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with ali technical standards contained in this Ordinance and the Franchise, and the technical standards and guidelines of the FCC. Thereafter, the Grantee shall conduct technical performance tests as required by the FCC. B. Methodology. Such tests shall be performed by, or under the supervision of a qualified registered professional engineer or an engineer with proper training and experience. Upon request, a copy of the report shall be submitted to the County, describing test results, instrumentation, calibration, and test procedures, and the qualification of the engineer responsible for the tests. C. Test Points. System monitor test points shall be established at or near the output of the last amplifier in the longest feeder line, at or near trunk line extremities. Such periodic tests shall be made at the test points as shall be required by the FCC and/or the Franchise. D. FCC Tests. In addition to the performance test reports required herein, a copy of any performance test reports required by the FCC shall be submitted to the County upon request. E. County Required Tests. Whenever there have been similar complaints made or when there exists other evidence, which, in the judgment of the County, casts doubt on the reliability or quality of the Grantee's system, the County shall have the right and authority to compel the Grantee to test, analyze, and report on the performance of its system. The County may require additional tests, full or partial repeat tests, different test procedures, or tests involving a specific subscriber's terminal. Reports on such tests shall be delivered to the County no later than fourteen 04) days after the County formally notifies the Grantee and shall include the following information: the nature of the complaints which precipitated the special tests; what system component was tested; the equipment used, and procedures employed in said testing; the results of such tests; and methods by which said complaints were resolved. Said tests and analyses may be supervised by a professional engineer not on the permanent staff of the Grantee, who shall sign all records of the special tests and forward same to the County with a report interpreting the results of the tests and recommending what actions should be taken by the County. F. Consultants. The County shall have the right to employ qualified consultants and attorneys if necessary or desirable to assist in the administration of this, or any other section of this Ordinance or the Franchise at the expense of the County. __ G. General Maintenance. Grantee shall maintain wires, cables and all other real and personal property and facilities constituting the Cable Television System in good condition, order and repair at all times during the term of the Franchise. H. Maintenance Log. Grantee shall maintain an annual log showing the date, approximate time and duration, type and probable cause of all Cable Television 34