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RESOLUTION GRANTING CHARTER CABLE PARTNERS, LLC
A FRANCHISE EXTENSION TO OCTOBER 31, 2014
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to adopt a resolution granting
anting
Charter Cable Partners. LLC, an extension of the current franchise agreement to October 31,
2014
Passage of this motion will result in extending the current cable franchise agreement from
November 1, 2013 to October 31, 2014
Overview
The City of Lakeville is currently in discussions with Charter Cable Partners,LLC regarding
renewal of the cable franchise agreement. Additional time is needed to complete the
renewal process, and the current franchise agreement should be extended to allow for the
necessary discussions.
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.
Supporting Information
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Susanna Palm
Communications Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.
GRANTING CHARTER CABLE PARTNERS, LLC
A FRANCHISE EXTENSION TO OCTOBER 31, 2014
WHEREAS, on or about October 26, 1998, the City of Lakeville, Minnesota
("City') adopted a Cable Television Franchise Agreement (" Franchise's, which is
currently held by Charter Cable Partners, LLC ("Charter'; and
WHEREAS, the initial term of the Franchise was scheduled to expire on or about
November 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Charter has requested renewal of the Franchise; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Resolution No. 13-86 on October 7, 2013
extending the term of the Franchise until June 1, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Charter executed said Resolution No. 13-86 and agreed to continue
complying with the Franchise, as amended by the Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City and Charter are interested in continuing informal renewal
negotiations, and desire to extend the current Franchise term from June 2, 2014
through and including October 31, 2014; and
WHEREAS, 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:
1. The Franchise is hereby amended by extending the term of the Franchise
from June 2, 2014 through and including October 31, 2014.
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2. Except as specifically modified hereby, the Franchise shall remain in full
force and effect.
I 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; and (2) Charter's acceptance of this Resolution.
Adopted by the City Council of Lakeville, Minnesota, this 16th day of June, 2014.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA
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Its: Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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ACCEPTANCE
Charter Cable Partners, LLC, hereby acknowledges the City of Lakeville
Resolution No. and hereby agrees to the extension of the Franchise
through and including October 31, 2014.
DATED: , 2014 Charter Cable Partners, LLC
Sworn to before me this
day of
Notary Public
Its:
, 2014.
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