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2,4, 5 Staff Report: 312 Housing Program franchise agreement with the recommended modifications for a period of five Years. He stated Jefferson Cable is the only company authorized to supply cable television services to Charlottesville residents as set forth in a franchise agreement entered into on March 26, 1974, which agreement includes operating specifications which must be met by the owner, requirements for rebuilding the system by September, 1977, and mmximum rates to be charged subscmibers within the City limits. He stated one of the major .conditions of the franchise agreement is that Jefferson Cable rebuild a substantial portion of its system no later than September 26, 1977. The rebuilt characteristics include replacement of all existing truck and feeder cable with new cable, replacement of all drops from the main line to the individual television sets, installation of new amplifiers as needed and provision for the addition of two-way modules at the time they are needed. The proposed improvements would improve both the quality reliability of the system, as well as, increased channel capacity from twelve to thirty channels. He stated the staff recommends council approval of: 1. the technical specification changes in the franchise agreement to be effective immediately, 2. Extension of the deadline for completion of 'the rebuild to seven months from the date of approval of the technical specification changes, and 3. A request for Jefferson Cable to proceed with the system rebuild. The staff also recommends that a rate adjustment of $1.00 in the initial outlet charge and $.25 in the additional outlet charge be granted when the rebuild has been completed. A motion by Mr. Gatewood, seconded by Mr. Barbour that the staff recommendations be approved, but defer action on the request of the rate adjustment to a later date and authorized the Mayor to sign a document embodying these changes was unanimously adopted. Mr. Bob Stripling addressed the Council and presented a detailed staff report on the HUD Housing Rehabilitation Program. He stated that the program only provides loans, there are no grants. The loans m're low interest loans made to the owners of r~sidential, non-residential or mix use properties in order to compensate them for structural or other defects which seriously effect the livability or occupancy of the property. The property must need rehabilitation to meet the projects property rehabilitation standards and be located within a designated conservation target area. He stated the funding of the 312 Program is ofter sporadic and funds are in short supply and the locality must furnish funds until the program funds are available. The loan process is very cumbersome and may