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Resolution 9276 <br />Page 2 <br />WHEREAS, the Protect Community Television Act (currently S. 3218/HR 5659) <br />has been introduced in Congress and its goal is to maintain the status quo by reversing <br />the FCC order and allowing franchise fees to be calculated as they have been for over 35 <br />years as monetary only fees; and <br />WHEREAS, this legislation is supported by the National League of Cities, the U.S. <br />Conference of Mayors, the National Association of Counties, the Minnesota League of <br />Cities, and NATOA. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City calls on Congress to pass <br />legislation, such as the Protect Community Television Act, which would undo the FCC's <br />action; and <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City urges all House members and <br />Senators from Minnesota to cosponsor the Protect Community Television Act. <br />BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mounds View <br />supports the protection of the Community Television Act by adopting this resolution. <br />Adopted this 26th day of May, 2020. <br />Carol A. Mueller, Mayor <br />ATTEST: <br />Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator <br />(SEAL) <br />The Mounds View Vision <br />A Thriving Desirable Community <br />