HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 - Resolution 2015-12, supporting lowering PEG feesResolution No. 2015-12
CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2015-12
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RAMSEY/WASHINGTON SUBURBAN CABLE COMMISSION’S REVIEW OF PEG FEE STRUCTURE.
WHEREAS, the Ramsey/Washington Counties Suburban Cable Communications Commission (R/WSCC) has been established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 471.59 for the purpose of monitoring the operation and activities of cable communications and in particular, the Cable Communications System of the Members to provide coordination of administration enforcement, and renewal of the franchises of Members for their respective System; to promote,
coordinate, administer and develop community cable television programming and to conduct such other activities authorized herein as may be necessary to insure equitable and reasonable rates and service levels for the citizens of the Members; and WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo is a member of the R/WSCC under a Joint Cooperative Agreement for the Administration of Cable Communications Franchises; and
WHEREAS, the current franchise agreement with Comcast includes the provision of a number of Public, Educational and Government Access channels (PEG Channels). These community
television channels, including the studio facilities and the technical support operations, are funded by an operating grant paid by Comcast to the Cable Commission; and
WHEREAS, Comcast recoups these funds through a PEG fee charged to Comcast subscribers as part of their monthly service, currently set at $4.29 per month; and
WHEREAS, this PEG fee rate is one of the highest in the Twin Cities metro area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, that the Ramsey/Washington Counties Suburban Cable Communications Commission and its members should re-evaluate the current PEG fee structure, rate, and provision of services to determine if the subscribers are receiving a fair and reasonable value for the fee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Lake Elmo, as stewards of taxpayer funds,
believes that a reduction in the PEG fee rate would be appropriate to be more in line with other communities in the area and to promote more effective and efficient services.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO THIS THIRD DAY OF MARCH 2015. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF LAKE ELMO By: __________________________
Mike Pearson, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________
Adam Bell, City Clerk