual basis. The performance evaluations of ATC managers will take into account their acceptance and achievement of Affirmative Action goals. Successful performance on Affirmative Action goals will provide positive benefits to ATC through full utilization and development of our human resources. Through our Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) , we are taking positive steps to ensure that equal employment opportunities prevail . Elements of our written plan are available to all employees upon request. Anyone interested in reviewing this program should contact their respective Human Resources Director or Manager within the business unit, or any ATC division president or system m ager. Vryg yhren es ent, Chairman o�--tt"6—B­6ard and CEO Providing entertainment and information chmces. ovum 11111111,11111 si0MM American Te!eviswn B LOfYifn'„•iLn;pCS �cl,^G`di,� A Time Inc. Con•panv % cna, Div'sicn 1'6 nveraess .,rive East Enolewooc. Colorado 8801?2 :i0? 75 .q;Cc AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RECRUITING POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of the National Division of American Television and Communications Corporation (ATC) to post open positions, for which no internal candidates can be identified, with various community organizations for the purpose of recruiting qualified protected class members pursuant to the Affirmative Action Program. This policy, which has the steadfast support of each person in management, ensures that equal employment opportunities prevail throughout the division. The commitment to this policy requires the ongoing efforts of all employees to achieve successful results. Accordingly, managers will share the responsibility of establishing liaisons with those community organizations who can refer qualified protected class candidates. Each system and headquarters department will file with the Human Resources Department, on a continuing basis, a report detailing their efforts in this area. This information is analyzed to determine accomplishments and communicated to National Division officers. Successful performance in affirmative action recruiting will provide positive benefits to the National Division by broadening our involvement with those communities we serve. Any employee who wishes to place on the Affirmative Action Referral Source List a community organization which assists in the placement of protected class members, should contact the Human Resources Department in Denver or his/her system manager. Thomas K. Rackerby President Providing entertainr.nt a� . i s i r 1986 American Te'evison& POLICY PROHIBITING SEXUAL HARASSMENT Commumcatis- C:rGorat�cn A Time Inc.Company Corporate Headquarters 160 Inverness Dr ve Crest E7,g.ewood.Colorado 80112 303 799-1200 It is against the policy of American Television and Communications Corporation (ATC) to engage in any activity which falls within the definition or could be interpreted by another individual as sexual harassment. Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicity a term or condition of an individual 's employment, (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual , or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual 's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. ATC is responsible for the acts of its agents and supervisory employees who engage in sexual harassment regardless of whether the specific acts complained of were authorized or even forbidden by the employer and regardless of whether the employer knew or should have known of their occurrence. ATC may also be responsible for sexually harassing conduct between fellow employees or for the sexually harassing acts of non-employees in the workplace where ATC (its agents or supervisors) knew or should have known of the conduct and failed to take immediate and appropriate corrective action. An employee found guilty of sexual harassment will receive disciplinary action up to and including discharge. The severity of the disciplinary action is based on the circumstances surrounding the case and the information obtained during the investigation. Where employment opportunities or benefits are granted because of an individual 's submission to sexual advances or requests by any ATC personnel , ATC may be held liable for unlawful sexual discrimination against other persons who were qualified for but denied that employment opportunity or benefit. Any individual who feels that he/she is the victim of sexual harassment should contact his/her department head, system manager, division president and/or the Manager of EEO/AA Programs in accordance with the ATC Employee Complaint Procedure. T yg Myhr n Pres •l t, Chai man of the Board and CEO Providing entertainment and information choices Section IX Consumer Part Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A ConsumerComplaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B Billing Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C A. Privacy 1 . Please provide the applicant ' s privacy policy as required by the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 and clearly delineate between "voluntary information" and "voluntary uses" "essential information" and "essential uses. " "Essential information" is that information which grantee must collect in order to provide service (e .g. , billing information) . "Voluntary information" is all other information which the operator may seek to collect . "Essential uses" refers to those uses of essential information which are required in order to provide service (e .g. , billing uses) . "Voluntary uses" are all other uses of information collected, whether that information be considered "essential" or "voluntary. " The cable system policy is expected to at least guarantee the subscriber that no voluntary information will be collected without prior consent; and no voluntary use will be made of information collected without prior consent . Thus , by agreeing to receive service after they fully read and understand the pricing document provided by the grantee , a subscriber will be deemed to have given prior consent that "essential information" may be collected for "essential uses . " In addition, the applicant ' s privacy policy should include : a. If billing for particular services will require the operator or a third party to monitor the programs on channel viewers , the fact must be clearly explained and the services requiring such monitoring specified; and b. the conditions under which third parties may be permitted to collect information using the cable system. See following page 2 . Please identity all present and projected uses of the cable communications system where questions of subscriber privacy can be expected to arise , and to describe in detail the policies and procedures designed to protect subscriber privacy. See following page `+`,� 63 Response to #1 , Page 63 : The Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 requires every cable operator to notify each customer of the nature of the information collected by the local cable company and of the nature , frequency and purpose of any disclosure of that information . The individual customer information collected by ACC is information which helps provide customers with improved or new and/or additional services . This type of information is considered "voluntary" and is usually obtained through research surveys conducted by independent research firms . "Essential " information is obtained from individuals signing on the cable system and from customers transferring services and/or adding or deleting services . This information is required in order to provide service . The privacy notice currently provided by ACC is included on the following page . Response to #2, Page 63: At this time , it would appear that questions which might arise related to subscriber privacy are covered by the detailed notices provided at time of installation and on an annual basis . 63a IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL CABLE CUSTOMERS Dear Cable Customer our local office within a reasonable length of time following the request. (Preparation is sometimes neces- Pursuant to the Federal Cable Communications Poli- sary to avoid disclosure of information relating to other cy Act of 1984, the purpose of this notice is to inform subscribers.) Customers will be provided reasonable you of your privacy rights as a subscriber to our cable opportunity to correct any error in such information. television system. Federal law also permits the cable system to collect and We are proud of our long history of protecting customer disclose names and addresses of customers provided the privacy and believe all of our customers should know what list contains no personally identifiable information. information is collected and why. You may be assured However, customers have the right to elect not to be that your cable company has in the past, and will in the included on such a list. If you desire to be excluded from future, respect and protect the privacy of each of our any such list of names and addresses which we may choose customers. to disclose to any cable service or other service, simply Your cable television company will collect and main- notify us in writing of your decisions to be excluded. tain a list of the names, addresses, telephone numbers, A governmental entity may obtain personally identifi- and such information as billing and payment records, able information concerning a cable customer pursuant service and repair records, premium service subscription to a court order only if, in the court proceeding relevant information, marketing information and complaints of to such court order, such entity offers clear and convinc- all of its customers. This information will be collected, ing evidence that the subject of the information is reason- used and disclosed as necessary to conduct any legitimate ably suspected of engaging in criminal activity and that business activity related to a cable service or other ser- the information sought would be material evidence in the vice which we may provide to you. Frequency of disclo- case; and the subject of the information is afforded the sure may be on a day-to-day basis to our employees, opportunity to appear and contest such entity's claim. In agents, and those providing programming and adminis- all other cases, disclosure will be made if pursuant to a trative services to us. court order authorizing such disclosure, after the customer The information set forth above will be maintained by is notified of such order by the person to whom the order us for such time as you are a subscriber to the system and is directed. for one year after the final payment for all cable services Please be advised also that, according to the Cable or other service rendered after termination of service. Communications Act of 1984, violation of these provi- Thereafter, we will destroy the personally identifiable sions may lead to certain Criminal and civil liabilities. A information if the information is no longer necessary for person aggrieved by a violation of these provisions may the purpose for which it was collected and there are no sue for damages in the appropriate court. pending requests or orders for access to such information from you or pursuant to a court order. Just as your privacy has been assured in the past, you can be assured it will be respected and protected in the Any customer may inspect their own personally iden- future. If you have questions about the federal Cable Act, tifiable information during the regular business hours at please contact your cable system office. 3 . Please describe in detail what measures will be taken on an ongoing basis to protect subscriber privacy and to inform subscribers as to how subscriber information is to be collected, retained, used, and disseminated. New subscribers are notified of their right to privacy at the time of their service installation . Additionally , all customers are notified annually of their rights to privacy . 4 . Please describe the remedies for breach of subscriber privacy which the applicant will make available to subscribers . Detail procedures or privacy complaint resolution. ACC will comply with the remedies outlined within Section 631 of the federal Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 . 64 B. Consumer Complaint and Repair Procedures 1 . Please describe in detail your policy for handling consumer complaints, inquiries and repair requests . Describe how this policy is or will be implemented including the role of the City. Please indicate the number of days in which complaints will be resolved. See following page 2. Please describe how you will notify subscriber on an ongoing basis of your complaint , service and maintenance procedures, providing a sample of such notification. See following page 3. Hours of office(s) operation will be : Current hours : Monday-Fridays: 8: 30 a.m. to 7 : 00 p .m. Saturdays: 9 : 00 a.m. to 12 : 00 p .m. Sundays : n a a.m. to n a p .m. Also indicate the location and the number of offices . See following page 4. How soon after a trouble call is received will a service employee be required to respond either by telephone contact with subscriber for an appointment , or by a visit to the premises , or by a doorknob hanger if no one is home? Within 24 hours : ( ) Same Day: ( ) Close of next business day: ( ) Within hours: ( ) Other : ( ) See following page 65 Response to #1 , Page 65 : Complaints and inquiries . ACC responds immediately to any complaint or inquiry made in person or over the phone through the ACC business office at 519 West State Street . For any written complaint or inquiry, ACC makes every effort to contact the customer via telephone before the end of the following business day. If ACC is unable to reach the customer by phone , a response is written by the following business day . Repair Calls . Service calls fall into two broad categories : repair requests and system outages . The majority of repair work involves minor problems isolated to individual residents with typical problems including fine tuning of televisions , cable pulled loose in the home and damaged cable drops . The goal is to respond to every service call within 24 hours or , when received late on a Saturday, the following Monday . Area outages are usually weather related, caused by high winds , lightning, power surges and power outages which often accompany thunderstorms . Outages are determined by the flow of incoming calls . Once the area experiencing an outage has been identified, technicians are dispatched immediately. During off hours , the response time is typically one-half hour from the time the technician is notified. Repair time depends upon the among of damage to the cable plant equipment . During electrical failure , ACC must wait for the power company to complete its work before beginning its own. However , service is usually restored within four hours . Communication between the City and ACC will be key to prompt resolution of any potential customer concerns . The City ' s role will be to promptly inform the system of any customer complaint so that prompt resolution will occur . Response to #2, Page 65 : Customer service phone numbers are included in every issue of CableWatch magazine , which is distributed to every ACC customer . In addition , regular stories are included in the monthly magazine which provide answers to billing and service questions . ( See samples on following pages ) � 65a i I FOCUS- ON , EVEN HIGHER GRADES were excited! . charges added or deleied rIft atter our would be willing to pay an a&kkx ai$15 per In fact, we're just about burn ft at the billing�° month for access to compute dem barb seems! Belt In mid4Ddoba, the ay of • severvIeight patcent of those surveyed thmugh cable;lhefigure quoted is lowerthan mum released the results of the survey it had never had a cable problem nequirin8 most cable wlth that service are curretNhr ' had commisftwd to detenrilne your so& r�epsh& Ilia Associates noted that this ' faction with our service page comperes favorable to the 72 The level d trrtaeet in services such as You graded us very high—a scud"A"in P �they average Ino��' homeV and home banking were almost every category. and "era ihePPli This Is again notewortlhy given the ase of our dg*higher,but still a distinct minority. cable system and Is due-to a caxerted because it mesas that our daily efforts to a p��� What does all thls mean?Well,k mems provide the bat possible cable service are _ that your think we are and have been serving working and being recognbad. The survey also ailed questions about 06community well.armofthecdteiawhidh What's even better is drat ourgrades Fave �' The results show that most cable the City must consider as it decides whether gone up.The City's survey was conducted customers find our prices reasonable,and to renew au franc�hme arm It also mns, we last May and June. We commissioned a that there Is at least some willirigness to pay hope,that we will soon be able to sic down similar survey lest Dom-nb c In the six higher Peres In acchange for addWond. wfth Oty officials and begin talking about the morhths between surveys, cru grade went services'Ona�with the City are nature of our renewed franchise. tom a"B"or"Bplus"to s solid"A.7 to addkkmd channels, And that.we hope, means we will soon l l come to an agreement that will make it . The CIVs survey was conducted as part may.the survey gauged their In possible to egrard the programming we of the g process. Jean Rice Interactive services,services that require the offer, while continuing the same level of a consulting.firm hired by the cable system to send signals in two direct excellent customer service you have come City,conducted the survey,and the results tions,Only nine percent of Owes surveyed to export, wig be used to help the City and ACC f determine the nature of cable service for the City in the future. CUSTOMER SERVICE PHONE NUMBERS A few of the high0ghts from the survey: Billing Information ................. 272-3456 • Almost 94 (93.8) of those suF ........................ Pew Service Changes ������ 272-3456 ' said were satisfied w�h our 9 ................................................. veyed they Service and Repair ........................:........... 272-3449 insinuation sendcG . Candor(all calls) ............................... ,.1-SW-843-0453 Newark Valley(all calls) ......................:...........1-800-843-0453 • Ninety percent of those surveyed said they Cable 13 . ......... 272-7272 were salified with the quality of the picture Sales ...................... ...... ............... . .... 272-3302 .... ... .... . .. they receive. For4F41uee percent said the CableAds ......................:.:............................4.... 277-0766 picture quality vms above average or ex cellent This is especlOy noteworthy given Cable News Center.7. ............................................ 277-4543 the fact that our cable systern Is more than20 ' yam°b' OFFICE HOURS pace nt of tutee surveyed rated 519 West State Street ,our Installation and repair employm as Monday through Friday - 8:30 am.to 7:00 p.m. average or better; 52 percent rated us.as Saturday 9:00 a.m.to noon ' oweuent or above average. _ Bill payments may also be made at any branch of • pace of thosesurvw yed Tompkins County Trust Company rated our sales staff as average or better 92 , percent rated our office staff as average or �CC • Eight,y`six pace ht of those surveyed said telly had reeve hada"buung o f tour The New ACC: We're Focused on You research Indicated that mostost of those, , ..Problems" are questions resultirig from CAB) -WA7 H —2— DECEMBttlt AM wa vo Aix X ".b Y e Von"- 3 r f%i0.• e. 1 3 j :IN RESPONSE :ABOUT PAY PER VIEW In July of 1985 ACC introduced a new What events can we expect to see on Pay How will I know what events are going to i ncept,no= television entertainment Per View? be shown? — Pay Per View.As the name indicates, Beginning in October we will make When information Is available in advance, !' customers can now pay a one time price available a steady stream of recently we will announce Pay Per View events. • for each event made available on Pay Per released box office hits. Most of the through your monthly "CableWatch" View, through your TV service. You can movies we show will not be available on magazine. We will also publicize events see scheduled Pay Per View events on HBO or Cinemax for quite a long time through local advertising and with your' ! cable channel 01 if you have a cable making Pay Per View your best choice for monthly billing statement If you would like' channel selector box in your home-and if seeing the best in motion pictures in your advance information,just call our office to you place an order with us. You will be own home. We will also show popular, get a complete listing of upcoming Pay able to see recently released movies and live sports events such ag boxing,tennis Per View events. / live sports events, often before they ars and professional wrestling which won't be How can 1 make sure before the Pay Per released to premium cable services and, • shown live on broadcast television or any View event begins that my cable selector- sometimes, before seeing them on the of the Premium Channels. box has been programmed to receive On shelves at the video store. How often will Pay Per View events be How do 1 order and pay for the Pay Per event? View event? Shortly before the events begin,turn your available during the year? Because Pay Per View is still in its Just call our office at 272-3456 at any time TV on by pushing the up arrow on your Infancy, we will be r Vie two or three before the scheduled event. Our phones cable.channel selector box.The selector y. g will be open on the day of an event up box should automatically go to 01, Indi- j events each month. As more entertain- until the event begins. Once you calf to sating that you will be receiving the event ment companies develop Pay Per View pro- order the event we will bill your account If it goes to 02, please call our office so gramming for cable•TV we will be able to and the charge will appear on your that we may send another signal to your expand our programming line-up to you. monthly statement selector box. *'ENERAL BILLING INFORMATION Advance Payment Option.If you choose to pay for 12 month's and/or remote control to American Community Cablevision. of service in advance you will receive the 13th month of service Damage to, loss of,or failure to return the box will result in a free. $200.00 charge per box and a$75.00 charge per remote.The Customers with Expanded Tier or Premium Channels.Your bill deposit(s) will be applied as payment against any unpaid will be for one month's service In advance. charge due on your final bill. Customers with Bask Tier Service only.Your bill will be for two Disconnecting Service.You will be billed for cable gervice until month's service in advance. If you have no past due balance the date you,request your service to be disconnected. If you you have the option of paying for just one month's service in have a channel selector box or remote control you will be billed advance. until the day the equipment Is returned to our office. Keeping Complaints/t3litin4 Disputes.You have 30 days from the date your account up-to-date and returning the equipment in good you receive your bill to contact American Community Cable- working condition will speed up the deposit refund process. vision to register a complaint or dispute any portion of your bill. The refund takes 6-8 weeks to receive.If you are moving from ' Complaints or billing problems may be registered between the our service area,please advise us of your forwarding address. hours of 8:30 AM and T00 PM, Monday through friday, or Service Problems. If you are experiencing cable reception Saturday between 9:00 AM and Noon,at our main office at 519 problems,our Service Department may be reached 24 hours a W. State St. or by calling our customer service number 272- day,7 days a week by calling 272-3449. 