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• • AGENDA ITEM 3D STAFF MEMBER Daniel Tesch, Director of Administration DATE 26 September 2005 SUBJECT 2006 - North Metro Telecommunication Budget VOTE REQUIRED 3/5 BACKGROUND As a member of the North Metro Telecommunications Commission, the Lino Lakes City Council is required to act on the Commission and Media Center budgets. The Commission's operating budget for 2006 is proposed at $522,855. This is an increase of $48,136 over the 2005 budget. The reason for the increase include a new line item for building maintenance and repair, I -net consulting and the inclusion of the Master Control Operator's salary into this budget. The Media Center proposed budget is $773,183. This budget is composed of operating expenditures totaling $581,005 and capital expenditures of $191,188. In addition to the budget, Operations Committee has also proposed an increase in the subscriber's monthly PEG (public, education, government access) fee from $2.56 /month to $2.64 /month. The Memorandum of Understanding between the Member Cities and Comcast allows for an annual cost of living increase in the PEG fee. The increased funding is necessary for the Media Center to meet staffing and equipment goals. The Telecommunication Commission is recommending approval of the budget and PEG fee increase. OPTIONS 1. Approve the Cable Commission Budget, Media Center Budget, and the increase to the PEG Fee to $2.64/mo. Deny the request to approve the budgets and PEG Fee. RECOMMENDATION Number One.