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70-R-84
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, cable communications is an essential information techno-
logy; and
WHEREAS, the cable system operates as a de facto monopoly in
Evanston utilizing locally -owned public rights -of -ways; and
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston properly holds the authority and
responsibility to develop public communications policies and to negotiate
and enforce cable franchise on behalf of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, federal cable legislation is again being considered by
the United States Congress; and
WHEREAS, H.R. 4103 represents an important compromise between
representatives of the National Cab le Television Association, the National
I League of Cities, and the United States Conference of Mayors; and
WHEREAS, H.R. 4103 reflects a fair and balanced approach to
national cable policy which provides essential protection for the interests
of cities, consumers, and cable operators; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of national cable policy is Congress'
responsibility, not the responsibility of the courts and the FCC; and
WHEREAS, enactment of H.R. 4103 is necessary to establish a stable
regulatory framework under which the rights of cities and cable operators
are clearly defined; and
WHEREAS, H.R. 4103 is necessary to ensure that existing franchises
remain enforceable and to eliminate burdensome litigation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of Evanston to urge Congressional support of H.R. 4103;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby instructed to
transmit a copy of this resolution to the House Energy and Commerce Committee
Chairman, John Dingell, and Committee Representatives Tom Corcoran, Edward
Madigan and Cardiss Collins; Congressman Sydney Yates; and Senators Alan
Dixon and Charles Percy.
Adopted 1984
ATTEST:
�� City Clerk
Mayor