3456.You mdst pay the undisputed portion of any current and Credit for Service Outage.A service outage is the loss of picture all future bills.We will answer your inquiry in writing within 20 or sound not caused by you,,the customer,or your television 'working days. It you are.not satisfied with the results of our set. We will issue credit for a service outage if it exceeds 24' investigation,you may contact the New York State Commission hours.The 24 hour period begins after you have notified us of on Cable Television, Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, the outage.These credits are not given automatically.To receive Albany, New York 12223, or call 1-800-342-3330. However,if a credit for a service outage that exceeds 24 hours,contact our ' you do not notify the State Cable Commission within 30 days office within 90 days. after receiving our written report,we will initiate disconnection payment Locations. Bill payments can be made'at our office procedures. ,., during working hours or at our night deposit box in our customer TermNtallon of service for non-payment: If your payment has, entrance area.Payments can also be made at any branch of the not been received within 30 days from the due date Indicated Tompkins County Trust Company.Please bring both portions of ,)n your bill,your account will be"past due".We will attempt to your billing statement when making payments at Tompkins - ' tify you by phone or by mail in the event-your account County Trust Company. Ato6scomes past due. This notification,is to,help,you keep your parental Guidance Control.We have parental guidance controls account current and to avoid having your service turned off for available for your channel selector box which can lock out any' lack of payment A check returned by the bank for insufficient channels by pushing a 5-digit code.The device can be installed funds is not ypiid payment. I for a one-time charge of$25.00. '. Equipment Ytetum/Deposit Refund.':A $10.00 refundable <•y deposit is required on each channel selebtor box.If you should Returned Checks. There is a $10.00 hfund& charge for aN` ` y checks returned to ACC for insufficient funds. cancel your cable service, you are required to return the box ':,', CARr.R*WATCH -3- ' OCTOBER .. " to 71 Ila4" ; VVIx._ y .. rye^•+'.'.,i ilk= "BILLING , POINTS, OF INTEREST F ` R ,4. am-« .,. ! 1 •! y- .� Each number at left.corresponds to a circled number In aio W eters al. the example. rrxr"NT 14seo 0 �.m.n,.��+n. j oruoeiee� ' o,n�roe 1.Please Indicate amount enclosed—The top of the bill has an area for you to write In the amount of payment you have. `` stool otaoaaoeo x enclosed so that we may verify the amount with our records. . ,. '; L Due Data — This indicates the date by which we should receive your payment Dooux,ave PA WK 61°°'°" "mess 3.Payments received thru this date have been credited to .. taoo eux sr. .. ro.sox eio y your MRACA.X!14M axum.UT 14MIaccount — This Is also known as our "cutoff date". Any `,' ........,..,.......a...,.....„ services that were added atter this date or payments that O n.,,.w. 019088M ©•-•: .. raanmas aeusM were made after this date will not be reflected in this blit. of/lo UWAMMURM Ieao 4.Account Number—It Is a good idea to write your account al/u UUMMM DZF=T 10M 01/10 resosaarew i.oe number on your check payment Ol/le.. PAT1mPlXKVI xD aeaoas oine•oi/ai raermr.xwnaloos S.Service Period—Before each item on your bill you will find �Q orae-a m Dn000rrr aenr/aaee "Ca ' the dates for which we have billed ` awoi.awae seercrm� ,:oo you for each particular .. �. awal•awls sxrerasD rDis awon service.The dates will either cover an entire month's service t`�I awoli-i/is �i oraaosn�or, 1oD° .00. (03/01-03/31)or,if you have started or added service in the .'':• `I aero-" 'PAMA anreoo= sodas middle of a month,a partial month's service(3/10-3/31).It is aaLeeKs DDs las+ important to notice the number of days we bill you for service during a partial month because you are billed for those i services on a per day basis BILLING STATEMENT DICTIONARY Oakum Due—This is the total amount owed for the bill just Install Service—This will appear if you have had cable service _. received. installed or added service in the past month- Bask Tier—Refers to Channels 2-13,which is$6.00-$8.00 per Package Discount — Refers to the amount you saved if you - month depending on the service area in which you live. took one of our four packages of service.You can save$1.00, Bask Add'11 Outlet — Refers to the Basic Tier (Ch 2-13) on $2.00, $7.00 or$10:90 per month depending on your level of additional outlets. Monthly rate is $1.00-$2.50 per month service. If you fall into(or out of)a package of services in the depending on the service area in which you live. ff you have middle of a month,your discount will be indicated by"Discount more than one additional outlet your bill will show the cost of an Gain/Loss"• additional outlet multiplied by the number of additional outlets Partial Month—This will appear in two instances: 1.if cable. you have. (Example:,3 additional outlets at $2.00/month will; service has been recently installed, it refers to the number of appear as$6.00.) days that you are being billed for service in that first month.2.If Cinemax- Refers to Cinemax,the commercial-free premium you add.a service in the middle of a month, it refers to the. channel.Cinemax retails for$10.95 per month. number of days you are being billed for during that first month. CR—Anytime a dollar amount Is followed by CR($7.00 CR)It (Example:if you add HBO on March 10th,you willbe bil(pd on a Indicates that the amount has been deducted from your bill.' Per day basis from 3/10-3/31). Disney—Refers to The Disney Channel,the commerclal-free Payment Received—Indicates that we have recently received premium channel. The Disney Channel retails for$10.95 per your payment and credited It to your account month, Previous Balance — Refers to the amount still owed from Expanded Tier — Refers to channels 17=25 which is $2.00- Previous months of service. $4.00 per month depending on the service area in which you Remote Control—Refers to the cordless remote control which live.. retails for$4.00 per month. Expanded Add'I Outlet—Refers to the Expanded Tier and any Selector Deposit—This$10 security deposit will appear if you other Premium Channels you have on your additional outlets. have recently acquired a Channel Selector Box b receive the Monthly price is$4.00-$5.50 depending on the service area in Expanded tier or any of our Premium Channels which you live.If you have more than one Expaed Add'I outlet Tax on Install-Refers to the.7%sales tax that is applied on _ refer to Basic Add'I Outlet description. ' installation. M = Refers to an outlet being used to receive FM Cable Transfer of Balance-This will appear if you move and want to �. stereo service. Monthly cost is the same as Basic Tier on an transfer your cable service from your old address to your new additional outlet address.Any balance left on your old account will be transferred HBO — Refers to Home Box Office, the commercial-free to your new account premium channel. HBO retails for$10.95 per month ($9.95 in Newark Valley). CABLE•WATCH —4— OCTOBER f oil n ,. Opp,10, _ .'. Gi 11 itsa .nom. 'Yy Ogy 2, r ys ri J ve { 5i F� CUSTOMER'S CORNER ROUBLE WITH YOUR SERVICE? { SOUR . SERVICE CALLS ARE FREE! ' we want you to be happy :with tMe J aljty: of your, FOR SERVICE CALL . 7 television picture and willquicklycorrect an roblem: :,272-3449-. .. . . P Y P ,r ..., related to your cable service (we,cannot repair television YIn Candor' sets,however). Before you call,though,we've listed below 659-7980' �'i� , " f} some simple checks which might help you 'correct the 4 in Newark Valley P roblem yourself. ' 642-3210' � „ 1 r PROBLEMS YOU CAN CORRECT FINE TUNING GUIDE Check your One tuning control O Check to make sure your TV set is plugged into a , household outlet or your channel selector. i ❑ To further check your fine tuning,first tum off the 0 'Check for wear on.your power cord(pets like to AFT (Automatic Fine Tuning) control if your aet chew on them). has one. , '❑ Check to see if other'eiectrical'units In the room 13Adjust the fine tuning control for best picture r are working'(if not, you may have blown a 13 You'll notice that if you tum the knob too fat in 3 r n i one direction,the color will disappear,or on a�' 'fuse or circuit breaker). M a wall switch pPeB • controls the power to your outlets,see if it is black and white set, the picture "softens' turned on. . ,: Turning the knob too far in the other direction results in wavy lines. After adjusting for the 'O Check to see if the cable connections are tightly best available picture, turn the AFT control secured. back on and the fine tuning control should 'Q Check Your channgl iiiactor Make sure that your; need no further adjustment. TV set is plugged into a selector and that the �. :. You Can also adjust... t selector is plugged into a wall outlet ❑ Normal picture but no color + ,❑ Verify that your set Isiturned to Channel 4 and the adjust the fine tuning control set volume control Is fumed up. + ❑ Wavy lines,no color and/or buzzing sound ❑ . Check to see if reception problems are confined —adjust the fine tuning control. to .just one:channel. if so, It may be a temporary station broadcasting problem and ❑ Dark picture s,t not a problan•with your cable. —try adjusting ilio brightness/contrast control on �S Y06 TV set.., E3; C eck to#0 If power,has boo reduced In your ,' ' I area.:-That can affect your reception...and ❑ Picturo rolling up and/or`down .,:• . : lwhen full power is restored...reception will be —Try slowly adjusting the ve;d6f Hold on the TV setytiR "tool ❑ Picture pulling to the right or to the'ieft t —try adjusting the horizontal hold control on your ay ,�iyy { i ' .;.tea ,'i'' + ir:_fJ�+ 4� �" ji y gid, X, SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS not cable service so check the following. provide reliable service.. However,ACC �; ; O has ,used,°the> finest blectronio� k N tfie pr i m suN 6"di dw pntiblint may be wflh your tlelivlsbn sit. V.equlpment and workmanship available W and ,high;;; : '•..w.� .TROUBLES'YOUR TV SHOP PROBLEMS CABLEVISION, winds and storms may cause an oc s s �, SHOULD CORRECT!':•� � � ; SHOULD CORRECT . . , caaional problem.. In case of a total o ' I µ ❑ Diagonal lines in.the picture O Screen dark,no sound +Partial system outage,our technicians will l I restore'service as soon as possible at no , E3 Screen-dark;'sound OK is+ ,.::adjust fine typing ' charge to you. If you call to report a ' `~ .❑ Picture OK,no sound O'Vertical bar moving thru the * " O Picture roiling,sound OK Icture ,,. ,cervica interruption-and get a busy signal, " is Y p ?It may be that others are calling about th*,* O Picture out of focus 17-Dark horizontal bars moving thru t ❑ Picture too small ,o the picture 4'problem Rest assured that we strive to be, =s` ,f h : Informed of any problem.If the problem Is, z ani•, O Picture top large �r, 131 S&Mwypict�areand/orhieeN�gsax�d not corrected In a reasonable IengN� of { O Flashing In picture time« .please,try callingagain.,If,their . t .4 >, ,�3. •►p`Certain channels missing i r g '' �"�� problem is with yourset we cannot repai '� , } - "'" it If you feel the problem Is not in your 'ewe are not authorized td'r WrIV""o�to recommend a TV repairman., ti �We are only authorized to repair cafe-related problems please call us so we can see if It is a tablet• problem Our. 24-hour;repair,service "R, number is 272.944l,� x^ h CAXLE*WATCH v. I ' j 1s CUSTOMER'S CORNER students are reading and learning quality education is important for every . groups"to discuss specific cable-related the packages of information, a individual, and this program is one tool issues.Customers selected represent dif- current events test on the issues covered available to teachers to help students stay ferent levels of service and geographic in that week's magazine is prepared by in touch with current events. location. the staff at Time,Inc.Copies of the quizzes Businesses interested in co-sponsoring "We feel that our customers have a are sent overnight delivery to the parti- the Time Education Program with ACC great deal of insight into how we can best cipating schools, giving students the should contact either Mike Withiam, serve their information and entertainment chance to take a weekly test on what's assistant general manager,or Cal Wood, needs,"Griffith says."Our hope is that the happened in the world during that week. programmming director, by calling focus groups will provide us with ad- American Community Cablevision be-. 272-3456, ditional Insight into our customers needs, i Ifeves that the$700 per-classroom cost of FOCUS GROUPS CONTINUE complimenting the many tools we already underwriting the Time Education Program American Community Cablevision has have in place." Is a good way to give something back to begun meeting with small groups of the people we serve In Ithaca,and we're customers in an effort to better understand CORRECTION looking for ways to expand this program customer needs and concerns. In November's CableWatch we incor- into other school systems within Tompkins ACC general manager Georgia Griffith rectly listed the price of parental control County, perhaps by co-sponsoring the and other ACC managers are meeting devices for our channel selectors .as program with other local businesses. A with groups of 8-10 customers in "focus $15.00.The correct price Is$25.00. 1. r IN RESPONSE: QUESTIONS ABOUT CABLE THEFT The theft.of cable service is a crime homes nationwide is receiving some channel selector boxes are not for sale, punishable under New York State and "cable service illegally. In New York State and can only be obtained from an author- Federal law. If,someone is caught and alone,estimates are that cable companies ized ACC representative. If someone found guilty of stealing cable service,he 'lose more than $40 million per year in approaches you trying to sell any cable or she can be fined up to$2,000,face up revenue due to cable theft. These are equipment,give us a call.Try to include ` to one year,in jail, or both. Penalties are revenues, which if properly received the name and description of the person higher for those profiting from the sale Of would help to hold down the cost of cable and licenseP late number of the vehicle unauthorized signals or equipment. Be- service for legitimate customers. In he or she was driving. tween December 1 and January 10,ACC addition,part of the cable service reven- If you have any questions about your I allow those receiving unauthorized ues go to municipal governments in the own cable service and whether you might le service to become legitimate cus- form of franchise fees, theft of cable be receiving unauthorized service,please 'homers,with no questions asked.To help service affects their revenues as well. you better understand these laws and flow • call our office. We'll make-sure that any they affect cable customers, we have O. What does ACC hope to accomplish necessary adjustments are made to your provided some answers to commonly with an anti-theft campaign? bill,and ask no further questions. asked questions regarding the theft of A.Our main objective is to make sure that O.How does ACC check for unauthorized cable service. everyone Is receiving only the services for cable connections? O. Broadly speaking, what constitutes which they are being billed.We don't want A. The company's installers and tech- cable theft? to charge anyone with theft of cable nicians conduct an on going audit of A.Cable theft in general is any incident in services.That's why we are asking those homes in the area,checking each home's which one receives or helps another to receiving services for which they are not service level at the utility pole or box with receive cable service(s)without payment paying to report it, with no questions the records at the office. Any discrep- of the proper charges.Theft can occur by ' asked,between December 1 and January ancies between what the technician finds any of a variety of means including 10. We'll make sure that customers are and what the records indicate can help tampering with cable.equipment, con- being billed properly and that all cable lead us to unauthorized viewers. necting anything to the equipment,or by equipment is in working order. However, O.Does the cable theft law mean that it Is selling or:making available to the public a after the amnesty period is over we will illegal to use a satellite dish to receive a descraTbter or decoder. . prosecute those that we find to be stealing cable signal? O. Whitt type of cable theft Is most cable service. commA. The Cable Commuhication Policy'Act A. Hooking knup an additional outlet to the O- Does cable theft Billed TV rocepNOn? of 1984 gives homeowners the legal right custoroer's basic service without paying A. Yes. This is another reason.theft of to own satellite receiving systems and to for the additional outlet is probably the. cable service is a major concern to ACC. view unscrambled satellite programming. most common.form of then This brings When the cable wire is improperly cut or However, this same act of Congress . up an important point.Many times people tampered with it can cause leakage of the allows programming services to scramble know they are stealing cable and do It cable signal, causing your reception to their signals to prevent unauthorized anyway, but some customers may not deteriorate. Adding more outlets to the viewing.Many are planning to do so soon. realize that they are not paying for all of , cable than it was designed and adjusted O. DOes the grey charnel selector box their outlets, or they may find an active for can cause similar picture problems for help control cable theft? ­ire in an apartment and believe it Is you and your neighbors. A.The channel selector box is electron- uded with their rent.In both cases,It Is Ically controlled by our main computer.it ,CapAsidered theft of cable service. Under a•What can a cable customer do to help can address Individual boxes with .the e law receipt of the unauthorized service solve the thell-011-servlce problem? authorized level of service that each is the crime.,Igtention to steal is irrelevant: A. Customers can help by reporting any customer is billed for.If a box is stolen or O. Why is theft of cable service such a unauthorized cable activity to our office at lost we can shut off the electronic signal . big concern to cable companies? 272-3456. Customers can also help pro- to the selector box leaving it useless to A.It is estimated that one out of 10 cabl4_ tect themselves by knowing that the whomever has it or comes across it. CABLE*WATCH —5— DECEMBER j A� �.- '-•r;'�,�ti{ aka „.a. 1 nf�3�i�+;''i5 C Tit i V Z «� i / 0 CORNER 1 { ACC TOPS 23,000 CUSTOMERS NEW PRICES IN EFFECT American Community Cablevision Newcable service prices will be Introduced to many of our customers beginning Passed two important milestones as 1985 January 1.1986.Below is a chart summmarizing the new monthly cable prices in came to a close, passing 23,000 total i the areas we serve. If you receive one of our four discount packages your customers for the first time ever and I package price will increase$1.00 as the result of a$1.00 increase in either your topping the 14,000 level for Expanded Tier Basic Tier or Expanded Tier. (Basic Tier is Channels 2-13; Expanded Tier is customers. Channels 17-25). "Passing 23,000 basic customers is an { Important milestone for ACC because it Is Service Area Expanded Bask TiN Expanded Tier*** the result of steady growth during the past Tier Tier on Extra Oudd on Extra Outset two years," ACC General Manager j of Georgia Griffith says."We'd like to thank 1•Tompkins County* $8.00 $4.00 $2.50 $4.00 our customers for the confidence they 1 Denby $600 $400 $100 $4.00 have shown in us by subscribing to cable Candor Area $7.50 $3.50 $1.00 $5,50 service." Newark Valley Area $9.50 ** $1.00' ** According to Griffith,reaching the 14,000 I level in Exapnaded Tier customers is an *Newfield prices are discounted 5% t even more exciting accomplishment **This area does not recieve the Expanded Tier. "Since we revamped our Expanded Tier ***This price includes all services(Expanded Tier&Premium Channels)that are service in June 1984,adding services like on your first outlet MTV, ESPN, CNN, USA Network and others, our Expanded Tier customers have increased by more than 5,600;'. MONTHLY RETAIL PRICES Griffith says. HBO $10.95* Disney $10.95 ACC MANAGERS AVAILABLE AS Cinemax $10.95 Remote Control '$ 4.00 SPEAKERS American Community Cablevislon re- FM Cable Stereo is the same price as Basic Tier Extra Outlet In your area. minds community organizations and teachers that ACC managers are available *HBO is$9.951n Newark Valley' to speak on cable and business-related topics. MONTHLY DISOUNT PACKAGE PRICES in addition to speaking industry,about the cable television industry, ACC The Starter $15.00 The Performer $30.90 managers can discuss general areas of. The Entertainer $24.95 The Showcase $37.95 management, marketing, programming, television production and public affairs. To schedule a speaker or for more information call Mike'Withiam, assistant Awc general manager,at 272-3456. 27�-345f amour M�THE"... . Aces"Amnesty"period ends January 10. COMPLAINTS/BILLING DISPUTES i� If you are recleving more ca6k service than you are paying for, You have 30 days from the date you, all future bills.We will answer your Inquiry receive -your hill .to contact American in writing within 20 working days. If you You have until January 10 to call our Community Cablevision to register a are not satisfied with the results of our office and adjust your account with no complaint or dispute any portion of your asked and no fear of b investigation, you may contact the New � questions hill. Complaints or billing problems may, back York State Commission on Cable Tele- payments registered-between the hours of- Call now. 0 AM and 7.00 PM. Monday through vision,Tower Building,Empire State Plaza, Friday, or Saturday between 9:00 AM and Albany, New York 12223, or call 1-800- Noon,- at our main office at 519 W. 342-3330. However, if you do not notify State St. 