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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
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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
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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
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