Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 1-21-2025
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Approval of and authorization to execute Resolution No. 1627, a Resolution of the City of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma concerning the commencement of formal renewal proceedings under the Federal Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, as amended
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Background:
On August 19, 2002, the City Council granted a twenty-five-year cable franchise to Cox Communications Central II, Inc. (“Cox”), which will expire on or about August 19, 2027. Under the federal Cable Act, Cox is defined as a “cable operator” and as such it may not provide cable services to subscribers in the City unless it has a cable franchise agreement from the City. Cox has notified the City that it would like to renew its franchise, which commences the renewal process set out in the Cable Act.
Resolution Number 1627 authorizes City staff to begin the renewal proceedings, including pursuing both the informal and formal renewal process, for the cable franchise agreement with Cox. This process including reviewing the performance of Cox under the current franchise agreement, identifying the City’s renewal priorities and scheduling meetings to negotiate the terms of a renewed cable franchise agreement.
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Requested By: Michael Spurgeon, City Manager
Approved By: Trevor Dennis, City Attorney
Attachments: Resolution No. 1627
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize execution of Resolution No. 1627
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