Title
Resolution No. 15-22, A Resolution Granting a Non-Exclusive Franchise to Comcast to Construct, Operate, and Maintain a Cable System in the City of Oregon City
Body
RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 15-22 approving the Cable Franchise Agreement for Comcast and directing the Mayor to execute the agreement. This franchise agreement includes construction, performance, and general service requirements for Comcast.
BACKGROUND:
The last Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement which was executed in 1999 has expired. This new agreement includes the same fee calculation terms of 5% of revenue on cable services within the City limits and $.80 cents per month, per subscriber fee to help fund public access, educational access and government access (PEG). The term of the agreement is for 10 years.
A franchise agreement is necessary due to the requirements of the Federal Cable Act.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Amount: Approximately $400,000.00 in annual revenue, with an estimate of $60,000.00 a year, for PEG
FY(s): 2015-2025