HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 25-052 Approving a Franchise Extension AgreementCITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
RESOLUTION 25-052
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FRANCHISE EXTENSION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, effective upon passage and acceptance, between the City of St. Anthony
Village, Minnesota (the "City"), and Comcast of Minnesota, Inc., a Minnesota
corporation ("Comcast").
WHEREAS, the City granted Comcast a non-exclusive franchise fora ten -;year t$' rn to
construct, operate and maintain a cable television system through a cable
television franchise resolution, Resolution 15-028, accepted and agreed upon by
Comcast (the "Franchise'); and
WHEREAS, Comcast agreed to additional commitments in a letter to the City dated February
15, 2018 (the "Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the City is a member of the North Suburban Communications Commission (the
"Commission") that manages and negotiates the Franchise; and
WHEREAS, Comcast has requested renewal of the Franchise; and
WHEREAS, Comcast and the Commission have agreed to extend the term of the Franchise and
Agreement for an additional five years, subject to approval of the City and written
acceptance of Comcast.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of City of Saint Anthony
Village, Minnesota approves the following:
Section 1. Section 2, paragraph 4 of the Franchise is hereby amended by extending the term
of such Franchise through and including June 30, 2032. The Parties do not waive
any rights under Section 626 of the Federal Cable Act and agree that Grantee shall
not be required to file an additional Section 626 Letter to preserve its rights to
formal proceedings under the Franchise.
Section 2. Except as specifically modified hereby, the Franchise shall remain in full force
and effect.
Section 3. Neither party waives any rights under law as a result of agreeing to this Franchise
extension.
Section 4. The Agreement shall remain effective so long as Comcast, including any
successors or assigns, continues to operate under the Franchise, including as it
may be extended pending the completion of the renewal process. Neither the
Commission nor Comcast may terminate the Agreement prior to renewal.
Approved this 22nd day of July, 2025.
ATTEST:
City Ciqrk
Review for Administration:
Wendy Webs er, Mayor
Charlie Yunker, City Manager