HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 224-00 AT&T CableSvcRESOLUTION NO. 224 - 00
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
REQUIRING AT&T BROADBAND AND INTERNET SERVICES TO CONTINUE PROVIDING
CABLE SERVICES PENDING NEGOTIATION OF A NEW FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, on October 28, 1985 the City of Dublin entered into an Agreement with Tele-Vue
Systems Inc. for the operation of cable television system; and
WHEREAS, on January 4, 1996, the City Council approved an resolution transferring control of
Tele-Vue Systems, Inc. from Viacom, Inc. to TCI Communications; and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 1999, the City Council approved a resolution transferring control of
Tele-Vue Systems, Inc. from TCI Communications, Inc. to AT&T Broadband; and
WHEREAS, on December 31, 2000, the 15-year Cable Television Franchise Agreement will
expire; and
WHEREAS, while both parties have agreed to the major deal points, draec contract language for a
new franchise agreement has yet to be submitted by AT&T representatives; and
WHEREAS, it is not possible to ~nalize and approve a new agreement prior to the expiration of
the existing franchise agreement; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.20.250(D) of the Dublin Municipal Code provides that upon expiration of
the franchise the City may require AT&T to continue to operate the system for a period not to exceed
twenty-four months from the date of expiration under the same terms and conditions as specified in
Chapter 3.20 of the Dublin Municipal Code and the franchise agreement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does resolve
as follows:
1. The City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby require AT&T to continue operation of the
cable system from January 1, 2001 to March 31, 2001 under the same terms and conditions as
specified in Chapter 3.20 of the Municipal Code and the existing franchise agreement.
2. The City Manager is directed to continue negotiations to finalize a new franchise agreement with
AT&T during this time period.
3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 2000.
AYES:
Councilmembers Lockhart, McCormick, Oravetz, Zika and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
AB SENT: Non e
ABSTAIN: None
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