Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/6/2020
Item Status: New
From: Wayne Dyess, County Administrator
Submitted by: Victoria Key, Administrative Support Specialist
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Cable Options Inc. - Cable Television System Franchise Agreement
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Conduct a public hearing to consider the following:
Approve/authorize the provisions of Resolution #2011-085 of the Baldwin County Commission to be binding to Cable Options, Inc. pursuant to Cable Options, Inc. executing an instrument entitled “Acceptance of Terms of Resolution #2011-085 Adopted by the Baldwin County Commission Authorizing Cable Options to provide Cable Television Services to Residents of Unincorporated Baldwin County.”
This Agreement shall be for five (5) years commencing upon its effective date on November 3, 2020, and expiring on November 3, 2025, unless terminated in another manner as prescribed by said Agreement.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: November 3, 2015
Background: Cable Options, Inc. has requested the renewal of its Cable Television System Franchise Agreement with the Baldwin County Commission.
REQUEST FOR A CABLE TELEVSION SYSTEM FRANCHISE AGREEMENT:
Currently, there are five cable or video systems in unincorporated Baldwin County, which have been granted a franchise agreement by the Baldwin County Commission (Local Franchising Authority), which, authorizes their use of county-owned rights-of-way to operate in unincorporated Baldwin County.
The work session and public hearing allows Cable Options, Inc. an opportunity to participate in a process on this matter before this Local Franchising Authority. Staff requests that this Local Franchising Authority conduct a public hearing to allow the Commission and interested citizens an opportunity to determine if the grant of an Agreement would be in the best interest of the citizens and, if the public hearing does not reveal a legitimate reason to deny, approve such grant.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
No
Reviewed/approved by: Acceptance Agreement previously approved by County Attorney.
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff - save current documents to Cable Franchise Files.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration:
Letter and Acceptance Form and Agreement to Cable Options as follows:
Cable Options
Mr. J. Alex Bowab
P.O. Box 1404
Fairhope, Alabama 36533
cc: Heather Gwynn HGWYNN@baldwincountyal.gov
Cian Harrison cian.harrison@baldwincountyal.gov
Ron Cink rcink@baldwincountyal.gov
Additional instructions/notes: N/A