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Oct. 7, 2013 Item No.
Resolution granting Charter Cable Partners, LLC a franchise
extension to June 1, 2014.
Proposed Action
Staff recommends a motion to adopt a resolution granting Charter Cable Partners, LLC a
franchise extension to June 1, 2014.
Passage of this motion will result in extending the current cable franchise agreement from
Nov. 1, 2013 to June 1, 2014.
Overview
The City of Lakeville is currently in discussions with Charter Cable Partners, LLC regarding a
non - compliance issue related to the current Cable Franchise Agreement.
While the City and Charter work to resolve this issue, negotiations on a renewal franchise
agreement have been put on hold. The existing agreement will expire on Nov. 1, 2013.
Primary Issues to Consider
An extension is needed to allow appropriate time to negotiate a successful
franchise renewal agreement between the City of Lakeville and Charter Cable
Partners, LLC.
Communications Manager
Financial Impact: $ unknown Budgeted: Y/N _ Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION GRANTING CHARTER CABLE PARTNERS, LLC
A FRANCHISE EXTENSION TO JUNE 1, 2014
WHEREAS, on or about October 26,1998, the City of Lakeville, Minnesota ( "City ")
adopted a Cable Television Franchise Agreement ('Franchise "), which is currently held by
Charter Cable Partners, LLC ( "Charter "); and
WHEREAS, the initial term of the Franchise will expire on or about November 1, 2013;
and
WHEREAS, Charter has requested renewal of the Franchise; and
WHEREAS, both the City and Charter desire to extend the term of the Franchise to
facilitate renewal negotiations under state and federal law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lakeville,
Minnesota:
The Franchise is hereby amended by extending the term of the Franchise from
November 2, 2013 through and including June 1, 2014.
2. Except as specifically modified herein, the Franchise shall remain in full force and
effect.
The City and Charter hereby agree that neither waives any rights either may have
under the Franchise or applicable law.
4. This Resolution shall become effective upon the occurrence of both of the
following conditions: (1) The Resolution being adopted by the Lakeville City Council;
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and (2) Charter's acceptance of this Resolution.
Adopted by the City Council of Lakeville, Minnesota, this 7L' day of October, 2013
CITY OF LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA
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Its:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Charter Cable Partners, LLC, hereby acknowledges the City of Lakeville Resolution No.._
and hereby agrees to the extension of the Franchise through and including June 1,
2014.
DATED: 2013 Charter Cable Partners, LLC
Its:
Sworn to before me this day of 2013.
Notary Public
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