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Access Sacramento seeks to repurpose returned funds toward new van; KVIE and school channels report program updates
Summary
Access Sacramento told the commission it underspent capital expenses by $50,000 and asked staff whether that amount could be encumbered and applied to a roughly $90,000 replacement van. KVIE reported a new children's series and an April open house; the Sacramento Educational Cable Consortium highlighted dual-language and student video programs.
Representatives from local channel licensees updated the Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Television Commission on Jan. 9 and raised requests tied to existing commission funds.
Donna Dureau, executive director of Access Sacramento, said the nonprofit underspent capital expenses by about $50,000 in the most recent audited year and proposed applying that amount toward the purchase of a replacement vehicle. "We have a fleet of three vehicles ... one is 19 years old ... almost impossible to get any parts," Dureau said. She estimated a replacement van would cost about $90,000 and asked staff whether the underspent money could be encumbered to help purchase a van in the current fiscal year.
Mr. Ayala and staff responded that they would meet with Access Sacramento to review the request and that any encumbrance or larger purchase would need to be processed through staff and legal review and possibly return to the board for formal action. "We will work with Access 14 to help them meet the subject of the project," Mr. Ayala said, while cautioning that a final decision would require administrative and legal steps.
David Lowe, president and general manager of KVIE, said the station launched a national children's series, Carl the Collector, featuring a primary character with autism and voiced by a 10-year-old with autism. He also said KVIE will host a public "Be My Neighbor Day" open house on April 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities for families and first responders.
Jessica Rose of the Sacramento Educational Cable Consortium said school districts are building in-house video teams; SCCC is shifting to support smaller districts and highlight programs such as dual-language immersion. SCCC reminded the commission that entries are open for the Student Educational Video Awards, with a Feb. 26 entry deadline.
No formal board action was taken on the vehicle request during the meeting; staff said they would follow up with Access Sacramento and return to the commission if the matter requires formal approval.
