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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.d 5-4-15 Item No. Resolution granting Charter Cable Partners, LLC a Franchise extension to December 1, 2015 Proposed Action Staff recommends a motion to adopt a resolution granting an extension of the current franchise agreement with Charter Cable Partners, LLC until December 1, 2015. Passage of the motion will result in extending the current cable franchise agreement from June 1, 2015 to December 1, 2015. Overview The City of Lakeville continues to be in discussions with Charter Cable Partners, LLC regarding renewal of the cable franchise agreement. Additional time is needed for the City to complete successful renewal negotiations. Primary Issues to Consider • None ___________________________________ Susanna Palm Communications Manager Financial Impact: $ ____________ Budgeted: ____ Source: __________________ Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): _______________________________________ Notes: _______________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION NO. 15-49 GRANTING CHARTER CABLE PARTNERS, LLC A FRANCHISE EXTENSION TO DECEMBER 1, 2015 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 was scheduled to expire on or about November 1, 2013; and was extended to June 1, 2014 and again to October 31, 2014, and to June 1, 2015; and WHEREAS, Charter has requested renewal of the Franchise; and WHEREAS, the City and Charter are interested in continuing informal renewal negotiations and desire to extend the current Franchise term from June 1, 2015 through and including December 1, 2015; 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 1, 2015 through and including December 1, 2015. 2. Except as specifically modified hereby, the Franchise shall remain in full force and effect. 3. The City and Charter hereby agree that neither waives any rights either 1 2403056v2 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 4th day of May, 2015 CITY OF LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA By: Its: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 2 2403056v2 ACCEPTANCE Charter Cable Partners, LLC, hereby acknowledges the City of Lakeville Resolution No. 15-49 and hereby agrees to the extension of the Franchise through and including December 1, 2015. DATED: May 4, 2015 Charter Cable Partners, LLC By: Its: Sworn to before me this day of , 2015. Notary Public 3 2403056v2