May 1, 2006

Rights-of-Way/Revenues: Was necessary to protect local authority over rights-of-way and send disputes with providers to courts. Failed 23-30

Cable Service/IPTV: Was essential to clarifying that new Internet protocol-based and on-demand video services are “cable services” subject to the 5 percent cable franchise fee. Withdrawn – Similar language included in Manager’s Amendment.

Build Out: Would have required new entrants to build out each local franchise area over time. Failed 22-33

Anti-redlining: Would have prohibited new entrants from discriminating against poorer neighborhoods in the availability of service. Failed: 23-29

PEG: Was necessary to keep local governments whole by requiring new entrants to pay for public, educational, and government access support, the greater of 1 percent of gross revenues, or the per'subscriber equivalent of what the incumbent cable operator provides for PEG support in its current franchise. Failed: 19-20

Enforcement: Would have retained local governments shared authority with the Federal Communications Commission to handle customer service and similar complaints. Failed: 23-27