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WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Agreement authorizes the Commission to conduct renewal proceedings and any negotiations with Comcast on the City's behalf, and; WHEREAS, the City wishes to reaffirm the Commission's authority to process renewal of the Franchise in accordance with the Cable Act, Minnesota law and the Franchise, and manage and conduct franchise renewal proceedings and negotiations on its behalf, and; WHEREAS, the City recognizes that, in conducting renewal proceedings, the Commission may collect and analyze information from Comcast, the City, and the public and other interested parties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: Section 1. That the City reaffirms the Commission's authority under the Joint Powers Agreement to commence franchise renewal ascertainment and past performance proceedings in accordance with the Cable Act. Section 2. That the Commission is authorized to utilize, at its discretion, the formal or informal renewal processes and the Commission may initiate either process without further action or approval by the City. Section 3. That the Commission may provide the public an opportunity to participate in the Franchise renewal proceedings. Section 4. That the Commission is authorized to gather such information as may be deemed appropriate, and to take such further steps as may be needed or desired to ensure that identified cable -related needs and interests of the City, Commission, and the public are satisfied in any renewal franchise as provided by applicable law. The Commission may require that Comcast submit such information as may be deemed appropriate in connection with the renewal process to the maximum extent permitted by the Franchise and applicable laws and regulations. Section 5. That the City reserves all of its rights, remedies and defenses with respect to determining whether or not to renew the Franchise. The Mayor, City Council members 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. Section 6. That the Commission shall keep the City fully appraised of the status and progress of the formal and informal renewal processes, as appropriate. Section 7. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Ramsey City Council this the 23th day of July, 2013. 423311 RJV QU210-4