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indemnification commitment that Comcast does not have.  Access Channel Commitments. CenturyLink may provide more channels in HD than Comcast. CenturyLink is providing VOD programming, while Comcast is not providing any. PEG support may be used for capital and operational support under the CenturyLink franchise.  Twin Cities Metro PEG Interconnect Network. CenturyLink will provide a network to allow cities throughout the metro area to share live programming with one another. We believe this will be the only such network in the country.  Penalties/Liquidated Damages. CenturyLink franchise has additional damages for violating the Build-Out and Economic Redlining provisions of the franchise that is not in the Comcast franchise.  Build-Out. CenturyLink Franchise has a reasonable build-out commitment based on market success. Comcast does not have a build-out provision, as it built-out the member cities many years ago.  Line Extension. The CenturyLink franchise does not have an immediate line extension requirement. The Commission will determine a line extension obligation similar to Comcast’s line extension if CenturyLink obtains a 50% penetration level in the city. Comcast has a line extension requirement. Since a cable franchise is granted by ordinance, the City must hold a public hearing on the cable franchise ordinance. At a following meeting, the City should take action to approve or deny the proposed franchise ordinance and direct staff to draft findings consistent with its decision. RECOMMENDATION 1. That the City hold a public hearing on the CenturyLink Cable Franchise Ordinance. 2. At a following Council Meeting, take action on the CenturyLink Cable Franchise Ordinance. 3. Adopt written findings of fact to support the action taken (when adopting the Ordinance). ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Draft copy of Ordinance No. 2015-008. Attachment B: Proposed Findings of Fact. Attachment C: Draft copy of letter from CenturyLink to Michael Bradley.