HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-23-Resolutions 01-64_Cable TV Consortium - IA League fo CitiesRESOLUTION 01-64
APPROVING CITY PARTICIPATION IN IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES CABLE
TV CONSORTIUM
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee has been requested to approve transfer of its cable
television franchise from AT&T Broadband to Mediacom Communications Corporation,
AND,
WHEREAS,a number of other Cities is Iowa have also been requested to approve a
similar transfer in their communities,AND,
WHEREAS,the Iowa League of Cities has indicated an interest in establishing a
consortium of communities which face this issue,AND,
WHEREAS,it is in the City of Waukee's interest to participate in this consortium
thereby maximizing the City's ability to negotiate a fair franchise with Mediacom,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Waukee City Council in session this
23rd day of April,2001 that it hereby approves City of Waukee participation in the Iowa
League of Cities cable TV consortium being established to negotiate on behalf of its
members the transfer of cable television franchises from AT&T Broadband to Mediacom
Communications Corporation at a cost not to exceed $.06 per capita.
Donald L.Bailey,Jr.,Mayor
Attest:
ROLL CALL VOl'
Nicholas C.Gruber
Marvin Berger
Bill Peard
Mike Watts
Wayne Johnson
AYE NAY ABSENT
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