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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 07/23/2013 By: Jo Thieling, Administrative Services Information Title: Adopt Resolution Concerning the Commencement of Renewal Proceedings Under the Federal Cable Act 7. 2. Background: The City of Ramsey is a member of the Quad Cities Cable Communications Commission: a municipal joint powers entity organized under Minnesota Statutes 471.59, as amended, pursuant to an agreement among the member cities of Andover, Anoka, Champlin, and Ramsey. The Commission administers and enforces the cable franchises issued by Andover, Anoka, Champlin and Ramsey, and provides community programming and certain other services on behalf of these member cities. The City enacted an ordinance granting a cable television franchise effective in March 2001, authorizing the provision of cable television service within the territorial limits of the City; and is set to expire in March 2016, u8nless sooner terminated or extended. Comcast invoked the franchise renewal procedures set forth in applicable federal law in a letter dated March 28, 2013. A resolution is attached for Council consideration. This resolution reaffirms the Commission's authority under the Joint Power Agreement to commence franchise renewal ascertainment and past performance proceedings in accordance with the Cable Act. It further authorizes the Commission to conduct renewal proceedings and any negotiations with Comcast on the City's behalf, and the City retains final authority to approve and enact any int6ial or renewal franchise(s). Notification: Observations/Alternatives: Recommendation: The Mayor, City Councilmembers and city employees shall avoid stating a position on the renewal of the Franchise or franchise renewal -related issues until the Commission makes formal written recommendation to the City. Funding Source: The Quad Cities Cable Communications Commission shall, within six months of such request, commence a proceeding to identify the future cable -related community needs and interests, and to review the performance of the cable operator during the franchise term. The Commission will administer and fund these proceedings. Council Action: Motion to adopt Resolution # 13-07-121 Concerning the Commencement of Renewal Proceedings under the Federal Cable Act. Attachments Resolution Cable Franchise Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 07/11/2013 03:46 PM Form Started By: Jo Thieling Started On: 07/10/2013 04:23 PM