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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.rSL 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; 2403050vl 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 M 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 2403056v1