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WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
RESOLUTION 99-74
Approving the Transfer and Assignment
of the Cable Television Franchise
From Triax Midwest Associates to Mediacom LLC.
Motion By: Kedrowski
Second By: Schenck
on or about August 15, 1983, the City of Prior Lake ("City") passed and adopted an
Ordinance granting a Cable Television Franchise ("Franchise") currently held by Triax
Midwest Associates, L.P. ("Triax"); and
on April 29, 1999, a certain Asset Purchase Agreement ("Agreement") was made and
entered into by and among Triax and Mediacom LLC; and
Triax and Mediacom have requested consent by the City to transfer the Franchise and
the assets comprising the Cable System to Mediacom Minnesota LLC ("Mediacom");
and
in compliance with the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement, the name of
grantee/franchisee under the Franchise will be changed to Mediacom; and
under the Franchise and applicable law, the proposed Transfer requires consent from
the City; and
the City has reviewed the proposed Transfer and the legal, technical and financial
qualifications of Mediacom and Mediacom LLC; and
based on information obtained and on the reports and information received by the City,
including the report prepared by the City's cable television consultants, Moss & Barnett,
a Professional Association, which is hereby incorporated by reference, the City has
found no reason to disapprove of the proposed Transfer to Mediacom.
Now THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake as follows:
1. Triax is the lawful holder of the Franchise.
2. The City hereby consents and approves of the proposed Transfer subject to:
. Closing of the transaction contemplated within the Asset Purchase Agreement pursuant to
the terms and conditions described in information provided to the City by Triax and
Mediacom LLC.
. Mediacom LLC notifying the City in writing of the completion of the Transfer within thirty (30)
days of the date of closing of the Transfer.
. Mediacom, within thirty (30) days of the closing of the Transfer, providing the City with a
signed Acceptance of the Franchise in the form attached hereto and incorporated by
reference and a Certificate of Good Standing or Existence for Mediacom for the State of
16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota, and Mediacom LLC providing the City with a Corporate Guaranty in the form
attached hereto.
. The City and Triax executing a mutually acceptable Cable Television Franchise Ordinance
on or before October 10, 1999, the date on which the franchise is due to close.
. Triax complying with Article XII, Section 1 (H) of the Franchise regarding reimbursement of
costs incurred by City.
3. The City hereby waives any right of first refusal which the City may have to purchase the
Franchise, or the cable television system serving the City, but only as such right of first refusal
applies to the request for approval of the Transfer now before the City.
4. In the event the Transfer from Triax to Mediacom contemplated by the foregoing resolutions is not
completed, for any reasons, the City's consent shall not be effective.
5. Mediacom may, at any time and from time to time, assign, grant, or pledge or otherwise convey
one or more liens or security interest in its assets, including its rights, obligations and benefits in
and to the Franchise to any lender providing financing to Mediacom.
6. To the maximum extent permitted by all applicable local, state and federal laws, this Resolution
shall not be construed to in any way relieve Triax nor limit Mediacom from any liability under the
Franchise.
This Resolution shall take effect and continue and remain in effect from and after the date of its
passage, approval and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1999.
Mader X Mader
Kedrowski X Kedrowski
Petersen X Petersen
Schenck X Schenck
Wuellner X Wuellner
YES
NO
City Man
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