ADMINISTRATION - Clark Arneson, City Manager
Title
APPROVAL OF THE 2016 NORTHMETRO CABLE COMMISSION AND NORTH METRO TELEVISON BUDGET
Background
Each year the Cable Commission presents its budget to the member cities for their consideration and approval. The budget must be acted on by October 15th of each year by the member Cities. If no action is taken, the budgets are automatically deemed approved.
The Commission’s operating budget for 2016 is proposed at $1,189,284. This is a decrease of $10,958 over the 2015 budget. This decrease is primarily due to a drop in anticipated legal fees as franchise renewal with Comcast has been postponed for three years as the result of a settlement agreement with Comcast.
Budgeted capital costs for 2016 are $301,016 to continue the HD upgrade analysis and routine computer/software updates and software licensing.
Franchise fees paid back to the Member Cities are budgeted at $320,000, which is the same as last year.
The Commission elected to leave the PEG fee at its current rate of $3.16 for 2016.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the 2016 North Metro Telecommunications Commission and North Metro Television Budget.