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") The Media Center proposed budget is :.509,280. This budget is composed of operating expenditures totaling $503,280 and car ital expenditures of $6,000. In addition to the budget, the Operations Committee has also proposl;d an increase in the subscriber's monthly PEG fee from $2.25/month to $2!30/month. The Memorandum of Understanding between the Member Cities and MediaOne allows for an annual co;t of living increase in the PEG fee. The five cent increase represents a 2.2% CPI average. The in::reased funding is necessary for the Media Center to meet marketing, staffing, and equipment goals over the next five years. The Commission Executive Committee is recommending this increase in the PEG fee. Recommendation: That Member Cities approve the 2001 Media Center budget and increase in the PEG fee to $2.30/month as presented by the Commission Executive Committee and Operations Committee. The Joint Powers Agreement states, "s Ibmitted budgets shall be deemed approved by a Member City unless, prior to Oct< ber 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 directcrs, staff, and the Operations Committee for their efforts in preparing these budgets. If you have allY questions about either budget please consult with your Commission director or City Administrator. This past year has been a busy year for the Commission with the ongoing franchisl; renewal analysis and negotiations, the system ownership transfer, and the introduction of compejtive franchising issues. I look forward tc working with all parties throughout the remainder of2000 to continue our renewal negotiat on efforts and to increase both the quality and quantity of community programming in ?OO 1. Sincerely, Richard Swanson Chair, NMTC Enc. cc. NMTC Directors Operations Committee NMTC Member Cities