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The cost of construction shall be allocated based on the following formula: If a request for extension of service into a residential area requires the construction of cable plant which does not pass at least eighteen (18) potential subscribers per mile, Franchisee and subscribers will each bear their proportionate share of construction costs. For example, if there are nine (9) dwelling units per mile, Franchisee's share will equal 9/18th or one-half (½) of the construction cost. The remaining cost will be shared equally by each subscriber in the area to be constructed. This line extension formula shall also be applied to a portion of a mile meeting proportionate density requirements. For example, if there are five (5) dwelling units per one-quarter mile, the Franchisee shall construct the plant. The cost sharing plan described above would be utilized if there were less than the proportionate share of dwelling units per the portion of a mile needed to reach the dwelling units. 4 Should additional subscribers request cable television service, subscribers utilizing the cost-sharing plan for extensions shall be reimbursed pro-ram for their contribution or a proportional share thereof. In such case, the pro-ram shares shall be recalculated and each new subscriber shall pay the new pro-ram share, and all prior subscribers shall receive pro-ram refunds. In any event, at the end of three (3) years from the completion of a project, the subscribers are no longer eligible for refunds, and the amounts paid in construction costs will be credited to the plant account of Franchisee. o The average cost of line extension shall be recalculated annually and based upon then-current costs for labor and materials. D. Commercial Service. Franchisee shall, upon request, make service available to all commercial/industrial establishments located within one hundred fifty (150') feet of its existing feeder cable. Extensions beyond one hundred fifty(150') feet may be made at the expense of the commercial establishment. E. House Moving. Franchisee shall, upon the request of the County, move and replace its facilities to accommodate house moves conducted on behalf of the County, free of charge, to the County; provided, however, moves conducted on behalf of the County are not meant to include all houses moved pursuant to a County-issued permit but only those house in which the County has a direct interest in relocating. Wherever feasible, the County shall use its best efforts to ensure that house moves follow the same or similar path.