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Council committee hears plan for cable TV transition; $7.8 million request is a realignment, not new money
Summary
The committee reviewed a transition-year cable TV and communications plan budget of $7,824,171, described as a $2,189,000 realignment from existing transfers rather than new funding, and requested updates on MOUs and the contract with MCT before full council consideration.
Committee members discussed the county’s cable TV and communications plan and a transition-year budget request of $7,824,171. Staff said the $2,189,000 increase reflects a realignment of funds that previously were direct transfers to partners such as Montgomery College and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), not additional new funds.
TEBS staff and committee members discussed the contract and MOU timelines with the Montgomery County Television (MCT) and partner entities; the committee asked for frequent updates and requested an update before the full council vote to ensure the MOUs and the county contract are in place so transfers to Montgomery College and MCPS are not interrupted.