'or,4 calling our customer the State Cable Commission within 30 ----«--- service number 272-3456.You must pay days after receiving our written report,we 272.56 the undisputed portion of any current and will initiate disconnection procedures. CABLE♦WATCH .g. JANUARY, j s µ4 �; CUSTOMERS CORNER ��*� ' - 1. � t .,Y `•�j r��' .EYOUR. �NF.ORMATION a A TO PRODUCE.LIVE �OCAL The scrambling of these signals will not..)z,If you have more active cable outlets „fl. •. , ` + NEWS '' ;r, affect cable customers In any way..,.than you are paying for If you receive ' l�merican Community Cablevision will Program suppliers like HBO, Cinemax, .cable FM stereo and are not paying for it; become one of the Prat cable television. CNN and MTV have announced plans to > if you found an active cable outlet in your r systema in the country to produce a live scramble their signals to avoid unduthor- home and used it without calling ACC to ' '` • local news program when its Introduces a ized reception of those signals. set up an account;or If you help another 30-minute, 5-day per week local news ACC will use a decoder system to person receive cable service without osblecast during the summer of 198& unscramble the satellite-transmisslons for paying for It you are breaking the law. The program will be available to all our customers, providing you with the If you are receiving unauthorized cable , 23,000 of our basic service customers and same high-quality picture to which you service,please take advantage of ACC's "= will be shown two times each weekday. are accustomed. "Amnesty",period and call 272-3458 to * * * * * correct our account before Janus evening, once during this early-evening Y ry 10. hours and again on videotape later in the HBO and Cinemax have announced ROGACHEFSKY CITED r . evening.As CableWatch'vvas being pre- plans to scramble their satellite trans- 'Neal Rogapphefsky,marketing manager paned, exact cablecasting times had not missions beginning January 15. Both' at American Community Cablevision,has x} been determined. premium services have been announcing been recognized for "Best Radio Ad" The live news cablecast is an important this change during breaks in their pro during a recent nationwide HBO-Cinemax ' addition to our local programming lineup. gramming schedule. Other satellite-de- promotion. r The program will be broadcast-quality livered services have announced plans to Rogachefsky developed a series Of and will k the community ACC serves begin scrambling during the next six keep ty 9 g radio ads built around a fictional character , rl' fully Informed about the news and ac- months and will be running similar ,,named"Combo Man"to support promo- tivities which make up daily life in announcements, tion of the HBO-Cinemax All-Star Summer N� 7ompkins.and Northern Tioga Counties. Again,note that the decision by program Combination 'package last summer. suppliers to scramble their satellite trans- Combo Man helped cable customers When the news program is first cable- missions will in no way affect ACC's cable meet their home entertainment needs by& K cast next summer will be the only .customers. explaining the benefits of the HBO-W ' television news program in Tompkins and AMNESTY PERIOD ENDS Cinemax Combo. Tloga Counties,the only cable-TV news JANUARY 10 program in the region,and one of only a ACC's"Amnesty"program—a program few' cable-TV news programs in the that allows people receiving unauthorized •-• United eat deet of work must be done to , cable services to correct their accounts 3%► with no questions asked—will come to + rk-make the news program a reality. ACC.- an end January 10. +lf 9 will appoint a news director to lead the The unauthorized receipt of cable �.....x.11=R project and will build a production facility services is a crime, punishable by both �+ specifically for the news program. fines and imprisonment ACC's"Amnesty" 'ACC owns the building at 517 W.State program offers people sone-time op- St.that has been occupied for some time r portunity to'correct their billing with no by Sherwin-Williams and will renovate fear of prosecution and no fear of back Graham Stewart, ACC's Sales Super- that building to include a studio,a news a menta. visor,was the voice of Combo Man. - toom, editing facilities and office space p To adjust your account,please call our Rogachefsky's ads were cited as the for ACC's CableAds and marketing de= business office at 272-3456.ACC is open best among systems in the Eastern United , ;r '�partrr►enta. Sherwin-Williams will move from 8:30 a.m.to 7 p.m. Monday through States by American Tel and Com- if �ntc a new store this month. Friday and from 9 am. to noon on munioations .Corp., ACC's parent com- -6 A staff of seven, Indluding the news pang. i , • •;' ;director, Is, planned, with most of the Saturday. , !L l t t' U `;`personnel to be recruited frone expe- 1 l� Henced interns at Ithaca College,Cornell CUSTOMER SERVICE PHONE NUMBERS University and Tompkins-Cortland Com- munity College. Billing Information .................................................272-3458 ' Service Cha ...............:..................+...............272-3458 SATELLITE SCRAMBLING WILL Service and it ' NOT AFFECT CABLE ..'................r.. .......................272-3449 Candor(all calla) .659-7980 y ... CUSTOMERS Newark Vary(all .............. .......a... .. ........842-3210 ACC has received a number of ques- Programming(CPN)........***.................:.......:............272-7272 k tions regarding the announced plans of Sales................................................................272-3302 • G': cable programming suppliers to scramble CableAds.............:.........................:..:.........:.......277-0768 CableWe�h ........... ......he television signals they transmit via .....:.:................:.............272-3456 . + satellite. r TANUARY �. Nno, ¢ r s - a ^ f . t a S r 3. ANY r,. - r. 34 _ r._ , a>r A_ e=a ji A CUSTOMER 'SCORNER OFARCE.CLOSEDy 3r-,�FW FOEBRUARYA7 . .ACC ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN BILLING PROCEDURE I +American Community Cablevision will ' Abe closed on Monday, February 17 to',; American Community Cablevision is introducing a now billing procedure, observe President's Day. during February and March that will directly affpt almost one-half of our . customers. We will resume our regular hours on This procedure, refered to as "Cycle Billing;' means that half of our Tuesday,February 18. . ACO's office is located at 619 W.Stats customers will begin receiving their cable bill during the middle of each , month,while the second half of our customers will continue to receive their St In Ithaca.Our office hours aro 8:30 a.m. bilis near the end of the month.' to >~ p.m. Monday through Friday and 9-The change to cycle billing will benefit you,our customer,by spreading ., m to noon on Saturday. :• ' } the flow of business more evenly throughout the month.it should also make It easier for our cuatomers'#�.reach us with questions during the 3-4 day CLARK JOINS period following the arrival of your cable bill. ' If you live'In the areas listed below, you will begin receiving your bill CABLE ADS STAFF 'during the middle of month: , Molly Clark has joined the CableAds *Towns of Lansing,Dryden and Groton division of American Community Cable- ;, Villages of Lansing, Dryden,.Groton and Freeville .' tvision as an account executive. *Town of Ithaca north of Slaterville Road(Route 79) t, Clark will be responsible for assisting *City of Ithaca seat of Cayuga Street clients with local advertising on CNN,USA If you do•not live in the areas listed above,your billing procedure wlll not Network, ESPN, and MTV as well as in change at all.You will continue to receive your bill at the end of the month. CabieWatch. N you No in an area fisted above Before joining ACC Clark was.an ac- P�read itis following Important fMormatlai ' `count executive for Gens ra hics, Inc.in It,,: 'Buffalo. g p In order the make the transition to cycle billing as smooth as possible,it , Buffalo. Prior to that, she worked as a will be necessary to send you two billing statements during February., marketing executive and account ex- The first bill should arrive around January 23 and will Include service ecutive at Versha Communications in St charges for February 1 to February 28.This payment Is due February 5 and, Louis,Mo. in order to make the transition to cycle billing as smooth as possible,we ask ✓ r k'�" Clark can be reached at CableAde, - that you be certain to make your payment on time. Your cooperation will •• 277-0766. make certain that we have time to properly credit your account ACC TO SPONSOR VIDEO You will receive your second bill around February 12,charging you for f 'r VALENTINES service from February 15 to March 15.If you have fully paid your first bill by February 5,you will be credited for service from February 15 to February 28; " ACC will again sponsor a Video this bill will then,in effect,be for service from March1 to March 15,placing you on your,new billing cycle. Valentines program to benefit Heart Mates, . . . a local organization dedicated to helping In future months,you will receive your bill around the 12th of each month. . these With heart disease live full lives. 1t will be for service from the middle of that month until the middle of the Video Valentines are messages to your following month. friends or loved ones which ACC staff If you subscribe to the BASIC TIER only and receive your bill every two members videotape in our studio at 519 months,the bill you receive at the end of January will be for services from W.State St and then play back on Channel February 1 to March 31.Your second bill will cover the period from February �+ 13 prior to Valentine's Day. Those 15 to have full you If 15.April appearing on tape are asked to make a p y y paid your first bill by February 5,you will be. r; donation of at least r to Heart Mates,a credited for the period February 1 to March 31,and you will be charged only ' donation that ACC will match. for services from April 1 to April 15.You will continue to be billed every two months. At Christmas time a similar effort,Video If you have any questions regarding these changes,please call one of our Greating Cards,raised$100 for Hosplcare. customer service representatives at 272-3456. j For more information or to schedule an appointment to tape your Video Valentine, please call either Cal Wood or Johns ACC TO OPEN CUSTOMER in channel selectors and remote controls, Woods in our programming department at SERVICE CENTER IN CANDOR ' arrange for sorvice upgrades,installation .272-7272. American Community Cablevision will appointments,service appointments,and E open a customer service center two ask billing questions. evenings per month at the Candor Village ACC customer service rbpresentatives � � Hall, Main and Bank.Streets, beginning will not have on-line computer information ACC February 11. available, so we may not be able t The customer service center will be answer some questions immediately. !r open from 5 to 7 p.m.;on the second and that situation, we will research the ques- AWWO"C01 " 10N fourth Tuesdays of each month. ACC tion at our office and contact our customer customers will be able fo pick up and turn -the following day. CABLE*WATCH —4— FEBRUARY:'}; AWN . WORM ` S } WAA0101 All n Y,44 for f - f "ROUBLE. ITH��YOU 11V R SERVICES` r r OUR 'SERVICE CALLS ARE FREEl . . � i d,�t �f�'•,s a r We want you to be happy with the .quality of your. FOR SERVICE CALL '+�+y 272-3449V ' `! •y t M` television picture end will quickly correct any problem . related to your cable service(we cannot repair television _ In Cand ,i• or jg1 ' f ti sets.however) Before you call though we've listed below859-7980 ~icy fW '. r r ti' l v4 y. ti some simple.checks...which.,.might•help you correct the y.Irl Newark Valley >i e`14 * PTO".M yoursel i t i s �,: i f► r + k 84�-32 � a I-A $k+, i''�i,+'i'i' iU11*', PFIQKEMS_YOU.CAN CORRECT FINE TUNING �3UIdE s. t i Check Ilne control`f� � 1�' '°" ;v. ❑ Check to make sure your West Is plugged into a . ► � . ` household outlet or your channel selector. ❑ :To further check your Ana tuning First tum oA the �z D Check for wear on AFT(Automatic'Firal.Tu_ting) control H your set Y' t ry ' Your fes.cord(peb like to has one. y chew on them). D Adjust the fine tuning control for best picture M. O .Check to an if other electrical units in the roorh ❑ You'll notice that M you turn the knob too for In ;„ are working (if not, you may have blown a y , .*1 1:; ,; hose or'crouft break . M a wall switch one direction,the cobr wfil disappear,or on a :' 4• t ' black and white wt the picture "softens".-; '� X1 controls the power to your outlets,see if it is r , j•' '` fumed on. , Turning the knob too far In to other direction ' L=; D `Check to we N results In wavy links.After adjusting for the the ctibis connections aro tightly beet available picture, turn the AFT control 'r 6ecured. back on CJ Check your channel selector.Muco sura o that your need andfinethefine tuning control should adjustment a , TV set is plugged into a sslector and that the - w You Can also adjust... selector b pugged k"a wail outlet 13 Normal picture but no color - D'`Verly that your set In turned to Channel 4 and the —adjust the fine tuning control J ' set volume cohtrol le fumed up' E3 Wavy lines,no color and/or buzzing sound w D. .Check to see If reception problems aro confined x ,r to just one channel. n so, 'It may- be a adjust the fins tuning control. „ 4 ri • A: temporary station broadcasting problem and D Dark picture not a problem with your cable. 1 —try adjusting the brightness/contrast control on. •you TV set. f O Check to an if power has been reduced In your ' area. That ,can affect your reception...and. O Picture roiling up and/or down . when full power Is rssbred...reception will be ' —Try slowly adjusting the vertical hoc!control + P on the TV"L tool O Picture pulling to the right or to the left —try adjusting the horizontal hold control on your I' t TV$a SERVICE WTERRUPTIOhIs ^' ' + " ACC has used the finest electronic M the problem on perslsls...tf+e problem may be with your Nlevlelon set equipment and workmanship available to f f and act oWo ser doe so check the IoNswkrg. , provide reliable esMbs. However, high .. : winds and itorms may cause an oo-01, TROUSLES YOUR TV"M PROBLEMS CABLIMISM F caslonal problem. In case of a fotet or. SHOULD CORRECT SHOULD CORRECT partial system outage,our technicians wail ` f; 4 4 > D Screen dark,n0 sound D Diagonal lines In the pkdkwe dill , } , - restore service at soon as possible at ae ,•, {r ❑.Screen dank,sound OK —adjust flns tuning ',: chugs to you. if you cell to report a O Picture OK no sound O Vertical leu moving y tlxu, 1M service interruption and get a busy signal, t, r f❑ Picture rolling.sound OK picture ; a " ❑ Pichwe out of forms ❑ Dark horizontal baro moving ttuu it may be that others drs calling about the s.. problem.Rest assured that we strive to be >. D Picture too amaa : the picture informed of any problem if the problem Is -: ❑ PkMfO too largo ❑ Srowypicl ueand/orhiNingsound not corrected in a reasonable length ot.. C3 Fleshing in picture time, please try calling again. If the ❑ Certain channels missing problem is with your set.we cannot repair it.if you feel the problem is not in your set, , *We aro not authorized to repair TV sets or to recommend a TV repairman. please call us so we can see If it is a cable Wye are only butlwrized to repair cable-related problems problem. O24h em. ur - our repair service .. ePe number is 272-3"9. _ CABLE.*WATCH —4— J 17 twat' AIR }' Mv All t �4 r I � I j , CYCLE BRI NG RE Mi WER ACC EMPL WEES ACCEPT if you rive In the: THE CHALLEMW 4 *CRY of Ithaca, End of cArw St.; a *TIOW of Ithaca, (forth of ShtUVWG,: You could hem tend an ACC employee eligible to win strap for two to the Behemes. R0114 on a trip to the Bahamas,simply by telling us f'you k wWi of an ACC employee that you `rte of an*m oc 0 when an ACC employee does his or her feel b �► dolrig an outstandlrag Job•please let us oymeges of Dryden,Groton or Lansing; well. know. Write us or phone us with that ""was of mak: We part of ACC's ACCept The Challenge employee's name and details about his or ` please remember that from now on your program,recognizing ACC employees who her performance. Our address is ACC, cable billing statement will arrive around the consistently perform their Jobs well or who ACCept The Challenge, 519 W. State St., f ` 12th of each mouth, and payment will be putiorth an outstanding Individual effort to Ithaca, N.Y. 14850. (Jur prone number 1s due by the 20th of each month. assist a customer.Winners receive a bonus 272-3456. Al other ACC customers will col tirwe to and their names are entered among those �. receive their cable billing statement around the 27th of each month,and payment will be a I ` due by the.5th of the following nsw& Ifyou have any questions about your cable 27 please dadl our at �� S�REC� LINEUP . 272-3456. U,ir customer service repre- E sentalt,"will be happy to help you., { r A f Cable FM stereo your FM listening mddng available a wider f. ACC OFFERS CUSTOMER of FM stations for your en �M stereo also makes available i CENTER !N CAIt OR stereo simulcasts for MTV and the&Erttertainme t Networld.WFMT,a AR1eriCan : Cabkwiaton has Classical music station fran Chicago,and the Reading for the Blind Service.Cable FM Stereo- another way ACC serves you.Cal our business office at 272-3456 I r P opened a customer service center two for more Information. evenings per monde at the Candor itilage Min and Bank Streets. Cattle Ate° :i ' The Cu�omer service canter b frau Fnrrtwray Fnrq ► Call mows i CRY t f S p.nrt.to 7 pin.on the second and fourth' 88.3 ,Public Access Simulcast k .> Tuesdays of each moralft This month the , 88.7 MN(Music Television) ' center will be open on March 11 and March 85.1 ' . . Scanner,Fire,Police,Etc. 89.5 ' 'Arts&Entertainment r` 25, 91.1 .991 WAAL,Binghamton,NY .4 It crierntecl rock w . ACC custiomers will be able to pickup and 92.1 97.3 WHCU,Ithaca,NY Classical,Black u turn In channel selectors and remote Con- 92.5 101.3 WEZO,Rochester,NY Beautiful music tr+dafs, �,,y�� for service a _ 92.9 ; 102.9 WMHR,Syracuse,NY Religious u irtstaftetlort sppdnlrneMs and ask :. 94.1 91.3 : WCNY,Syracuse,NY Jazz,Classical }. � 95.3 93.1 WNTO,Syracuse,NY Beautiful music '" ' . .981 517 WICB,Ithaca,NY Progressive�ressve r�Jazz " ACCs+cborirer tvke ixpneaeittati+�e will : 98 5> = 88.3 WAER,Syracuse,NY :.. Nawa..Sports,,Is*z ' not have on lroe billing Irrforrriatbn available, 96.91_ 94.5 WSYR,Syracuse,NY Adult contemporary.into,talk :; I 98.1 100.9 WOO(,Horseheads,NY' ' Country&Western so we may-rot be able to answer some questions immediately:In that situation,we 98.5 _ 99.9 WOKW,Cortland,NY Top-40 99.1 935 NV118R,Ithaca,NY Top.40 will research the quewtich at our office and 99.5 89.3 •WSKG,Binghamton,.NY Classical,Jazz =*; Contact the customer the hollowing day.... 100.1 98-9. WHFM,Rochester,NY Top-40. ; j: •,A' .; 100.5 WFMT,Chicago IL Classical ACC 8POhi8+DR8 48CAR$ 101.1 92.5 W",Rochester,NY Tap-40 101.5 100,5 WVOR,Rochester NY AduIt CONTEST 102.1< , 98.1• WOYT,Binghamtoh,NY ..rte A Wtaetrra ;" 102,5. 89.7 WEDS,Geneva,NY Adult conrworr , kf; Yott cart°wMbne prerTdtnm cable service- 103.1 103.7 WONY„Ithsca,NY AduIt cont inporaryry ,4 frac for one month,and AN you have do is 103.7' Reading For The Blind Service r the wines In sbt ` cstegotias at this 104.1 108.1' , WZKZ,Elmira,NY Adult contemporary ` f 's Motion p1cttueAdandc Awards- ' 104.5 108.9 WPCX,Auburn,NY Modern country f 105.1 i ' • 105.5 WMRV,Endicott,NY Adult cduitamponsry ;K �i lei tor. 's, :js`, s" 105.9• AM ?' WVIC N ))r , def Wk0,,kont est rules -arid an' ,Ithaca. Y classical, ter rock r, For • ► 108.5 89.9 WVIA,Scranton,PA Classical,Jazz R f xMisee ptrge 11. Deadline for;erdrips is 107.5 107.9 WRRB,Syracuse,NY 'Country 8 Werscerr► F 'March 21 °, -........ CABLZ*WATCH -3- ' :i'MA1tCH y t. V i TROUBLE WITH YOUR SERVICE OUR SERVICE CALLS ARE FREEI We want you to be happy with the quality of your FOR SERVICE CALL. j television picture and will quickly correct any problem 272-3449 related to your cable service (we cannot repair television in Candor sets,however).Before you call,though,we've listed below 659-7980 ' ! some simple checks which might help you correct the in Newark Valley problem yourself. 642-3210 PROBLEMS YOU CAN CORRECT FINE TUNING GUIDE Check bming control O Check to make sure your TV set is plugged intoa your tote household outlet or your channel selector. ❑ To further check your fine tuning.First turn off the O .Check for wear on your power cord(pets like to AFT(Automatic Fine Tuning) control K your set has one. chew on therm). ` E3 Check to see If other electrical units le the roartr ❑ Adjust the one tuning control for best picture aro working Of not, you may have blown a ❑. You'll notice that if you turn the knob too for M fuse or circuit breaker). if a wall switch one direction,the color will disappear,or on a controls the power to your outlets,see N it Is black and white set, the picture "softens". ; fumed Turning the knob too for in the other directidn ❑ Check to see If the cable connections are tightly results in wavy lines.After adjusting for the secured best availablepicture, turn the AFT control ❑ Check our channel selector.Make cure that back on and the fine tuning control shouId y you need no further adjustment. TV set Is plugged into a selector and that the You Can also adjust... selector is plugged into a wall outlet� 13olor Normal picture but no c ❑ Verity that your set is turned to Channel 4 and the N adjust the fine tuning color control, set volume controlle fumed up O Wavy lines,no color and/or buzzing sound ❑ Check to sea if reception problems are confined --adjust the fine tuning control. r to just one channel. if so, it may be a ❑ park picture: temporary station broadcasting problem and not a problem with your cable. --try adjusting thebrightness/contrast control on f ❑ Check to e if power has been reduced M your You TV sot. se area That can aMect your receptian...and O Picture rolling up and/or down t when full power is restored reception will be —Try slowly adjusting the vertical bold control tool on the TV set. ❑ Picture pulling to the right or to the left --try adjusting the horizontal hold control on your TV set SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS ACC has used the finest electronic N On problem 91M persMis..tore problem may be with yew television W equipment and workmanship available to and not cable service so check the foNewing. provide reliable service. However, high 1' + TROUBLES YOUR TV SHOP PROBLEMS CABLEVISION winds and storms may cause an oc- • SHOULD CORRECT* SHOULD CORRECT caslonal problem. in case of a total or ❑ Screen dark,no sound ❑ Diagonal lines M the picture partial system outage,our technicians will irestore service as soon as possible at ae ;h ❑ Screen dark,sound OK --adjust fine tuning C3Picture OK,no sound ❑ Vertical bar moving thru the ageM you. If You call to report a . ❑ Picture rolling,sound OK picture service interruption and got a busy signal, ❑ Picture out of focus 0Dark horizontai bars moving thru it may be that others are calling about theproblem.Rest assured that we strive to be i 0 Picture too small the picture informed of any problem.N the problem is ❑ Picture too large O Snowy picture and/orhissing sound O Flashing in picture not corrected in a reasonable length of ,. time,Certain channels missing me, please try calling again. N the T problem is with your set,we cannot repair It If you feel the problem is not In your set, 'We are not authorized to repair TV sets or to recommend a TV repairman. lease us we cans We aro only authorized to repair Gable-related problems problem. Our�24-hoursee N it is s cable p repair service f number is 272-3449. i �, -CABLE*WATCH --ti-- MAY X 1�< fT ` L S k yt..IA.;A"td ... ''t• ,:�,y a� rf, � derv' A BILLING:POINTS.OF3 INTEREST Now. .G.......d...r M..IM serrapaaN N a atraled asmabat�mt \ ��ffi�' e�w�°I Wyy,�,`w`h�� ' ;,h . . 1.Pieces ledleab aanw«ta.aw—Th.by a w.leak ha.an l ;.+Jp M' Y•I,"� �' d'" w- M neaaisaadaaorroa eatsaear ; IOr you b write b tle a aymtd yot haw',y �► N ZP►'�721' led- am �M WHO""so Mel we may writ r dM amount wqh our noorde \ MM Via. 1 * w t•L Ow Pale—This MidlaaMa.IM Oat by whbh we ahoWl..: \ \t '� Nn receive your paymnatt • ! 