HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 02-66 Cable TV Franchise to Time Warner Cable - Jun. 30, 2002 - Jun. 30, 2003 solution No. 02-66
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Request of approval of the extension of City of Palm Desert Cable
Television Franchise with Time Warner from July 1, 2002 through June
30, 2003.
SUBMITTED BY: Robert Kohn, Contracts Administrator
DATE: June 27, 2002
CONTENTS: Resolution No. 02-66 extending the cable television franchise with Time
Warner through June 30, 2003
Recommendation: Waive the reading and adopt Resolution No. 02-66 extending
The Cable Television Franchise with Time Warner Cable through June 30, 2003.
Executive Summary: The City of Palm Desert and its representative (Bill Rudell of
Richards, Watson, & Gershon) have been attempting to work with Time Warner for the
past two years in an attempt to negotiate a new cable television franchise agreement.
This effort has been aided by, the Technology Committee, and informal discussions
between City staff and Time Warner representatives. These efforts have revealed little,
if any, progress towards a new agreement, and Time Warner continues to press for a
15- year franchise.
Discussion: The current agreement is due to expire June 30, 2002. With no substantial
progress being recognized from the aforementioned negotiations, staff and the
Technology Committee (motion to renew at May 7, 2002 meeting) are recommending
that the City Council extend the existing agreement by one year. Staff will continue to
be open for discussions with Time Warner in regards to cable television franchise
renewal.
Resolution No. 02-66
Time Warner Cable Television
Franchise Extension
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