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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
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CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APRIL 19, 2004
TITLE:
AGREEMENT WITH
COMMUNICAITIONS SUPPORT
CONSULTING SERVICES
GROUP
APPROVED
0 As Recommended
0 As Amended
0 Ordinance on 1" Reading
0 Ordinance on 2"' Reading
0 Implementing Resolution
0 Set Public Hearing For
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CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Communications Support
Group, Inc. to assist the City with the cable television franchise
renewal process for an amount not to exceed $15,000.
.DISCUSSION
Specialized planning and financial analysis is required for the cable
television franchise renewal process. Communication Support Group, Inc.
has assisted over 20 cities with their cable franchise renewals. These
consulting services provide strategic development, negotiation support,
fact finding, and financial analysis. The analysis will compare
community needs against future revenue assumptions using return on
investment and rate setting methodology based on Federal Trade
Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
On August 5, 2002 the City Council entered into an agreement with
Communications Support Group, Inc. to provide these services to the City.
The recommended action will allow for continuous service to the City
until the franchise negotiations have been completed.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available in the City Attorney's Office budget
(account no. 11-031-6191).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Finance & Mgmt. Srvs. Agency
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