HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2022-07 Amendment to extend franchise term with Comcast
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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-07
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE FRANCHISE
HELD BY COMCAST OF MINNESOTA, INC.
WHEREAS, on or about July 17, 2012, the City of Edina, Minnesota (“City”) granted a cable
television franchise pursuant to Ordinance No. 2012-14 (“Franchise”) which is currently held by
Comcast of Minnesota, Inc. (“Comcast”); and
WHEREAS, the City and Comcast, pursuant to 47 U.S.C. §546(h), are currently conducting
informal franchise renewal negotiations in an attempt to reach a mutually acceptable terms for franchise
renewal; and
WHEREAS, both the City and Comcast are interested in continuing informal renewal
negotiations and desire to extend the Franchise term from August 1, 2022, to January 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City and Comcast have determined that an extension of the Franchise term is
reasonable and in the best interest of the City, and its residents, to ensure uninterrupted cable
television services; and
WHEREAS, both the City and Comcast desire to expressly reserve all of their respective
rights under state and federal law; and
WHEREAS, the City and Comcast continue to be governed by the formal renewal process
pursuant to 47 U.S.C. §546(a-g) and nothing contained herein shall in anyway diminish either party’s
rights under the formal renewal process.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA,
MINNESOTA HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. The Franchise is hereby amended by extending the term of the Franchise from August 1,
2022, through January 31, 2023.
Section 2. Except as specifically modified hereby, the Franchise shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption by the City and acceptance by
Comcast.
Section 4. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota this 16th day of August 2022.
First reading: August 3, 2022
Second reading: August 16, 2022
ATTEST:
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Sharon Allison, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
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ACCEPTANCE
Comcast of Minnesota, Inc. hereby accepts this Ordinance and agrees to be bound by the terms
and conditions of the Franchise, as amended.
COMCAST OF MINNESOTA, INC.
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