HomeMy WebLinkAbout88-136 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1988/09/19RESOLUTION 88-136
A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE
OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
EXTENDING THE TERMINATION DATE OF EXISTING FRANCHISE
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed an existing franchise ordinance
between it and Nortel Cable Associates; and
WHEREAS, the existing cable communications franchise ordinance term has
ended; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that a process was commenced by the
City and Nortel Cable Associates relating to the review and analysis of
the existing terms of the franchise, the performance of the operator and
other conditions and requirements, all of which are provided for under
the terms of the franchise; and
WHEREAS, the process of renewal was not completed prior to the end of the
term of the franchise; and whereas, under Section 9-721 of the franchise,
provision is made for extension of the franchise term for a period of six
months after the date of expiration; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the City of St. Louis Park in conjunction with the
Cable TV Advisory Commission has been diligently working together with
Nortel Cable to evaluate and negotiate the terms of a proposed new cable
communications franchise to serve the City of St. Louis Park; and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 1988 the staff of the City of St. Louis Park, together
with representatives of Nortel Cable established a timeframe within which
to complete negotiations for the purpose of arriving at a resolution of
various terms and conditions and this timeframe was confirmed by letter
to Nortel Cable from the Acting City Manager on July 29, 1988; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council by this resolution to confirm
the extension of the franchise term for a period of six months after the
termination date of August 19, 1988 to permit the full and complete resolution
of all issues and conditions necessary for the Council to properly evaluate
a proposed new franchise ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that under the provisions of Section 9-721 of the Cable Communications
Franchise Ordinance of the City of St. Louis Park, the expiration date
of the said franchise is extended for a period of six months from August
19, 1988.
Adopted by the City Council September 19, 1988.
Reviewed for adinistaration:
Manager
form and execution: