HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-024 Council ResolutionCouncil member bic2Vit— introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 00-24
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CABLE FRANCHISE
GRANTED TO MEDIAONE NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, The City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota (the "City") granted a
nonexclusive cable television franchise (the "Franchise") to Merideth Cable; and
WHEREAS, the Franchise was transferred to MediaOne North Central
Communications Corp. ("MediaOne") in July 1998; and
WHEREAS, MediaOne has requested a renewal of the Franchise; and
WHEREAS, The City and MediaOne are currently negotiating the terms of a
renewal of the Franchise pursuant to the informal renewal process set forth in Section
626(h) of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §
546(h); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to extend the term of the Franchise from February 18, 2000
to November 20, 2000 so that negotiations may continue and;
WHEREAS, MediaOne has consented and agreed to the terms of this extension.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes,
Minnesota that:
1. The term of the Franchise shall be extended from February 18, 2000 until
November 20, 2000, unless sooner revoked, cancelled or terminated.
2. All terms and conditions of the Franchise, as may be amended from time to time,
shall remain in effect during the term of the extension.
3. This extension shall not constitute a waiver of any rights the City or MediaOne
may have under (i) the Franchise, as it may be amended from time to time, (ii) the
Cable Commissions Policy Act of 1984, as amended by the Cable Television
Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 and the Telecommunications
Act of 1996; (iii) Chapter 238 of the Minnesota Statutes, Minn. Stat. § 238.01, et
seq.; or (iv) any other law or regulation.
4. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to give MediaOne additional rights or
opportunities to trigger the provisions of 47 U.S.C. § 546(a) -(g), or to require the
City or the North Metro Telecommunications Commission to conduct or
reconduct hearings or other actions properly taken in conjunction with any
renewal proceedings under the current Franchise.
5. No claim that either party may have against the other shall be released or
otherwise affected by this extension.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this day of March, 2000.
Ry-Chel Gaustad, CMC City Clerk
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Jo hih Berg son
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council
Member CSC►.-) and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor:
The following voted against: iJ
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Accepted by MediaOne this day of , 2000.
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