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! MTC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION June 24, 2013 Mr. Dallas Larson City of Centerville 1880 Main Street Centerville, MN 55038 RE: APPROVAL OF 2014 NORTH METRO TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION BUDGET Dear Dallas: Enclosed, please find for the council's review and approval the 2014 North Metro Telecommunications Commission Budget. The Commission's operating budget for 2014 is proposed at $1,104,001. This number represents an $37,558 (3.5 %) increase over last year's operating budget. The increase is due to an "up to" 2% increase for North Metro TV staff, an increase in benefits to reflect the benefits paid by the Member Cities to their employees for 2014, the addition of a 20 hour per week public access assistant, and money for an upgrade and redesign of the website. The remainder of the budget remains at the 2013 levels. Budgeted capital costs for 2014 are $6,855 lower than in 2013. Several video systems must be replaced /upgraded. All equipment purchases will maintain the integrity and safety of the current systems, while moving North Metro TV toward a tapeless and HD environment. The capital budget totals $439,638. This number also covers routine computer /software upgrades, repair and resurfacing of the parking lot, and the bond payment for the building ($185,638). Franchise fees paid back to the Member Cities are budgeted at $320,000. This is $35,000 (12.3%) higher than last year's franchise fee payment. Recommendation: That the Member Cities approve the 2014 Commission Budget as recommended by the Telecommunications Commission and the Operations Committee. The Joint Powers Agreement states, "submitted budgets shall be deemed approved by a Member City unless, prior to October 15 preceding the effective date of the proposed budget, the Member City gives notice in writing to the Commission that it is withdrawing from the Commission." 12520 Polk Street Northeast, Blaine MN 55434 Phone: (612) 780 -8241 Fax: (612) 780 -8242 Blaine • Centerville • Circle Pines • Ham Lake I Lexington • Lino Lakes • Spring Lake Park 8