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Council to consider 10‑year Comcast franchise; staff says it’s a standard agreement
Summary
At agenda review the chair noted a proposed 10‑year franchise agreement with Comcast and said a Comcast representative (Steve) was present for questions. A councilmember described the agreement as consistent with previous franchises and referenced a franchise-fee percentage in the presentation.
During agenda review Chair (S1) noted item 1 on the evening agenda is a proposed franchise agreement with Comcast and introduced a Comcast representative who was present to answer questions. Councilmember (S2) described the contract as a “very standard franchise agreement” consistent with prior agreements and said it establishes the franchise fee the company will remit to the city; the presentation referenced a 10‑year term.
No substantive discussion or vote on the franchise took place in this work session; staff indicated Steve from Comcast would split time between meetings and was present to respond to questions at the formal council meeting.
