ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP
EXHIBIT 10.16.12
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10.16.12</font></b></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Executive Name</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Dear Nickname,</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">We are pleased to confirm your eligibility
and participation in the Performance Retention Plan (PRP) as part of your
executive compensation package.&#160;
Congratulations!&#160; This letter and
the attachment highlights the terms of your 2004 PRP grant.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Under the Performance Retention Plan (PRP),
you are awarded, in the form of a grant, an amount equal to xxx% of your salary
at target.&#160; The 2004 grant is effective
January 1, 2004, and is based upon your salary rate in effect at that time.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Awards earned under this plan will be based
on company EBITDAR and capital expense results and have the potential to be
earned at a value above or below the target grant value.&#160; After a one-year waiting period, this grant
will vest on a monthly basis in 36 equal installments.&#160; Upon emergence from bankruptcy, the vested
portion of this PRP award or a 25% minimum amount will be paid in cash.&#160; Any unvested portion or the balance will be
payable in the form of restricted common equity or units of the reorganized
company.&#160; The restricted stock or units
will vest 50% on the first anniversary of the reorganization and 50% on the
second anniversary of the reorganization.&#160;
Additional details about the plan are attached.&#160; If you have questions please call Jerry Rybin
on 303-268-6366.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">As we emerge from bankruptcy we contemplate
having in place a new long-term incentive equity plan.&#160; When and to what extent we can make equity
grants from that plan will be known as we draw closer to bankruptcy
emergence.&#160; Please be aware that, subject
to timing of bankruptcy emergence, your 2004 PRP grant may be prorated in
anticipation of the new plan.</font></p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">As we look ahead, it&#146;s important that we
continue to focus on our operating strategy and deliver superior results.&#160;&#160; Congratulations again and thank you for your
continued dedication and commitment to Adelphia Communications.</font></p>

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