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Wood Village OKs Troutdale IGA to collect franchise and PEG fees
Summary
The council approved a resolution to have the City of Troutdale collect franchise and public-education-and-government (PEG) fees and work with Metro East on PEG compliance after MHRC dissolves.
The Wood Village City Council approved Resolution 13-2026 to authorize an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Troutdale for collection, accounting and distribution of franchise and PEG (public education and government) fees after the Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission dissolves.
City Manager Greg explained Troutdale estimated an annual administrative cost of about $1,000 to collect and distribute fees, compared with higher historical MHRC charges. "Troutdale is estimating this to be an annual cost of about $1,000, just to do a little bit of extra accounting," Greg said. He added the IGA includes auditing rights and a compliance loop with Metro East to ensure PEG funds are used per franchise requirements.
Councilors asked about checks and balances if Troutdale acts as administrator; staff emphasized audit access and stated member jurisdictions retain oversight rights. One councilor noted continuing uncertainty if Gresham or Fairview decide not to participate; staff said that could affect Metro East and PEG distributions but not Wood Village’s immediate ability to receive franchise revenues.
The council moved and approved the Troutdale IGA by voice vote. Staff will track implementation and report any changes, particularly if partner cities decline to participate or if additional administrative costs arise.
