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Lebanon City Council adopts cable franchise agreement with Comcast
Summary
The council voted to adopt a 10-year cable franchise agreement with Comcast that preserves a 5% franchise fee for cable revenue, expands the definition of gross revenue, adds customer-service and reporting requirements, and provides for a PEG channel; the vote was 5–0.
Lebanon City Council on a voice roll call adopted a resolution authorizing a cable franchise agreement with Comcast of South Incorporated, a measure councilors said will preserve the city's 5% franchise fee on cable services while adding protections for residents.
Mayor Sherry Alcapello explained the agreement covers cable (not internet) services and “we currently do assess the full 5% franchise fee,” noting the city has used audits to verify Comcast’s payments. She told the council the new contract expands the definition of gross revenue to include 25 additional revenue sources and a catchall for future sources, which the city projects will maximize franchise revenue…
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