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1 July 23, 2015 i kE: APPROVAL OF 2016 NORTH METRO TELECOMM71-VjUCATJ0M COMMISSION B Enclosed, please find for the council's review and approval the 2016 North Metro Telecommunications Commission Budget and support materials. The Commission's operating budget for 2016 is proposed at $1,189,284. This number represents a $10,958 decrease over last year's operating budget. This is due primarily to a drop in anticipated legal fees, as franchise renewal with Comcast has been postponed three years as the remit of a settlement agreement with Comcast. Budgeted capital costs for 2016 are $301,016. NMTV has been undergoing an HD upgrade analysis. HD channels are now available for community programming. In order to utilize these channels, the equipment must be upgraded. The first step is improve our playback capabilities. The capital budget for 2016, in combination with approved funds from 2015, will allow us to completely upgrade master control without the need to bond. This number also covers routine computer/software upgrades, and software licensing. Franchise fees paid back to the Member Cities are budgeted at $320,000. This is the same as last year's franchise fee payment. ,,,,,,,, mare That the Member Cities approve the 2016 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." I want to thank the Commission directors, staff, and the Operations Committee for their efforts in preparing these budgets. If you have any questions about either budget please consult with your Commission director or City Administrator. ��w�s� � ,� ° ....dMOrrIv s 0rnv;,. � a lion 0, Lhr La�ktty & «!,pfinfakePa y*