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Do you get your financial�ews i durkg a partial mon0n because you an baled ler Moes.T, in time to do something servbee on a pts say book. about It? Probably not if you wait for the M ka� BILLING STATEMENT DICTIONARY °n°rni With Xmess electronic ' 3 lildimee Ow-This is the bus smowN owed ler MN 10 just kerbs tiwvka—Tho will sppsar N you Bows had dbble aarvia` news and financial service you get livlee in Mn pat mon h, MrfeTMr—'RekrabcMnn.b2-15,whkhkisMoo->isoopar .. P ekW III s«aw_ne1Ns to Mae amount you saved N you current stock quotes, headline I Wns dapsnd' an Ne service dna In what you sus, took one of our lour packages of salvia.You can ave$1.00, business news, market cowmen. , t kitsaks AMe'100d—Reba b the seek:Tier(Ch 2-13)on $2.00,$7.00 Or$10.110 per moron dep«roing on your I"of taries, corporate press releases, additional ouleL Monthly roo-Is $10-11=1 per monad service.N ywmove inb(or and oga pultage a services in" depending on to service ares M which you'll".N you have mkhpeMamstaid,your discount wihbeindicated by"DboesM interest rates,, indices, -mutual : nen Naen one addhWW sweet yow bol will*Wm Mn cel a en . natatLoa". funds,and the national and inter. + addNk"oust ffwMpM by twmunbw ofaddNloenW outlete familial ManO—This will appear in two instances:1.N cable you have.(Example:S additional outlets at$2.50/ tons will service has been recently imWkd,h rears to Me number of national news affecting your q appen IS$7.50.) days tial you are being billed for service in that fast month.2.N investments. News, when you Cleats—Rolm to CMsmox,the cormnarcisl.kes prtnknn. you add a service in the middle fav mgnth.N relere to tha want it. :haat.Millivolts mob for 11111411116 per monad. number a bNlad le days you we being r durMp to s m monNt. : al—Anytime a dotler amount b Wowed by CN(17.00 CR N (Example:N you add HBO on March 100%you will be baled on i X*PRESS requires NO Mx kW"that the amount has been daductaa from your bill. par day bade from 2/10-2/311. MOMM or PHONE UNEX.Ali Disney OhtxI the eenuater:lal-bee ` Iayand Recolvd—indicates Mat we have recently on �"sy—" b The you need is a com pe f ' p soluet chalmol.The Dleney Cherm al tetaite for SIM per >rour a7mu1M and dxadlted N b your account. Y patible, rsonal menft Preview Balosce — Were to vita amount still owed roan computer* and a hookup to your WAW Tear itWen b channels 17-25,~a Ilto0 previous months a service. cable television company. : pormon" Ilemeta CernhN—alas b ate no dl- -remota edinfrol what retakle for$4.00 per month. w�a • ayaadW AM Chunk ls Rekra have Expanded oTiorma and any Vsr L Ptadum Channels you Imre en yaw additional ontleb. s*Iselor Oopalt—This$10 security deposit will appear N you u' hr4 you"N you haw more s i�ExpendedAfd'I*u t Expandedrecently#WWVW@*Mln how Tacquired fChannel Selector Box to roe"So our Premium Channels, r nos►b Basic Adcn Oude description Tax on I - I—�s b Mn 7%soles tax Mast is applied on 24,95' No ►"`� 'rFM-`PA%n to an ousel b&V used to redxtive FM Cable 'Matan.tion. Unlimited Use ,! I m swifte.Mooddy cdxrt Is Mn some a saWa This an an Thoadwadcld" transfer��servic:o•�•rd w aadddre�ss oyyowrnoto w Instant Access tap—gelds b lore sox office.Nn conoweiW-fres aft—Any balance bit on youroldaccountwillbeYadtaned .'pnmtidrm rdtarrtai Mao nafia for ito116 ser m>toenMt p0.9s In b your maw adxtourd C 1-A00"7PGNEMs for Nowak vWleyl, ; inforn about X•PRE�and partici ting cable systems. ' GENERAL' BILLING INFORMATION Advancehymset Oplbn.N you choose b pay b►12 month's and m /or reota contra to a Amkan Communhy Cablevision 'IBM PC,XT AT&compatibles(2561p,Apple j• aer svice in advance you will receive this m 131n ahtln a a service Damage to.loss ,or failure to return tie box will result Ina Ik&Ile(128K).Trademarks:International Busi- j hes. $200.00 charge per bat and a$75.00 charge par remota.The nese Mschirn;s Corp.and Apple Computer Inc. Customers with Expanded Tier or Premium Ch made.Your bill deposit(*) will be applied as payment against any unpaW will be ler on month's service In advance. charge sits on your anal bin. i Cutorman with Book Tter Service a*.Yaw bill will be for two Dlaconneellatim*rhrle*.You will be billed for cable service until month's service In advance.N you have no past dei balance Mn date you request you service to be disconnected.N you you have the option a paying ler No one month's stavlce Mn have a channel selector box or remota control you will be billed 4' advance, until the day the equkpinent Is returned to our office.Ke" CamapleNte/sNsrng DkpaMse You have 30 days BoomMn dale your account up-lo-deft and returning the equipmentIngood you receive your bill b o~American CommunityCable- working condition will speed up Mn deposit refund process. vision b register a complaint or disputa any portion a you bill. The refund takes 8-s weeks b receive.N you are moving from C"k%%k s or b"proDl*ne may be registered bW~fin our seines area.please sdvia w a your forward"adetras. hours,of 8:30 AM and 7,00 PM,Monday through Friday. or service P obleme.N you we experiencing cable reception Safwdsy belhv*en&W AMand Moor.of ow mak oBNef at 5111 problems.our service Department may be reached 24 hourb a }>_i W.sate St or by eaNWg Our customer s@IV"number 272- dei.7 days a week by calling 272.34111. SW You must ay the undisputed portion of any curraN and Craml r service outage A service outage Is so loss a pietas WIC AN •�.4dwa by.,M•"� da".. Ws future fie,We will answer your Mqulry M writing~20 or sound nes caused pl by you,the customer,a your television �;., `• working days.N you ars not sadtled with Mn results of our set We will Issue credit for a service outage N N exceeds 24 p�o you may contact pit Mew York suss Commission • hours.The 24 hour period begins alter you have notified us a r y on C4bls Television, Tower BuNdi g, Empire &ata Ptasa, ft outage.These cn0ita we nes given automatically.To melts A"PREW 9 A".War York 12223,or call I-$W-342-5330.However.If a credit ler a service a~00 aceeds 24 hour,contact our i you do nes notify,on!hat�►Cable Commission within 30 days office within 110 days. • ,.`; tater receiving our writtsn iepol6 we will inhtate Payment Leoa11ae Bill payments can be mesa at our office For ThOBC Who Know proiedwes. during working haus or atcur nigh cep, I box in our eusbmer -t' Tendoosem a sahrk*or non-piymonlL N your payment hes . .entrance area.Payments can also be made at any branch of to Time Is Money j•" nes bead received within 30 days from Nn dei deb indicated Tompkins County Trust Company.Plane brig both portions of on your bNG your account will be"past dei".We will all mgt to your billing statement when making payments at Tompkins } notify you by phone or by men M tie event•your account Courcy Tent Company. becomes past due.This nOtlfi:atbn is b help You keep your Penned Oadd*no*Control.W*have psrentet guidance controlsA cm�c. atleodmt odrrent and to avoid having your service tamed oil for aveiloWe for your channel selector box which can lock out any' S@0 of payment A check returned by Mn bank for Wwj.Me d channels by pushing a 5-digit code.The dwke con be Installed. funds is not valid ayment for a one-time charge of$25.00. .raaheuh w..hhwty aasaavrher `" beg on hch eel�ta'thOwcedn ltd Ifetumed Cheeks.There is a$10.00 handing charge for ata; 272-3456 I Can"your caths service,you are required b return Mn bac checks returned b AOC fa Insufficient hinds. - CABLE-WATCH —... ....,,�,,.. _.. —4— SEPTEMBER ��' ICY, s: 34 x , ,���a1�,' ^rr ,��� �'"��,t t," f:. � 'k� � ���'�yA ti"�C+ D-; � � •�� oma ; . g 51i, FREQ Y ASKED QUES77 N � 'ON SA -LL IM SSC LMC a. "Shroe the ah—es aro 'lime,' how Q How vM 9amn*ling aSe d me?.. for the movies,sports,e;o&wWm and specW does argrone Imes pre 090 to 'sag' A. Since you are a cable customer, events that customers watch every month. i. ProBMuralg to dish owners?" scrambling of satellite services will not affect As a cable customer,you Indirectly pay for , A. Akwaves, free? That's news' you at all. The only effect scrambling will programming, since the cable company x'programmers would'xobably We to heed have on you and other cable customers'Is pays for the viewing of all customers for each The fact is that HBO alone,the first satellite that your monthly payment for cable WIN no service:With satellite scrambling,dish owners ; service. .to "scramble' Its signs, pays' longer be paying for programming which %Ml pay their fair share as well. ,• ; millions of dollars each year to lease others receive for hee.With each recipient of ill i have a Mend Wlio has a mt+eRM transponder space from the companies programming paying their fair share of earth station. How do they obtailn the 3 which own the satellites,according to Bob programming costs,cele customers as well pr+ognunmbrg when lea scra n AW? y1; Caird,Vice President, Direct Broadcast for as home dish owners will be able to receive A. Your friend will need to obtain 'a ,. HBO. excellent entertaining and informational pro- descrambler ung and then WIN be able to Oilier providers of entertainment and gramming at affordable prices. place orders for programming.We can work Information via satellite — Whether it be Q Dani dish ow.w here a right to with your friend to arrange for both. The ESPN,CNN,CBS or any number of odmr nxmi a edrIGHMEMUS? programmers have been using the same .. r popular services—also pay fbtastronomicd A.The Cable Communications ns Policy Act descrambling technology,so your friend will , amou r '.. _ of 1984 gives homeowners the legal right to need only to purchase one descrambier unit.. "Motlner convnora misooncepliora ls That sun satellite receiving systems and to view All of the program services which have taogayas have.paid for the satellites we use unscrmnbled satellite programming. How, scrambled thus far can be conveniently t today,"Cand said"Wh%9 Is true drat muchever,this sane act of Cbriress also allows ordered through our company,and we are ' of the current satellite k dwx*W Is the result programming services,such as HBO,ESPN, hopeful that others WIN be available tin ough,: of research,the same CNN and others,to scramble their signals to us as well.Your friend also may obtain the be said of almost any Industry." prevent unauthorized viewing and to market programming directly from the program What is swambiYp? their services to owners of home satellite suppliers.However,our local prices are very r A.Scrambling Is the encryption of sdeft systems. competitive and wild be happy to work with ;. programming signals Which are tranrnitted Q Which of the able pwgrarhrrrhing your friend to provide o wstop shopping for by program suppliers and network television suvk*s pba to schnble? the services he would lice to purchase• ' to customery mound the courifty.When a. A.Most of the major pay services and the y signal Is enMcrA*4 arty authorized viewers. most popular cable channels have an- will be able to view the" signal." t trounced their intention to scramble. The 3:'r'fl.Why ares as HBO .• most popular pay services as well as a few of F ' ```" '• • � the most basic servipes nasus aaa ! '. •. popular aleady•. , Inh The pi+otttttbrs not only have the saambled.However,the Issue of scrambling '... ` ,fid^ but also a cordrecturd obligation,to is not limited to these programming services, i protect the use of the product It ptuelhases.' 'The CBS television network aheady•ha Federal Iew allots sc[anbilrg as long as die '�.'begun to encrypt saWhe television signals' program also p wades a rned for',. 'transmitted to Its a illates. ;mafoetlag the product to those who choose'JO Q Aren't sadte dish nhanuta u+eus f ��,. @ <b °1°°i< ° 'i �Id dish retailersopposed to scram- of i,: ,�+ .When tiBo acrd;' '' paw==;. Ming? . � . ' :• .. ;t,, v . 3 Chase the'rights foi,rlriowles and other videai¢., A.Not necessarily.It fact,'many leaders in a a Prod ; the �orthacts>requla:*thet the',` Ow satellite rdu IstY supported.Pa. 5 pro�mmrtama Pma+lde�ogpyrlgf>t:pmtxtlon►c 99PpNers'dfotts to protecttheir �a fiorahe;artls>3a rad,ahtelnessas whrr have -products by actarabNrng.The majorpoint of >produc�d tha prograrrarN�, � . , �r�scnrasion betru�aenthe dish Industry mldthe :HBO mod%mh .ixoglamrn e x programming services is the pricing of the IntraimOV number of mold entm aavices., �a1elNteteknisioif rterwigtouk thelr*dWywlq►'saWithelrpay P I for.., ,MAlfioufThla,violates H80' sthe pry aervioas? a •.AA:Mone of the monayspent off the horra'� .'eli rid:ttrhdlo�h, „seaellke ac irnernt hardware pays for.pro• t= law mming,i-Ilie national. p' rogrwnrTft' Va pra� �j� 10�•' l!O�lalhfriElB, sefVECES ( t.Q'Nyl others) ally OIi aub`'ti< Coilyri�nt f } y. as their sonans OF Ia:Yr!rlue to pay , , f ^� {] �[p'i � Y _1`•...x.u.7.__t..:.Af,... an L�,".fR t...,_ _. ,:'.XC•�t! r . .. . �I� . �.' I( .. x i h s'. T _Na �. *R, -:, h - •tom`-� � - ,- . �`�.a�-' ' two _ 4" asci � `w i s _ e ' ri e IEV.I. .ICL4WV CORNER We occasions receive service cans at "Unfo breaks in the allow Safety Division is within the range occasionally Y. �� �Y ACC telling us about interference with the the television signal we send to leave the we use to transmit ESPN.When I.C.makes a picture on channel 19,where we carry ESPN,• `system and it Mows other radio signals,such police call, a customer will see static and +. The Toted Sports Network. as police signals, to enter our system.We lose sound In their picture if then:is a break,,. The calls generally refer to Intermintent call it leakage when our signal leaves the in the cable leading to their home. "; :`'.•' firdness or static in the picture,occaskxrdly system and ingress when another signal "The break is almost always isolated to accompanied by police radio calls from the enter:our systema Breaks in the system are the cable leading from the pole to the Ithaca College Office of Safety and Security. created in a number of ways,but most are customer's home and a service call can ' Like most cable service disruptions,cor- related to simple wear and tear on our quickly correct the problem. Our service z; recting the problem Is usually quite simple equipment technicians will start right at the television set and requires only a call to our service "Leakage and Ingress cause similar dis- and use their test equipment to measure department at 272-3449. ruption to the video portion of the television signal strength at every connection until the According to Pat Hourigan, our Chief picture,"Hourigan says."Fuzziness or static break is found.Then the damaged cable Is Engineer,the Interference we sometimes see are common signs of signal leakage and repaired." on channel 19 and other channels is caused Ingress. Leakage is less annoying to our Hourigan notes that breaks near Ithaca by breaks in the cable that, carries your customers because it is steady and too often College are somewhat more common be- television signal through our system is simply accepted and not reported to our cause our equipment near Ithaca College is "A cable television system is a closed service department among the oldest in our system. system that carries television signals to our "ingress Is far more annoying because it ff you have questions about your cable 'r customers,"Houdgan says."Within the cable generally results in periodic disruptions of television service, plew call our service we mount on poles and Install in homes we service,,',, Houngan notes "For ebrample, department at 272-3449. use the same radio frequencies that FM when we receive calls relating to interference stations,police and fire departments,airlines on channel 19 (ESPN), they are generally and boaters use to transmit television pier from customers near Ithaca College. The i, sures and sound. radio frequency used by the Ithaca College ' $it irk► ' t Ar . 1464 b f tib.. f r. •: � a 2' s��q r�'�" i -';OM1�.Y ..•! .+r..1 .. r CABLE 4 WATCi 4 ."-3-� AUGt73T -Moo zN } TAT r r. a, sizc' , Y �E % TORY At: a - -.. _ .., s x. r fit lo' ' uk : LIU Is A New TV or VCR on Your Shopping ing List? ., If you're trinkinb of buying a new VCR or ACC Is extending two special offers to channel set,and are claimed to be able to TV this holiday season there are several our customers using VCRs during the next receive cable programming beyond channel things you should know about how your two months.if you purchase a VCR between '13 without need of a cable channel selector. .ii cable service works•with the new offerings in now and January 31. 1987 and present a In ACC's service area,most of the channels •jt home video equipment.Cable ready,remote receipt at our office, we will give you one beyond the Basic Tier(beyond channel 13) control,stereo,and programmable memory month's service of the premium channel of have been scrambled and cannot be un- are all new options for TVs and VCRs,and your choice for no charge. scrambled by a cable ready TV or VCR.The t; ' each option should be considered in light of And,to help you get the most from your only way these channels can be received Is how it will work with a cable operator's VCR.we will connect your VCR to our cable with a cable channel selector.So If you plan 4 equipment.If you're buying a TV or VCR for service and explain the various options for on staying in the ACC service area for a someone receiving cable service in another, its use for no charge until January 31. while,it may not be necessary to spend the city, or if you're buying the equipment for If you plan to use your VCR to: additional cost for the Cable Ready feature. "� yourself,but pian to move soon,you should Playback pre-recorded tapes: The Remote Control TVs and VCRs check with the cable operator in that city to Channel selector should not interfere with If you decide to select a remote control TV find out what limitations their cable equip- any playback of rented, purchased or or VCR,the number of features you can use meat might cause for the 7V or VCR.But if recorded at-home video tv will again depend on your level of cable ' you're purchasing equipment that will be Tape the same channel being watched: service.If you have only the Basic Tier service used In the ACC service area this article -Just make sure the N and VCR are both set you will be able to use all the remote control should help guide you through your Pur- and fine tuned to channel 4,then select the functions of your TV or VCR.If you have the I E, chasing decision• channel to be.taped and watched on the Expanded Tier service and/or a premium ms's channel selector box channel, which requires a cable channel . Most of ACC's customers have the Tapeany channeland watch a Basic 7Ier selector,your remote control functions will Eur --ted Tier(Channels 17.25)and/or a Channel:You will need an AB switch (this be slightly limited because your N or VCR I ! �p channel m (HBO,Cinemax,Disney). allows you to direct the television signal for must remain on channel 4 at all times.So, ! A �e channel selector Is required to while the rerriote control that comes with the. receive these channels. Those customers recording and viewing) and signal splitter TV can still control the on/off and volume i with the Basic Tier service only(Ch 2.13) supplied ACC. There r monthly functions,and the VCR remote control can I charge forr this this option, and there is a $10 do not need to use the cable channel still control all video taping functions, you refundable deposit required for the AB selector.The first thing you should determine will need to make all channel charges with switch. j Is if you or the person you are buying the Tape any channel and watch any the cable selector or with the remote control. equipment for has a cable channel selector. channel:You will need an AB switch,signal that cornea optional with the channel This information is important because a selector. sel channel selector places limitations on some splitter and an additional channel selector. •Stereo TV of the functions of the VCR. However,with,. 'With this option there is a $4 per month While TV manufacturers,have always charge for the services received through the slight modification,:the VCR owner can still shived to make improvements In picture take advantageof most of the methods of , additional channel selector and a$10 deposit for both the AB switch and the channel amity, n is only recently that they.have video taping to wWon programs. selector. turned their attention to improving the audio BASIC TIER SERVICE ONLY _:. ;' quality of TVs.The latest improvement has ; I you are subscribing to the BasIc Tkr` . Tape one channel or pmgrarn while , been the development of Stereo TVs... .., . service.only,you should be able to use any away from home: You should follow the , Presently, there are.only two broadcast of the built-in features of the VCR including instructions for setting the VCR timer for the stations,W%2 NBC-40 from Binghamton and ping back prerecorded topes,ung the start and end times of the program to be WSTM NBC-3 from Syracuse,which hansrnit same program that is being watched,taping taped.The VCR should be set on channel 4 some of their programming in stereo.If you one program while watching anotrer,taping and the channel selector should be set on were to purchase a stereo TV and you had a program while the TV is not on, and the channel yqu wish to record. only the Basic Tier of Service,these would programming the VCR in advance to tape Tape more than one channel orproggram be the only two channels that you could hear one or more channels or programs(multi; while away from home (Multi-Event In stereo, As more local stations decide to event programmability)., ' , Programmability):Our cable channel selec- transmit In stereo, ACC will make sure to . EXPANDED TIER AND/OR PREMIUM , for does not have a bulk4n program memory carry these stations In stereo as well, i . CHA14M SERVICE ;. to enable it to change channels at specific If you have any further questions or I /or subscribing to the Expanded times, therefore k Is not possible to record concerns about purchasing home vkleo fore Fave r channel selector shook- more than one Expended Tier or Premium equipment,give our customer service office j you channel program while you are away. a call,(272.3456). We won't be able to' `consider how you intend to use your VCR. Cable Ready Ns.6 VCRs recommend brand names or dealers,but we, Some of the,feafures of the VCR may be Many televisions and VCRs manufactured can help you to understand how the various :limited or require a slightly different con today are considered"Cable Ready."These video(and audio)options available today will nection in order to make use of each feature. `.sets may cost more than a standard 13 work with our cable equipment. DECEMBER" CABLE-WATCH - —3—, _ I .µ. .y.,,a .. ;y �. �,. ,: - :� �- � > ,�,- .�� s����' ,. ._: �'` v N R i:: � rF _:ss°� � eK;� X, �. .., _. � .- ., ,�,�.t, _. ... .. :ply t _ �' �. �'f� �. - .... .. ':'.:: 4 X � • � �. .. '�^ - .. :.. � .:x � � �. r ., i jAilde tl NEW PRICES IN EFFECT Some of your March Cable bills will contain a small price Increase.We will be increasing the monthly price " for basic service, in all service areas from $8.00 to $8.50 effective March 1. All other charges for cable programming will remain the same. Customers who have taken advantage of our Performer and Showcase packages(customers with two or all three of our premium services)will not see an increase in their total bill.We have increased the discount for i customers receiving this level of service in order to keep your total cost for cable service at the same level. A complete listing of all prices can be found below. •A 6 1i.percent price increase for basic service is due to increases in our cost of doing business.It will help us maintain the high level of programming quality and customer service which you expect from ACC. We have also adjusted our installation and general service prices in some areas to standardize these charges. Should you have questions about your cable bill,please call our customer service number at 272-3456.We. are open from 8:30 a.m.to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m.to noon on Saturday. I , MONTHLY PRICES Basic Tier Expanded Tier Basic Expanded Additional Additional " Tier Tier Outlet/FM Outlet `Tompkins County $8.50 $4.00 $2.50 $4.00 Candor *All prices in Newfield are discounted 5%. MONTHLY DISCOUNT PACKAGES The Starter The Entertainer Basic &Expanded ......................... $12.50 Basic & Expanded .......................... $12.50 Remote Control .... ....................... 