04/24/2007 Resolutions 2007-99RESOLUTION 2007-99
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2006, by Resolution No. 2006-77, the Grand Island City
Council approved an Interlocal Agreement between the cities of Grand Island, Nebraska and
Kearney, Nebraska, for joint services of consultant fees for cable franchise renewal; and
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2006, by Resolution No. 2006-78, the Grand Island City
Council approved a proposal from Moss & Barnett of Minneapolis, Minnesota, for cable television
franchise review and consulting services; and
WHEREAS, a Community Needs Assessment was completed for both the
communities of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Kearney, Nebraska, to determine the public's future
cable related needs and interests; and
WHEREAS, after completion of the Community Needs Assessment, a proposed cable
television franchise agreement was submitted to Charter Communications by both the cities of
Kearney and Grand Island; and
WHEREAS, after receipt of the proposed franchise agreement, Charter
Communications' response included numerous revisions; and
WHEREAS, under Federal Law, the Cable Act allows renewal of a cable franchise
agreement either formally or informally; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Grand Island that the City Council
of authorize the commencement of both the informal and formal processes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that city staff is hereby authorized to proceed
informally and formally, if required, in the renewal of the cable franchise agreement with Charter
Communications.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, Apri124, 2007.
Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
April 20, 2007 d City Attorney