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• II. 2000 MEDIA CENTER BUDGET The amended Joint Powers Agreement established an "Operations Committee" which is composed of Member City administrators. Their primary responsibility is to provide input to the operation and budget of the Community Media Center. Enclosed is the 2000 Media Center budget proposed by the Operations Committee and recommended by the Commission for approval by its Member Cities. The Media Center proposed budget is $594,482. This budget is composed of operating expenditures totaling $477,416 and capital expenditures of $117,066. In addition to the budget, the Operations Committee has also proposed an increase in the subscriber's monthly PEG fee from $2 /month to $2.25 /month. The increased funding is necessary for the Media Center to meet marketing, staffing, and equipment goals over the next five years. The Commission is recommending this increase in the PEG fee. Recommendation: That Member Cities approve the 2000 Media Center budget and increase in the PEG fee to $2.25 /month as presented by the Commission: The Joint Powers Agreement states, "submitted budgets shall be deemed approved by a Member City unless, prior to October 15 preceding the effective date of the proposed budget, the Member City gives notice in writing to the Commission that it is withdrawing from the Commission." I want to thank the Commission directors, staff, and the Operations Committee for their efforts in preparing these budgets. If you have any questions about either budget please consult with your Commission director or City Administrator. This past year has been a busy year for the Commission with the ongoing franchise renewal analysis and negotiations and complicated system ownership transfer issues. I look forward to working with all parties throughout the remainder of 1999 to continue our renewal negotiation efforts and to increase both the quality and quantity of community programming in 2000. Enc. cc. NMTC Directors Operations Committee NMTC Member Cities Sincerely, Richard Swanson Chair, NMTC