4.00 Remote Control4.00• �etail Value ............................... 16.50 1 Premium Channel......................... 10.95 Discount ................................ . -1.00 Retail Value 27.45 PackagePrice .... ............. ... .... 15.50 Discount .... . ........................... -2.00 Package Price ............. 25.45, The Performer The Showcase - Basic & Expanded ........................... $12.50 Basic & Expanded ............ .......... $12.50 Remote Control .......................... ... 4.00 Remote Control ............................ 4.00 2 Premium Channels ... ............. . 21.90 3 Premium Channel ....... ......... " 32.85• Retail Value 38.40 Retail Value ..... ....................... 49.35 Discount.................................... -7.50 Discount ................................ -11.40 Package Price ............................. 30.90 Package Price 37.95• MONTHLY RETAIL PRICES ' HBO ............................... $10.95 CINEMAX .............. ......... 10.95 DISNEY ............................ 10.95 1 Remote Control ..................... 4.00 FM Cable Stereo ........ ............. 2.50 X'Press Computer Service .......... 24.95 INSTALLATION CHARGES (Installation service now available on Saturdays) ' New account where cable already exists ... ........... .......... . ........... ........ ........ S15.00 New account where no cable exists ....... . . ........ ....... ............ ......... ....... ,. . 25.00 li Adding or changing a service .. ..... .... ........ ........:...... .............. .... ........ 10.00 �I Transfer service to new address where cable exists ...... .. ... ... ... . ....... .... ........ ........ 15.00 i Install/hookup extra outlet .... .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .... .. . . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . .... . .. . ... . .... ..... 1500 t Install/hookup VCR or FM cable (from existing ouiluo . , .... .. . . , , . , , , . , .. , ., , .,..,,,,, 5.00 Relocate outlet,same room , .,.... . , ,,,,,, 10.00 Relocate outlet,different room ........... ....... . .... . ............. ........... .............. 15.00 Refundable deposit on each channel selector ... ....... . . .......... ... ............. 10.00 Refundable deposit on each A/B switch (VCRs) . . ...... ........... ........... ....... .......... 10.00 ''I' There is no charge for'service calls "" CABLE-WATCH -3- FEBRUARY r e f, , Response to #3 , Page 65: The office hours listed on the page 65 are the current , convenient ACC hours which have been available since the fall of 1984 . ACC ' s current office location within the City of Ithaca is 519 West State Street . Bill payments may also be made at any branch of Tompkins Country Trust Company. Response to #4 , Page 65: ACC makes every effort to repair service within 24 hours , i . e . the same day or the next day . Repair calls are regularly run on Saturdays as well . Outages which affect five or more homes will be repaired within four hours , regardless of the time of day or night . Occasionally , a customer will elect to wait for the repair for personal convenience in meeting the repair person. Individual problems which occur on a Saturday afternoon or evening may not be repaired within our desired 24-hour timeframe , but will be repaired promptly on the following Monday, if the customer is available . It is interesting to note that the repair time has not been something most customers are aware of -- given than 78% of ACC ' s customers contacted in the Rice Associates survey have never had a cable problem requiring service . The report noted that this record is 6 to 8 points better than other systems of which Rice Associates was aware . This is an especially strong record for a cable system that is thirty-five years old. �' 6 5 b 5 . How will trouble calls be received outside normal business hours? Company employee on 24 hour shift : ( ) Electronically recorded: ( ) Answering service : ( X ) 6 . Describe your plans for responding to system outages and for providing subscriber rebates . ACC maintains a 24-hour answering service on the service and repair line . When five or more customers in a single area call about loss of service , a maintenance technician is dispatched to repair the problem at any time , day or night . As required by the current franchise , if a customer has been without total service of 24 hours or more and calls the office to request a rebate , customer service representatives will immediately adjust the account to reflect the "rebate . " 7. Describe your plans for scheduling and notifying subscribers of routine maintenance and upgrade related outages. Maintenance which results in significant degradation of picture quality will be completed at periods of lowest customer inconvenience . Notification of such maintenance will be provided on the Community Bulletin Board channel . 8. How soon will individual trouble calls outside normal hours be given to a repair or service person? Individual repair problems received after hours Monday through Friday or on Sunday will be given to a repair or service person the following day . Individual calls received after hours on Saturday will be given to the repair person on Monday. 9. Please indicate the percent of repair calls that will be answered satisfactorily within a 24 hour period on an annual basis and what steps will be taken if this level of service is not obtained. See following page 66 Response to #9 , Page 66 : ACC makes every effort to respond to and repair every service problem within 24 hours . If a customer has not elected to wait for repair and is without total service for 24 hours , ACC will be glad to credit the customer ' s bill for the lost service . 66a 10. Please indicate if there will be a charge for repair service . Please provide a listing of charges . The company currently does not plan to charge for repair calls except for such items as repairs to subscriber-installed equipment and devices . 11 . Please describe in detail the methods and standards that could be utilized by the City to evaluate consumer service performance. Franchise performance reviews and valid consumer surveys provide mechanisms for evaluation. 12. Please indicate the proposed number of active phone lines by which customers may reach office personnel and fully describe the new telephone system which is being installed. Also, please indicate: 1 ) the expected date of completion of the telephone system; 2) the percent of all customer service calls which will be answered within two minutes; 3 ) the percent of calls that will be lost; and 4) how information will be provided to the City to monitor these standards . See following page 13 . Please describe in detail the consumer compatibility plan as discussed in the minimum requirements . See following page 67 Response to #12 , Page 67: Two phone system upgrades have occurred in the past three years : one in the fall of 1984 and the other in the spring of 1986 . ACC currently has eight active phone lines for customers to reach office and service/repair personnel . An additional two lines are planned. Twenty phone lines are available in all . The goal , of course , is to answer 100% of all calls within two minutes . However , during peak operating times , such as the student "rush" in May and September , that may not be possible . ACC is willing to provide the city a report of telephone performance within a reasonable time as requested. Response to #13 , Page 67: ACC ' s plans to initially retain the unscrambled 12-channel Basic Service will allow the system to continue to provide a Basic Service which is compatible with current consumer electronics equipment . The addressable technology utilized in the system offers many benefits , such as pay-per-view and the ability for customers to make quick changes in service levels . ACC has concerns about the compatibility of addressable technology with cable-ready TV sets and VCRs . However , many industry vendors currently are working on devices that hopefully will resolve many remaining equipment compatibility issues . The ACC staff continually works to provide assistance to customers . VCR connections and training are available . The system also has added BTSC stereo , allowing stereo enhancement for those customers who purchase stereo-capable TVs or stereo decoders . VCR compatible remotes and "smart" remotes also may be offered, and the system will continually look for other ways to maximize consumer compatibility. �' 67a 14 . Please describe the Company ' s converter insurance plan. Upon verification that customer equipment has been stolen or destroyed in a fire or other natural disaster , the customer will be charged for replacement with the cost determined by the current market price for the new piece of equipment . 15. Please describe any third party arrangement regarding the provision of two-way channels . (Please attach all relevant agreements . ) ACC has entered good faith negotiations with Cornell University on this subject . No agreements have been finalized. (A letter from Ken King of Cornell University is included in the proposal . ) 16 . Please describe in detail the Company ' s current and future policies related to access to and entry into subscribers and non-subscribers homes . ACC will enter a customer ' s home only when requested to do so by the customer in performance of work related to the operation of the cable business or , occasionally , when necessary to inspect service level or verify functioning equipment . The latter may be responsive to direction of a state or federal agency or on suspicion of unauthorized service . In any case , ACC will make every effort to arrange a time convenient for the customer . 17. Please delineate , under the current franchise , when a subscriber can lawfully purchase and use a converter from a source other than the Company and when the subscriber cannot . Please explain in detail the background for ACC ' s position on this . According to New York State Penal Law, Section 165 . 15 , converters which descramble cable signals cannot be sold to anyone not in the cable business . For that reason , it is ACC ' s understanding that neither ACC nor anyone else may offer any equipment which descrambles or decodes encrypted signals for sale in the city of Ithaca. 68 C. Billing Practices 1 . Please describe in detail your billing, payment and collection practice procedures and policies (e .g. , form and type of billing, system outages ) . Please indicate the number of days in which complaints will be resolved. Also attach a sample billing form. Also indicate if the subscriber will not be required to pay the disputed portion of the bill until the complaint procedures have been followed. See following pages 2. Please describe your policy for handling billing complaints and describe how this policy is or will be implemented. Customers have 30 days from the date their bill is received to contact ACC to register a complaint . Complaints may be registered between the hours of 8 : 30 a.m. and 7 p .m. , Monday through Friday, or on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and noon at the ACC main office . Or , customers may simply call the customer service number , 272-3456 . ACC will answer inquiries in writing within 20 working days . Customers who might not be satisfied with the results of the investigation would then contact the New York State Commission on Cable Television. These procedures are outlined on a regular basis in CableWatch magazine . 69 Response to #1 , Page 69: ACC ' s current on-line billing system has been operational for two years . A sample billing form is included on the following page . The following general billing information currently is provided on a regular basis to customers : Disconnecting Service . The customer will be billed for cable service until the date he requests his service to be disconnected. If he has a channel selector box or remote control , he will be billed until the day the equipment is returned to our office . Keeping an account up-to-date and returning the equipment in good working condition will speed up the deposit refund process . The refund process may take 4- 6 weeks to receive . Customers who are moving from the service area are encouraged to advise ACC of their forwarding address . Credit for Service Outage . A service outage is the loss of picture or sound not caused by the customer or their television set . ACC will issue credit for a service outage if it exceeds 24 hours . The 24-hour period begins after the customer notifies ACC of the outage . These credits are not given automatically. To receive a credit for a service outage that exceeds 24 hours , customers must contact the ACC office within 90 days . Complaints/Billing Disputes : Customers have 30 days from the date the date of receipt of the cable bill to contact American Community Cablevision to register a complaint or dispute any portion of the bill . Complaints or billing problems may be registered between the hours of 8: 30 a.m. and 7 p .m. , Monday through Friday, or Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon , at the ACC main office at 519 West State Street or by calling the customer service number , 272-3456 . The customer must pay the undisputed portion of any current and all future bills . ACC will answer any written inquiry in writing within 20 working days . If customers are not satisfied with the results of the ACC investigation, customers may contact the New York State Commission on Cable Television, Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223 , or call 1 -800-342-3330 . If the customer does not notify the State Cable Commission within 30 days after receiving the written report , ACC will initiate disconnection 69a procedures . Termination of service for non-payment . If payment has not been received from a customer within 30 days from the due date indicated on the bill , their account will be "past due" . ACC will attempt to notify such customers by phone or by mail in the event the account becomes past due . This notification is to help customers keep their account current and to avoid having service turned off for lack of payment . A check returned by the bank for insufficient funds is not valid payment . Please note that the billing information above reflects the standards required by the New York State Commission on Cable Television . ACC makes every effort to exceed these minimums . For instance , it is ACC ' s practice to contact a customer who has a billing inquiry or complaint within 24 hours of receipt of the call or letter . �/ 69b Section X Term of Franchise Part Term of Franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A A. Term of Franchise 1 . Please indicate the term, in years , which applicant seeks for this franchise . As a recognition of ACC ' s continued commitment to provide high quality cable television service to our customers in the City of Ithaca, ACC requests a 20-year franchise term. ACC recognizes that under current law a renewal term longer than ten years will require an application for waiver of the rules and regulations of the New York State Commission on Cable Television , section 591 . 3 ( c ) ( 2 ) . ,I i I i _ I i EXHIBIT A AMERICAN TELEVISION AND COMMRINHATIONS CORPORATION I CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS I i 1 I ` 1 5/83 CONTENTS i. System Specifications........................ 2. Electronic and Passive Equipment.............. 3. Coaxial Cable................................. i 4. Splicing Specifications....................... (Section 4 - Revised 1/87) S. Construction Support Hardware................. 6. Underground Ties.............................. 7. Underground Construction..................... 8. Operating Maps. Manuals and Records.......... 9. Contractor Decorum........................... 10. Acceptance of Plant and Warranty Period....... i \t V 2 5/83 i i I SECTION 1 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS A. General Description 1. The system will be, unless otherwise stated, a trunk, feeder sub-split configuration with 2. Frequency spectrum and channel capacity throughout the system unless otherwise stated will be MHz operational and _ MHz upgradable. 3.,. All coaxial. cable and passive devices will be capable of passing the frequency spectrum of 5 MHz through 4.. For bidding purposes. 'it stay be assumed that all •plant will .consist of`overhead construction utilizing teephone .and power company poles, or underground construction using direct burial techniques by trenching or plowi,ng. or the use of steel or PVC Conduit in trench or bores. In some instances it will be'necessary to provide and set poles and do underground ties. B. Trunk System 1. Automatic gain and slope control will be utilized, at eyverr 'trunk and trunk bridging location. Frequencies utilized will be in accordance with manufacturir`s specifications anti must,ia coordinated with ATC's Engineering Department in Denver. I. Maximum cascade of trunk.amplifiers will be as designed by ATC Engineering. 3. All cable shalt have a minimum return loss before installation, using narrow band sweep, of 30d8 or better- 4. The reverse trunk amplifiers must utilize some method of open loop level compensation at every location. C. Feeder System 1. The maximum number of line extenders in cascade without derating will be one. Use twoonly if both are derated' by 30.. 2. Some method of open loop level. compensation will be used in all line extenders. 3. All feeder cable will have a minimum return loss before installation, using narrow band sweep, of 30dB. 4. 'Minimum tap spigot levels will be dbmv at the highest design frequency and dbmv at 55MHz. t e system is:;to utilize converters to 100% of the su scribers, the tap spigot levels will be decreased by 2dB. S. -Bridger and line extender 6utputs,will have a,continuous slope and/or block tilt across the forward frequency spectrum. This is` to optimize amplifier output distortion characteristics. and Meet ATC minimum system distortion parameters. J 6. All tap off devices will be directional couplers utilizing 2, 4, 6 and`8 way hybrid splitters for distribution of signals. 3 5/83 SECTIC , i: ELECTRONIC AND PASSIVE EQUIPMENT A. Amplifiers 1. Each trunk amplifier, bridger, intermediate bridger, and.7 extender shall be tested prior to being installed in the system. 2. -AGC and ASC control shall be checked before being installed. 3. Current carrying capacity of all trunk; line actives shall be jt . amperes or Metter, r B. Powbr Supplies 1. rATC will be responsible for designating locations of power , supplies on the power poles, and supplying drawings of a typical power syp�j x location. These will be submitted to the contractor. ' 2. -P Contractor shall be responsible for installing power sup. unless `otherpise'designated by ATC. 3'. ATC shall be responsible for inspection and power turn-on at 'ali" power supply locations." 4. ' All power supplies shall have a vertical ground. Support messenger shell, be bonded to this same vertical ground. If there is no existing vertical ground, contractor shall install one. 5. The same size and type of cable used for feeder lines shall be used-to interconnect power supplies with power inserters and amplifiers. 'It' is preferable to use the amplifier power insertion point, but in no case shall --� more than 200 feet of cable be used between the power supply and the power insertion point without written approval of ATC. 6. ; Power inserters (except power inserters built into the amplfi'ier) shall have 1_0 amp slo-blo fuses in each power leg. 7. All terminal connections shall be treated with an oxide inhibitor at,aft power'.supply locations. 8. -All power supplies shall be regulated, 60 volt RMS, 14 amperes nimum; with RF filtering and resettable circuit breakers inside the housing 'and surge protection details as follows: (a)i RFI rejection greater than 60 dB, 5 MHz through Mhz. (b) A switch box with automatic 15 ampere 'resetting circuit _ breakers where legal, shall be mounted between the meter base and power supply. (e) A pilot light shall be wired so that the light is on when power is being supplied to the coaxial cable system. (1) The power supply shall be equipped with a 10-second output tijle der ay"relay. (g) The output waveform applied to the cable system shall e to a _square wave; i.e., RMS value shall not be less than 75% of the peak wine. (h) The power supply shall contain a current limiting device on the fti),volt output. 4 I C. Passive Devices 1. Stainless steel screws are to be used in all passive devices for base-plated and center-seize screws. The threaded end of :the screw shall not be concave. 2. Unless otherwise specified, directional tap plates may be changed to different values without disconnecting feeder cables. 3. A sample test of incoming passives shall be accomplished to insure that specifications are met on through loss, tap loss and isolation. � SECTION 3 COAXIAL CABLE A. Specifications and Testing 1. All (100X) of the coaxial cable received shall be physically inspected to determine that the center conductor is securely bonded to the dielectric, that the aluminum is tightly extruded to the dielectric, and that allh r of a mechanical specifications are met. 2. Physical and electrical specifications of all coaxial cable shall meet the manufacturer's specified tolerances. 3. All coaxial cable shall have a 'minimum structural return loss before installation, using narrow band sweep techniques, of 30 dB from 5 MHz through MHz. 4. Cable structural return loss shall not degrade by. more than 4 dB after installation = 5 MHz through MHz. S. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, ATC will test and accept every reel of cable before issuance to the contractor for the fallowing; (a) Structural return loss (b) Attenuation (c) Characteristic impedance. 6. If the contract specifies that the contractor will perform the above tests, then complete records of each test will be maintained and will be given to ATC at the completion of each phase, or upon request by ATC. 7. Structural return loss measurements on cable shall be made with a suitable bridge and sweep generator. The terminating impedance shall be adjusted for optimum return loss. Type N connectors or better shall be used to minimize connector reflections. Peaks of return loss "spikes" should be measured. No weighting factors are to be used. 8. 'Characteristic impedance is measured by sweep methods, calibrated by substitution of an accurate resistive impedance. 9. Cable attenuation is measured by.sweep frequency,methods with a signal comparator by switching the oscilloscope from test to reference and using a variable attenuator to determine by comparison the cable attenuation at the design frequencies. 