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42-R-19
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Seven Year Cable
Television Franchise Agreement with Comcast of Illinois IV, Inc.
NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to sign
the Cable Television Franchise Agreement (the "Agreement") by and between the City
and Comcast of Illinois IV, Inc. for a seven (7) year term. The Agreement is attached
hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
negotiate any additional conditions or terms of the Agreement with Comcast of Illinois
IV, Inc. as may be determined to be in the best interest of the City.
SECTION 3: This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval, in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
Devon Reid, City Clerk
Adopted: Ape -/,-I ZZ J , 2019
Stephen H. Oagerty, o
Approved as to form:
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Michelle I_. Masoncup, Corporhtion Counsel
42-R-19
EXHIBIT 1
EXTENSION OF CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
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For City Council meeting of April 22, 2018 Item A
Resolution 42-R-19, Cable Franchise Agreement Extension with Comcast
For Action
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Memorandum
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Administration and Public Works Committee
From: Hugh DuBose, City Attorney
Subject: Resolution 42-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Seven
Year Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Comcast
Date: April 17, 2019
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 42-R-19 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a seven year Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Comcast
of Illinois IV, Inc.
Livabilitv Benefits:
Innovation & Process: Support local government best practices and processes
Summarv:
In October of 2011 the City entered into a seven (7) year nonexclusive franchise
agreement with Comcast to construct and operate a cable system in the public way. In
October 2018, the City and Comcast extended this agreement for an additional six (6)
months. The City is seeking to enter into a new seven (7) year agreement with
Comcast. The new agreement is a non-exclusive franchise agreement that will continue
to authorize Comcast to construct and operate a cable system in the public way. The
agreement requires Comcast to pay to the City a franchise fee equal to five percent
(5%) of annual gross revenues received from the operation of the cable system in the
franchise area (city limits). Additionally, the City receives $0.35 cents per month per
customer (paid by the customer) to fund public, education and government (PEG)
access channels.
Attachments:
Resolution 42-R-19