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Public hearing on Comcast cable television franchise agreement
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From:
Colorado Springs City Council
Summary:
On December 13, 2016, City Council adopted a resolution setting two public hearings to receive public comment on the renewal of the City’s cable television franchise agreement with Comcast of Colorado/Pennsylvania/West Virginia, LLC (locally known as Comcast).
Previous Council Action:
On July 28, 2015 City Council adopted Resolution No. 76-15, setting a public hearing to receive public comment concerning the City of Colorado Springs’ future cable-related community needs and interests and concerning past performance of Comcast of Colorado/Pennsylvania/West Virginia, LLC (locally known as Comcast) under the existing franchise. On August 10, 2015, City Council held a public hearing to receive public comment on the existing agreement. On October 13, 2015, City Council adopted Resolution 103-15, extending the term of the cable television franchise being operated by Comcast until June 30, 2016, and on June 14, 2016, City Council adopted Resolution 64-16, further extending the agreement until December 31, 2016.
Background:
The City of Colorado Springs granted a cable television franchise to the predecessor of Comcast of Colorado/Pennsylvania/West Virginia, LLC (locally known as Comcast) ("Comcast") on November 7, 2000 by the electors of Colorado Springs voting to approve Ordinance No. 00-119. The franchise has expired. The City administration, at the direction of City Council, has negotiated a renewal of the Comcast franchise agreement.
The franchise agreement relates only to cable television and not to any other service provided by Comcast. Please limit comments to those related to cable television service provided by Comcast within the City of Colorado Springs.
The proposed 10-year franchise agreement allows Comcast to make use of City rights-of-way to construct, operate and maintain a cable system for the purpose of providing cable service in Colorado Springs in return for a percentage of Comcast’s gross revenues. The proposed agreement can be viewed at https://coloradosprings.gov/comcast .
The public is encouraged to attend the public hearings and may provide testimony and evidence relating to the proposed agreement. Written comments may also be submitted
• by mail: City of Colorado Springs Communications, 30 S. Nevada Avenue, Mail Code 660, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
• by drop off: City Clerk, re: Comcast Comments, City of Colorado Springs, 30 S. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
• by email: comcastcomments@springsgov.com
Printed copies of the proposed agreement are available for viewing at:
City Clerk’s Office - Open 8 a.m-5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
30 S. Nevada Avenue, Suite 101 80903
City Hall security desk- first floor, southeast entrance - Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
107 N. Nevada Avenue, Suite 80903
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