5 B. Handling Coaxial Cables 1. Maximum pulling tensions as specified by the cable manufacturer, shall not be ,exceeded when pulling in coaxial cables. The following "tertsiil" Wilk-- be;observed when pulling cable presently in use by ATC: -a. Comm Scope-PIII+ (1). .500 200 lbs. (2) .750 420 lbs. (3) 1.00 490 lbs. b. Scientific;-Atlanta GID-3 (1) .500 200 lbs (2) .625 300 lbs (3) .750 420 lbs (4) .875 480 lbs (5) 1.00 490 lbs 2 Coaxial cables shall not be pulled with a vehicle unless accompanied by an ATC approved automatic tension release to prevent damage`io: ,the, gable. ;;A diagram of an ATC approved device is 'included in Appendix *'. 3. Cable rollers shall be used in the following locations to 'protect table ,and property. (a) Not more than 60 foot spacing between rollers. (b) Not more than 25 foot spacing over all roadways to ensure clearances.: (c) Over all telephone drops to prevent chaffing of drop..,, (d) Over all driveways and in areas where persons could be hurt. 4. 'Corner cable rollers, especially designed for this purpose, shall be used for,pulling Coaxial cables around corners greater than 30 degrees. 5. When pulling multiple cables, appropriate cable rollers shall be utilized to properly support and separate the cables so that when lashed, the cables will maintain their approximate same position in the cable bundle throughout the entire length of the cable run. 6. The lashing machine shall not be pulled with a vehicle'at any time. 7- All trunk shall be double lashed and any cable bundle 11/2 inches or-Ir-04r.4 laa` 1 be double lashed. When lashing coaxial cable to the support aessett�,° titere.sha 1 not be less than one wrap in 14 inches. 8. Coaxial cables shall be smoothly installed. Loose lashing, twisting, weax.ing or air looping of cable shall be cause for rejection. The existence of any physical ripple, kink or flatnessaroundthe outside diameters of the cable shall be cause for rejection, 9. Lashing wire shall be .045 inch, alloy 430 stainless steel, unless othprwise specified in writing. 6 10. Lashing cable support straps shalt be iinc or stainless steel. See drawing in Section 4; 11. The lashing wire shall be wrapped twice around the messenger before terminating in the lashing wire clamp. The lashing wire clamp must be securely fastened to the'strand to ensure that the clamp 'does not slide or twist. 12. ,When securing lashing wire to the cable lashing wire clamp, care should be taken in securing lashing wire so that the" clamp does not cut the wire, thereby releasing it The lashing wire shall go between the two washers and be 'wrapped no more than one-half turn. When double lashing, the two wires should be separated by the interior washer. The nut on the washer side should be tightened to secure the wire. See the drawing in Section 4, 13. When lashing wire is securely fastened, the end of the lashing wire shall not-be exposed. It shall be tucked inside of the cable lashing clamp. No loop or.end of wire'shall protrude from the clamp. 14. Cable support straps and plastic cable spacers shall be placed two inches from the lashing wire clamp on the pole side of the clamp. Kinsel type spacers' shall be used on multiple cable bundles. 15. When any two or more cables of the same diameter are installed on the°'same strand, one or more cables will be identified with a waterproof tag/tracer every four feet and so indicated on the as-built map. Cables shall be identified as follows; ' (a) 'With dual trunk and dual feeder. the A`cable will be plain and will be on the left side of the strand in the direction of the forward flow signal. (b) Tht,B cable will be Blue or Green tracer and will be on the i right side of the strand in the the direction of the forward flow signal. i (c) The institutional cable, if there is-one, will be Red tracer. i 16. Cable Reel Set-Up When the pay-out trailer is set-up, the center of the reel should a sighted so that the cable pulls from the center of the reel, directly into the set-up block, and;along the line-of-sight of the strand. If the pay-out reel cannot be leveled, the contractor will ensure that as individual is stationed at the reel to enable the cable to unwind 'without making contact with the flanges of the reel. All cables must be pulled from the_top of the reel 17. The contractor shall use 45 degree multi cable roller or equivalent at the first pole of the proposed run to insure .minimuin stress and maximum protection to the.cable`as it comes off the reel. Cable shoes are not permitted'.' 18. The cable trailer shall never be placed any nearer to the pole than the height of the strand attactanent ta'that pole. It is preferred that cable trailers be placed twice the strand height attachment from the base of the pole in order to prevent distortion of the cable. 19: No drive-off of cable is permitted. 7 2d, 'then transporting reels from the warehouse to the.:cofttr.*t Jr� site, cable ends will be securely fastened and capped or sealed to avot , oamage. If ends are cut at the warehouse, the bouncing on the reel. tri_iier; pay-off shift can cause the cable to loosen on the reel, resul-ting **ts- wraps, kinks and/or wavy conditions. C. Forming Coaxial Cables 1. All expansion loops will be of the flat bottom type with.tte r "flat" portion being no less than 15 cable diameters long. These looptT_~l be formed using the Jackson Communications Corp. Unibend (3/4) X11084, equivalent>as approved by AT.C. , - z 2. Feeder cable shall have a full expansion loop at every pole, on the input or output side of the pole as specified, at every passive device, amplifier and splice. Trunk cableshallhave full loops at the input $Ad output of all devices. Trunk splices and all corners greater than 45-;44w"s shall have a full loop on the output side. A two-inch space shall be left. between cable support and the start of the expansion loop. 31 One expansion loop shall be placed in the feeder cable at,the,,._ output side of every pole at all tap locations. 4- . The bending radius shall not be less than manufacturer's Y. recommende4 minimum bending radius and shall conform to all ATC specifications. 5., ATC approved standoff brackets shall be used to .secure all ,feeder distribution passive devices to support messenger in all locations where feeder cable parallels trunk line cables. 6. . In the event a cable terminator is installed at the end of a feeder where no tap exists, a cable spacer and strap shall-be installed within t two inches "of the terminator to avoid possibility of kinked cable. The end of the terminator shall be tilted up slightly. 7. Any active or passive device at the end of a line will be terminated with a 5/8 inch entry terminator if the device is not already "`internally terminated. 8 If cable tails are left, they are to be supported by a section-of lashing wire, cable support strap or nylon tie no less than 6 inches from the end of the cable. All exposed cables shall be cappedorsealed to prevent moisture ingress prior to splicing. Tape is not an acceptable method of sealing cable ends. SECTION 4 SPLICING COAXIAL CABLE 1. An ATC approved cable preparation device or splicing tool. (such is SST-*** series or equivalent) shall be used in all splicing. 2.. The appropriate coring tool (such as CTS-***, T-xxx series or equivalent),`shall be used in all splicing. 3. All connectors shall have integral mandrel steel sleeves. 4. An ATC approved splice block may be used on trunk cable splices in plant operating up to 400 MHz. The splice blocks should be used at the discretion of the project manager or system engineer. 8 5. Right angle, 1800 connectors or housing to housing adaptors shall be used as necessary for proper clearance.. No reverse loops will be all owed. 6. All passive devices shall be strand mounted or supported by a special standoff bracket when the housing mount cannotbe used, or when interconnected to another device by an-entry-to entry connector. The approved stand-off brackets are CATV supply part #1020-A and 1020-8 or their equivalent. All equivalent substitutions shall be approved by ATC. Support brackets shall not extend below the equipment being supported. 7. No active device shall be mounted on a slack span without prior approval of ATC engineer. 8. No active or passive devices with the exception of taps shall be mounted on the dead-end or false dead-end preform. 9. Splicers shall ,use 7-b ohm resistor/jumpers and an ohm meter in the following manner to insure no opens or shorts in the line. a. A 75 ohm resistor will be attached,to one end of the cable section to be spliced by connecting one side-to the center conductor and the other to the shield:; i b. Yhere. the plant ds dual cable, i.e. multiple trunk and multiple "feeder, the following procedure will be used: 1. A 75 ohm resistor shall be attached to the A cable. 2. A 1511 ohm resistor shall be attached to the 8 cable. 3. A 250. ohm resistor shall be attached'to the %- stitutionai` cable. c. Zero the ohm meter and measure the resistor being used and mark that reading on the meter face with a grease pencil or triangular piece of tape. The splicer can now continue to the next device, prepare the cable using the appropriate coring tool, clean the center, conductor.and measure the center conductor to ground. The reading should be approximately the same,as .the reference;measurement, The device is then installed and the output.measurement taken and should read the same. _If the device installed is a line extender or trunk amplifier,:a continuity jumper (no resistor) should be placed from center conductor to center conductor (inside the device). A special 75 ohm (150 or 250 ohm) jumper can be placed in a bridger amplifier to allow the splicer to work from the amplifier to the terminating tap. This jumper should have an alligator clip and lead soldered to one side of four 75 t150'j 2501 ohm resistors. i The clip, is connected to ground, and an individual lead and clip soldered to the other end of each 75 (150, 250) ohm resistor. These clips are. for connection to the bridger port-center conductors. 10. One trunk splice per ,180 degrees of angle pulled is the maximum allowed., 180 degrees of pull shall 'mean two continuous 90 degree turns with, a straight section of cable of under- determined length connecting the output of one 90 degree turn to the input of the second 90 degree turn. All other trunk .splices:must be approved by the ATC field representa- tive. 9 11.' No,splice will be allowed where it is not accessible from i»Da:_. . pole by a man on climbers or by ladder. , 12./ All active and passive equipment shall be situated'in a-m6000�1 < that is accessible for service by a service person on 04mblri from the pole. .13. There shall be an expansion loop at both" thE input and ewtput side of all actives, passives devices and splices in the`tawal cable. 14. There-shall be an expansion loop only in the output sid*of t11 active, passive device (except taps)- and splices in the taedsr cable. 15. If the expansion loop is installed by the splicer, he"'shall use a forming tool (such as Jackson Uni-Bend) approved by ATC. 16. The splicer shall reform any expansion loop he has distorted In the process of installing a passive or active devict, to the specifications required. This can be accomplished by ; using the forming tool approved for -the project. If the cable cracks, while reforming, new cable shall be installed. ' i7. The splicer shall re-install the lashing wireclampand re-wrap the lashing wire according to ATC Construction specifications to prevent future damage to lashing wire and cable. 18. The center conductor shall be clean ofanyremnants of dielectric or foreign materials prior to installing cables in the device. Wipe center conductor clean with.a cloth using a circular motion. If the center conductor has any remaining ' residue, use a suitable burnishing means (such as a fine emery cloth, scotch pad, etc.) to remove any remaining residue for good electrical contact. Do not use a knife to remove any remaining residue as it may remove the copper cladding. 19. Connectors to amplifiers, multitaps and all other devices in both the trunk and feeder system shall be protected against moisture in a manner specifically approved by ATC. Approval of the method shall not relieve the contractor of full responsibility for proper application and workmanship of the materials in the manner specifically approved by ATC. All connector threads shall be treated with an ATC approved silicone lubricant. a. All entry to entry connectorsshall be covered with an ATC approved sealant. b. All 90 and 180 degree connectors and splice blocks shall be covered with an aqua seal, electro seal or equivalent if a shrink boot cannot be applied. The center conductor seizing screw port cap accessibility shall not be hampered by either shrink boot, aqua seal, electro seal or other materials. C. Shrink tube shall extend over any housing lip designed to facilitate moisture proofing of a connector and at least three inches past-"the back edge of the connector. If a jacketed cable is used, the shrink tube shall overlap the jacket by, at least three inches. Heat should be applied 'evenly on the shrink tube to ensure proper sealing. V 10 j 20. proper sizesof shrink tube shall be used to prevent splitting or improper fit of shrink tube., A water gasket. shal:l be installed Wall amplifier. .directional tap, directional coupler, spl-atter and power inserter lids and covers .Additionally, all amplifiers, directional taps, directional couplers., splitters and power inserters shall have an AFI-EMI conductive gasket, whether aspart of the water gasket or as a spearate gasket. 22. ,Metal terminators with the,ground end of a 75 ohm resister soldered'to an F connector. shali be installed on all tap ports. Port threads will be lubricated with'DC-11 or equivalent prior to installing terminators. Security shields may be required as'specified by the ATC representative. 23. ,If connector or splice pull-outs occur at an average rate greater than one-half per cable-beari,ng. strand mile of system built during the first 12 months following acceptance, the contractor shall take remedial steps and shall continue to, be similarly responsible. -`' 24. Torque and tightening sequences as specified by manufacturers and approved.,by the ATC engineer shall be used in tightening down amplifier lids, passive device covers and connectors. The use of a torque wrench may be required. 25. ATC shall present the contractor with a letter from each manufacturer and/or local ATC specification, specifying the torque to be used on .their respective equipment. 26. The splicer should ensure that all active and other designated locations as directed by the ATC engineer are properly grounded. 27. All �plicing shall be in accordance with the ATC splicing drawings attached to these specifications. Undetground, Splicing of CoaxialCables .. 1. An ATC approved cable preparation device or splicing tool (such as SST-*** series or equivalent) shall.,.be used in all splicing. 2. The appropriate coring tool (such as CTS-***, T-xxx series or equivalent) shall :be used in all splicing. _ 3. All connectors shall have integral. mandrel steel .sleeves. 4. An� ATC approved splice block may be used on trunk cable splices i in plant operating up to 400 MHz. The splice blocks shall be used at the discretion of the project manager or system engineer. Right angle, 180 degree connector, or housing to housing adaptors shall be used only where necessary for proper clearance. No reverse loops will be allowed. 6. All .passive devices shall be mounted �or supported by a bracket when interconnected to another device -by in entry to .entry connectax. The-'approved stand-off brackets are CATV supply part !1020-A and 1020-8 or their equivalent. All equivalent substitutions,shall be approved by ATC. Taps should be mounted at.least 12" above the ground level and secured to the stake of the pedestal 7. Splicers shall use 75 ohm resistor/jumpers and an ohm meter in the following manner to insure no opens or shorts in the line: lI a. '- A 75 ohm resistor will be attached to one end ttf bie cable section to be spliced by connecting one side tom . the center conductor and the other to the sl}ield b. Where the plant is dual cable, i.e. multiple tr4ntAad f multiple feeder, the following procedure shaT be -used. 1. A,75 ohm resistor shall be attached to the A`eable, \` 2. A 150 ohm resistor shall be attached to, the _cae;. 3. A 250 ohm resistor shall be attached to the "it " stitutional cable. c. Zero the ohm meter and measure the resistor bei"ng used and mark that reading on the meter face with a grease pencil or triangular piece of tape. The splicer can none' continue to the next device, prepare the cable using the appropriate coring tool, clean the center conductor and measure the center conductor to ground. The reading should be approximately the same as the reference measurement. The device is then installed and the output measurement taken and should read the same. ' If the device installed is a line extender or trunk amplifier,` a continuity jumper (no resistor) should be placed from center conductor to center conductor (inside the device)'. A special 75 ohm (150 or 250 ohm) jumper can be placed in a bridges amplifier to allow the splicer to work from the amplifier to the terminating` ` tap. This jumper should have an alligator clip and lead soldered to one side of four 75 (150, 250) ohm resistors. The clip is connected to ground, and an individual lead and clip soldered to the other end of each 75 (150, 250) ohm, resistor. These clips are for connection to the Bridger port center conductors. 8. One trunk splice per 180 degree of angle pulled is the maximum= allowed. 180 degrees pull shall mean two continuous 90 degree turns with a straight section-of cable of undetermined. length connecting the output of one 90 degree turn to the input of the second 90 degree turn. All other trunk splices must be approved by the ATC field representative. 9. All active and passive equipment will be situated in a manner that is accessible for service by a service person working in a pedestal without requiring disassembly of the pedestal. 10. - The center conductor and shield shall�be clean of any remnants of dielectric or foreign materials, or' flooding compound, prior to installing cables in the device. ' If the center conductor has any remaining residue, use any suitable burnishing means (such as a fine emery cloth, scotch pad, etc.) 'to remove any re- maining residue for good electrical contact. Do not use a- knife to remove any remaining residue as i copper cladding. , The flooding compound shall may remove the co all be removed by an approved solvent. 11. Connectors to amplifiers, multitaps and all other devices in both the trunk and feeder system shall be protected against moisture in a manner specifically approved by ATC. Approval of the method shall not relieve the contractor of full responsibility for proper application and workmanship of the materials in the manner specifically approved by ATC. All connector threads shall be treated with an ATC approved silicone lubricant. 12 - i a. All entry to entry connectors shall be covered with an ATc approved sealant. b. A11 ,90 and 180 degree connectors and spTice blocks shall be covered with aqua seal, electro sear or equivalent if a { shrink boot cannot be applied. The center conductor seizing screw port cap accessibility shall not be hampered by either shrink boot, aqua seal.:electro seal or pother materials. C. Shrink tube shall extend over any housing lip designed to facilitate moisture proofing of a connector and at least. three inches past the back edge of the connector. ' if a jacketed.cable is used, the shrink tube shall-overlap the jacket by at least three inches. Heat should be applied j evenly on the shrink tube to ensure proper sealing. r 12. Proper sizes of shrink tube shall be used to prevent splitting or improper fit of shrink tube. 13. A water gasket shall be installed in all amplifiers, directional taps, directional couplerst splitters and power inserter lids and covers. Additionally, all amplifiers, directional, taps, directional couplers, splitters and power inserters shall have an RFI-EMI conductive gasket, whether as part of the water gasket or as a separate gasket. 1 14�. Metal terminators with the ground end of a 75 ohm resistor { soldered to an F connector shall be installed on all tap ports. III Port threads will be 'lubricated with DC-11or equivalent prior to installing terminators; 'Security shields may be required as specified by the ATC representative. 1 15. Torque and tightening sequence as'specified by manufacturers and ? approved by the ATC engineer shall be used in tightening down amplifier lids, passive device covers and connectors. The use of a torque wrench may be required. 16. ATC shall present the contractor with a letter from each manufacturer and/or local ATC specifications, specifying torque to be used on :their respective equipment. 17. All splicing shall be in accordance with the ATC splicing drawings attached to these' specifications. 18. The contractor shall be responsible far the installation of all risers in the proper quadrant on the pole, and their associate splice to the aerial plant unless otherwise stated. 19. The same type,of cable used for underground construction-shall be used for risers. The cable shall be run from the bottom of the riser pole to the level of aerial attachment. A minimum of five feet of cable "tail" shall be left for splicing into aerial plant. Cable tails shall be capped or sealed. I 20. "U".guard molding, either steel or rigid PVC, shall be used on at least the first eight feet of-cable on all riser poles. ff , 1 21. Where more than one cable is buried, proper and adequate marking shall be on the cables for proper functional identity. f 22. The splicer should ensure that all active and other designated, locations as directed by the ATC engineer are properly grounded. 1 i i - 13 tom. 1 Splicing Sketches' l { wrc � a+�oat _ I o _ Men scmm �I LUMNI Witt air DM'PTICW' SMP, . 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Now-- k f Splicing Sketches - Section 4 Revised 1/87 ti c L w � N Splicing Sketches - Section 4 Revised 1/87 r. v P f; O t � r' Splicing Sketches' Section 4, Revised 1/87 L ti .�. .......... _ t 1 "T icing=Sketches - Section 4 ( Revised 1/87 �a ;L • til J w � O N 0 g� i Splicing Sketches - Sec n 4 Revised 1/87 0 W v %` Splicing Sketches - Section 4 Revised 1/87 i J SECTION 5 , CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT HARDWARE r A. Wipes of Materials t L 'All forged steel and iron hardware used shall be hot dipped gaTv*nized, .meeting specification ASTM-A153 2. All steel support messenger used shall meet speci'figat4Of W"S'l�°'. .' A475.69T for_l/4inch extra high strength, -Class A .Galvanized. 3. All copper clad hardware used shall not have less than,l6-iRils thickness of copper coating, and shall not have extensive electrppieti tj 4. All wood products used shall be pressure treated to hots til lO pounds of preservative per cubic foot of wood. Approved preservats are;. ;Creosote or Pentachloraphenol. S. All other hardware materials not specified above shall'bei _ corrosive protected to the environment. These' materials will be`of the; highest quality with a long life expectancy of 20 years. 6. In the event dissimilar metals are joined; there will be a potential source for galvanic corrosion; one of the following must 'be adhered -to: \ .a. Bi—metal connectors shall be used for that particular , - appligatiod* 'or'- b. b. An oxide inhibiting compound shall' be used, first applicatiork being good for two years. S. Anchors 1 All installation of anchors shall be coordinated with the ,Department of Public Works and all utility companies to insure that no,' ge . w111,,be incurred by their underground services. 2: 'The contractor.shall be held responsible for any damage to any r;underground facilities resulting from its attempt to place equipaaent or materials whfie constructing the system. 