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Page 2 $111,747.92 in franchise fees. Of that amount, Mounds View contributed $26,935.83 to the 2010 NSCC budget. In 2010, the ten cities will supply $338,468.00 to NSCC. North Suburban Access Corporation As stated on the CTV North Suburbs web site, "The North Suburban Access Corporation (NSAC), commonly known as community television, is a non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors representing each of the ten member cities. The corporation promotes programming by and for the community; manages the access channels and the access facilities; and encourages public use of the cable communications. NSAC Purpose: • to provide access to cable communications to all member city residents • to promote and protect out communities' rights to use community television and other telecommunication media by stewarding current resources, integrating new technologies and building the awareness and skills of our residents NSAC Goals: • to deliver high quality, timely programs via cable communications • to anticipate, plan for and adapt to changes in communications technology • to increase awareness and encourage the use of cable communications as a means of sharing information in and among the member cities • to promote awareness of and use by individuals and institutions, such as schools, government and civic groups • to train and educate producers, users and others who request help." NSAC is funded primarily by PEG (public, education, and government access) fees. PEG fees are negotiated in the franchise and paid as a separate fee on the monthly subscriber bill. These cable company grants were $1,156,712 in 2009 and increase by a minimum of 5% per year. These funds are not shared directly with the member cities, although the portion representing Mounds View subscribers who make up 8% of the total would be $92,536 in 2009. CTV does have a Municipal Assistance policy, which provides assistance, formerly specified as up to 100 hours per year, to each of the member cities. Reasons to consider withdrawal from the joint powers commission: Concerns regarding the financial relationship between NSCC, which is funded by a portion of the member cities' franchise revenues, and NSAC which is supported by subscriber PEG fees.