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Public hearing on Comcast cable television franchise agreement
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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 providi...
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