3: Anchors and guy wires shall be installed and tensioned prier to <sagging any support messenger. 4. , Temporary guys shall be installed at the end of any messenger run that is p sed for extension by the owner before sagging in messenger, with permission'=tri'the utilities. 5., --Auxiliary eye attachments to utility anchors will .be allowed only when written permission is granted by the utility companies involved 6; _ATC.approved screw anchors shall be installed in all locations :shall:y;be gyinch,screw type unless otherwise specified. 7. All anchors shall be placed into ,the ground making certain that tll:`times the anchor rod is in line with the proposed guy attachment. No a will fie allowed in the anchor. 8. The eye of the anchor rod shall not extend more than '6 inches bbpve`;#found level. Jho 14 9 Ary anchor rods which are found to be distorted, i.e..bent, twisted, the eye damaged, will be replaced upon request of ATC at contractor's expense. C. Guy Fires 1. All guy wires shall be installed and tensioned prior to sagging any support messenger. 2. Contractor shall be responsible fortdamage to any utility poles or peripheral equipment caused by raking of poles. 3. All guy wires shall maintain proper clearances to,insure safe` passage of vehicles and persons. 4. Guy guards shall be installed whenever the guy wire presents a hazard to persons, vehicles, or animals who are likely to come in contact with guy wires accidentally. Any guy more than three feet from.other guy guards shall have a new guy guard installed. S. Alt guy guards shall be yoltow plastic unless otherwise specified. 6. One-quarter inch extra-high strength messenger shall be used in all locations unless otherwise specified;by the the utilities, other codes or ATC. 7. Five-sixteenths inch high strength strand shall be used for all railroad 'and'highway `crossings over'4Dn feet or'when specified by Railroad or Highway Departments. ii. Mdewalk guys shall be used in all :locations where a clearance of 8 feet is not available ov°er 'sichewalks or lateral room is not available using normal .guy wire installation techniques, ff 'allowable by local utilities. 9. Spar guys Shallbe used in locations where it is, not feasible to ( install an anchor, if allowable by local utilities. ' to. preformed dead ends shall be used on all guys at the anchor rod to allow for proper tension and maintenance. 11. -Strand shall be continuous to the.anchor where possible. Where continuous strand is required to the anchor rod, a continuity bond shall be used to tie the guy wire to the support strand. D. poles - Wooden and Concrete 1. ATC shall acquire all road permits and easements required for setting.poles. 2. Class 5 poles shall be used for all anchor and slack span attachments. 3. Class 6 poles shall be used :for,all inline poi,es. 4. Not less than one foot or more than' two feet of pole shall extend above support hardware where only,CATV is;,attached, unless otherwise specified, S. Stainless steel, or galvanized fastening hardware (meeting ASTM- Al specifications), shall ;be used` on all concrete and metal poles. 6. Al,l concrete pole attachments of anchor or main trunk line locations shall`be drilled by by authorized personnel using standard CATV construction practice. 15 i lnit �r#te ane# metal pone attach tom: , feeder lids N be bracketed or as dictated.by the local utilii>r~a. If braeklring s; utd be requir,&t7,, t� teitl+rss"steel 314 inch bendiet 'nr specie ,"'... 9. When drilling concrete poles, the following procedures s# ll followed unless otherwise specified by ATC: . v i a. Drilla pilot hole through pole using ,carboloid Niels,; b. 'Using an impact drill and11/16finch carboloid bi hot from outside to center oneach side of pole. r $olts - Pole Attachments 1. All through bolts and eye bolts shall be of 5/8 inch construction. 2. At no time`shalI there be more than h Inches. or lees full threads of bolt extending beyond the outside of the square nut srfter iii strand clamp has beensecurely fastened. If it is necessary to saw off a section of bolt, the sawed end shall be treated with an ATC approved- inhibitor. pproved inhibitor. F,. ' usgens ton and Cross-flyer Clamps,' 1. Ail suspension clamps shall be of the three bolt, flat bank `- variety., .` The lip of the suspension clamps shalt always be below the through bolt, and facing the pole. 3. Cross-over clamps, especially made forljginch messenger shall be used. Usi# of bushings or shims are not permitted to make 'a secure poneettion oat standak cross-over clamps. Curved suspension clamps shalt be used for tangential polls up , through A degree angles as follows: a. Straight run up to 10 degrees, use a4 straight suspension' tamp. b. Any tangential pull from 10 degrees to%35 degrees, use a 6urv1 suspension clamp. All tangential pulls greater than 35 degrees shall use dead end construction techniques. 6.' Curved suspension clamps shall always be placed on the threaded end of a through bolt. Dead end construction attachments may be attarched to opposite end of through bolts. Introducing tangential pulls at strand cross-overs shall not be done using normal cross-over clamps. Where change of direction is necessary at a cross-over to make lateral clearances, you shall use one three-bolt guy clamp and fine three-bolt suspension clamp connected together by a 518" x. 4" bolt and three nuts, G, Dross-Arras, Extension Arms and Guard Arms ]:. Wooden, hot dipped galvanized or epoxy arms shall be used when ary to make lateral clearances around trees and obstructions.. The type of arra will. be specified;by ATC. c, No wooden cross arms shall, be install-ed on concrete poles, it will be necessary to use steel or epoxy arms. / 16 3 Where it is necessary to instkll an arm on a pore that has a tangential pull,, a Steil or epoxy arm shalt*be installed. H. Steel Sort IseMer f.Strana` 1. All wires shall '"be tensioned prior to sagging in any support messenger. 2. One-quattar inch estra-high strength messenger shall be,used in all locations unless otherwise specified by the utilities or other codes. 3. Messenger shall be under tension at all times when being pulled in. 4 All precautions shall be taken while pulling messenger in order to . a. Prevent damage to other utility Oqu'ipment.and wires, b. ' Maintain clearances across roads and driveways and not jerk or flop messenger up into .power. 5 . No messenger shall be pulled with a vehicle unless accompanied by a tension release approved by ATC. , S., Initial strandptaeemenit rst always be 5ligfiitly tighter:than the fi�aat plaht.to allow for the installed.cable weight to stretch toefinal plant into proper sag. The recommended sag is 1.5% finished sag at 70, f; hi sag is geherally followed by the telephone company. The CATV sag will parallel 1 1-th#V of the utilities. 7. , False dead-end messenger attachments shall be used in all locations, acpow -_panted with guying where great differences in pulling tensions a re,.required-to maintain proper clearances and prevent raking of ungu ed polies or'placement=of a ,dead anchor is not possible on the final pole. Whert+..siight difftrencesof putting tensionare required between _ pole spans suspension clamps shall be tightened after messenger is saggeii in. 9. All suspension clamps shall be" tightened upon completion of installitti.ot of cable. All suspension clamps on either side- of all road crossings mist be tightened before strand,crews leave a run. 10. Vse ATC approved strand brake (pole mount) at all road crossings. Al. All Strand: splices shall be of the two or ihree'p ece preformed variety and shall be placed no more than 18 inches fro 14 the edge of the three- bolt -suspension clamp. No other device or material shall be used for splicing Suspension unless authorized by the ATt construction superviaor in writing. j 12. The "8" roller is the approved method of grounding and 'shalt be used at all,times when puliint4trand. I. Moulding and Guarding; 1. Wood or plastic moulding shall be installed Over the bottom $ feet of a vertical ground in all locations where accessible to the public. 2.' Eight feet �of steel, rigid PVC or "U" guard mounting shall be installed.raver.all underground cabiesmaking a vertical rise to overhead r k i _r 17 3._: Plastic tree�goards shall' be placed in all locatlo�i coajOat cables will be inc:ontact with a foreign body which vff + pressu�e, shock or rubbing action to damage coaxial cables over ni: t time. Tree guards shall be secured to prevent movement after i The mOtW of installation must be approved in writing prior to Tenon. a , w. 4. Wood or metal moulding shall be banded around any me3 �sp �t UW n girt contact with tree limbs or trunk This will prevent" bi =mround the messenger. ` Bonding and Grounding 1. Support messenger shall be bonded to a vertical ground at first, 'last, and every tenth pole, except in areas of frequent and high intensity electrical storms, where every first, last and fifth pore shatt`- bonded (plus or minus one pole). If a vertical ground is not present, - shall be installed. 2. Power supplies shall be bonded to a vertical ground. k 3. All guy and span guy messengers should be bonded to the supper wetsenger. 4. All CATV support messengers and guy wires attached to the same pole,sW I be bonded together. Tails from bonding wires must point toward the pole. f 5. Support messengers shalt be bonded to existing vertical grounds when ,possible, 6. The CATV messenger shall be bonded to the telephone company, when ra$uire in a manner suitable to the telephone company (not to exceed approximately every fifth pole (unless required by other codes). 7. Materials to be used for bonding and grounding are: a. 'Number 6 AWG solid soft drawn bare copper wire. b. Copper or copper clad staples. c. Plastic or wood moulding used at the bottom 8 feet of the pole. d. Ground rods 518 inch by 8 foot copper clad steel. e. Ground rod clamps - bronze, using anon-galvanic locking bolt. f. All bonding clamps shall be of nongalvanic materials, or have special bi=metal spacers used in connectors to prevent corrosion when bonding two dfssimiler metals. :. She top of the ground rod shall be .not less than 4 inchts below the surfed of the earth. 10. The Ground rod clamps shall be treated with an oxide inhibiting compound before being buried. 11. All bonding clamps and equipment bonding shall be treated with an-oxide inhibiting compound. K. protection from Moisture, Corrosion, and Galvanic Action 1. Moisture, galvanic action and corrosion are sometimes serious problems .and must be considered. The materials and method of application must be approved by ATC, if not specifically outlined by ATC. Any use of nonapproved materials shall be cause to replace, at the discretion of the'on site ATC supervisor, any materials he questions as being suitable for the specific applications.' 18 2. Areas of.conce'rn for these preventative measures are: a. Moisture in cable connectors, passive devices, and electronic equipment. b. Corrosion of alt bonding points,, center conductor of coaxiaT cables, cable connectors, passive devices, and electronic equipment."-,' c. Galvanic action on all boding and grounding locations, joining of dissimilar metals, connector threads, cable lashing clamps, etc., d. All cable ends shall be waterproofed and capped from time of receipt of cable up through splicing. All cable ends of cable reels shall be waterproofed and capped at all times when not being used S. The contractor will repair/replace any equipment,.cable, connector, device or material damaged through improper moisture protection at the request of the ATC supervisor and take immediate steps to prevent a further occurrence of such problems. SECTION 6 UNKAGROUNO TIES There trill be timeswhen it will be necessary to make underground ties between pole'.lines. It wilt be the contractor's responsibility to install these ties. 1.' ATC will acquire all street opening permits and easements. 2. All underground construction shall not be less than 18 inches deep,or as locally required. I 3. All road crossings.. shall meet National Electrical Safety Code ' minimum depth requirements as well as those specified by city or county offices. A. `All conduit used for road crossings shall be galvanized steel _pipe or rigidPVC conduit, as required. S. No water or air jetting is permissible, unless otherwise specified, All conduit shall be jacked or bored. 6. Conduit shall extend three feet out from each edge of pavement unless' atherwise specified. 7. Galvanized steel conduit or rigid PVC (as required) shall be used under all public driveways (minimum 1-1/2_inch diameter), 8. Plastic conduit shall be used under all private driveways. 9. All pedestals shall be of the lockable type and meet ATC specifications. Owner will furnish padlocks. 10.- Jacketed coaxial cable with flooding compound shall be used for 9111 underground, 11: Jacketed coaxial cable shall be run from the bottom of the riser pole.to the level of aerial,attachment. A minimum of 5 feet of cable tail will be left for splicing into aerial plant. I 19 Pr IL:, Steel cable guard, rigid PVC or "U" guard moulds ,=�Ty � . t}sed vn ithe`ff r&t 8 feet of cable on each riser pole. 13. No direct buried splices are permitted undergrt 14. All sod, shrubs. and flowers shall be ,put back In y t n or better as existed prior to,digging. 15. All cables shall be tagged as to their identity., ECT,I N7 UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION A. 6 neral k 1. ATC will acquire all street opening and easement permitfiir4#!r to, contractors work in these areas. 2. All underground construction shall meets National Elea � 1 safety code minimum depth requirements, as well as those specifi J': county' codes. t 3. All sod, shrubs, and flowers disturbed by undergroutwl, construction shall be restored to a satisfactory condition for ATC,1# 1 or any other party responsible'for the condition of the property, 4. Presurvey and advance planning generally are necessary before starttng construction. All subsurface structures along the designed route should. be carefully located, marked and or indicated on work plans. The cable;, route should be selected for the best trenching conditions and a minimum of cbstrtions. B. Burled Cable locations 1. Easements are generally provided in subdivisions for use by publfc�utilities in establishing their facilities for service. Easements are generally located in the back lots, streets or in alleys. 2. The preferable location is the utilities easement, if available. In burying the cable, care must be exercised to maintain a minimum` of twelve (12) inches vertical and horizontal separation from.power cables, or as specified by ATC. 3. The depth of placing buried cables shall generally be wentytfour (24) inches for trunk cables, and eighteen (18) inches for feeder cables. Where trunk lines and feeder cables are installed in the same trench, (18) to (24) ihches of cover should be provided, depending on terrain and the amount ,{ of future activity expected In the area. 4. Figure (a) Shows typical placement-of buried cables in easements and street trenches and their relative positions in the trenches. C. Ditect Buried Cable 1. All cable that is directly buried shall be jacketed (polyethylene) using a flooding compound between the jacket and shield. it must be handled with care and placed in a trench without damaging;the Jacket. In rock terrain, a four (4) inch layer of sand around the cable will protect the cable from damage by rocks or other sharp objects in the soil 2. No cable splices of direct buried c0le,.between,pedestals,hwiII be permitted. -3. Plowing of feeder cable only, will be permitted. At no time will plowing of trunk cable be,permitted. 20 D. Conduit I. the use of steel pipe Or."rigid PVC as a pro'tective, cover for buried cable his several favorable features: a. It protects the cable from damage during construction. b. It eliminates the need for a sand cushion in hard or rocky soil. c. It makes.posssible,replacement of.damaged cable in the original conduit. d It prevents compaction and flattening of the cable under areas where traffic occurs. 2. Conduit shall be used for all road crossings, railroad crossings, private and public driveway crossings. Rigid PVC should be used on all driveway crossings. 3. " Once the conduit is laid andcovered, the cable can be inserted or pulled through the conduit with"a pull wire. The technique of getting a pull wire- through a conduit requires the use.of special equipment or compressed air. is 4. Conduit sweeps, 940, shall be installed at all riser and pedestal locations. Sweeps shall have ,a radius of not less than the minimum.bending radius recoOmsnded by the cable manufacturer. Ail" sweeps shall have their, vertical .etu! exposed and properly,sealed until cable is pulled, then resealed to prevent water or debris from getting into conduit. E. "Splicing of CoaxialCables I 1. The appropriate coring tool will be used in all splicing. 2.. All connectors must use, integral mandrel steel sleeves. 3. An ATC approved splice block shall be used for all cable to cable " spl"fce`s. These splice blocks must have the feature allowing for AC and RF testing without desruption`of service. SO. Housing to, housing adaptors and right angle fittings shall be used in al:l,locations where possible. No.reverse loops will be allowed, i 6: All passive devices shall be mounted or supported by a bracket when interto»nted`to another device by an entry to entry connector. The bracuis.Oe manufacturer supplied. All equivalent substitutions must be approved by ATC in writing, ?. Splicers will. use 75 ohm resistor/jumpers and an ohm meter in the fol owing'manner`to insure no opens or shorts in the line: A 75 ohm resistor will be attached to one end of the cable section to be spliced by connecting one side to the center conductor and,the other to the shield. Zero the ohm meter and measure the resistor being used and mark that reading on the meter face with a grease pencil or triangular piece of tape. 4 The splicer can neer continue to the next device and prepare the cable using the DST/SS.T, appropriate coring t-pol and clean the center conductor, then measure the center conductor to ground. The-reading should be approximately the same as the reference measurement.. : The device is then installed and the output measurement taken and should read same. If the device installed is a line extender or trunk amplifier, a continuity jumper (no resistor) should be placed from center conductor-to center conductor. A special 75 ohm jumper can be placed in a bridges amplifier to allow the splicer to work from the amplifier to the terminating tap. This jumper should have an alligator clip and lead soldered to.one side of four 75 ohm resistors. The clip is connected to ground, and an individual lead and clip soldered to the other end of each 75 ohm ,resistor. These clips are for connection to the Bridger port center conductors. i I 21 f 8. One trunk $plice per 180 degree of angle lled is €fnr pti allowed., 180—'di egraii" 1l shall mean two continuous 90� turns saction Of cable -of.-""rmined length connecting the output_of one. turn to the input of the second: 90 degree turn. All other trunk slrltei be approtied by the ATC field representative in writing prior to instarll 9. No cable to cable splice will be allowed closer than =' - any acture or passive device or other splice. 10. All active and passive equipment will.,be situated I#` a'- that is accessible for service by a man working in"a pedestal. 11. The center conductor and shield shall be cleanof any repan00ww of dielectric fore-ign materials, or flooding compound, prior to in tali cables in the device. This is accomplished by using a center condtier preparation tool such as the Cablematic CC-457 or lightly apply a torch f ace for approximately, three seconds until remaining dielectric left on raant�er conductor starts to melt and liquify, taking care not to overheat center t conductor. Wipe center conductor clean with a cloth, using a circular motion. The flooding compound shall be=removed by an approved soTvent , � . If the celtter conductor has any remaining residue, use a "Chore 6iri"`'it pad or any suitable burnishing means (such as fine emery cloth, ftite`St wool, etc..) to remove any remaining residue for good electrical tontact. not remove copper cladding,. 12. Connectors to amplifiers, multitaps and all other devices in both the trunk and feeder system shall be protected against moisture in a manner specifically approved by ATC. Approval of the method shall not relieve the contractor of full responsibility for proper application and workonshi'p of the materials in themannerspecifically approved by ATC. a. All entry to entry connectors shall be covered with an ATC approved sealant. b. All 90 and 180 degree connectors shall be covered with*" sea], electro seal or equivalent if a shrink boot cannot be applied. The . center conductor seizing screw port cap accessibility shall not be ha r40--t either shrink boots, aqua seal, electro seal or other materials. c. Shrink tube shall extend over any housing lip designed to facilitate moisture proofing of a connector and at least three inches past the back edge,of the connector and one inch overlapping the jacket of the cable. 13., A water gasket shall be installed in all amplifier, directional tap, powef splitter, and power inserter lids and covers. Additionally, ally amplifiers shall have an RFI-EMI conductive gasket, whether as,;part of the water,gasUt or as a separate gasket. .n " Metal terminators with the ground end of a 75 ohm,re$istor soldered to an, F connector shall be installed on all tap ports. port`threads will br l6bricated with DC-11 or equivalent prior to installing terminators.' 15. All torques as specified by manufacturers shall be used in tightening down all amplifier lids, passive device covers, and connectors. The use o a torque wrench is required. 16. ATC shall present the contractorwith a letter from each manufacturer specifying torque to be used on their respective equipment. 17. Repeated failure to comply with any part of these specifications- shall be cause for immediate termination of the employee oremployees i j responsible and continued disregard shall be cause to "shut down" the entire ; project until the problem(s) are corrected. The ATC field supervisor shall be responsible for this decision. j 22 18. The contractor shall be responsible for the installation of all risers and their associate splice to the aerial plant unless, otherwise stated. 19:' The same type of cable used for underground construction shall be used for risers., The cable shall be run from,the bottom of the riser pole to the level of aerial attachment. A minimum of five feet of cable "tail" shall be left for splicing into aerial plant. Cable tails shall be capped or sealed. 20. "U" guard molding, either steel or rigid PVC, shall be .used on at least the first eight feet of cable.on all riser�,poles. 21. Where more thanone cable is:buried, proper and adequate marking shall be on cables for proper identity., F. Pedestals 1. Only ATG approved pedestals shall be used. 2. All pedestals shall use a twenty-four (24) inch stake, minimum. 3. The;lower, lip of the pedestal shall Wburied by two (2) inches. 4'. The proper size of pedestal shall be used according to the device(s) it will enclose. Si Al fedwitals shall be installed in'a vertical position. b. Pedestals will not be located where theysinhfbit 'access to any other utilities pedestal. 