§ 12. Renewal.

Upon the expiration of the term of franchise and subject to approval by the board of commissioners. BLP may negotiate renewal of its franchise for an additional period not inconsistent with Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations.

BLP shall notify county in writing no less than one year in advance of the expiration date of this franchise of its desire to renew or not to renew the franchise. County may propose certain franchise modifications to BLP and make any given renewal contingent upon acceptance of such modifications. A renewal may be granted not more than two (2) years prior to the expiration of any existing term.

In determining whether or not BLP has performed satisfactorily its obligations under this franchise, the following may be taken into consideration:

(a)

Technical development and performance of the system;

(b)

Programming;

(c)

Other services offered;

(d)

Cost of service;

(e)

Compliance with any requirements in the ordinance or in Federal Communications Commission regulations;

(f)

Annual and other reports made to the county or to the Federal Communications Commission;

(g)

Extension of service;

(h)

Other matters of concern.

Nothing herein shall require the county to renew this franchise.