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WHEREAS, the City has investigated the status of the Franchise, the Franchisee's compliance therewith, and the technical, legal and financial ability of AT&T Comcast to control the Franchisee's compliance with the Franchise; and WHEREAS, based upon the City's investigation, and representations made to the City by AT&T and Comcast, upon which the City is relying, the City is prepared to approve the transfer of control of the Franchisee from AT&T to AT&T Comcast, pursuant to the conditions described herein. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: 1. The City hereby consents to and approves the transfer of control of the Franchise from AT&T to AT&T Comcast. 2. The City confirms the Franchise is currently in full force and effect and expires on September 18, 2005. 3. This Ordinance approving the transfer of control is based in part upon the following representations and acknowledgments made by Franchisee, AT&T and Comcast to the City, all of which are considered material and have been relied upon by the City: (A) That the Merger Agreement, and all of the attachments to that document, provided to the City with FCC Form 394 (except for any materials, which have been redacted pursuant to law, and are identified by title or topic in the Merger Agreement and its attachments) constitutes the entire agreement regarding the merger; (B) That all customer service standards adopted by the City remain in full force and effect, and Franchisee will maintain staffing levels necessary to continue provision of the current level of customer service, and will comply with all federal regulations regarding technical standards of cable systems; (c) That Franchisee remains obligated to comply with all lawful terms, conditions and obligations of the existing franchise agreement between the Franchisee and the City; and (D) That no future intra-corporate transfers, mergers, or other changes of ownership or control, affecting Franchisee, will change the obligations or liability of Franchisee to the City with respect to any of the terms, conditions and obligations of the Franchise, unless prior approval is granted by the City in writing;