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City moves forward with 10-year franchise agreement with Spectrum Mid-America LLC
Summary
On first reading the commission approved an ordinance to authorize a modern 10-year nonexclusive cable franchise with Spectrum Mid-America LLC, replacing an outdated 2014 ordinance; city attorney said the new franchise aligns cable franchise rules with telecommunications practices.
The Board of Commissioners advanced an ordinance (first reading) to approve a nonexclusive cable franchise agreement with Spectrum Mid-America LLC.
City Attorney Hillary Hightower said the city had been operating on an extension of a 2014 franchise ordinance and that negotiations this year produced a new agreement. "When I came here, I think that the city was still operating with Spectrum on an extension of a 2014 ordinance... finally this year, we have reached an agreement," Hightower said. She described the new franchise as a modern, 10-year agreement and said the document incorporates current franchise and telecommunication practices.
The commission moved the ordinance forward on first reading and acknowledged the city attorney’s work to bring the franchise update to the finish line. A subsequent reading and final adoption are required before the agreement becomes binding.
Next steps: Staff will continue administrative steps and any public-noticing requirements ahead of the next reading.
