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June 22, 2007 Mr. Dallas Larson City of Centerville 1880 Main Street Centennlle,~ 55038 RE: APPROVAL OF 2008 NORTH METRO TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION BUDGET Dear Mr. Larson: Enclosed, please find for the council's review and approval the 2008 North Metro Telecommunications Commission Budget. L 2008 BUDGET The Commission's operating budget for 2008, which includes franchise fees that go back to the cities, is proposed at $1,181,104. This is an increase of 4.79% over the 2007 budget. The increase is due to a recommended 3% salary increase for staff, the addition of 4 part-time positions, totaling a cost of $21 ,961, and insurance costs. The entire budget, including capital costs of 294,012, is 2.9010 lower than the 2007 budget. The building bond payment is included in capital expenditures. Recommendation: That the Member Cities approve the 2008 Commission Budget as recommended by the Telecommunications Commission and the Operations Committee. IL 2008 PEG FEE In addition to the budget, the Commission and Operations Committee have also proposed an increase in the subscriber's monthly PEG fee from $2.73/month to $2.82/month. The Memorandum of Understanding between the Member Cities and Comcast allows for anannual cost of living increase in the PEG fee. The nine-cent increase represents a 3.2% CPI average. The increased funding is necessary for North Metro TV to meet staffing and equipment goals. Recommendation: That Member Cities approve an increase in the PEG fee to $2.821month as recommended by the Telecommunications Commission and Operations Committee. 12520 Polk Street Northeast. Blaine. MN 55434 Phone: (612) 780-8241 Fax: (612) 780..8242 Blaine . Centerville. Circle Pines . Ham Lake . Lexington. Lino Lakes. Spring Lake Park ~