§ 7. [Amendment of Code section 7½-7.]

Section 7½-7 is amended to read as follows:

"Continuity of Service.

"As to continuity of service, and subject to Grantee's federal and state constitutional and statutory rights which the parties are deemed not to have waived under this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:

"a.

Service After Revocation, Termination, Nonrenewal, Abandonment or Withdrawal. Subject to applicable federal and state law, grantee shall provide service for an interim period of up to 18 months beyond:

"(1)

Any then-existing Term of this Franchise Agreement or any renewal of the Term;

"(2)

45 days' notice from grantee to the City of Grantee's proposed abandonment, withdrawal or cessation of service; or

"(3)

The effective date of any revocation, termination or nonrenewal/expiration of this Agreement.

"b.

City Assistance. During such interim period, the City will assist and otherwise use its best efforts to assist grantee in providing a satisfactory basis for Grantee to continue providing service under this Agreement.

"c.

Revenues. During any such interim period in which Grantee continues to provide service, Grantee is entitled to all revenue collected, less any franchise fees or other moneys owed to the City; provided, however, that grantee is not required during any such interim period to provide service if the revenues collected are less than the operating costs incurred."