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• NSCC will have access to the Electronic Programming Guide. • Refund of approximately $49,000 total to cable subscribers. • PEG Capacity and Rate Order Violation Notices will be withdrawn. • I-Net status quo, except Comcast will not be required to extend it to new locations. • Consent to the Transfer Application. This agreement is contingent upon the NSCC member cities (1) approving the extension of the cable television franchise ordinance through December 31, 2016; and (2) approving the pending cable franchise transfer application. The NSCC has recommended that the City approve both the extension and the transfer application. Cable Television Franchise Ordinance Amendment The NSCC has prepared a Cable Television Franchise Ordinance Amendment for the City. It extends the existing Cable Television Franchise Ordinance through December 31, 2016, and it requires Comcast’s acceptance. The NSCC has indicated to staff that Comcast has no objection to the amendment. Transfer Application The NSCC has recommended approval of the cable television franchise transfer application, which will transfer ownership of the ultimate parent of the cable franchise from Comcast to a new company that will be called GreatLand Connections. The attached resolution was negotiated and accepted by both the NSCC and Comcast/GreatLand. The resolution lists several contingencies, including the actual closing of the proposed transaction, receipt of necessary federal approvals, executing a guaranty of performance and executing a guaranty regarding rates. This resolution will be considered on November 10, 2014 after the public hearing and 2nd reading of ordinance 894. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of both the Cable Television Franchise Ordinance Amendment and the transfer resolution as presented to the City. Respectfully Submitted, Mark Beer