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Solicitor presents Cohen Associates proposal for Comcast franchise; Board declines special counsel
Summary
Township Solicitor presented a $7,400 proposal from Cohen Associates to negotiate a Comcast franchise agreement. The Board decided not to hire special counsel and directed the Township Solicitor to represent the Township in negotiations.
Township Solicitor Zachary Sivertsen presented a proposal from Cohen Associates to negotiate a new Comcast franchise agreement for a discounted cost of $7,400 available to Montgomery County Consortium members.
After discussion, the Board concluded that prior experience and recent changes in franchise-fee law meant hiring special counsel was not justified for this negotiation. No action was taken to hire Cohen Associates; the Board directed Solicitor Sivertsen to represent the Township in the negotiations.
The Board's decision means the Township will proceed with franchise negotiations using in-house legal representation rather than contracting outside counsel for a $7,400 fee.
