Res 2017- 23 Granting Comcast Franchise Extension to 12-31-17 UNSIGNEDCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2017- 23
GRANTING COMCAST OF ST. PAUL, INC., A FRANCHISE
EXTENSION TO DECEMBER 31, 2017
WHEREAS, on or about April 1, 2000, the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota
("City") granted a Cable Television Franchise Ordinance ("Franchise") which is currently
held by Comcast of St. Paul, Inc. ("Comcast"); and
WHEREAS, Comcast has requested renewal of the Franchise; and
WHEREAS, the initial term of the Franchise was extended by the City on March
3, 2015 when the City adopted Resolution No. 2015-Z0, which extended the term of the
Franchise until March 31, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Comcast executed Resolution No. 2015-20 and agreed to continue
complying with the Franchise, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Franchise was extended by the City on March 3, 2016 when the
City adopted Resolution No. 2016-19, which extended the term of the Franchise until
March 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Comcast executed Resolution No. 2016-19 and agreed to continue
complying with the Franchise, as amended; and
WHEREAS, both the City and Comcast desire to reserve all of their respective
rights under state and federal law regarding the franchise renewal process, specifically all
rights provided by 47 U.S.C. § 546.
NOW THEREFORE, the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota hereby resolves as
follows:
1. The Franchise is hereby amended by extending the term of the Franchise from
April 1, 2017 through and including December 31, 2017.
2. Except as specifically modified hereby, the Franchise shall remain in full force
and effect.
3. The City and Comcast hereby agree that neither party waives any rights either
may have under the Franchise or applicable law.
4. This Resolution shall become effective upon the occurrence of both of the
following conditions: (1) The Resolution being passed and adopted by the City;
and (2) Comcast's acceptance of this Resolution.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 21 st day of March, 2017.
ATTE :
Lorri Smith, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Neil Garlock, Mayor
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ACCEPTANCE AND AGREEMENT
Comcast of St. Paul, Inc. hereby accepts this Resolution No. ("Resolution") and hereby
accepts
the terms, provisions and recitals of the Resolution and agrees to be bound by the
Franchise.
Dated this day of , 2017.
COMCAST OF ST. PAUL, INC.
By:
its:
SWORN TO BEFORE ME this
day of . 2017.
NOTARY PUBLIC
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