7 Vaults shall be mounted flush with ed,iaeent area. 8s All amplifier and power supply locations will be grounded as well a,s every flfth'pedestal thereafter using 518" x 8' ground rod and #6 copper. It shall beconnected to a clean unpaiarted surface of the device; not the. t ed5te i I / SECTS 8 i OPERATING MAPS MAi4FlAi S, Alio RECORDS A. 'System Maps A.complete•,set. of system maps, as-built and accepted, shall be provided as part of completion of each area. Maps shall show: 1 Any changes that have been made which were-not specified on the original strand or electical prints., (Any changes mado must be approved in _ writing by,ATC Engineering prior to construction). 2. Locations of all splices. 3 Locations of all ATC vertical grounds. 4. All locations where ATC has an anchor or down guy. 5 Detailed as-builts o€'underground ties. showing exact route and j depth of cable: C 'i r ;k B...: stem Acti.v"n: Records A-*wlete set of system measurements 'and equipment serial numbers siuiTl !�a ided;,as part of completion of the each area: Records sha f owi"r ti . < 1. Date, time of day, approximate temperature and type of ie1 number of test equipment used. 2. . Input and output signal levels at all amplifiers, bri a ^i Item extender locations as read at the highest channel of design, gain co#t , pilot, slope-control pilot and channel 2 (55.25 MHz). 3. Signal level readings at all distribution line terminations,:; taken off last directional tap port, made at the highest channel of:'desfgn; sed-- channel 2 (55.25 MHz). 4. RMS voltage measurement at all power supplies, amplifiers", - bri'dgers'and line extenders. 5. DC measurements of unregulated test point at all amplifier locations. 6. Serial numbers of all equipment and modules. by locations Radiation measurements at locations selected by owner tae). Note: These measurements will be used in the 60-day and 11-month **Os� fof comparison: 8. RFI ingress measurements by location as per the test method agreed upon. One measurement for each trunk line between amplifiers., and 'a for each bridger'distribution output. Note: These measurements w11 be a d' - in the 60-day and 11-month tests for comparison. -9. Totalaccumulativemeasurement of RFI in each area. Note. `these' measurements or checks will be used in the 60-day and 11-month tesTs—Tor comparison. 10. Total reflection and echo delay measurements at end of eacfi :area, ' turned on. Visual checks of TV pictures will determine whether or not a measurement is warranted. Note: These measurements or checks will be used in the 60-day and 11-month tests dor comparison. 11. "Proof measurements for each phase turned on in both the forward aad revetse direction consisting of: (a) , Cross modulation level. (b) Carrier to noise ratio. p .(c) Second order distortion. d) Worst case harmonic distortions. (e))))) Hum modulation. (f) Sweep response across the forward frequency spectrum. T 24 1 i 12. System proof of performance measurements shalt be turned over to ATC upon acceptance of each phase. ( 33. Any deviations from ATC amplifier analysis shall be brought to the attention of the ATC construction supervisor. This includes pads or equalizers. 20 Ft. Easement TV Buried Service Cables Telephone Co Buried Service Wires Buried Power Secondary Cables TV Buried Cable Telephone Co. Buried Power Buried CablePrimary Cables. 4 Inch. tayer of Sand. May Be Omitted When Cable in Plastic Conduit. ' t NOTE: TV Cables and Telephone Co. C016 at Same Depth. Provide 2" To 4" Vertical Seperation at Crossings, Figure (a) I I i l i f I i 25 5a r (>r� sses6Fj �i '03 •r•Ot•t M •tt7 k 710NAs" � s N � �O1 s ar �"•�1°:~! •' •wI A-In 01"3 /0:01 At •k%►"!"Of 1 1 sas�aao psi 70, 7VIC 01483s 1 P" K i st www• •N Ol j SECTION 9 CONTRACTOR DECORUM j 1. No loud or abusive language shall be used in the field which can be heard by the public. 2. Linemen shall not climb fences where there is any possibility of damage to any homeowner's property. 3. Linemen shall not climb trees ;using climbing gaff$. 4 :If a homeowner is available, permission shall be obtained before entering backyard easements, It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure that homeowners receive prior notification of the contractor's presence in the area. S. Permission shall be obtained. from an owner any time a cable or strand trailer is to be placed on his or her property. 6. All personnel shall immediately report all damages to the homeowner's property to the Cablevision office. 7. All scrap materials shall bepickedup daily prior to leaving a job site. Items such as cable ends, lashing wire, limbs, empty cable reels, soft drink bottles, etc., will be properly disposed of. This is an OSHA requirement. 8. The construction supervisor or one of his personnel shall be available on a 24-hour a day basis in case of urgency.; 9. ATC will provide ID cards to ail of contractor's ,employees. These cards must be displayed at all times when performing any cable television work. The Contractor will be responsible for the cost of replacing these cards if lost or not returned. SECTION 10 ACCEPTANCE OF PLANT AND WARRANTY PERIOD A. Initial Acceptance of Plant Each area of construction that is completed by contractor and ready for ATC acceptance shall meet the following criteria under final testing: 1. The plant must meet all physical specifications as indicated in Sections 10 4, 5 and 6. 2. All operating maps,,manuals, and records must.be turned over to ATC as specified in Section 7. 3. Input signal levels of amplifiers given to ATC will be compared to the theoretical design of system prints. Should any significant discrepancies exist they shall be checked out to determine proper remedy. 4. Output signal levels of termination tap readings given to ATC will be compared to the theoretical design of system prints. Should any significat discrepancies exist they shall be checked out to determine proper remedy, 5. RMS and DC voltage measurements given to owner will be compared to the theoretical design of system. Should any significant discrepancies { exist they shall be checked out to determine proper remedy. l 6. Ghost or echo tests will be conducted to insure all equipment return losses are good and cable is not defective. 7. EMI-RFI and Radiation tests will be conducted to insure a secure electrical system. i B. Sixty-day Tests 1 After 60 days from acceptance of a given area. RFI-EMi, ,` radiation, moisture, corrosion and galvanic action inspections will be mAer-4 2. The initial acceptance records shall be used as a referersce iai this inspection. 30 EMI-RFI and radiation tests will be conducted to insure a.-$wu.0_ electrical system: 4 The RFI-EMI levels shall not be more than 2 dB greater in amplitude than the initial, acceptance records. " 5. If any of the sampled locations fail to meet requirements.; covitractor_shall check out entire span of trunk or feeder cable to leterm4�e_ cause and correct at not cost to owner. 6.. This process of inspection and correction will continue until a sample of one location per mile of trunk and/or feeder can be accepted L representative of the entire system. 7. All trunk lines or feeder lines that did not meet specifkAJo4t- and had to be reworked shall have new warranty periods as per General Warranties and Obligations Section. 8. Sixty-day test will be made by ATC. C. Eleven-Month Inspection 1. After 11 months from initial acceptance of a given area, another. inspection will be made to insure that correct materials and moisture corrosion qnd galvanic preventative methods used agree with the specifications set forth in this entire set of ocntstruction guidelines. 2. EMI-RFI and'Radiations tests will be conducted to insure a secure electrical system. 3. If any of the sampled locations fail to meet requirements, contractor shall check out entire span of trunk or feeder cable to determine cause and correct at no expense to the owner. 4, This process of inspection and correction will continue unitl a sample of one location per mile of trunk and/or feeder cable can be .accepted as rYepresentative of the entire system. 5. 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Contractor, agrars fully, to `activate and rough balance **told* plant accotding"`to the following lssctiptione 2. tnstrtion of all :aetite O*plifier modules tAtb the pzoviously placed housiogs. 2. Activation of ail to-volt power supplies to`'include placo*ent of batteries. +� 3. xessereaitnts of At *Ad 34 toltagas at mach amplifier � 1 location and setting of .powrs taps to achieve regulated C Voltsgts within the pteserib*A lilies sot by the sxtipli# sr Sonofattsier. �. Sough balancing of all amplifiers to within plus or *irus. lda of the 'systos dosigh specifications utilising o ssitably ealioratod field strength **tog and Chatting . high. and low pilot erectus. this includes set up of S. leading of all feeder teririoations to insoro signal levels within ado/tadb of extrapolated design values. S. Repair of any &*facts to material or wotaaoaship to { allow the previously mentioned toleraacos to be Set.' T. provide saps stowing artaal ter*$nation rosdings. provide sheets showing actual e*plifior input'lap levels j Ad AC levels at each aseplifirr location. provide documentation to show say deviations fro* asplifior I level analysis shoots. R* Yn accostanto with the contractor regylreseAts• Owner aIts*s .fvlly ;to accomplish the following toward *thieving' tt�ps*>goals. -. 1: 142t &nd •pprovo, or reject, all .cabin-befogs _it to sari*d. 2. Teat ,00d align all amplifier imodules and tog said modules for placemont to specific existing housings. f. Calibrate &s atetssety eontractor•s field sttength motor to &#sage It seat -r-aduired *cc-or&cy. i, lssuts that to-volt power supplies ar: Connected to j 110-VAC power before activation begins. i 'j. Astute that one ***bar of sontraetor•s stew to trained to the proper operation.of the sspliftess. 91*1d `atr*09th atter• and Volt-obs alterse t, sslpp21 contractor with sufficient spars amplifier modules to insure that contractor Cao secoaptab bis wort -to a timely manses. 1. test the system tar radiation to o tiseiy banner after sespl#tioo of activat es asd� report to Contractor say gross -whore the system does mot most !CC regulation ii.toS and 76.61*4 to order that the contractor of repair said defects D*tote for Installation of t3roos 10 subseriber•s Aosta. E iagc 1 "� z ' ts, t�t+q procedures ' ,. At owner's discretion, assist the contractor repair et any difficult and/or unusual pro. ASK- would ba deemed to be outside of the Cont;ittey r � technical ability to solve. 9. r;Re available to test the system in-* timely!paf ;r t she contractor's request to accept or` :eject -� contractor 's compliance with previously stns- 111' requirement&. 10. provide the contractor with acceptance letter ' completion of all tequiieoents (per phase). . s' f 11« provide the contractor with' smplifier ;level _ Mlkf &beets for use in- aligning.asplif_iers- and d*, if problems exist. V . ti i I ` r page 2 kl 1 a z ExHIr*T C P" shall provide the following nsa,t;rials: 141C shall furnish ;all iat.erials. ercert restor4-;ior. Raterials. i.e., :seg so., fill, etc. , uniess'`other«ise indicated on tl.t3 exfltit. ?. Contractor shall provide the following azatertalss All rest-trotlon, r.aterial's #,nd materials required in unique, Der-Ca f! �tt�atlona'. J _ i I I! tq •r^r 1 EXHIBIT D Irt :r i. tc tor-ence upor receipt of "Notice to Prpceed It.* Norl. to Consist of: � r 1. ) labor and material to provide Concrete Pods;. i. ) Installation of power supply pedestal . 3. ) 1f reoufired, installation of pedestal, pad, undlr• ground wiringand call for inspection. Pad to fit;°- T , Provided by A C. 4. ) provide trench and backfill for power wiring to otiilrr�#nd power supplies located more than ten feet from p'owar source. r 1 QXH7FTI. f (itis forr may be varied as required, or the information may be incorporated it a letter or other format.) Date T o: RC: Cable -Television Construction Agreement Dated: for (system.name) (the •contract") 1. This Notice to Proceed applies to Phase 1 as defined by Exhibit attached to the Contract—M-F-rAuthorized Work"). t. ATC has substantially Performed ,Such effort as it has deemed reasonably necessary to atl6w. eontrector. to proceed with the Authorized Mork, without undue interferance`occesioned. by the continued operations of ;ATC. , N. , A pre-construction meeting relating to the: Avthorized work as required by the Contract has been: Check,Cne: Held as on (date) _,.. $thedu,ted at on (date) Mavied (Initials required) 4. Contractor shall proceed with construction of the Authorized Work in accordance with the Contract and; the exhibits thereto, starting not later than (date) S. This notice shall be effective on the date of receipt, and any objection thereto shalt be deemed waived if not made in writing on or before the date set forth herein for the start of construction. American Television.and Communications Corporation e - I I } C0l.ZRA�1'03.:� l PR ACT: DATE: EXH1H27 F ` µ Underground Price Schedule 1.' Price v:il include trenching, plo►in , J c4 hand trenching in soil at a depth specifs,e� by ATC (18" to 30"), bacKfill, compaction and restoration to.property owner's satisfaction. 2 Trenching in rock large sass of scone at a depth specified by MC (1!• to 301). saickfiil, and restoration to property owner's satisfaction. ; . 1k*Ck work must be approved by;UTC in writing. 3. Supply and placement of (1) - i• conduit with sweeps: and associated hardware, in-trench as per specifications. �. $u"ly and placement of each conduit izw excess of 3 in trench. S. hulling Of 1 to I cables thru Commit. 6. etching of each cable in eiicess of S. /tt. A. 7. P�,*eement Of pedestals with stakes. •. Zlecesent of rfr:rs with *MOPS and risen ._.... !t quad, as specified. t. Grounding every amplifier and/or arary 1,500 feet, with 5/E0 x 8' tod. /ea. 10 SAIcing (with shrink boots and hose Clamps) trans amplifiers, sPlittatS eouplera, power lassrters, taps, and sttaight splices. All connectors shall be as per specifications. /Trench it. 11. Splicing of taps. fe_a.-• Page 1 12. Boring or pushing up to AQ' including supply and place-rent of con8::it up to i". type and nunDeras, sptcafied py /Trench ft. ATC. 13. 'Bx any or pas;any "ove: 01 including supply and placement of conduit up to 4'. ,type and nunaer of specified by „^_/Tisnch ft. 14. bo:ang or psshinn over to, including supply and placement of galvanized steel. UP to «'. IS. Gutting and replacement of soder M. Cutting pf.asphalt shall be a minimum depth eateblished by local city* state, or county specifications? ainimum width , Of { 1/2•4 removal Of all trench aggregate sateri&is, supply and placement of approved oacklill, compaction, and supply and placement of recap. /ft. 17. Cutting,of concrete shall include all of the requirements in Item f15 above, except the cutting and restoration shail oe concrete instead of asphalt. /ft. 18. Core drill - Bust be accompanied by a Signed-Work:Order, and includes all asterial as specified. 19. Case cors Include& labor and 6• _�` � Casing arterial as specified. 10• /ft• C 12' 20. let expanding anchors. /ea. 21. ;et screw anchor&. /ea. 21. not took anchor*. 7.. I 33. Install riser ward, as per specifications. ! I 24. A*tach cabic to existing structures. with necessary hardware, conduit, or '` v moulding on bridges, buildings. ft. J 25. Activate androugt. balanea forward am reverse, as per specifications. /Treaeh it. 26. Activate and rough balance both forward and reverse through final balance and sweep, if required, for subscriber, as per specifications. t 27. Activate and rough balance both forward W4 reverse through final balance and SWOOP, as per specifications for _ inetitutional. /Trench ft. 28. Installation of power supplies. /each V PRI CL 6CREDMZ i personnel mar lyF t_ General foreman Foreman Laborer splicer - Tethnician ,r equipment Operator Obst.phls Work is to be done only upon anthorisstion of the Project Mraver WA =at be aecognied by a signed Wort order. V Page 3 Fro3ect: Contractor: EXHIBIT P Price Schedule AERIAL - SINGLE CULE ]. Labor to: install 1/4`-or 5/160 US strand, as required In specs, pole line hardware and copper ponds (up to /milt). _/ft. 2. Labor ta,lash, 1/20 .and or 3/40 single cables, and institutional if applicaele, (up to cables) to strand. = /ft 3. Labor to lash single;1/2" feeder to:.stranC /ft 4: Labor to lash each additional cable in addition to Item 02.' ft. 5. a. Libor to overlash cables. 1ft. D. Labor to double, lash cables fft. 6. a. Labor to splice single eables, gsinq integral aandrel pin connectors on all trunk and-active devices. All connectors shall have shrink tubing. eft. D. Labor to splice institutional truck cable, if applicable. /ft. 7. a. Labor to install one directional tap per pole, using Integral mandrel feed through connectors with shrink tubing, or approved sealant. /es. �( D. Same Item 16a except for two directional taps per pole. -/ea. S. a. Labor to activate dual table system and rough balance all a4lifiers it low and .high pilots= also record all end-of-line levels for both pilots. ft. �•V* Labor to.Activate Institutional trunk cable. ft. f Labor to Install pole-taunted A/C power supply. lea. 10. Labor to Install_downquy to: a.,, Ltxisting anchor eye, at auxiliary eye. /sa. D. >►uxillary sye attachment. lea. e. tta with insulator. lea. d. 1!b with insulator. /ea. i U. Labor to install overhead guy. /ft. 12. Labor to install sidewalk guy. lea. 13. Labor to install guy'duard. lf. Labor to install copper bond. fea. 15. Labor to install complete verticle ground. lea. 16. Labor to install extension ares: Wood fea. Natal /ea. ftbarglass yfea. 17. Labor to install tree guard. ----- Cage 1 i r. Projects Contractor: it. labor to trim trees (per span). bp. Labor to frame poles of: Concrete a. Netai • 20. Lacot 16 Install anchozs: 6'x5'6'x3/6' screw anchor 8625160x1' screw anchor 6'x6'x5/8' expd. anchorfa.* 8.26'x5/8' esp+d. anchor 21. Labor to install anchor requiring breaking, blasting an0%: replac*aent driveways. a Includes dovnguy. restoration and locating mtderground utilities. 22. Labor to install we stepst per pole, as sequestsd, _/ea. pole Activate and rough balance to plus or ulnas ado, fttwrd and reserve, through final balance and sweep. 26. Libor to rtsotout �f t. Mit Kout material to approved disposal site. slsetromias to be retntmed to'ATC Warehouse. I. List personnel on project by title, hourly rate and overtire rate: It. List tquipwent which say be rented by ATC at an hourly rat*: V Page 2 i I ` Meekly Prpdut-t.io.n Repast (This fo,im is to be use,# flr,1y, *yen RTC ht s. agreed to provide progresskpayrertS for 'Yttisft[tory construction work in progress.). This Report documents work performed between: 19 and t 19_ inclusive, pursuant, o< e. terms of :a a e_ a ev s On Construction Agreement,oeted for construction Of a Syi-tem located at (the; "Agreea+e_nt"j. Execution of -this rep*0t,by the authorized re presentptive of A, C.'conttit;utes an ac.knowledgt of-the accuracy,of the f�2u- ea tontr-ined herein. . 1t 40es,-not constitute an acceptance Of. w rk perforoed. #,ad Alt itpeti.fically reserves all rigphts set fort in. the #9reement.. incivding. `Without Limitation, its rights to r 40re coe;pliance with 01,4;tpplicable--technical spec fictions and perfor/►tnfie `raquir*m*n,ts prior to acceptance i of• ad final pay t,nt for, wofk- performed -by Contractor. Aaierfcen Television and Contractor: C.o�municalions Corporation ly: „ �. By: Title: Title; Oateq Dater i II / I r y , WEEKLY PRODUCTION REPORT FORM 17 M, IWEEKLY TOTAL I PREV. TOTALIUNDERGROUND ITEMS IWEEKLY 114" 1 HandTrench - Machine Trench. . ow ore a - t. u t Aspha t St.Cut concrete eAbn. Soil x8 �rSaAddtl. Conduit �. at . Ground 4 _ �N o -SOY Addtl. Tap Addtl. Splice aps Way er �` re' - 6 Ser 2 W"By ro splitter 3 Way rr combiners Tru;k Amp Trunk 'Bridoer s an ne Extender i r ser I AddtI. Act er Addtl. Ped N i er Power Supplies eo Fdr. i ter Fdr. r 00 Trunk &I 5VU Trunk 0 run v r a] run Trunk a run le-lash ear as atTrunk: e r �. a � . Way, Wit i t er a i er Nay r . . r, aer.- r u 71 2-12-87 _ tY_IEIT Y Tan ICE Qr CCLmXTION AND 71CCEFTJ.NCE SYS"E�: Xk-.= rj CO.rr:.f:ED CON:TRUCTIOf�: t 1L?tD ON SL'ISED'JLE: YIS ND 2T �IOT Cor-a D Ot: fGMSDi^..t� tXPL%IN wNyt i it J69-0=11 CM7LET.- APFRM= ATC C3t11JP COl+J+ITE:: AFPRMD- ATC IQ:Ceijl.T.1C?�L ACMPTA*: - UMM: APPAMM: ATC CONSTR=ION COGR'JIN1lTOn !ROOr DATE e T.:2 '1WOaC ACCLPTAJ:,TE: IYSTtI�./RDCIONT�L =NSINItR TIOZ ACWTAN= APPROVAL: D�►TE it .. j I i i 'AMERICAN TELEVISION AND COMMUNICATIONS C7t��� (OWNER) 1 C a A N c t O R D 2 it Catble Tele♦#ttOn ConstrnCtion Agreement fetvmtt t (CONTRACTOR) LOCATIONS GATE OF AGRZZM2NT: ' DATE 0! CiANG2 ORDZR: ALL TtRNS AND CONDITIONS OF T81 ARRZZMENT iaALL Rx" IF #► tO , '' SIICMlT AS VOTED Vs'RZINDZLOW: Y� winlor, the Pattie• saes s:easted multiple, *oris of this CVA1tGt ORDER this , day of AMERiCAIt TSLtVISION i. CO!(J{IIVI•CA?IOMi COVlOitAT30N (0WwZ R) by (NAME) (TI?LES by (NAME) (TITLZ). - t i zxszv bear ht;. In accordance with Paragraphsl. _and of Rhe Contract aetaeen and-llsecican Telerisivdr and-Comwnicatiaas.;or ati 7dute for eonstrurtion of .,•—'• .•- •31ts eahal tlrlevision dant:. are Meraby: ifisd that M trot is tar acted as os dniaht, igg "t contract is beim teraii+stM for- !fie aperfiv.ssasons and doeursen0xion ars listed Rx#arhfbit d a"ahtg`with attavtrents. ATC has retained Me *a-, oft �". Pursuant to Paragraph and of the aontraot, PC rill withhold 011 or a portion Of thio aeeoto,t tr►seater any,#aparrses twrrrtd by.ATC to fidish or redo raps sfactftry task, �-hie W ScpethstJ +rr�r aysz.,aAd;abate the contract price. Upon aet, relrsse any tsoefes Bods to thr - Dont attar the teoeipt,at limn wars fscet•oontraatoz*a suppiitrs or Suaae�attrsvtors., ATC bw deterarined hart ether# art contractor involves antstanding in the anon cf i • due to the ebntractor. 'this mountarty.bt Palo to the r +h an cGe ►tanot by ATC of the ork lnvoioed or � satisfactory moil of the ao project at tht ntraot lrprice: In the *vent',that ATC is lrequ$ d tc.Pay,Mort than'tbe'aoettract Drive to cpspleu the Qjevt J1TC will =etaih an &*count sufficient to,aover ATC's #as"*$. , If there are Ames still Susi s�ltt srfttr lTCtt� damagtc'bave Oren Satisfied, il+ will taarit that amount F to etravtos. If You bave any,questions, ;►lease Dail.rte. .. i I Arerican ftlevision i Cgseunitations Corporstion I j v u- t� j EXHIBIT K American Television and Conrrnicatiors Cor;. (Owner) STOP WDRr ORDER 70. - hx ZATICN: '4w WE Of.COh .1— DATE Of STOP 10 RK-MER: 48y arp Hereby ordered to perform no further work pursuant to,tha move t+ltftrs�►ctd table Tehvision Construction Agrteaitilt until further no `i Co. =>his Stop Work Order is Laing issued for the following reasons: American Teltvision and Ctanwnitatiens Corporation (Owner) by: FrOJOCt Weser i I ' I _ EXHIBIT L Contractor will be responsib s for the waste of all cable hardware and electronics. Cable vast* will ba eonputea as followsi 4s" gilt total 100,800 ft. 51 Allowanas for waste 51000 ft. Total 105,000 ft. Tot 1 cable issued 120,000 ft. Cab a r*turnea for credit (1,000 ft ) (Al partiale'Mill be returned for credit) Total 112,0_0 ft. �! 112,000 '105,6000) 7, 00 ft. of cable not, returned to ATC. - Oontractor will be responfitrls for paring bTC's cost pars toot for cablt waste. - $0 waste factor includes all tails and cable sag. _ All electronics and bardware issued and notappearing A» the as-,built$ will be returned to ATC. A11 ei:ctroniea and hardwats Leaned and not returned to ASC will b& assessed fail oaehet Value and deducted "from retainage. Contractor will be issued a written credit for all returned tests. Credit will ba, deducted from total cable leaned. 1 i I F � Y r M j