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QCCCC Work Session Item <br /> CenturyLink Franchise Summary <br /> September 12, 2016 <br /> To: Commissioners <br /> From: Robert J. V. Vose, Attorney, Kennedy & Graven, Chartered <br /> Subject: CenturyLink Franchise Summary <br /> The Quad Cities Cable Communications Commission, on behalf of the member cities <br /> Andover,Anoka, Champlin, and Ramsey, has accepted from CenturyLink (parent Company <br /> Qwest Broadband Services, Inc.) an application to provide cable television services in the <br /> Quad Cities service area. Commission staff and legal counsel have engaged in negotiations <br /> with CenturyLink officials crafting a draft franchise agreement that encompasses like <br /> features and obligations as the Comcast franchise agreement. The proposed CenturyLink <br /> franchise will allow market competition offering cable television services currently <br /> serviced by incumbent operator Comcast. <br /> This memo outlines the terms of the drafted franchise agreement to be presented at the <br /> September 15, 2016 commission work session. <br /> Level Playing Field <br /> Franchise Fees <br /> CenturyLink required to pay a franchise fee of 5% of its Gross Revenues. Includes language <br /> address "bundling" and interest (10% per annum) on underpayments. <br /> Public, Educational, and Governmental Access Requirements <br /> Number of Access Channels <br /> CenturyLink will provide 7 Access Channels (comparable to number of Access Channels as <br /> Comcast). <br /> Format of Access Channels <br /> CenturyLink will provide all Access Channels in HD if the City sends them HD format <br /> (exceeds Comcast's commitment). <br /> 48616M QU210-6 1 <br />